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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1930
Page
1
A damaged OCR snippet presents a quotation about tyranny over the mind of man and mentions Jefferson. The text is incomplete and mixed with stray characters, but references to an oath or altar and a phrase about sternal hostility to tyranny suggest a historical political context. No clear event or date is discernible.
A 16th century letter reflects on a church fire killing 150 people in Roumania and vows of 100 women to starve themselves for vengeance. It cites Burke and Romans to frame faith, atheism, and tolerance, urging comfort through Christian scripture amid grim tragedy.
Ted Admenited Prove in an organization to keep news independent from partisan influence. Kent Casper, AP manager, tells reporters at the annual AP dinner that readers claim they could edit newspapers better, but the AP remains committed to reporting the news impartially. He denies any member influence on coverage and cites his familiarity with the AP's operations and its dedication to unbiased reporting. The piece touches on debates over press neutrality and commentary on Prohibition polling in the period.
A jumble of quirky maxims and social quips challenges readers with aphorisms about judgment, divorce, thrift, and the town’s fate. It hints at civic advice, borrowed wisdom, and a critique of sensational trends in a self aware editorial tone.
The Literary Digest faces heated charges over its prohibition poll. Critics insist the results distract from population basing of votes while accusing the Digest and Funk & Wagnalls of bias. Some say the poll misrepresents sentiment, with Alabama equal to New York in daily alcohol attitudes.
In a harsh political column the Abbeville Daily Independent attacks Catholic influence in national politics, arguing against Al Smith and Tammany ties. It urges Alabama voters to back Heflin and Locke to block what it calls a Rome dominated slate and the Montgomery power alliance in 1952.
A misspelled, fragmented few paragraphs recall incidents on the Dothan High School campus and local activities. Albert Logue was hurt playing with fellow students, later not seriously injured. Postmaster Bryan Trammell discussed furniture for the Federal Building with Judge Jones. Roosevelt visited a stock farm in Hungary and named a colt after Taft. The Bridge Club hosted by Mrs. Sherod H Moody, prize won by Miss Peers Cureton. Lumber burned in Atlantic Coast Line yards. a smelt pile mentioned. Dothan Bachalt club funded by public subscription for water, Carmichael wound, plans to play locally. W. F. Me and others visited Headland, Albany area residents visited.
The Alabama Supreme Court declines to intervene in the Democratic Party Primary ruling. The Cuero Texas article notes the court’s stance, suggesting the party’s internal actions are not to be contested. It discusses bond issues, indebtedness, and potential plan changes affecting future generations and local districts.
A vintage health article stresses sleep as a key third pillar of child health alongside adequate nutrition and outdoor play. It outlines varying daily sleep targets by age, from birth through adolescence, and notes growth spurts during infancy and puberty increase rest needs.
Midland ICits reports a Kinsey Baptist church Sunday service greeted by a large crowd. The piece lists many local visitors and residents including Mrs. Oates of Headland, Miss Audry Clements, and families from Da 1 Wend, Cowarts, and Beulah. It notes a Sunday dinner and social visits, plus a feature on Haneel Gements Talks to Parents After Illness stressing post sickness discipline and care.
May Germain Bonner presents Sundown Stories featuring a Little Black Clock guiding John and Peggy to meet a cliff dweller and his family near the Colorado river. The tale contrasts cliff life with modern comforts while notes on local visits and community names appear in a concluding, fragmented diary-like entry.
Cora Bell Forrester visited as did Jew. 41 Glover Wednesday night. Jewal Glover and Lucille Day were guests of Cotsbell Forrester. Thursday night Friends of Mabel Hilson were ill at her home for a few days. Mr and Mrs Alva Shaw visited relatives in Carnegie, Ga Wednesday. Dirs R Shaw and daughter Mae of Dothan and Eddie Low Shaw of Lakewood Fla were guests Thursday of Mr and Mrs Oliver Shaw. Wilma Mae visited Mary Lee Prevatt Wednesday. Kermit Forrester Jewel Giever Core Ben Forrester Lecine Day and Jewel Miter motored to Porters Fairyland Thursday night. Those who attended the study course at the church Tuesday night included Cora Bell Forrester Emmett Prevatt Fey White Benton Joie Prevett Mary Lee Prevatt Lee Gay Robbie Myvine Shee and Alton Baw. Ruth Sa Mert way the weekend guest of Mim Alime Crawtend.
A garbled article describes couples strolling near Graig and enjoying Mam Gazop songs. It mentions memories about Georgia and songs like Tenting Tonight Camp Ground. The piece touches on divorced spouses, executives, and family themes amid unclear events.
Washington Letter by EE PIO discusses potential succession to Major General Summerall. It notes predictions about who will become the next high ranking officer and references turmoil over names like McCoy and Merall. The passage reflects internal speculation in Washington about army leadership.
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