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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1932
Page
1
A historical page notes misstatements policy and an editorial voice amid April 21 1932 coverage. It recalls Thomas Jefferson and Mencken, mentions tax politics, and records 60000 fans attending the New York Yankees opening home game against the Philadelphia Athletics in a season opener.
Ex servicemen and families plan a fish fry and reunion at Blue Pond while Washington County levies a $46.50 non resident fishing fee, sparking questions why Dothan Headland Geneva Hartford Samson Opp residents pay more to fish during a closed season. Macon and Albany papers critique free advertising demands from big firms and stress newspapers must remain news focused.
The piece critiques congressional debates on the 1933 Department of the Interior budget and Boulder Dam funding. It argues that cuts are only symbolic, that bureaucrats seek perpetual spending, and highlights waste in the Agriculture, Veterans, Commerce, and foreign trade programs. It warns true reductions won’t occur until a fiscal crisis forces action.
A list of residents and guests visiting Dothan includes W M Cooper Abbeville, John A Hayes and T Z Atkeson from Columbia, J T Brown Gordon for Confederate Veteran Memorials, P Martin Ozark, R E Oliver Blakely on business, S W Hightower Brundidge, Capt M W White Taylor, W L Sessions Ronifa, W W Beall Slocomb, W W Walker Quitman Ga, T B Young Youngstown Fra, M Puckett Opelika, C O Alexander Enterprise, R A French Fio-Pala, all in Dothan on business. The note ends with a quip from a Boston Transcript item about a show.
A collection of short, cheeky shavings and editorial jabs. Notes on misheard calls, editors barbs, and social commentary. References to Grover Hall, Commonwealth College students, Theodore Dreiser, and Lindbergh frame a slice of mid century column wit.
Edith, a frail child, endures many illnesses yet remains cheerful and responsible. Her parents resist overprotection, stressing self control and duties while providing routine care and extra rest as needed. The piece essays parental guidance for ill children.
Dr Lago Goldston discusses a medical joke about castor oil and relates it to a Journal of the American Medical Association discussion on oysters as medicine. Copper and iron help certain nutritional anemias, with oysters containing these elements plus manganese. Liver extract with iron copper shows promise, and other elements may aid regeneration.
A small column titled Hambone's Meditations by J P Alley presents a brief reflection. The piece references DoTuh Tol Ole Oman in a casual, humorous tone.
John and Peggy travel north and meet a talking wolf pack that explains northern wildlife. They learn that cold regions share animals with Asia, including walrus, white foxes, bears, reindeer, and elk. After the encounter the pair decide to head toward Japan.
The article notes that metals like copper iron and manganese are common in ordinary foods and highlights oysters as containing these metals with an anti-anemic effect. It cites experiments where rats on a milk-heavy diet developed nutritional anemia and were cured by feeding them oysters.
Broiled porterhouse steak with butter and lemon parsley, browned mushrooms, fresh vegetable salad with tomatoes cucumbers celery peppers and onions, and a spice gem with brown sugar. The recipe lists quantities and steps for broiling, mushroom browning, and assembling the salad and dressing.
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