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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1932
Page
2
Figures from the Department of Commerce show Alabama's export trade fell about 24 percent for the year, compared with 37 percent nationally. The main cause, the Smoot Hawley tariff, was not added by the department.
The judge of probate questions county indebtedness and limits, urging a full audit to determine how much can be borrowed to pay long overdue bills. Voters authorized 300000 in bonds, but only 100000 were issued. Officials fear debt caps and seek careful steps, with clerks and treasurer to track records amid calls for a dedicated auditor.
Twenty years ago in Dothan Mrs M F Damon improved at home after illness. John Botts and wife arrived from Cincinnati and Chicago honeymooning. Jim Williams Negro store burned. J L Shutes of Liocomb and Ada Benfield of Dothan obtained a marriage license. Mrs George Griggs of Samson visited sister Mrs A D Ussery. Hays of Union Springs, J M Smith of Thomasville, Carter on Liocomb trip, Hinney of Midland City, Albert Smart visited Louisville Cincinnati Indianapolis on business. Lee Williams and James Williams Jr of Eleanor Fla visiting.
For the first time in fifty years snow has fallen in Hollywood. A famous producer commends a sample shown to him as comparing favorably with the synthetic variety he uses.
The Covington County News argues that continued reckless spending in Washington will lead to absentees and limited new faces, as old politicians resist bureau cuts and job grants. It predicts few fresh leaders, noting many youngsters end up creating new public jobs to secure positions while the public is viewed as easily governed.
The column argues for Governor Ritchie over Roosevelt, praising his stance against broad government control. It contrasts private enterprise with public ownership, citing Roosevelts public utilities position and favoring Ritchie as a more freedom oriented choice. It notes two Roosevelt supporters seeking convention influence and asserts Southern Democratic preference for a Southern nominee.
A 73 year old Hem note recounts a 21 day stagecoach trip from St Louis to Los Angeles via Texas. An 1857 mail contract suggested travelers carry a rifle 10 rounds ammunition a navy pistol two pounds of balls a knife and sheath amid frequent encounters with Indigenous people. The prospectus ends with a grim caveat that safety rests with God.
The Dairy Record argues dairy now outranks wheat in farm income yet headlines and policy favor wheat. It contends wheat prices greatly influence dairy markets, and that dairy farmers deserve higher returns for year‑round hard work.
The piece argues that during downturns wealth is redistributed with large fortunes diminished while moderate incomes hold steadier. Tax data show big income declines, yet many moderate earners stay employed and invest, expanding stockholders among smaller savers by about 50 percent as prices fall. The author credits lower mood with broadening ownership rather than widening the gap.
A jumble of phrases appears to mirror a dialogue or puzzle fragment. Not enough coherent facts to identify people places or events, but the readable bits imply a discussion about taste knowledge time and hats within a uncertain scene.
A reader asks in the information column for a clear definition of the happy mean as used today. The Herald Beeston and the Christian Register note the term refers to those who save money and live prudently amid changing times.
The Thomaston Times reports an economist optimistic about prosperity and mentions Mars as a point of discussion, highlighting a forward look at economic conditions and celestial references.
The article extols amateur gardening as a playful battle against pests and setbacks. It celebrates planning from seed selection to soil warming, daily checks, and tending as essential to producing the first ripe tomato or cucumber, with shared tasks like planting sweet peas guiding household effort.
In Chicago Tribune excerpts the former Chief Justice Olson decries alimony laws as a racket. He cites jail for nonpayment as unjust, urges tighter court procedures, and argues many alimony claims lack legitimate support while some women exploit the system.
Baseball returns to lift spirits amid unemployment and politics as the season opens in Washington. President Leaver leads the opening ceremonies while fans look to baseball for relief and normal recreation, with the sport seen as a vast, job-creating industry sustaining morale.
A lordly young man claims poetry yields returns while a girl reacts with impressed awe. The dialogue explores value and profit in art as the exchange ends with a quizzical note on poetry’s payoff.
The quarrels children have in play are best left to settle themselves unless a real impasse or danger occurs. Adults must be fair and give each child a full chance to speak, then decide with minimal lecturing. Parents can read progress in quarrels as a barometer of growing up.
Dr Lago Goldston discusses insulin therapy for diabetes, noting oral insulin is ineffective and injections remain necessary. He explains insulin is derived from animal pancreas, discusses potential synthetic production, mentions related hormones like epinephrine and thyroxine, and notes crystallization increases potency while the exact chemical nature remains undetermined.
The page lists daily meals including breakfast of grapefruit bread and coffee, luncheon ham sandwiches, dinner cheese timbales with peas, and dessert such as cocoanut cream pie. It provides a recipe for ham filling for eight sandwiches, a sugar cookie batch, and cheese timbales with ingredients and baking steps. It ends with a tip to clean stained jar lids using sour milk.
Mary Graham Bonner recounts John and Peggy’s quest to find a family of Japanese Sika Deer using Magic Maker maps. The siblings admire the deer’s eyes and agility, learn from friendly deer about cold weather resilience, then observe pheasants in China and the Himalayas and briefly visit a Japanese black bear before departing.
The piece urges those reliant on insulin to continue their physician prescribed regimens and avoid false claims about insulin substitutes while noting hopeful progress on solving the insulin riddle.
Bunny tells Hippo and Hippo tells Monk who informs the Giraffe that Puttyts is in training. B doubts the bunk but word spreads quickly across the Jung as the tale circles.
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