Dothan Eagle 1929 notes boiled peanut capital and prison riot
The Dothan Eagle from August 3 1929 comments on boiled peanuts as a local boast and hints at an endurance flight plan with refueling stops. It cites Auburn Prison in New York built in 1816 with capacity 1200 but housing 1700 during last Sunday’s riot, suggesting prisoners may be blamed less for the unrest.
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Azores
Europe
Asia
Honolulu
Auburn
New York State
Comfort vs Convention in Southern Fashion Revolt
The Thomasville Times-Enterprize laments men dressing in collars and ties as slovenly while conceding shieks wear turndown shirts. It notes Dothan men ditch coats and collars, mocks flappers, proposes a one piece outer garment such as overalls or pajamas for comfort and practicality.
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Thomasville
Tnany
Current fad to resemble an ethicp by sun tanning
New York Herald Tribune notes a trend where tanning is linked to being smart with both bold men and students adopting revealing swimsuits. Dr. Alex Wynne warns sunburn can be as serious as scarlet fever, keeping victims bedridden for days.
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Alex Wynne
Race riots north and south New Orleans item
Nebraska compares lynching in the South with race riots in the North. It calls lynching despicable yet notes Southern mobs target the perpetrator while Northern mobs tar m an entire race. The piece recalls past riot examples to warn that black people face broad danger.
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South
New Orleana
Nebraska
Who Blames Them
Fragmentary notes from the Valdosta Times show garbled quotes listing accusations and denials about border incursions and confrontations. The readable lines reference blame, tension, and disputed responsibility amid confused text.
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Valdosta Times
Newspaper ethics guard value of news over free ads
The Eagle denounces printing free advertising as news and explains why ads masquerading as news harm a paper’s value. Editors reject such pieces to preserve genuine news content, noting reader expectations, fairness to advertisers, and the need to protect space for legitimate reporting.
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the Eagle
Batchelor’s Buttons Grow By W C Batchelor
The text cites W C Batchelor and discusses public figures, social woes, and warnings about deception. It mentions jobless numbers, Hoover era poverty doubts, and references to religious evangelists and public figures in a period voice. The fragmentary items reflect satirical and opinionated notes on society and politics.
Dahlonega Nuggets Reflect Sober Town Attitudes
A Dahlonega column notes local views on prohibition, warns against hypocrites, and mocks liquor habits. It mentions a five gallon cap, a bootlegger joke, and a Yahoola District resident who hides liquor in his shirt to avoid sharing.
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Nein
Yahoola
Roads Around Taylor Described As Mud Holes By Taxpayer
A Taylor Alabama resident Mrs. C. B. Register criticizes the road from Taylor to Dothan for its poor condition. She urges the road commissioners to deploy crews to improve mud holes and bumps noted by taxpayers and asks for prompt action.
Washington Daybook Reveals Curtis Dinners in Private Hotel Kitchen
Vice President Charles Curtis frequents a Washington hotel kitchen, cooking for himself and dining as an ordinary guest. Management keeps the hotel free of business noise and maintains a discreet side entrance. Curtis travels with sister and brother in law to the tenth floor suite, where daily fresh flowers remain on a table.
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Charles Curtis
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Babeard Riverett Gann
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Vier Press
Detroit News Cite On Public Pressure For New York Mayor Bid
The Detroit News notes a 700 citizen petition asking Jimmy Walker to run again for mayor of New York. It quotes Walker asking who could say no to such a display of civic interest and support.
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Jimmy Walker
New York
Unclear Sea Depth Reading During Antarctic Dive
Readers report a confusing sea sounding episode during an Antarctic expedition where depth readings shifted from about 1000 to 1400 fathoms and then resumed. Scientists present offered varied explanations, including instrument misreadings or surface crectuee effects, with no decisive conclusion.
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Antarctic
Henderson Girds For New Air Fight
Henderson prepares for renewed air campaign amid tense regional tensions as military and political leaders weigh strategies and potential responses.
Aviation Ar chitects Enlist In New Era Of Airports
Prominent architect Kenneth Franzheim leads a Madison Avenue firm designing $40.6 million worth of airports across the United States. His office, with about 40 staffers, works on centers planned for Valley Stream Roosevelt Field Harrisburg Montclair Alameda St Louis San Francisco Louisville Baltimore Philadelphia Cleveland Pittsburgh Milwaukee Denver Fort Worth Dallas Houston and San Antonio. Projects include terminals weather bureaus roof gardens restaurants dance pavilions and amenities like radio beacons and aircraft repair shops. Franzheim aims to craft airports with social spaces, beauty, and car travel integration while awaiting further contracts for next year.
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Kenneth Franzheiss
Houston
Franzhein
Madison Avenue
Pranz- Jeng
Europe
Valley Stream
Roosevelt Field
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Montclair
Alameda
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San Antonio
Shattered Phrase Fragments From Unclear Passage
A garbled OCR snippet shows fragmented dialogue and stray phrases about people and objects. The text lacks coherent events, names, or dates, making interpretation and factual summarization impossible.
Ancient Arizona dam unearthed by archaeologists
Archaeologists in Arizona report discovering a dam believed to be over 4000 years old. The find challenges prior notes about early construction and raises questions about prehistoric engineering in the region.
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Arizona
Muscle Shoals
Beware Of 'Em Florence Herald
A Florence Herald excerpt notes a humorous line about millions of tracks in the United States and asserts no driver has developed an inferiority complex. The fragment showcases a playful regional voice and contemporary quip.
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Florence Herald
United States
Possible Viaret Notice From Local Ledger
Fragmentary OCR text notes a possibleViaret entry with scattered phrases about a street, cycle, and aid. No clear names, dates, or locations are readable to confirm a specific event or notice.
The Weakest Moment and a Motorist Incident
A garbled report references a man in a moment of anger and describes a potential news angle about a dry agent shooting at a motorist. The readable text mentions a harsh physical moment and a hypothetical pursuit of further details for coverage.
Fractured OCR Folio Reveals Scattered Town Notes
A damaged newspaper fragment lists scattered phrases about local people places and events. Readable bits reference names and places but lack a coherent story or dates. The legible content hints at community topics without full context.
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