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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1929
Page
4
The Dothan Eagle reports local notices and editorials from August 2 19xx including subscription terms and circulation details. It notes an Associated Press news summary and reflects on temper during hot days with commentary on Zeppelin and a London drunk driving case involving a young American.
The Saturday Evening Post surveys the Lindbergh publicity dilemma, weighing media needs against the aviator’s wish for privacy. Mason lauds Lindbergh’s tact and restraint while urging practical crowd safeguards at landings and closer newsroom cooperation.
The piece defends Col. Lindbergh's refusal to reveal private life despite public pressure. Editors urge readers to respect his decision to separate official duties from personal affairs while acknowledging publicity has affected his wife. They call for fair coverage of an American hero.
A penniless former University of Virginia student collapsed on Broadway at 88th Street after three hard days seeking work. A crowd raised funds, a passerby gave food, and a limousine driver offered to feed and return him to West Virginia. The scene prompted a sharp rebuke of New York’s coldness.
Republican Congressman La Guardia opened his New York mayoral bid with a speech to a Negro audience calling Southern judges “Jim Crow judges” and urging Chief Justice Taft to bar foreign judges from New York departments. The New York World rebutted, accusing La Guardia of race-baiting and irresponsible tactics.
A dated op-ed argues that mass killings in China were driven by religion, comparing Moslem and Christian zeal. It cites estimates of 200,000 killed in a prior year and an 1877 rebellion with 14,000,000 lives lost, urging tolerance and condemning sectarian hatred.
A Mississippd Bulletin item notes a boy on a burning deck as cinders scorched his clothes while others worked with a hose. The humorous snippet reflects a risky scene amid a fire response with local color and moral tone.
The essay discusses courage against ridicule, highlighting Jacob B Coxey and his centuries of mockery. It argues laughter often silences causes but can empower those who remain unfazed, comparing Coxey, Lincoln, and others to show ridicule as a feared weapon yet a marker of true leaders.
A humorous survey notes long held domestic items like a fifty three year collar button owned by Mr Goodwin of New York and a forty nine year button owned by Mr Silcox of Linden New Jersey. The piece jokes about the wear and nostalgia of these old items and references differing terms in England and America. The author awaits a New Yorker with a half century ownership to top the record.
A Greensboro News feature mocks Rocky Mount city leaders for banning police snuff use and asks about local techniques. The piece cites Bud Buyers describing a traditional method with a tooth twig and snuff brush, then contrasts styles in Wilkes and Iredell counties.
The Philadelphia Record cites Senator Smoot arguing tariffs protect infant industries while critics warn the tariff fuels envy and retaliation. The piece frames the tariff as a national policy crisis shaping international relations and domestic economic tension under Hoover's administration.
The Secretary of Commerce hopes the Federal census will cut the cost of living. We hope it also eliminates brake squeaks.
Washington profiles George Akerson as Herbert Hoover’s secretary and trusted aide. The article highlights his wide influence, media rapport, and relentless work ethic, noting his resemblance to the president and his role as a de facto White House spokesman.
Akerson, a native of Minneapolis, known as George to all, steered toward political science after leaving Minnesota for Harvard. He funded his study by organist work and became Hoovers close aide, shaping the 1926 expositions and the Hoover campaign, remaining a key ally in the administration.
The readable portions describe discussions with parents about allowing children to explore their surroundings. Mentions of guidance, safety concerns, and the idea of children testing boundaries appear amid garbled phrases. No clear events or identifiable persons are confirmed.
Commentary argues Baldwin County farmers grow sweet and Irish potatoes and green corn for sale by train, while resisting planting other crops. The author notes crops perform well and criticizes reliance on cotton despite boll weevil threats.
A compact editorial argues progress in child welfare can be achieved with policy shifts. Emphasizes practical reforms and community roles to protect children and improve services in Kentucky.
A humorous debate about Broadway names and fame, recalling actors like John Sampolis who reappeared as John St. Polix in Coquette and Orestes Utah Bean famed for a Salt Lake City drama that inspired a Broadway spoof. The piece notes how names drift between Salt Lake City and Broadway, with actors briefly remembered or misnamed.
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