Dothan Eagle Contends with Editorial Policy and Rates
The Dothan Eagle announces subscription rates and office details, tracing ownership and staff across years, and includes a Jefferson quotation about tyranny over the mind of man. The notice also states misstatement policy and Associated Press affiliation.
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Dothan Eagle
William Theodore Hall
Julian Hall Gad Arveteine Frame
Assis
Batchelor
Womice Ball
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Dothan
Alabama
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God
Thomas Jefferson
Governor Miller Seeks Voter Mood on Alabama Budget
The governor cites a 20 million dollar deficit and flags an income tax and bond issue as likely topics for a special session. The piece predicts that voters in Houston and Henry Counties oppose tax hikes and bond finance, urging legislators to cut expenses rather than raise prices or issue bonds. It mocks Senators Farmer and Bish and urges they seek common sense budget balance from the public.
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Houston
Henry Counties
Protests Grow Over Veterans Relief and Pensions
The American Legion and Disabled American Veterans reject responsibility for non service connected pensions totaling about 400,000 veterans and nearly 100 million dollars yearly. A joint House Senate committee is to investigate veteran relief abuses, aiming for bold reforms.
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American Legion
Batchelor’s Buttons Grown By W. C. Batchelor
A collage of quips and witticisms on Hoover era politics and stock hints. It blends playful proverbs with satirical musings on cotton prices, law, insurance costs, and public figures, referencing King Cotton and October market hopes. The piece weaves humor with social commentary on prosperity and folly.
Voters urged to seek quality over habit in choosing public officials
The Chattanooga Times notes voters cast ballots for reasons beyond opposition to rivals, listing motives from kinship and neighborly ties to wartime service and long tenure. The Tuscaloosa News calls this a stinging indictment of average voters, urging citizens to demand character and responsible service to curb rising costs and taxes.
Moral Echoes From a Country Parsonry Lesson on Parenting
A rural preacher, Dr. R. J. Haskew, uses bird behavior to critique parental responsibility. He contrasts parasitic birds with diligent parents, laments children who neglect care at home, and recounts incidents of birds and a boy left exposed to danger. The piece urges parents to supervise and protect their children.
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Wren
Nemo
Paramount Issue in Democratic Platform Debate
The Louisville Journal notes Democratic leaders urge economic plans as paramount but argues the public demands a clear hard choice on prohibition. The piece stresses the need for party unity and voters’ focus on the main issue rather than peripheral planks.
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Teanetree
Harrison
Mississippi
Lacisville Crom
The Tattooed Man Wagner of the Bowery Studio
New York letter describes Charles Wagner, a skilled tattoo artist in a Bowery studio, once a thriving carnival act. He explains the decline of tattooing as public taste shifts, notes his German origins and 54 years in New York, and recalls his early hand methods and free practice for sailors.
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Charles Wagner
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Egypt
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Wagner
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Wegner
Germany
Republicans stick to old order in presidential campaign
Washington Letter notes Republicans keep to traditional methods and resist Democratic ideas. Senator Hebert of Rhode Island receives the title Eastern Republican Manager, a role implying control of party activities in the east to favor Hoover's bid on November 4.
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Big Jim" Farley
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Rhode Island
Hoover
al Smith
Senate
New York City
Democrats Scrap Regional Campaign Managers in 1928
The piece notes Senator Moses of New Hampshire held the title, while Chicago served as campaign hubs and travel between Chicago and New York increased. Eastern managers coordinate with national chairman as Hebert handles duties from the Waldorf Astoria, with Farley directing overall strategy under Governor Roosevelt.
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Flach State
Campaign Titles and Fund Roles in the Hoover Campaign
The early strategy used campaign managers to assist the national chairman. Titles were handed to key figures like James Good and Jeremiah Milbank, with Milbank expected to fundraise heavily. Dr Hubert Work led operations in the West while Milbank’s eastern role was seen as largely symbolic unless funds flowed.
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Wun
Conditone
James Good
Hoover
Hubert Werk
West
Nerean
Jeremiah Milbank
Milbank
Mares and Doctor Clash Over Swinger Sword Remark
In a bizarre exchange a doctor questions Mares about a patient while referencing a famous sword swallower. The conversation ends with a safety pin incident stuck in the throat, described amid odd ballast chatter.
Talks to Parents By Alice Judson Peale
A nine year old girl Martha resists baths until her aunt uses a rubber doll to mimic the washing routine. Martha imitates the doll and their head washing, aided by playful hair styling that distracts her. The doll becomes a coping tool easing Martha’s fears and ending the bathing struggle.
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Alice Judson Peale
Martha
Hambone Meditation Echoes Political Prep and Cotton Outlook
Jagged OCR fragments note J P Alley’s Hambone’s Meditations and quotes from Jeb W Rish and Grover Brat ens about Alabama brainpower Hoover and cotton prospects. Mentions Smith Hall and a birth announcement as filler context amid grave national concerns.
How's Your Health Vertigo causes and cautions by Dr Lago Goldston
Vertigo arises from many causes including ear eye gut vascular and toxic factors. Fear of heights invokes neurasthenic vertigo linked to falling and steep descents. Seasickness train sickness and sway induce dizziness from novel stimuli. Vestibular nerve and semicircular canals govern body orientation and balance. Even minor issues like ear wax can trigger vertigo. sudden postural changes or strain may raise blood pressure. Seek careful evaluation for unexplained vertigo.
Sundown Stories Seashore Trip in Mary Graham Bonner
John Peggy and their parents plan an afternoon drive to the seashore. Friends wave farewell as the car departs. Old Jonah mentions Willy Nilly, a repairman who can mend anything, and the kids ask for fixes and shells to remember them by.
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Mary Graham Bonner
John
Peggy
Jonah
Willy Nilly
Rosy
Freddy
Bill
Betty
Local church notices and family visit snippets
Community calendar items include preaching at Usk Hill this weekend and a list of social calls. Names mentioned include Danial Cameron Luther Outit Cleo Maddox Vernelle Frith Sarah Nell Kirkland Fred Watson and several Kirklands with visits to Ashford Brannon Stead Dothan and other local places.
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Danial Cameron
Luther Outit
Will Kirkland
Cleo Maddox
Fred
Vernelle Frith
Sarah Nell Kirkland
Usk Hill
Frva Snel
Vries Frith
Corene Payne
Pauline Kirkland
Fhsie Watson
Ashford
Hortense Outlaz
Tucker
Brannon Stead
A. K. Tucker
Sandy Outlaw
Fountain
Vonnie Byland
Ada Frith
Myrtle Trawick
Clinton Kirk
Laverne
Daisy
Rtew
Washington luncheon fashion in white chiffon and straw hat
Louise Harrison Gwyz attended a luncheon wearing a white chiffon coat with a very white straw hat. She paired a GO chiffon dress with a silver mete accents for a glamorous, elegant look.
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Washington
Louise Harrison Gwyz
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