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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1932
Page
4
Thomas P. Phelan, Toronto born millionaire president of the Canadian Railway News Company and former North American steeplechase ace, died Tuesday night. He was .
New York August 11 Cotton started 25 points higher on cables and broad buying in the broadest opening in a year or two. Early demand split about two thirds for trade account and one third speculative, then profit taking caused a setback. Cooperative brokers sold about 13 000 October before noon, the Dec low 737. Market turned dull after noon then rallied on renewed buying. Sentiment is bullish and higher prices appear probable.
Washington reports show near normal temperatures in central and eastern cotton belts with above normal in the west. Frequent eastern rains aided growth but boosted boll weevil activity. western drought kept weevil in check though dampness persisted. Texas sees fair to good progress with shedding in dry areas. Oklahoma growth fair with some shedding and needed rain. Central states face variable showers. Atlantic states improved fruiting as dampness fuels weevil. Charlie Rowland, recently released by Atlanta, signs with Galveston in the Texas league.
The Louisville post office returns to senders letters bearing repeal stamps on the face of envelopes. Postal regulations require only postage stamps on the face. The repeat stamps may be affixed to the backs of envelopes, however.
Detective Brayton Foggerty heard Joseph Daniels beg for a dime to buy coffee and searched his pockets revealing 49.30 in cash and a bank book with 250 in deposits. Daniels left night court poorer by 10 in fines and penalties.
Fort McClellan Alabama plans a two week athletic encampment from August 14 to 28 with 1300 youth under Major O W Severance, highlighting a nationwide caliber program recognized by the Militia Bureau. Activities include baseball tournaments for 24 teams, a playground league, swimming classes and a swimming meet, track day, boxing and wrestling, and a tennis event with medals for winners.
In Montgomery Alabama August 11 AP heavy damage to green lumber and logs by beetles and borers is reported by Col Page 8 Bunker state forester as an after math of wet weather. Wet weather acts as a natural check on insects but encourages those attacking green lumber. Pinhole borers may reduce Cyprus lumber value by fifty percent if logs stay in woods. Remove logs promptly during danger period late February to November and skid them to a dry sunlit place if needed.
Montgomery motorists welcome inclusion of the “Speedway” in Alabama's $5 million highway program. The eight tenths mile stretch from one end of its rock ribbed area will be paved, easing a long standing local nuisance and improving city traffic flow.
Wrecker crews report toll from broken tires and jostled crews on the Troy highway near Montgomery's paved street. A treacherous gap in Pavie's route has long endangered travelers, with costs mounting for those who must pass.
An advertisement touts an 85 cent remedy claimed to cure rheumatic pain and joint trouble within 48 hours. It pressures readers with dramatic language and urges purchase from a local druggist, asserting full money back if no relief. It also claims success for sciatica lumbago and neuralgia.
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