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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1932
Page
1
The Dothan Eagle masthead lists staff roles and noting publication details from 1995 era. It includes editor and management names, office contact lines, subscription rates, and Associated Press policy with a brief statement on misstatements and grievance redress.
The Montgomery Advertiser urges lawmakers to cut expenses and repeal outdated laws, arguing a statewide mood favors fiscal restraint. It lists odd Dothan ordinances on curfews, dog control, gambling, water spraying, raffles, cross-dressing, and other pre 1921 statutes, calling for a comprehensive house cleaning.
Dr. R. J. Haskew offers moral reflections on resilience and faith. A farmer saves a damaged corn crop after a storm, urging families to nurture children. Sermon notes life after death, sin’s consequences, and the value of modesty amid public bathing temptations.
A historical note suggests the City Council could repeal obsolete ordinances in a special meeting. The 1921 code remains the latest published book, though many new rules have been enacted since then and lack formal compilation for citizens.
A garbled column of wry witticisms and political asides notes jokes about Batchelor and Hoover. It mocks temperance zeal and stock market swings while lampooning in law and politics with puns about marriage inlaws and the press. The piece blends humor on 1920s figures with social satire.
Westcord miscellany notes a sequence of visits and departures in Dothan with travelers and residents from Columbia Montgomery Eleanor Troy and Capra City. Names include Oakley Jones Miller Strickland Farmer Moreland White Moore Samford and Mrs Moore.
A fragmentary line suggests a vow to write in invisible ink and mount it in a velvet frame. References to a distant location imply a puzzle tied to a historical hobby or prank, with no clear individuals or organizations named. The text conveys a cryptic, era-tinged mood.
Kansas City Times questions whether Governor Roosevelt could meet the full approval of James Francis Burke, general counsel of the Republican National Committee, amid Democratic criticism and GOP reaction. The piece reflects on party stance and potential presidential reception.
A scrambled clipping notes chatter about a rumor involving Mr Shaw and a magazine claim about recipes. A country parson reportedly asked for the recipe, prompting Shaw to deny and respond with a rebuff. The piece ends reflecting on misheard lines and a Morning Telegraph mention.
A satirical note from Les Angles Times quips that political rivals share a similar bunk yet refuse to admit it. The line hints at unity in the quirks of politicians, using wordplay about camaraderie and disagreement.
William Gaines notes the Cain family business storing and wrecking end-of-run stage scenery in New York. Patsy Cain, 53, runs a six story facility with large floor space and six motor trucks, but the past season left many productions unpaid and they consider downsizing to smaller quarters as leases near expiration. The piece reflects a declining theater storage market and aging family ownership.
The article describes Cain's as a warehouse for theatrical props, with rivals like Belasco Ziegfeld and Ed Wynn having storerooms. It notes large show inventories from Whie’s Scandals costing over 100 900 to stage and Patsy’s inventory, later weeded as forgotten items sold to shoe-string producers and stock theaters.
A theatre overhears managers heckling Patsy Cala as she passes, telling her to keep moving and that tickets were sold. They joke about not selling more tomorrow and threaten to phone her. The note captures a hazy, offbeat moment from a public spectacle.
Washington letter notes former Senator James Wadsworth faces a changed Capitol. If he wins a House seat he would likely be a new member in the minority, far down the line. Wadsworth once chaired military affairs and loomed large on The Hill, but he declined cabinet-level posts after the war.
The Washington insider Jimmy Wadsworth contemplates reentering national politics while remaining a House member. His Capitol home on Woodland Drive places him in the heart of debate as he challenges precedent, recalling a family history in public service and a wartime friction over army officer numbers led by a former Senate chairman.
General Harbord leaves the capital amid confusion as Pershing learns of a study prepared for Senator Dodsworth. Pershing, impressed, orders copies sent to Wadsworth and to the chairman of the House Military Affairs Committee, aligning with the House demand. The record notes officer personnel movements and a fumbled exchange.
A second grade girl stole small sums over months after her mother returned from hospital with a new baby. She confessed a fondness for candy, especially at night, admitting feeling left out. A psychologist framed baby and child needs, easing guilt, and reducing further theft.
Biologists note the body's value in substance terms runs about 98 cents while essential trace metals and vitamins occur in infinitesimal quantities. Minerals such as chromium copper tin and nickel reside in tiny amounts but influence health. Vitamin A and iodine needs are minute yet vital, with copper affecting brain function and zinc protecting tissue.
Farmers who make house calls with fresh vegetables start at 5:30 am and wake households early. One Dothan couple illustrates the scene as a farmer, not knocking, delivers produce to the front door. A sign reads Please Don't Knock On The Door, yet morning visits continue.
Willy Willy tells Mother Toad he will help locate her missing Toodles who, like her brother Taddles, carries yellow spats on a spotted coat. Old Toad notes Willy Nilly is skilled at finding things as they set off with Mother Toad too weak to walk.
Southeast Alabama and North Florida peanut pork plan updates are reported by J. P. Wilson secretary treasurer. A recent Trenton meeting drew over 1,007 attendees. New officers succeed past leaders in Montgomery and Valdosta, with the next gathering scheduled for late January.
The brief notes an early airmail effort from Lafayette Indiana toward Crawfordsville Indiana with planned balloon carry elements and northern state routing, reflecting aviation milestones and regional transportation developments.
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