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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1932
Page
2
The text cites newspaper sections and rate details for classifieds and obituaries, then states the Associated Press rights and a note about misstatements. It includes a Jefferson quote and a call to investigate grievances, implying editorial standards and policy reminders within a historic clipping.
In an editorial voice, the Antioch era argues for a protective tariff to aid farmers and workers, criticizing the Smoot Hawley tariff and President Hoover. It praises Covington county’s fiscal discipline, low debt, paid-for courthouse and jails, robust road and health programs, and strong school system led by Supt. Albert Keller, highlighting cash reserves and ongoing welfare efforts.
New York letters describe a fortnightly Greenwich Village Times focused on art, history, music, literature, drama, ethics and patriotism. Editor Saxby Wouter Penfold promotes restoring pure American spirit and links marital happiness to cultural outcomes.
A chaotic narrative blends talking toads and Willy Nilly with a stray political riff. Mother Toad and Toedies tease routes as Toodles joins a Leap Toad group, while a murky column mixes quotetens, predictions, and traffic-truck tariff ideas from Avery and inspectors about state-line fees and profit.
In his acceptance speech Mr. Hoover attacked the opposition party as demagogic. He inferred the Democratic repeal plank would bring back the open saloon and evils, asserting no responsible leader desires its return and labeling the claims demagogic.
In Alabama Houston County teachers face delays in pay and fears grow over school openings. The writer predicts taxes and bonds will be pushed to cover deficits, while urging legislators to cut expenses. Senator Bonner is cited as opposing new taxes and advocating budget discipline to aid suffering residents.
A fragmented humorous note on romance and social satire tackling misread signals and windy opinions. It derides matchmaking and poetic fame while musing on jealousy doubt and the quirks of romance and social life.
Nine decades ago in Dothan and nearby towns residents gathered for social events and family visits. The Dothan Judson Alumnae announced officers and the group urged support for retaining a local member in the coin here while attendance marked community connections and celebrations.
Alexander City Alabama August 12 1932 editor of The Eagle debates Senator Bonners economy plan criticizing its 25 percent cuts for state officers and calls for a 40 percent burden and broader school readjustments citing university and Auburn enrollments and proposed teacher reductions with figures on appropriations and tax effects unknown.
The piece notes that few gentry have beards and American barbers struggle with Van Dyke trims. H Bennet Abdy highlights the issue, while foreign barbers in New York better shape a shag. Abdys travel farther to find pensioned beard trimming suited to their style.
New York congressman Sol Bloom, promoter of the Washington bicentennial, has briefed the nation on George Washington. After adjournment he sought to print many speeches in the Congressional Record, facing resistance from some colleagues before succeeding in part and diverting funds to the Public School fund.
An essay on Tom Sawyer foreshadows a fantasy of suicide and revenge. The author explains childhood responses to disappointment in love, guilt, and remorse. It cautions adults to avoid teasing a distressed child and to offer reassurance of love.
Dr Lazo Goldston discusses iron Tron essential for hemoglobin production and oxygen transport. Adults need about 10 mg daily while children require 0.5 mg per kilogram of body weight. Food sources vary in iron content with kale spinach peas and watercress in the excellent group, apples and melons in poor. A US Department circular notes beet greens are rich in iron and potatoes are a good source.
The text notes that iron is not fully utilized unless paired with substances like copper. It states milk supplies little iron, explaining mild anemia in milk-fed infants. It cites pediatricians' practice of feeding infants and young children vegetable extracts, juices, meat extracts, and meat scraps to improve nutrition.
Mr and Mrs Alvin Kennely visited relatives in Cal. Among attendees were Ron Enfinger LaVoyd Heram Grady Peters Robert Ee Mrs F A McCarty and Gertrude Wilson. Macon Georgia residents Mr and Mrs R W Wise and others joined Miss Ball Allene Johnsons party with Woodrow Enfinger Leroy Battles Jack Bell Bernard Lovell and more at a singing school and Friday night event.
Reports from Moscow indicate tentative Soviet openness to discuss U.S. trade steps but no formal agreement. Observers say efforts to restart dialogue have yet to yield concrete plans and higher officials expect further talks to define aims and boundaries.
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