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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1935
Page
2
A scrambled clipping mentions a proposed law to require candidates to wear detectors, the Dove season dates from Oct 1 to Jan 15, a bag limit rise to 20, Lloyd George’s League of Nations remark, Mississippi regulatory moves, and a bitter jab at journalism errors and partisan tax talk. It also notes a German doctor’s comment on women’s hysteria and an old sale notice.
The obituary eulogizes Will Rogers noting his zest for living and people, his unmatched hours in the air, and his global travels. It praises his clean humor and kindness, saying no one will match his blend of fame and common touch.
Washington Letter outlines expected economic inflation early next year driven by demand outpacing supply. It notes excess Fed reserves, industry expansions in autos, soft price inflation warnings, housing activity, and speculation over Roosevelt's future Federal Reserve board picks amid New Deal policy signals.
A vivid New York Letter from Aug 16 sketches cultural figures and scenes. References to George M. Cohan Lindbergh Mae West and Tiffany’s mingle with anecdotes about publishers actors and a Murray Hill cab sign. Includes Johnsons Martins and Osa journey to Borneo and Kaufman dry wit about Hollywood lake duck tale.
A quirky collection of satirical lines on politics, economy, and social pretenses. It weaves humor about Roosevelt supporters, cotton farming, fashion, and media tastes through pithy quips and local wit.
The piece argues Graves may push for a new liquor referendum despite promising to settle the issue permanently. It contends his shift favors larger interests, contrasting Little Mules taxed for chewing tobacco with a potential statewide sales tax, and claims consistency fades after election.
A rugged prefight piece notes Max Baer as champion hopeful, Louis as a lean 21 year old fighter in peak form. It highlights Baer's age 26, past losses to Braddock, Louis's power and accuracy, and the money angle behind the bout. A rough aside questions a hick town and a gag about dry ginger ale.
Twenty years ago troops aided Gen Funsten on the Mexican border. Flowers return from a West tour. Cristel Liddan visits Marianna. Eunice Williams and Grace Faircloth visit or return from Montgomery. Dipping vats gain county attention as cattle industry grows. L J Thompson oversees vat construction near Crosby. County convention attendees listed. R C Williams and Lester Farmer admitted to the Alabama bar.
A Dothan letter to the editor criticizes federal aid programs and social security measures as pampering the nation. The writer claims millions more workers will be drawn into public funding and questions the desirability of government largesse in the 1930s context.
A brief Atlanta Constitution scene shows a teacher exclaiming wonder at Willie’s dirty hands while Willie explains he is washing his face. The exchange captures a small domestic moment in a newspaper’s light local reads.
The piece argues that public funds are diverted to support individuals who do not save, while politicians seek farmer backing with a measure that aids cotton farmers now but could erode Southern cotton dominance later. It condemns welfare as weakening national resilience and warns that pampering citizens undermines progress and national strength.
The article explains how heat raises body temperature and how the body loses heat through skin dilation and radiation. It stresses the role of adequate water intake and the need to replace lost salts via food, noting sweat is salty and salt balance supports cooling.
Hollywood star James Cagney, famed for his on screen grit, quietly curates a pirates collection as a refined hobby. With Dwight Franklin, an arms expert, he expanded a home library into a two story hobby house. Nautical lamps, ships models, flags, and wall maps frame hundreds of items.
Mrs. Brooks Peters warns parents at Peters Church about the harms of gossip targeting youths. Rumor-spreading damages friendships and reputations, often driving teens to leave town or withdraw, while the accuser avoids direct accountability.
In Washington on Friday the Senate takes up minor bills while a lobby committee recalls Howard C. Hopson, utilities man, as the House likewise takes up omnibus flood control and Guffey coal bills. The rules committee resumes utility bill inquiries, calling Hopson.
London reports fall fashion features washable velvets with durable sheen and delicate texture. Outfits pair velvet coats with gold lame or colored blouses, suitable for day or evening wear, trimmed in tinsel or flowers and gold lines.
A whimsical tale follows Willy Nilly and a traveling magician who plans a world tour after a quick show. The pair journey in an automobile named Two-Ways to Puddle Muddle for a dress rehearsal, hoping to surprise the animal audience with tricks not revealed.
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