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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1931
Page
1
Fragmentary obituary lines and a quoted pledge against tyranny appear in the dispatch section. The piece cites Associated Press reporting and includes a notable line from Jefferson amid garbled OCR text. The readable parts reference obituaries and institutional affiliations without clear dates or full names.
A chaotic New York era narrative describes a Meckier tresses troupe at a circus on Furpes Street, strange festival plans, claims of human flea invasions, and dubious figures like Rubber Joe Feeney offering 9 dollar Lee rules, plus Tammany figures and Geraldine Farrar connections in distant towns.
A fragmentary report dated Wednesday August 18 1831 notes President Machado declaring the Cuban revolt ended while criticizing Latins as tyrants. The dispatch hints that further unrest or reprisals could be expected, with an unsettled political climate likely to persist.
A consumptive tale from Dothan notes a traveling salesman who remains confident in West Florida opportunities. He explains rivals left territory, but persistent hunting yields ample sales. Tomorrow he bids on a job against one other bidder, believing either he wins or the competitor does.
The Eufaula Tribune notes Democrats carried the state ticket and defeated key opponents, with Miller elected and the costly law enforcement squad abolished while sheriff authority was restored. A Birmingham Independent claim accuses Democrats of provoking tensions with black residents, provoking sharp commentary about local political motives.
A 1923 letter by eight cabinet officers, revealed in a copyrighted North American Newspaper Alliance article, expresses support for Albert B Fall after his resignation from the Interior Department. It notes regret over his departure, hopes for a future return, and questions on a possible pardon, with Tuscaloosa News highlighting the letter’s exposure.
A Talladega Daily Home letter argues Japan overemphasizes law in bringing Hugh Herndon and Clyde Pangborn to court for unknowingly photographing fortified Jones walle In Might. The piece says aviation science, not war, motivated the act and cites Japan's suspected attitude toward Americans. It compares potential arrests of Japanese aviators in the United States to the described case.
A critique of the Federal Farm Board proposal to destroy a third of cotton and Huey Long's plan to ban harvesting, contrasting with Alabama Governor Miller's stance. It argues against overregulation, praises Alabama’s stable farming approach, and attacks Long as a clown.
The item lists residents traveling to Atlanta Warm Springs and Nashville, a marriage license in Cottonwood, business trips to Valdosta and Jakin, and a Henry County column noting reader opinions on Alabama radio costs. Names include B. W. Clendinen Co J.D Flowers Annie Beasley Cleveland Pitts Earle Moody and Mrs ROW Lisenby. Additional notes mention radio adviser W. K. Henderson and a Birmingham murder mystery query.
By Scottie Bickensle the column argues character defines a person more than wealth or status. It notes anger harms judgment and urges seeking advice from ministers lawyers and psychologists, predicting a future where mental health guidance becomes common in communities.
Selma Times Journal advocates drastic action to save cotton by declaring martial law in the 13 cotton states next spring. The piece urges deployment of militia to stop planting cotton seeds, warning that evasion would be met with force if necessary, citing oil industry actions as a similar shock treatment.
The piece argues that sick children suffer from bewilderment and distrust more than adults. It stresses bed as proper space for recovery, quiet handling by nurses, and avoiding constant medicine exposure and adult anxiety around the child.
In mid August a golden dressed being with a wreath of glowing flowers rests with companions John Jane Peggy and Bud August. The airy dialogue celebrates sunny fields warm breezes and singing insects as the creature promises to tell a tale after a nap and a meal. The scene blends playful nature imagery with characters awaiting a story.
A mother rushes to fetch her homesick camper son Teddy after a tear stained letter reveals loneliness. The scene shifts to the boy playing with friends as the mother contemplates that homesickness is not proof of unhappiness. The piece argues learning to be happy away from home is a key growth step with inevitable growing pains.
Local social notes record dinners and visits among residents around Cowarts, Andalusia, and Dothan area. Attendees include Ararat Cochran family, Ada Barfield, J J Maddox ill at home, J D Davia household visits, and Lydia Smith's daughter Madeline visiting Andalusia. The community welcomes Lloyd Frasier and family from Columbus Georgia, and Holness meeting attendance noted.
Mrs MM Treasier and children return home after visiting Montgomery guests Mr and Mrs Jeane B Adame. Edith Law returns to Andalusia from visiting Mr and Mrs Hubert Law. Shaun Howell of Mobile visits Mr and Mrs F S Howell. Kathryn Haines of Yellow Springs guests of Mrs Annie Martha Adams. Mrs J A Eason returns to New Orleans after visiting here. Garner Goodbread of Gainesville visiting his mother Mrs T M Goodbread. Mrs Harry L Marty Jr and children return from relatives in Hartsboro and Clayton. Mrs F B Cullens and daughters Helen and Mary Emme from Birmingham spend days here with friends. Mrs Morton Jackson and children return to Gainesville Ga after visiting J D Holman. T C Goodwin visiting relatives in North Carolina. Hiram Edwards Jr visits Panama City Fla last week. Helen Carroll visits friends in Geneva. Mr and Mrs LE Edwards visit Midland City. Miss Nel Holmes of Abbeville guest of Miss Myra Ball Smith. Mrs Lynn Jernigan visiting her mother in Ariton. Dr and Mrs W L Price visited relatives in Winona Springs Dothan. J D Anglin spending days with relatives in North Carolina. Miss Jewell Simahea returns to Montgomery after visiting her father and brother. Dr and Mrs W A Price guests of relatives in Wolon Springs. Dothan residents move into this community. J D Davis attends preaching at Popular Springs Friday.
Washington lore profiles Joseph E. Ransdell, long-time congressman and former senator hopeful, now executive director of the National Institute of Health promotion board. He envisions NIH as a global health hub, seeks broad support, and reflects a life devoted to public health cause.
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