Catholic Office Hopes Stir Dothan Eagle Page
On Wednesday afternoon August 22, 1928 Eugeny Stutts of Slocomb Observes shudders at a Catholic holding office in a democracy and would rather be right than president. J P Mitchell of Head tland Wiregraiy Farmer notes Editor Stutts has a bit more chance to be right than president.
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Basia
Eugeny Stutts
Slocomb
Arazes
J. P. Mitchell
Gov. Smith
Observer
Stuttx
Boosters Pledge Promoting Greater Rockford Flight Plans
The Boosters of Rockford New Jersey sponsored a plan named Greater Rockford to fly two men to Sweden as town advertising. The first launch failed, the pilot narrowly escaped death six miles from Greater Rockford. The second attempt ended with the pilot's craft lost in the North Atlantic amid extensive search, funds, and publicity continuing to circulate for the name Greater Rockford.
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Rockford
Greater Rockford
Sweden
North Atlantic
America
Europe
Free Ad for Brother Bob Jones in Headland
A local free ad rails at Brother Bob Jones after his bid to speak at a Methodist church and use the Headland public park was blocked by the Headland United Daughters of the Confederacy. The piece notes his plans to speak in Dothan at the City Auditorium Friday night and jokes about political ads and donations for his Lyn Haven college. The column criticizes his campaign stance while urging readers to prepare to contribute.
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Bob Jones
Thase
Headland
Brother Jones
United Daughters of the Confederacy
Bob
Dothan
City Auditorium
Lyn Haven
Fla
Tom
Kans
Editor William Allen White Attacked Over Smith Slurs
A Kansas editor's European retreat sparks a bitter exchange as Gov. Smith rebukes William Allen White for accusing him of supporting prostitution and gambling. White retracts portions, Smith defends his record, and the dispute shifts to public judgment of fairness and national press behavior.
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Willian Allen White
Emporia
Smith
New York
Smith Hut
Gov. Smith
White
Kansas
Garters
Women and death penalty fodder in editorial brawl
A clipped editorial page column mocks the idea of the perfect partner and debates gendered views on capital punishment. It questions whether women fear death sentences and suggests protectionist rhetoric in law. The piece lampoons sensational headlines and editorial stances.
The First Shall Be Last Headland Wirecross Tarte
Fragmentary opinion piece questions Columbus and religious identity, commenting on intolerance and political potential in a historical context. The text mulls whether Columbus was Jewish or Catholic and notes shifting attitudes toward religion and leadership.
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Christopher Columbu
Columbus
Unclear taunt amid election rhetoric in Dothan Eagle
A garbled editorial fragment quotes The Dothan Eagle urging unity and warning of harsh penalties for Jefferson supporters. It hints at political tension across the Solid South and mentions anti Hoover rhetoric and social divides without clear names or dates.
Random Views and Editorial Snippets From McDeWitt Thomas
A reading of assorted notes and reflections includes lectures by Holy Jones, remarks on city officials, insurance mentions, and social commentary. The piece blends personal views, local names, and brief sketches of editorial influence and public discourse with a concluding quip about car dealers.
Manana tints culture and labor in a changing village
A fragmented text describes Manana as a day and a social setting where Spanish words mix with local life. It notes deacons, family routines, dawn chores, and taboo duties tied to work, meals, and candles. The piece hints at cultural blending and a call to notice schedules and duties amid daily rhythms.
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Manana
Why Strong Men Go Mad in Dog Pays Luncheon
Warry Hall hosted a Tuesday morning luncheon for houseguest Miss Martha Kern of Troy. Decor included dahlias and roses. Miss Lilian Fail won the high prize and Miss Geraldine Lisenby won the consolation. Kern received a lingerie gift.
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Martha Kern
Troy
Lilian Fail
Geraldine Lisenby
Kern
Marjorie Jones
Mrs. Hall
Mike Ker
Helen Hall
Janice Ward
Mary Bentley
Lillian Fail
Neva, Smyth
Dorothy , Perkins
Jacksonville, Fla
Tee Wyatt Harris
Carolyn Stapleton
Francis Bates
Martha Wynn
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