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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1928
Page
2
The article reports Oscar Tompkins denouncing Smith over Prohibition views. It discusses proposed relief via a stout amendment to the Voingular law defining alcoholic content scientifically. It notes states could set their own standards within federal limits.
A Philadelphia mother of three reports relief after using Lydia Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She describes initial weakness and dizziness before the tonic, notes improvement after the first bottle, and praises the remedy to friends.
The article discusses Governor Smith's stance on liquor laws and the 19th amendment, criticizing party platform adherence at the Houston convention. It notes support for enforcing existing liquor restrictions, opposition to broader state actions, and mentions past legislative actions in Alabama and New York related to liquor and constitutional amendments. The piece cites political factions and figures, arguing for adherence to party principles while addressing liquor policy and constitutional reform.
A long, fragmented social column lists weddings, illnesses, travel, and visitors. Names include Mrs Tard, Mr and Mrs Charles Ho Tribble, Miss Minerva Cook, Mr and Mrs GL Young, Dr and Mrs G McLendon, and several families from Donalsonville, Ashford, and nearby towns. Mentions of illnesses, hospital stays, and local gatherings appear amid scattered locations like Dothan and White Springs Florida.
Fragmentary OCR text presents a list of names and phrases lacking coherent connections or dates. Notable tokens include Ala game references, personal names like Arthur Shine and Ceresy, and scattered calendar-like terms. No clear event, place, or outcome is discernible from the readable portions.
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