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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1931
Page
2
Fragment of The Dothan Eagle from August 27 1931 shows garbled OCR with mentions of Associated Press and obituaries plus stray phrases about suburbs and postal services. The text reflects publication noise rather than a clear news item or event.
The Detroit Gentleman letter notes Arthur Brisbane and Banatat Cauzens claim a $1,000,000 Detroit relief gift funded by Henry Ford’s empire. It contrasts Ford’s wealth with Courens and Rockefeller, cites Ford’s plant-a-garden order to workers, and questions motives and social responsibility amid unemployment.
Fragmented OCR text appears as a satirical or literary piece with references to Batchelor's Buttons and varied reflections on prosperity debt and marriage for money. The readable portions mention WF C Batchelor and a general critique of social themes, with no clear news event or date. The tone resembles a column or editorial fragment from a historical newspaper page.
E S Moore Oil Co organized with 18000 capital. School board members listed D C Carmichael Geo H Malone J L Crawford E R Porter T J Whatley. Birth announced for Mrs Culver at home on N Appletree Street. Fire destroyed home of Ian Thompson near grammar school. Houston County Teachers Institute closed after a work Mae Melsinger visiting. Names of licensees include CS Fair Mascomb Fla Cate Theaws Campelt on J B Beckhant Ade Poe Bradberry Crosty. Reverend E B Jennings returned from vacation to lead service at Bantis church. Dr Z M Barnet left Montz mery for business.
A letter to The Eagle outlines taxpayer views on state finances. It argues taxes should not rise and government spending be cut to meet current income, opposes bond issuance, and says the 5 cent gas tax is excessive. The note laments repeated debt and criticizes past administrations for bond reliance. A separate line notes a Span six-year-old thief sentenced to two years, remarking on Spain as a republic.
A lively, convoluted column fragment reflecting on life, longing, and time. It laments invasions by requests for charity while praising solitude, canned goods, and a humorous appreciation of Lindberghs, Miss Smiley, and Arnold Bennett. It cites a letter from Jack Byrd and a push to maximize a week’s value.
Dr. Lago Goldston reviews Dr. Chevalier Jackson's 1800 foreign-body cases showing carelessness in cooking eating playing and handling small items causes airway and food-passages incidents. Examples include a safety pin dropped into a child’s mouth and a ladder incident with a staple. Warning: keep small objects away from children and avoid attempting self removal. most lodged objects may be coughed up or pass with time.
A discussion on how family conversation shapes a child’s values more than school. It stresses balancing realism with optimism, avoiding vulgar or unhappy topics, and ensuring households expose kids to varied, worthwhile reading and periodicals.
Gene Sarazen Walter Hagen Billie Burke Tommy Armour Johnny Farrell and others are slated for the Florida tour. Total cash prizes for the season exceed twenty thousand dollars.
General W L Sibert announced his resignation as head of the Mobile Docks Commission, effective October 1. He was brought from the army by Gov Brandon to build the dock system, but faced criticism for his leadership and dictatorial style, though efforts during the recent session to remove him failed and calm is expected after his departure.
In a sailing misadventure John and Pegg aboard a boat discover holes that pour water out instead of in. The Little Black Clock and the Little Duck Clock insist the sea‑tested craft is unsinkable and not dangerous, reassuring the children as they test the buoyant boat far from shore.
Gen James E Fechet chief of the air corps U S Army will attend the formal opening of the new tactical school at Maxwell field on Sept 23 The Army s new 6 000 000 project lies along aviation lines nearing completion as executive buildings officers quarters training quarters and hangars take shape Gen Fechet will be introduced at the ceremony by Congressman Lister Hill who accepted to attend with him
Florida golf clubs unveil two new prize-money events joining Miemi and Bellair fixtures. The Gasparilla Open at Tampa and a 35 hole medal event at St. Petersburg are planned with Bellair dates in February and the St. Petersburg meet to follow. Glenn Adams of La Gorce Country Club targets March 17 19 for the open in Miami. The La Gorce event drops to 10000 dollars, Miami four ball precedes it, and Tampa hosts the sole match play contest.
In a fragmentary scene on a rainy day, Pegsy speaks of a waterproof boat while John praises the Little Black Clock. The clock character grins, expressing enjoyment as they head home.
The piece portrays Albert Coates, a Petrograd born conductor based in New York, as he guides students in a hotel studio near the Russetan circle. It notes his Bolshoi ties, jovial nature, and public pressure to exercise amid weight concerns. It briefly mentions his dining with a politician in Flatbush.
Herbert Plummes describes in Washington that two Cheatham brothers, a retired major in the army and a former naval adelell, are prominent figures in the capital. The article notes Frank Cheatham served as termaster general aiding war logistics as their sibling Joseph leads Navy supplies and accounts.
Martial Heritage Frank is five years older than sa Jée. From the beginning they were destined for service. A gallant soldier, they inherited the fighting spirit. As a boy of 12 Frank Cheille became captain and drill master of a group in Tennessee. Joe joined the pay corps of the navy and remained there, while Frank waited for his chance. He eventually joined the First Tennessee Volunteers and rose to active service.
Fragmented OCR reads of a World War II quartermaster officer's career. Mentions captaincy in the quartermaster corps, later roles, and postwar activities. References to Genet figures and the Argene drive buried in garbled phrases. Local paper tone implied by Times-Union.
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