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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1932
Page
1
A fragment from the Dothan Eagle contains garbled text and mentions William Theonore Hall, advertising and circulation, and misstatements policy. It quotes Uncle Ed Howe on public sentiment and government spending, urging capable men to seek office and resist demagogues.
Willan Morrow & Co of Kew Fork publish Inch in Along by 23 year old Dothan native WH Dourn Kelly son of George Kelly, grandson of the late Tom Kelly. The story centers on a Negro farmer in Alabama and follows Dink Britt’s journey from tireless labor to independence and love. Published from New York, the work praised for its power and sympathy.
A week old farmer strike in Sioux City widens to Des Moines and Idaho grain regions. Farmers boycott buying or selling until prices rise, amid pickets and occasional violence, aiming for better contracts without costing taxpayers. The effort prompts debate on effectiveness and unity, with skeptics noting farmers’ difficulty uniting for a common cause.
The Birmingham Post recalls Henry choosing a shop girl tale to illustrate social and humane needs for fair wages. It cites New Orleans waitress wages at six cents an hour, or $3.42 weekly, after deductions for maid service, caps, bands, and uniforms, leaving a precarious balance.
Twenty years ago in Dothan, Mrs Bow Trormresi and Mrs J Corbten are mentioned with names and places across a jumble of OCR text. Various residents and households, including F Sachin and Mrs OT Jones, appear in a local social snapshot. The piece notes a house built by OD Taratesn on Seth Street and mentions community figures attending events.
A humor column mixes satirical musings on local politics, social trends, and quirky anecdotes. It skewers pretensions, cites travel gigs, and jokes about salaries, fashion, and everyday life with a playful, era-specific voice.
Washington Letter reviews a post office official turned cook, noting Brown’s kitchen in the department and Hoover and Wilbur’s contests on the Rapidan for coffee. It highlights New York Representative LaGuardia as the famed Washington cook, who dons a chef’s costume, entertains friends, and can rapidly command a kitchen in social gatherings.
LaGuardia fills the Congressional Record with remarks on a wide range of subjects. He is described as a self-appointed watchdog of the private bill calendar and is often seen leaving the capitol at night loaded with papers to study and separate good bills from bad.
A lengthy 16 week strike in Butte Montana left 4 000 residents without access to local and world news. Paper offices posted bulletins and fielded calls while rumors ran rampant about assassinations and grotesque inventions. The outage underscored the vital role newspapers play in daily life.
A Midlands screening features a satirical Senate scene with a long moustached Alabama figure. Critics argue the film exaggerates Southern manners, while actors claim the aim is to caricature regional stereotypes for audience reaction.
A garbled Our excerpt from the Boston Transcript describes a heated exchange about law and ethics, noting reaction from residents and authorities. The readable portions mention exile and services, hinting at a broader public dispute over moral duties.
A mangled OCR style fragment recalls a humorous panel or caption about a man and a shave. It mentions a dark denials theme and a character named Honey. Specific people, places, or events are unclear due to the garbled text.
A fragment hints at a political jab from Patm Mearh Post claiming the campaign slogan Two Cars in Every Garage could become Two Mortgages on Every Home. The note signals public concern over cost and housing during Hoover era.
Dr Sage Goldstop discusses health examinations and toxin antitoxin immunization for diphtheria. He notes critics exaggerate risks, affirms periodic physician exams as valuable for policyholders and longevity, and argues heredity and environment shape life span while medical care can influence outcomes.
Alice Judson Peale profiles Peter a boy with a 12 year old body yet a 6 year old mind. He rides, hops hurdles, and navigates countryside on a bicycle but emotional outbursts reveal his true age. Parents and peers struggle to reconcile advanced intellect with limited stability and independence.
Jean Rutty of near Ashford says staples under ten cents per pound yield no profit for farmers. He cites a crop cost of 75 cents, with 10 cents postage and 50 cents for Sam, and says he did not fertilize or boost the yield. Traveling salesman AKE Ozark notes frequent inquiries. Dewitt Thomas and Laurence Oakley comment on local schooling sessions and golf chatter at the University of Kansas.
Willy Silly learns he must head home for rest while Mrs Quacko and Mr Quacko fuss over staying up late. Willy worries about postponed repairs at his own shop and wonders if he can balance work with friendship.
The excerpt portrays a rebuke to Peter for acting immature despite his intelligence. It contrasts parents’ need to acknowledge his essential immaturity with granting him freedom and opportunity fitting his capabilities. The tone suggests critique of overprotective parenting in relation to a gifted youth.
The first bale of cotton in 1932 pool reached the Alsburt Farm Bureau Association from the farm of R.5, Genie Gastonburg. The bale, weighing 5 gout, was shipped to the Seles campe and will form the om this season's pool. Mr. Goods, a member of 4 1 lature and the state culture, annually ships vente red baits to the A pooling.
Geneva county records show an increase in births for 1908 with a total of 2008 births noted by the state department. Of the births, three were white and twelve were girls. the remainder were boys. One set of twins was reported.
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