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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1932
Page
2
The Tobacco Merchants Association argues for keeping taxes on cigars and cigarettes, warning Alabama lawmakers against raising rates. It notes mail order and bootlegging rise when taxes grow, emphasizes the burden on poor smokers, and argues tax policy should reflect ability to pay amid wage declines.
Houston county farmers are urged to plant no more than five acres to cotton while dedicating remaining land to feed crops. The five acre plan, endorsed by the Eagle, cut county cotton acreage and boosted per acre yield. Banks support repeating the plan to avoid overplanting when cotton prices rise.
Birmingham Realty Co advertises an Alabama state budget in cotton terms. Using 1918 and 1931 price data, it compares government costs to cotton bales, arguing the burden would require almost all of Alabama’s cotton crop in 1932. It warns of broader tax pressure beyond counties and cities.
Washington Senator Norbeck is Norwegian not Scottish yet praised Scots influence in Congress. A five page study by a legislative anthropologist argues Scottish blood correlates with higher educational status among senators. It claims 37 percent university educated, 52 percent college trained, and 11 percent with only common schooling.
A study finds Scots debate more often than other senators and discuss more topics. They answer quorum calls and attend voting sessions more frequently, with an average age of 58 compared to peers. Yet bill passage shows little difference between Scottish and non Scottish senators. Conservative Republicans with Scottish blood outperform those without in legislative results, with similar findings for progressive Republicans.
The study notes several U S senators of Scottish descent from 1860 to 1900, naming Blair Cameron Cockrell Logan McPherson Teller McEnery Vance Blaine Morton McCumber Breckenridge Beveridge and others, while Senator Norbeck offers no commentary beyond presenting it. The passage hints at a motive linked to a legislative anthropologist named MacDonald, nicknamed Pete.
Twenty years ago in Dothan Mrs. Eric Gellerstedt returned from a Western trip. Mrs. Allen Crenshaw and daughter of Andalusia were guests of Mrs. Charles Golson. W. C. Fenn made a business trip to Columbia. John Brown of Gordon was in Dothan visiting. Victor and Byron Prevatt of Bainbridge Ga visited relatives here. LS. Deal and family moved on Foster Street to S. St Andrews Street. Miss Lucille McClure returned from a visit in Columbia. Miss Tessie Counthan of Savannah visited Mrs. J. N. Street. L. F. Dinton of Columbia accepted night ticket agent job for the A C L succeeding Roy Hill who became flagman for the road. Judge H. A Pearce returned from Troy where he had been holding court.
Swede cops offer tips on rude drivers who left turn from outside Innes and those weaving, blocking streets, and delaying lines. Officers note impatient behavior, slow speeds, and horn honks as factors while urging safer driving and adherence to signals.
The New York Letter surveys autumn’s approach and its revived city energy, noting stock market mood and a pivotal political race. It also critiques Carroll’s Vanities talent pool and prior American stars, then shifts to colorful vignettes about Cooper, McKee, Helen Morgan, and other theater figures, painting a lively portrait of Broadway personalities and backstage lore.
Convalescent serum from recovered patients is increasingly used to prevent and treat diseases caused by filtrable viruses such as measles mumps small pox and influenza. It can provide complete protection if given within five days of exposure or reduce severity if given later but is less effective for poliomyelitis and infantile paralysis when diagnosed late.
A seventh grade teacher recalls a mischief episode where students confess to throwing stones at a garage window. The class learns a visitor caused the incident and proposes sharing repair costs. The teacher plans to relay details after confirming facts with the man involved.
Willy Nilly repairs dolls and toys then seeks Old Toad for plasters to fix his ears. A group of children taunt him with goat ears until locals rally, pay for damage, and admit fault as a class teaches responsibility under trusted guidance.
Fragmentary satirical column notes Wendey Gits and Am Warrick disputing mood shifts tied to cotton prices. Quoted voices include J P Alley and J G Parrish, with references to boxing supporters and a president’s perceived impact on public sentiment.
Reports from Cleveland Kansas City New York Chicago and Philadelphia show varied movement in steel purchasing power cattle eggs cotton and hides prices. Freight and coal supply pressures persist as Burlington and Quincy moves coal while reconditioning at Gotham Silk Hosiery aims to reopen with about 2000 workers.
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