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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1934
Page
5
Washington Aug 30 AP revised estimates from the Bureau of Agricultural Economics show farmers gained 19 percent on their capital in 1933 and a 42 percent loss in 1932. 1933 gross farm income was about 5.985 billion dollars, plus 271 million in benefit payments to farmers under the AAA for production reductions.
Advertising blurb touts Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic as a safe, tasteless quinine remedy that relieves malaria symptoms and destroys the infection. It claims to fortify blood and prevent future attacks, suitable for children, with 50c and 1 dollar sizes offering added value.
Dothan's police department relegated its Black Maria to second place on the rolling stock list with a new maroon sedan. The car was delivered yesterday on instruction of the finance committee after months of hold up. The black car was retired fearing possible accident.
Chicago reports steadiness in dairy and egg markets with creamery specials around 26 to 27 for grade 93, ex tras 26 1-2, extra firsts 25 to 25 3-4, and eggs at about steady levels with fresh graded firsts near 21 to 22 and current receipts 17 to 30. refrigerator items range 21 to 22 with egg sales noted at 21 1-2 for firsts.
The report shows 1933 total income reaching 6.256 billion, up from 5.531 billion in 1932, with operating expenses at 1.463 billion vs 1.455 billion. Cash income after production costs was 2.525 billion, leaving 366 million for capital and management after wages. Net capital of farm operators stood at 19.079 billion.
A cold August day brings freezing temps in Owls Head New York and near zero frosts across eastern New England. Snow flurries dust Crystal Lake Maine while Boston suburbs dip to 45 and New York records 52, marking an unusually cool pattern. A tropical disturbance in the Gulf southwest of Port Fads Louisiana shifts northeast with uncertain inland impact on Mississippi and Alabama coasts.
Burglary at Early John's store at the intersection of W Franklin and 8S Gates Street last night netted thieves only 35 cents. Police reported they gained entrance by forcing a side door and looting the cash register. Officers arrived too late to catch them but chased the prowlers through a cornfield before losing the trail.
Dr. N. E. Cofield aged 60 of Fountain Florida former Dothan veterinarian died from injuries after a Sunday automobile crash near Panama City. His car collided head on with a Chipley man’s vehicle. He never regained consciousness and died at a Panama City hospital. Cofield had practiced veterinary medicine in Dothan after the war before moving to Fountain to run an orange grove and later pursue medicine.
Measures of land rented to government and for farm use total about 77 000 acres in Houston county. The six week effort by cotton committee ends in a week to ten days. Some farmers planted more cotton than allowed and may square up by amending contracts to 35 percent base, reducing government rentals in their next check. Also notes naval stores prices and John Ray Allen at the Chicago fair.
Austrian leaders sought direct links with Hitler after a failed conference. Dollfuss agreed to a January meeting at Buresch villa, but Mussolini warned against it. Habicht arrived in Vienna and the plan faltered amid Starhemberg Mussolini pressure. Winkler accused of lying as Rome denies Austrian subsidies. Mussolini favored a mutual, independent friendship with Germany, not anschluss.
An old Foster Milburn Co advertisement touts Doan's Pills as a trusted kidney remedy. It claims kidneys contain 15 miles of tubes to wash out waste, warns against dangerous cures, and urges readers to buy Doan's from a druggist. The spot dates to 1934 and targets general health with a strong wellness pitch.
J W King named Administrator of the Rufus Levi King estate by Houston County Probate Court on August 15 1934 with claims to be presented within the legal period. Notice dated August 20 1984 states claims must be filed to avoid barring.
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