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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1929
Page
5
Columnists comment on rural views from Alabama papers noting cow mindedness in Dale County and gun safety ironic billboard pranks. Observations touch on fashion trends, women's dress habits, and social norms with satirical tone across regional note snippets.
The article notes shoppers from Southeast Alabama, Southwest Georgia and Northwest Florida flooding Dothan for early Christmas bargains. Merchants promise “live wire” value and low prices, aided by good roads and heavy weekend traffic.
The piece reflects on timeless values quoting Solomon about pleasure and poverty. It argues youth mis spends on cars and leisure while assuming future wealth, noting that most will be self supporting only later. It concludes that hope remains strong despite misjudgments.
An analysis contrasts fake and real indifference as social tools. The piece praises Calvin Coolidge for his calm during controversy, arguing his silent approach gained peacetime admiration and honors him as the Nation's greatest Do Nothing.
The passage discusses the harms of indifference in marriage explaining how neglect and thoughtlessness erode affection. It contrasts minor faults like a forgotten birthday with consistent absence and nagging, warning that indifference damages relationships and social connections over time.
A Polecat or felon is defined by whether you report a drink incident under Prohibition. The piece argues Prohibition corrupts officials and shifts penalties based on cooperation with authorities. It cites leaders and clergy calling for enforcement while noting wage corruption among police and officials.
A collection of aphorisms and essays on money saving religion praise and child development emphasizes prudent praise private recognition and behind the scenes guidance to build self respect in children. It cautions against vanity and public self consciousness while urging steady effort and responsible behavior.
Mildred Stinaff of Akron Ohio, an 18 year old licensed airplane pilot, has ridden cars and airplanes but never a railroad train. She notes novelty may tempt her to try a train, while highlighting progress from horse and canal travel in prior generations.
A jumble of brief notes spans politics and society. A banker blames tariff failure for market collapse as Al Smith contemplates 1928 defeat. Firemen in Malden wade beer to quell a cellar blaze. Hoovers plans for ware and freight spark satire. Police in Jersey City tease writ watches and cigar lighters. A sand shark sighting in New Jersey closes the fragment.
A Washington daybook describes a new exclusive country club near the White House on the Arlington side of the Potomac. Built to serve army navy and marine officers, the sprawling grounds include two 18 hole golf courses tennis courts an outdoor natatorium polo fields and a flying field.
Mary Graham Bonner presents a children’s tale where Mother Nature grants keys to Master Fall, Madame Summer, Old Man Winter, and Miss Spring, unlocking seasonal weather. The story follows their playful exchanges and includes a snowball and a trailing arbutus flower as symbols of nature’s hidden secrets.
Praise is the natural fuel for a child’s growth. Babies need applause for every small effort from sitting up to retrieving a lost toy, and this nourishment shares the spotlight with required sunshine for healthy development. As children grow, praise remains essential alongside physical needs.
A New Yorker At Large details Mayor Jimmy Walker and his tailor Jeann Friedman. The piece notes an English robe rumor denied by the mayor's office and Friedman, who has outfitted Walker for 15 years, describes Walker's sartorial habits including multiple suits and fittings.
A downtown broker, famed in the "Scandals" for attending the show 16 times, sits in the front row paying triple price. He’s known to many girls at the venue who joke about the sap out front. Afterward he rarely brings a date on his nightclub tours, which explains his repeated returns.
A vintage recipe clipping includes Cream Filling for pur Carbo Bread, Sweet Potato Cakes with Buttered Wabouge, Yellow Cake directions using few eggs, and a butter sugar icing. Instructions cover mixing mashed potatoes, shaping cakes, browning, cake assembly, and serving. It also mentions storage and a decorative card-board presentation method.
Attendees at the Hodgesville birthday party for Mess Willie Mae Myer include Miss Annie Lee RB OV Diver Miss Ouide Pear Vida Mer Liew Mises Robbie Pais Jone and Masie Har.
Miss Ruth Mercer and friends figure in the social notes as visits unfold. Inez Tindell hosts and travels with Pansy Myers. Mrs. Janie Price of Graceville stays with her mother. Willie Mae Myers and Robbie Jones attend a Dothan show. Miss Dixon of Cowarts visits family. other greetings include Lena Cooper and Otis Mixon hosting and John T. Myers staying with Luther Thorley.
Thanksgiving activities in Union Springs and surrounding communities include visits by Misses Madge Jenking, Eva Elmore, Tena Collins and others to relatives in Ashlond Jakin and Pansey. Local events feature gatherings at Ashford and Pansey with several residents staying with relatives ahead of holidays.
Community events record a box supper to raise church funds attended by locals. Mrs. Rose Clarke and baby from Akron arrive to reside here. Mollie Wright visits son Simon Wright. Kent Davis and children visit Slaceansh for Thanksgiving. James Clark and relatives visit J Grave and others. James Cark and John Cho attend Mary F. White’s funeral at Cessarts. BY. PU. members host a wine roast Friday night.
The ladies of the community held a quilting afternoon at Mrs Annis Arnold s home with a quilt sale. Proceeds were donated to the church. Hamp Muarse Lester Kirkland Coal ton Clark and Ben Wright attended the play at Big Creek Thursday. Mr and Mrs Henry Clarke visited their mother Mrs Liza Clark Sunday. Mr and Mrs J O Devane returned to River Junction and were joined by Colton Clark for a spend over.
Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Cain and granddaughter Betty Jean Martin of Texas spent Saturday night and Sunday with M. B. Thompson and are en route to Miami. Various locals including Sieeton, Bert and John Sieeton, C A Trawick, Rev J Murdock, Alfie Dickerson and Ivy, and numerous families shared meals and visits across Ashford Route including Thanksgiving gatherings and Sunday calls.
Union Hill and nearby residents visited relatives and shopped in Dothan this week. Notable trips include Messrs B C Exum and Joe Harrison to Dothan, and Henry Woodham of Chipley Florida visiting Union Hill Sunday.
Birmingham Ala Dec 3 7 Representatives of the state cooperative cotton growers association members of the American Cotton Growers Exchange will meet with Federal Farm Board in Memphis Tenn Dec 10 11 to discuss plans for the future of cooperative marketing of cotton. The bond will be presented by Chairman Serge Carl Williams and possibly other members representing other communities on the executive committee.
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