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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1935
Page
3
A fragmentary OCR item mentions months, prices and baths. Names or places are unclear but hints at real estate or ads. The readable bits show a price of 3150 and a value for three baths, with scattered numbers and words. The brief item lacks full context but suggests a classified notice or housing listing.
In Baltimore on Monday December 16, Mrs Eleanor Roosevelt criticized mob violence and weak public officials. She urged strict enforcement of law, accountability for mob members and juries, and stronger national resolve to uphold democratic ideals both at home and abroad.
Alabama teachers backed by the state teachers association threaten a showdown over pay as federal funds fade. They warn no pay means no teaching, noting years of underfunding and uncertain state support. Officials dispute availability of funds and how long schools can operate under current appropriations.
The article discusses funding sufficiency for a full term versus a predicted 12 month term per Dr. Koller. It notes Governor Graves plans a showdown in 1936 to secure a clear, comprehensive view of the situation and defuse conflicting claims, with public opinion shaped by decisive action.
A fragmented urging to vote tomorrow on amendments in Alabama covering bond funding, tax exemptions for certain shares, removal from a fee system, courthouse replacement in Lawrence County, and school tax levy changes. The piece argues for statewide approval, framing the amendments as constitutional safeguards.
A fragmentary lament in a Cyrano de Bergerac passage shows Cyrano mocked by a pompous suitor for lacking gloves. He retorts with pointed lines on courage and truth, noting a fear of shame and the burden of reputation as he speaks of self and honor.
A fragmented item recounts a historical misstatement about Dudley Tagges and Franchot Tona, mentioning the mutiny on the Bounty in 1789 and Louis Pasteur's fermentation discovery cited as 1857, with commentary on a lavish research spend and anachronistic quotes.
General de Bono announces abolition of slavery in conquered territories. Former slaves are paraded in the forest region before Adows central square where he proclaims freedom. Freed men cheer, then are put to work under control. The scene is described by Le Canard Enchaine via Patin weekly.
A brief item notes a stray remark from a Boston Transcript clerk about thick apples and an objection during a process. The exchange implies a practical, lighthearted moment in an otherwise ordinary task.
Washington reports dissect Townsend Plan figures, arguing inflated banking turnover and tax bases misstate revenue. It challenges projected benefits, notes drastic shifts in employment, crime costs, and charity funding, and questions economists backing the plan.
A brisk New York diary entry describes preface work for Bob Davin's book, letters from Barnard Baruch, and a social scene around Lindy’s dining and Broadway buzz. It muses on actors, fashion, and notable figures like Jesse Marlowe, E. H. Sothern, and Major Edward Bowes, closing with quick cultural vignettes and jokes about theater life.
Two snakes a four foot nine inch black snake and a two foot three inch copperhead battled on a river cliff above Tyrone. Witnesses William Fint and E H Harlow saw the combat roll into shallow water where the black snake killed the copperhead by constriction and a companion strike killed the black snake.
Dr Iago Goldstein discusses obesity, its causes, and the path to optimal weight. He notes most cases stem from excess food intake relative to energy output and recommends diet and exercise as primary tools, with drugs or physical treatments only auxiliary. Cooperation with a physician helps tailor weight goals to the individual.
Mary Graham Botoer narrates a holiday vignette with Santa delivering toys to Mrs Quacko Duck and Willy Nily as reindeer bells ring. Ducks fuss over warm shawls and bonnets while Puddle Muddle animals busy themselves delivering gifts and Santa oversees the toy making and sleigh ride preparations.
Mrs. Brooks Peters argues in Tales to Parents that devaluing a wife's work at home harms family solidarity. She notes a mother’s labor is often exhausting and unpaid, while husbands enjoy vacation and flexibility. Respect for a wife’s role is essential to prevent bitterness and preserve family harmony.
Hollywood report on Harry Richman, now five years since his first picture, noting his view that screen progress has aged him less. He recalls past profits from Puttin on the Ritz, explains recent Columbia cash gains, and says he prefers outside work like radio and stage engagements for steady income. He remains focused on making good in pictures while diversifying his earnings.
An entertainer known for live audience participation adapts a charity act with a new picture promoting a cause. He asks patrons to vote by applause during a downtown show and at a night club, pledging to donate proceeds if the project advances. The act, titled Rolling Along, features a song opening the film and reflects the performer's plan to support the appeal.
The state board released a puzzled note describing the possible Pinto as a spotted pony. The document references intelligence test results and a misreading of Christopher Columbus as part of the confusion.
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