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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1935
Page
2
Fragmentary text from THE DOTHAN EAGLE shows advertising and notices. Mentions Horace Fall and Second Class Mail Matter. References Associated Press and various office locations. Contains incomplete lines about subscriptions and rates. Also includes a Jefferson quotation fragment.
The Montgomery Advertiser surveys Hoover’s past decisions and the global economic crisis, contrasting France and other powers with U S policy. It questions his view of relief, warns against a Hooverian program, and notes enduring political tensions within the Democratic Party.
A long neglected tribute honors a famed chickens historian named for centuries past. The piece lauds the hen whose owner valued her as a symbol of longevity and productivity, noting her contribution to science and cuisine while reflecting on human neglect of such remarkable birds. The story cites the hen’s egg production, public attention, and a proposed monument to celebrate a unique poultry matron.
A quip by Ralph Spence notes New York shifts with many hot dog stands lining Broadway and patrons eager for forks, reflecting evolving urban habits and street life.
Washington dispatch notes mixed reactions to Anglo French peace plan in 1930s era, cites world court concerns, Mussolini prestige, and Baldwin fears. Includes court arguments on Bankhead act and AAA, remarks on Ethiopia, naval balance, and U.S. education anecdotes amid Depression.
A New York Letter observes urban squalor and aristocratic vanity along Manhattan streets and Park Row. It notes the contrast between dying tenements near the river and luxury cars, mentions figures like Jo Davidson and Lott Bromfield, and closes with a personal aside about a Mary Corrigan inquiry.
The Raleigh News and Observer notes that crowded makeshift homes from North Carolina farms could form a slum unacceptable to any city. It argues decent housing is not a city problem but a broader social issue, pointing to harsh conditions in open land areas.
The Selma Times Journal notes estimates that about 25 000 voters would back fattening the Ten Commandments while a similar number leaning opposite may exist. Six amendments will be on next Tuesday’s ballot, each a joint member affecting only the named counties and expected to pass strongly.
A fragment from Lustige Koalner Zeitung reports a creditor losing 1,000 pounds when Smith went bankrupt after a consignment. The creditor recovered the goods but faced worthless wreckage of the deal, lamenting the poor outcome and misfortune of the bankruptcy.
A fragmented and playful note describes a snipe hunt joke involving Ethiopians and Mr. Mussolini. The piece references an old fashioned bag trap and repeated advances where no targets appear, capturing a humorous bait-and-switch moment.
The essay argues that lasting weight loss requires changing eating habits and preferences rather than rapid one or two item diets. It promotes a balanced reduction plan that eliminates artificial sweets, limits fats, and includes varied foods such as meat, fish, greens, fruits, and whole grains while using low calorie vegetables to curb hunger.
In a Sundown Stories tale by Mary Graham Bonner, Mrs Quacko and the other ducks fear Yellow Beak is missing during Christmas. Santa and Willy Nally search, then Yellow Beak explains he fell from the sleigh while counting stars and was not harmed.
An admonition on trust and money handling within families. A boy named John saves from odd jobs to buy a radio, but his mother spends the funds kept for him, causing distrust and risk of lifelong money missteps. The piece cites parental responsibility and the dangers of mixing family funds with children's money.
Hollywood expects two major spectacles to be filmed near the city, The Good Earth and The Romeo and Juliet, with 500 acres in the San Fernando Valley subdivided into five acre farms and a sprawling Italian city set. Producers aim for lavish realism and grand production elements to revive box office interest after lean years.
The Tow Warrior line led by Zranait Laet lifted more than 3,000 tons on 31 barker pansud Lnpy Gocks. Barges 1, 12 and 42 hauled a vast load of steel, stone, milk, cast iron pipes, and merchandise, marking the largest and most substantial tow to date.
An unclear memorandum from Montgomery references A A Carmichael alleging a focus on licensing and a stance about a truck and fixed location. The document mentions an opinion addressed to Judge J Lee Smith of Chilton concerning a time window and fruit sale regulations.
Seven law students at the University of Oklahoma. All belong to the Democratic party and will serve in the state legislature. They are slated to begin their terms at their second union in January.
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