Editorials and Highbrow Rants in Local Papers
The piece mocks farm readers' lack of interest in farming coverage, praising and critiquing Dothan papers for editorial focus. It notes The Wiregrass Journal, Houston Herald, Dothan Eagle, and others centering on politics, theology, and society rather than agriculture, illustrating media bias toward broader issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiregrass Journal
Dothan
Seattle
Ste. Bensie Preaier
Ita
Paradise
Baying
St. Andrews Bay
Prask Willis Barnette
Dr Barnette
Houston County
The
Houston Herald
Hoover
Smith
Indarses Becevelt
Eagle
Alabama Delegation Heads Committees in Congress
The Alabama delegation in Congress wins key committee roles. Steagall is chairman of the banking and currency committee, Jeffers leads civil service and sits on veterans, immigration, and other panels, Almon chairs roads and public buildings, Alleman leads war claims, McDuffie serves on land and territories. Olver remains on appropriations and chairs subcommittees. Bankhese is ranking on powerful committees, and Hoddjestos holds a high ranking in commerce and foreign trade areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Selma Timts Journal
Alabama
Congress
House
Steagall
Jeffers
Almon
McDuffie
Barbara
Olver
Appropriations
Gub
Stair
Justicee
W. B. Bankhese
Fowerfi
Pulse Cocamittes
Rapetmuntative BM
Fragmentary local notes from Dothan and nearby towns
Twenty years ago references show visits and attendance at events in Dothan Slocomb and Troy. Mentions include Kelly of Slocomb three on We neas F M Collins of Troy visiting, Miss Effie Uick retoines, Jona Teter in Nashville, Brenda college Christmas plans, Vera Rocheans at Leadang, and Brown vets with unclear details. Grand jury reveneg appears as a stray fragment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F.M. Collins
Troy Wae
Effie Uick
Wasteful Punishment Tales From Ancient and Modern Prisons
The piece contrasts ancient and modern discipline, arguing flogging persists and citing a Sing Sing warden anecdote. A rebellious convict initially refuses labor but adapts after social pressure, leading to lost meals and quiet labor thereafter. The tone critiques harsh coercion and questions progress in humane treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sing Sing
Mirth, Mockery, and the Readers' Mailbag Debate
A satirical look at a Jersey City column and its readers, contrasting the Bris bane Brisbane highbrow style with Dixs lively popular tone. The piece critiques the mass of reader letters, public taste, and the social media of its era, touching on politics, religion, and culture with sharp humor. The commentary notes the clash of intellects between elite commentary and popular advice, while praising brisk wit and the column’s wide range of topics from Russia to real estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jana Journal
Caluiune of
Arti Rl
Brasbene
Dorothy Diz
Mies
Sona de Lutes
Miss Dix
Tama
Kia
Mr. Mencken
Brushant
Dia
Solomon
Daniel
Brisbane
Moubdane
Russia
Wall Street
Hearat
Brisbane Blows Up A Bash Which For Ganety
Homer
Britannica
Dix
Brisbshe
Poles
Borah
Moses
Clarence True Watson
Alfred E. Smith
Emanuel
Horizon
Faitor Terby Named to State Legislature Vacancy
The Greenzlute party selects Terby to fill a legislative seat after the death of Edwin sf. Jack, amid concern over political maneuvering and the long road ahead. The journal notes tension and hopes for steadiness as the process unfolds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Faitor Terby
Polticians
Edwin Sf
Jack
Wong
Svime Timex Journa
Admits He's Good The Luvtine duirtel amy sews is published
Fragmented readable text mentions Cranghas county and editor opinions. It appears to discuss editors as backbone of commerce, a journal and news, and references individuals like Tom Hat and Bet timeha. The oscured piece hints at local newspaper roles and community interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cranghas
Dures
Ery Margral
Permaneton
Addijem
Alabama
Staniara
New York Letter by Herbert Plumener reports Paris and Hollywood gossip
The New York Letter chronicles jetting stars and society travel as Janet Gaynor and friends journey to Europe, with notes on Paris shopping, canal trips, and Hollywood spouses. It includes anecdotes about a grand opera singer investing in Italy, hotel life, and a cab driver's philosophy amid late afternoon traffic.
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York
Janet Gaynor
Europe
Swaak Fock
Mies Gaynor
Abe Doen
Paris
Mr. Peck
Hollywood
Helen
Laurh
Italy
Siager
Fifth Avenue
Traffe
al Smith
East Side
West Side
Senate Etiquette and Odd Oath Ceremony Highlights
Washington Letter notes Senate decorum and cross party politeness among lawmakers. New senator Matthew Mansfield Neely refuses escort to take oath, causing questions about Hatfield and Robinson interactions and reporters misreading the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States Senate
Umea
King
Smeet
Whem
Fees
Bulkley
Ohio
Senate
Jack
Heflin
Alabama
West Virginia
Matthew Mansfield
Hatfield
Neely
Hobinson
Pitlman
Nevada
Senate Cerex
Calse ‘Uly
Newly
Hattiel
Aftresa
Joey
Frasier Yuletime Gifts and Rural Editorials Spark Dialogue
The piece blends festive musings on gifts with a critical exchange about The Wiregrass Journal’s highbrow stance. It quotes editor Mitchell and praises Houston County farmers while lampooning rural readers’ appetite for farm news over conclaves and Nobel prize talk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mir
Mitchell Chidee Ua
Houston County
Alabama
How's Your Health by Dr Lago Goldston
A 1904 style health column contrasts aesthetics with hygiene noting mouth washes as cosmetic rather than health aids. It covers stuttering causes and gentle guidance for parents and teachers to support anxious children with patience and firm discipline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lago Goldston
Moaga Tees
Talks to Parents by Alice Johnson Pate
A parent asks about her son who has begun to stutter occasionally, and whether corrective speech therapy would help. The piece notes varying severity on different days and seeks guidance for addressing the issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Johson
Pate
Yenedenty
Invitation to Santa Claus Workshop Card
John and Peggy receive a large red card inviting them to Santa Claus workshop each evening. They bundle up and hear reindeer on the roof as they go through the attic to Santa’s own sleigh on the roof.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Peggy
Santa Claus
A. Claus
Unclear fragment hints at Santa workshop mail scene
Fragmentary text describes a Santa figure handling messages and requests for skates and toys. Names and specifics are obscured, but the scene centers on wrapping gifts, delivering packages, and a child’s wish for a white meal item. The passage appears to capture dialogue about connecting letters, messages, and deliveries to varied towns.
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Sante
John
Pegey
Tal
Santa
Banta
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Cartier
Monta
Thomas Ay Settarson
Mitchell
Bis
ET TU
Unser
Headland Wiregrame Farmer
Dothan Eagle
Etty News
IX Dothan
G. &, Kelly
Slocomb
Weneas
Mus
Jona
Sears Anit
Leadang
Brown Vets
Grand Jury
Nero
Alps
Black
New York
Herbert Plumener
Lower East Side
James Stothard
William Gates
Scottie McKenzie Frasier
J. PF. Xitcwell
Keencat
Wiregrass Farmer
Seottie McKenzie Frasier
Frank Willis Barnette
Barnette
Houston
Farmer
Rolrag
Arest
Highbet
MT Dreixer
Sinclair Lewis
Bla
Sundown
Mary Graham Bowser
Meditin Lee
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