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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1929
Page
1
Fragmented Dothan Eagle page shows dateline confusion, ads for subscriptions, staff roles, and a collage of quirky notes. Mentions Rudy Vallee breach suit, Birmingham store phonograph price, and humorous clips about editors and milch cows.
Local item reports Lon Tellegen the actor was burned when his clothing caught fire while asleep in bed. The piece comments on domestic norms and cites the Talladega Daily Home critiquing views on wives and smoking.
A report from St Louis and New York describes a dog killed after a man kicked it into traffic. The Humane Society reports a flood of tips and rewards totaling over 1000 dollars as citizens decry the cruelty. Albert Payson Terhune is cited on animal treatment and dog lovers vow to seek justice.
An advertising essay by Theodore F. MacManus argues business thrives on self reliance and smart advertising, not government aid. He condemns paternalism as a rubber cane, urges firms to retire boastful leaders, and stresses advertising as business’s mission to inspire confidence and drive profits.
The piece notes the fall of the yo-yo fad and remarks that the inventor remains unfazed by the craze’s decline. It frames the inventor as detached from the trend, implying continued success or stability despite waning popularity.
The Industrial Reprisat notes soap factory workers are forbidden to smoke, a move that may provoke tobacco firms to retaliate by banning washing. The quip suggests labor and industry tensions in a satirical tone.
The Indianapolis Star reports a humorous season highlight as the official notice to the House states the Senate is ready for work, drawing laughter from Congressmen.
A fragmented passage notes intense clashes within Chinese political factions. It references the Demo party and a moment of high tension at Macon Tehlerraph, hinting at intra party strife and critical moments that imply a single dominant force in the arena.
A fragmented clipping cites Batchelor and Hoover with sarcastic prompts about wealth, luck, medicine, plagiarism, doctors, cars, whiskey, and cures for colds. It mixes aphorisms and quips, noting contentious views on social policies and remedies while highlighting incongruous statements. The piece reads as a collage of satirical lines from an old periodical.
James J. Davis declares a hopeful start to the year, praising Hoover's program and the rise of American industry. He notes rising wages, a high standard of living, and continued growth across transportation, manufacturing, agriculture, and labor, predicting a prosperous year ahead.
Charles E. Hughes argues faith hope and parity as essential but notes blue water sailors from America and Britain oppose starting parity at home. The exchange highlights tensions over naval parity and domestic policy amid international debates.
An eight story building is under construction in New York as nervous book agents equip themselves with parachutes to safeguard against a fall. Maas
Four boys are arrested in Cleveland for robbing a policeman of his automobile containing a tun and a bottle of liquor. The incident highlights a troubling turn in local crime and youth behavior as authorities investigate details.
Akron Beacon Journal reports Senator Nye and Senator Grun dy may reunite to push tariff plans while hope remains for a conference aimed at finding a path to world peace.
A humorous exchange aboard a ship features a conductor insisting on a "No Smoking" sign while a sailor jokes about other signs like "Wear Brown's Corsets" being ignored. The brief vignette captures coastal humor and playful defiance toward signposts.
P musical strings used to test rigidity of the Aarsta bridge recently opened near here. Strings stretched to vital beams and made to vibrate with eight electro magnets as part of a structural experiment.
Madame Alda defends her mature voice and criticizes praise of youth in opera. She notes singers who had strong voices in youth later rely on quality elsewhere and argues primadonnas over 60 can still win public affection. She clarifies her professional name and recalls library efforts to obtain operatic scores for radio. The piece also mentions early American songwriters and the location of historic song archives.
The article profiles Henry Allen Cooper of Wisconsin as a key figure in debates over Philippine independence. It traces his long service since 1893, noting his war record controversy in 1918, dignified presence, and growing influence as the independence issue nears center stage. It recalls a turning moment in 1902 when Cooper read Rizal and "My Last Farewell" and then spoke fervently for Filipino freedom.
The speaker refuses to name conferees for a joint committee, aware of Senate opposition and the risk to the bill. Cooper maintains focus on developments, guiding a slim two vote joint committee report as the Philippine independence move continues. The piece argues for pursuing strong, passionate education in arts and music as a fuller learning path for youths.
Mary Graham Bonner tells of December expected to arrive and the Baby New Year ready to start a year of adventures. January and the Day Wednesday carry the newborn along as December returns home. The crowd cheers and waves as the baby embarks, beginning a 52 week journey.
A current theory favors well rounded education for children balancing passions like music and dancing with core subjects. It argues coursework in chemistry shop hygiene and languages prevents over specialization and ensures cultural literacy for all students.
Hollywood decor and film stars join Christmas celebrations with snow effects and Santa drives. Nancy Carroll, Betty Compson, and Ronald Colman appear amid movie snow and wind machines as crowds shop and mingle with celebrity presence. A lighthearted look at the city’s holiday spectacle and star power.
Officials of the state department announced that construction of Bibb Graves Hall Daugette Hall and a central heating plant at the State Teachers College Jacksonville will begin early in January. The project totals about 350000 and is part of a relocation program for four state teachers colleges.
A collage of recipes lists plum pudding with gelatin and cold weather variations, pork chops and macaroni bake, muffins, and a plum pudding gelatin mold. It gives ingredient details and steps for baking, mixing gelatin with fruit juice, and finishing with whipped cream. The notes highlight flavors, measurements, and serving ideas for a home kitchen.
In Troy Alabama on December 30 Miss Doris Pearson was chosen “prettiest girl” at Troy State Teachers College. Other nominees included Jessie Murray of Grand Bay for best all round second year student Annie Kathryn Rainer of Troy for best all round third year Sara Nelson of Shawmut as biggest flirt Dorothy Cox of Troy for best sport Annie Mell Faulk of Troy for most popular student and Elizabeth Finker of Grand Bay for best all around first year student.
Nebraska pioneers will be honored with a bronze memorial featuring a model by Gutzon Borglum. The sculpture, to be unveiled next spring, will depict pioneers without an Indian scout or covered wagon in the group.
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