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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1932
Page
2
The notice lists charges for cards of thanks and obituaries at 81.50 and 4.00 per word, along with associated rates and a notice from the Associated Press asserting exclusive publication rights. It mentions the local news content and how credits are attributed in the newspaper.
The Eagle outlines its free column policy with four regular contribute writers allowed to present dissenting views. It cites Voltaire and compares to The Wiregrass Farmer and The Headland, noting editor Mitchell’s Roosevelt lean and two columnists airing opposing views. The piece discusses Gov. Ritchie of Maryland as a preferred Democratic presidential nominee over Roosevelt, praising his anti-bureaucracy stance, state rights belief, and governance record, while acknowledging Roosevelt’s strengths.
Secretary of the Navy Josephus Daniels urges ending the high tariff wall to expand trade and avoid war. He argues against the Republican tariff stance, cites the Smoot Hawley Act as unfair, and notes Democratic support for protections on some commodities per a Hartford reader letter.
Random political and social quips attributed to W C Batchelor criticize autocracy, manners, and public policy while mocking reformers and politicians as garbled satire. The column references Japan, polling taxes, and race, reflecting dated prejudices and provocative lines.
The piece blends editorial voices on the 1930s presidential race, contrasting Mitchell's reluctant Roosevelt preference with Bridges's emphasis on a standout candidate. It argues Ritchie's superior principles could win nationwide support if his ideas were broadcast for voter inspection, potentially earning the nomination on first ballot.
Hoover and Mellon walk along when Hoover recalls a needed call and asks Uncle Andy for 2 nickels. Mellon slides a dime to Harb to call all of their friends, highlighting a casual, humorous street moment.
A humorous reminiscence on Luncheon Clubs as a societal fix for excess talk and bragging among wealthy Americans. The narrator details organizer Reuben, the wind up speech, and the ritualistic luncheon, where a guest speaker dispenses surplus gas and advice to a town’s elite. The piece praises luncheon clubs as life saving, likening them to welfare efforts.
A letter argues the prohibition movement hides failures and promotes corruption. The writer condemns slanderous giants and predicts bootlegging will continue, asserts state revenue can be raised without alcohol, and challenges supporters while urging resistance. Signed N. H. Grace.
A Cothan report notes 1600 Houston county voters paid poll tax at Smith Hall with tax collector. Funeral held for Capt A J Smith. Dr W H Williams traveled to Montgomery to meet his brother E O Williams. Four minor wrecks on the A C L delayed traffic several hours. Bob Pemberton visited Bainbridge on business. Fred Strickland in Ashford on business. K L Jordan and Miss Janie Norris of Dothan and Jim Vinson and Miss Maggie Price of Dothan obtained marriage licenses. Mrs F Fowler mother of aviator Robert G Fowler awaiting son by airplane. Out of town visitors included R J Hunt Slocomb J W Youngblood Headland W B Mourning Columbia E W Wilkerson Columbia Prof H H Holmes Columbia A L Stephenson Haleburg G A Cardwell R L Foulk Clark A A Myers Chipley J G Hinsey Midland City.
A humor note from Sub Bazg Ballast reports a CPO returning from leave in the United States says things have changed. Formerly mistaken for a motorman or porter, he was now mistaken for a cop eight times and asked to point out the nearest speakeasy.
An Alabama reader, signing as Hero I am, declares as a Socialist first and a Prohibitionist second, criticizing Democrats and Hoover policy. He blasts a party clique aiming to nullify Prohibition, recalls AL’s nomination of a figure he predicted would fail, and warns of political machinations affecting Prohibition and Southern interests.
William Gaines profiles Steve Hamas the young Pennsylvania State graduate and rising heavyweight with 24 knockouts in 27 fights promising a popular future on stage and in ringside seats. The column notes his polish, ambitions in medicine and Shakespearean lore, and mentions other NY figures and industry tidbits.
A fragmented essay by Scottie McKenzie discusses peace in politics and hero worship. It cites Senator James E. Watson of Indiana as a forgiving, bold political figure and includes a long excerpt from Atlantic Monthly and Scribner's Magazine sketches of Mark Twain and Calvin Coolidge, with humorous asides on temperament.
Dr Lago Goldston cautions against overreliance on common drugs and highlights aspirin and salicylates. He notes their wide use for rheumatic fever and fever, their systemic effects, and risks like digestive, heart, and kidney irritation plus potential flushing, vision changes, and breathlessness in sensitive individuals.
The piece reflects on young women breaking engagements as they await weddings, while staying at home. It likens the home to an old orchard past bloom, a once lively place now faded. It argues that the happiest family guards against this emotional decline, noting home’s changing meaning from childhood to adulthood.
Cowarts Alabama letter fragment references a health unit and school context. unreadable OCR limits clarity but indicates a local health related note involving a school in Cowarts. No additional concrete details or actions are discernible.
A Sterile Tree sketches the Johnson family, an ideal, well-off middle class home praised for harmony and promise. The two sons excel academically and are set for professions while the daughters’ prospects appear as part of a portrait of a poised, affluent household.
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