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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1930
Page
1
Reading fragment shows Dothan Alabama area newspaper layout with notices, rates, circulation, and editorial boilerplate. Includes incomplete ad lines, society notes, obituaries index, and a quote from February 5 1930. Mentions Alexander City Outlook comparison on race humor.
A columnist debates whether lawmakers should follow personal conscience or reflect constituents. The piece cites figures like Borah Reed Hughes Bryan and Bryan as examples who spoke for themselves, arguing that leaders must balance ideals with public will amid calls for self-determination.
Mark Sullivan outlines the repeal path for the Eighteenth Amendment. He notes both houses must pass by two thirds and three quarters of the states must approve, with attention to the complex, lengthy process and strategic considerations.
A reader essay argues against heavy reliance on installment buying while urging support for cotton goods. It critiques credit schemes and luxury purchases, cites Mr. Hoover on American wealth, and urges Mrs Stringer to prod readers to reconsider consumer practices shaping Southern markets.
Fragmentary text references a sugar tax debate, senators, and a filled with errors passage about plagues and fatalities. Mentions names like Fabian and Reese and Perrot fever with unclear context. The readable portions suggest concern over policy and public health implications and a warning of negative outcomes.
Mrs. G. W. Stringer of Ashford Alabama calls for supporting home industry to aid cotton farmers and mill workers. She argues buying domestic cotton goods keeps money in the South, sustains full-time employment, and reduces reliance on European imports, urging locals to resist chain-store pressures and shop locally.
Discussion argues that securing or maintaining Prohibition hinges on states won and lost, noting 36 states for amendment passage and 13 for retention. It frames the 18th Amendment as firmly added, while predicting graft and widespread violations will persist regardless of enforcement or reform.
A fragmentary social panorama critiques politicians, vanity, and pride while detailing Harlem's white social gaze and black upper crust traditions. It notes sly class tensions, the veneer of civilization, and exclusive balls at Lenox avenues premier ballrooms with Four Hundred society.
Harlem of the cabarets and Harlem of ebony society are two cities within Manhattan Night, a Harlem of white trade comes sighting from downtown in a collection of dimly lit, venal interests. The sub rosa places attract phony social climbers where white patrons watch negroes move with jungle rhythm and monotony.
Harlem's elite include the Mesdames Geralydn Dismond, Besson-Veerden, Mary Lane Ross, Sade Warren-Davis and Mae B. Hubert along with A Lelia Walker daughter of Madame Walker. Subscriptions by the NAACP and Urban League draw white guests at dances. Urban League directors include Arthur C. Halden and Miss Sarah Schuyler Putler.
The column features Senator Doc Copeland defending New York against claims of national poverty, arguing that New Yorkers face hardship like others. He ridicules Iowa Senator Brookhart’s criticisms, urging equal treatment of all citizens and joking about probing New York’s “big fellows” in town.
Said Copeland expressing hope the senator is not content with having sent all of his worst citizens away. He suggests if the senator can get rid of them in that way, he compliments him.
From a sickly girl at age 12 Eileen endured scarlet fever typhoid and rheumatic heart disease. She faced mockery and isolation yet learned to walk swim and play basketball earning a life saving letter as captain. Her story illustrates compensation through perseverance and social skill development.
In Sundown Stories Mary Graham Bonner sends John and Peggy on a rapid voyage with the Little Black Clock to Europe, where a salty companion plans a salt cellar dance in Poland. Their adventure hints at a subterranean journey to see the world of salt.
The article depicts actors like Raymond Hackett and Ralph Ince amid lively talk of scripts and production. It highlights writers Edgar Smith and Harry Smith, Alfred E. Smith’s actor namesake, and Oscar Smith, noting prolific playwriting and long film careers. It mentions plans to buy screen rights, secrecy to avoid strikes, and various actors and roles on the Paramount and Paris Green sets.
A vivid account notes readiness as people descend into striking salt mines revealing “the most wonderful” sights and a future invitation to explore “Tomorrow” through the Salt Collar Dance.
The text traces how science coined terms like cells and protoplasm as living matter was understood. It notes Roasert Hicke’s early naming from cork and the shift from square to varied cell shapes. It explains protoplasm’s Greek roots and vaccinés Latin origin from vacca cow, linking Jenner’s cowpox to smallpox vaccines and current typhoid vaccination. It ends by noting ongoing linguistic refinement to reduce confusion as knowledge expands.
The page lists daily menus and a recipe for French toast with a bacon fat batter. It also includes a navy beans soup recipe with a ham bone, chopped carrots and celery, and slow cooking instructions for several hours.
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