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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1932
Page
1
Subscription rates by carrier listed with weekly prices and a mention of two cent word charges for cards of thanks obituaries and resolutions. The page includes copyright and policy notes, a Jefferson quote, and brief syndicated items about Will Rogers Coolidge suit Prohibition seizure totals in New York state and agricultural stats from Alabama reflecting economic mood.
quotation on honoring George Washington by adopting his principles through action rather than discussion. The remark urges practical application of founding ideals to daily conduct and civic life.
The State Farm Bureau reports Alabama cotton quality rising as public efforts improve staple length. Government figures show 92.1 percent of crops reaching 7-8 inch or better and 15.5 percent above 7-8 inch, credited to favorable weather and educational work by farm groups chambers editors and Alabama Polytechnic Institute extension agents.
Twenty years ago in Dothan many locals and visitors are noted: A E Garner announced Ward Four council candidacy. A Colvin of Abbeville and Eam Jones in Montgomery. Miss Nettie Lesifa ill at home. M Cherry store closed by bankruptcy. Frank Black spent day in Montgomery. Harry Oppert of Oklahoma visiting L A Oppert. W S Fellows of Ashford in Dothan. L Tobias visiting. J B Martin and Miss Rosalie Cochran Jett travelled to New York on a buying trip. F J White of Geneva planning move to Dothan. J W Draughon and son J J Draughon visiting. B W Deal of Columbia in town on boat. C A Hardy and Miss Frankie Gregory married at A H Gregory’s Mesdiand Avenue home.
The Auburn experiment station reports 140070 bushels of pedigreed or gin day seed planted across Alabama, with 800000 bushels available to plant about one third of the state’s cotton acreage after gin days. Coates Bend in Etowah County led with 16600 bushels, where 57 farmers formed the Coates Bend Cotton Improvement Association and pledged to grow only D P L 48 variety for pure seed. The piece urges broad adoption of improved seed to restore American cotton’s foreign market position and urges citizens to plant and save seed for next fall.
The Atlanta Journal quotes Bishop Warren A. Candler urging the church to avoid political distractions. He warns that chasing secular issues diverts from preaching the Gospel and saving souls, risking divine displeasure and spiritual decline. He cites Jesus message that his kingdom is not of this world and calls for unwavering focus on salvation.
M O Worthington supervising Principal of the Blountstown school system announced this week the inauguration of beautification programs for Calhoun County High School grounds. The plan outlines improved landscaping and maintenance to enhance the campus environment.
The Federation of American Business warns Congress that balancing the federal budget is essential as the government borrows heavily. It condemns wartime spending, calls for payroll cuts and budget reform, and says failure to reduce expenses risks national bankruptcy.
A Nation article notes widespread knowledge of where Mr. Barbour will stand when he takes his seat, echoed by Boston Transcript sentiment. The item highlights expectation and alignment in political positioning.
A Pathfinder joke notes a man who claims ten years without indulgences saved 1564 dollars and 32 cents only to see the bank fail, forcing him to face how his hoarded money will be used. The quip underscores irony in personal finance amid a bank collapse.
A brief exchange frames a doctor as the patient’s aviator in a Boston Transcript noted banter. It hints at professions and a light humor about air and healing, portraying a scene rather than a broad story. The line emphasizes air and medical roles in a witty juxtaposition.
Culiman Tribune notes that five million dollars leaves Alabama yearly for long staple cotton. A campaign has begun to grow long staple cotton locally with support from the state's major cotton mill operators.
The Mountain Eagle notes Green County Tennessee leads in poultry with more than 2 million dollars in annual income from poultry and eggs. It attributes success to intelligent breeding trap nesting and cooperative county farm and home demonstration agents as proof that a strong poultry industry can transform local agriculture.
The Selma Times Journal notes Alfred E. Smith will not run a pre convention delegate drive but says if the convention chooses him he will fight. It argues his Catholic faith remains a fatal political barrier for his presidential bid despite his candor and patriotism.
Circulation booster remark notes In The Congressional Record the Philadelphia Bulletin mentions George Washington's beer recipe as a merit, implying a publicity angle for the newspaper.
A wartime Akron Beacon Journal line laments that warnings or notes fail to intimidate Japanese forces, illustrating excess caution in discussing enemies. The quip centers on a writer who preferred action to rhetoric, reflecting home-front attitudes during conflict.
Washington Letter portrays California Senator Hi Johnson battling the moratorium on a blue Monday. The piece highlights his explosive oratory and sharp gestures as he speaks from the Senate floor, with galleries nearly full and reporters noting his precise enunciation and dramatic style.
New York Letter notes Countess Olga Albini turning down Florenz Ziegfeld for being too plump, her radio work, languages, and refined style. Also humor about Babe Ruth salary, Lou Holtz, and itinerant items including towers, Hudson multifolds, and Jim Londos patron saint of a Greek-American Athletic lab.
A long, rambling piece by Scottie McKenzie cites Grover C. Hall of Dothan praising livestock growth in Alabama while poking at usage of words like raising growing and yielding. The column muses on dinner plans, marriage chatter, and a prize mention tied to The Advertiser with light editorial wit and a prayer quote.
Dr Lago Goldston discusses training a child to manage anger by setting limits on play and modeling restraint. He warns that undisciplined anger can lead to lifelong issues, while resentment harms social behavior. Tempered parenting and experiential lessons curb wrath and teach appropriate responses.
A fragmented OCR item mentions a young father and his wife in a homecoming scene, but text is garbled. The readable fragments imply a personal family moment centered on reunion and well being.
Advice on how parenthood alters finances time and freedom for new mothers and couples. The piece notes shifts from youthful leisure to caretaking duties and the impact on marital life and personal expectations. It emphasizes sacrifice and adjustment during early childrearing.
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