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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1932
Page
4
A compilation of brief items from February 11 1831 including Will Rogers joke about the Sphinx Cal Coolidge insurance suit and a regional prohibition report noting large seizures of beer wine and liquor in New York state with a Tifton Gazette citation.
In 1981 Alabama livestock counts shifted with horses down 7 percent and maces down 1 percent, cattle up 5 percent, milk cows up 5 percent, hogs up 10 percent, while money fell 75 percent. The gains in cattle, milk cows and hogs are seen as hopeful beyond money amid bread lines.
The speaker urges honoring George Washington by living his values rather than discussing his legacy. The message emphasizes practical application of his principles in daily conduct.
State Farm Bureau reports strong progress in Alabama cotton quality, with a government finding that 82.1 percent of the 1981 crop measured 7-8 inch or better and 15.5 percent exceeded 7-8 inch. Improvements credited to favorable weather and outreach by farm groups, chambers, editors, and the Alabama Polytechnic Institute extension service through county agents.
Bush returned from a business trip to Georgia. A. Garner announced his candidacy for councilman Ward Four. Colvin of Abbeville in Dothan. Sam Jones visiting in Montgomery. Miss Nettie Leslie won silk at her home. M. Cherry store closed by bankruptcy. Frank Black in Montgomery. Harry Oppert of Oklahoma visiting L. A. Oppert. Fellows of Ashford in Dothan. L. Tobias visiting in Dothan. J. B. Martin and Rosalia Cochran left for New York on buying trip for Dothan firm. F. J. White of Geneva moving to Dothan. Draughon and son visiting in Dothan. J. F. Deal of Columbia here on bid. C. A. Hardy and Misa Frankie Gregory at A. H. Gregory home on Headland Avenue.
Cotton seed planted on 186700 acres of land were improved varieties recommended by the Auburn experiment station. About 140070 bushels of pedigreed seed were planted and nearly 800000 bushels saved to plant one third of Alabama cotton acreage. Coates Bend community in Etowah County produced over 16000 bushels and formed a one variety seed group. The piece urges continued planting of improved seed to restore America’s cotton markets and benefit Alabama.
The Atlanta Journal quotes Bishop Warren A. Candler condemning church involvement in political issues as a distraction from preaching the gospel. He links neglect of the divine commission to lost souls, urges the pulpit to declare salvation with authority, and warns against secular themes diluting spiritual life.
M G Worthington announced the kickoff of the Seautification of Ca loun County High School grounds. Motivating principal of the local school system A Blountstown Record.
A memorial to Congress from the Federation of American Business warns against budget imbalance and heavy borrowing. It charges Washington bureaus with waste, urges cutting payrolls, and says the government risks going broke if expenses aren’t reduced.
The Nation notes Barbour’s position is now clear as he prepares to take his seat, a fact the Boston Transcript highlights as public knowledge. The item frames Barbour’s forthcoming stance in political terms with emphasis on anticipated alignment.
A Pathfinder quip notes a man saving 1584.32 by denying tobacco, movies, ice cream, and other luxuries for a decade. When asked what he will do with the money he replies the bank failed, implying the funds vanished with the institution.
Patient dialogue reflects a medical setting with a witty exchange about profession, air, and aviator themes in a Boston Transcript style.
In view of the fact that 5600000 goes out of Alabama every year for long staple cotton that could be grown in Alabama a campaign has been started for growing long staple cotton at homes with the honest support of the largest cotton mill operators in Alabama.
The Mountain Eagle notes Green County Tennessee leads in poultry and egg sales with over two million dollars annually. It credits intelligent breeding trap-nesting and farm agent teamwork for a thriving poultry industry that inspires other counties and highlights poultry as a money crop for Alabama farmers to consider.
Selma Times-Journal notes Alfred E. Smith fights a delicate path toward the Democratic nomination, stating he will not run a pre conference campaign yet is ready to oppose delegates if the party deems him fit. The piece warns his Catholic faith remains an insurmountable barrier to election, calling it the deep damnation of his taking off.
The Philadelphia Bulletin notes a circulation boost scheme tied to publication in The Congressional Record. It cites George Washingtons beer recipe as a questionable draw, sparking distrust of printed lore and patron interest in the federal record.
A terse Akron Beacon Journal item notes a quirky reference about handling notes and pens versus a weapon, using a proverb about the pen being mightier than the sword and a humorous aside about a writer named in jest.
Washington letter describes Senator Hi Johnson of California facing a moratorium fight on a Monday. The piece portrays his blue mood, then fierce oratory on the Senate floor with a sharp, gunshot like index finger gesture and steady delivery that keeps the gallery engaged.
Countess Olga Albini, a noted radio and stage star, resisted Florenz Ziegfelds bid to slim down for a show, choosing a steady air career, personal style, and four languages. The piece also notes salaries, debts, and a whimsical tour of New York life including Jim Londos and local landmarks.
Grover C Hall argues Alabama farmers should raise more livestock, not merely grow them, contrasting hogs and cattle with calves and pigs as engines of economic revival. The column weaves through farming language, married life observations, and a prayer excerpt, reflecting mid-century Southern wit and policy discourse.
Dr Lago Go discusses settings limits for play to curb childhood anger and prevent adult timidity or social menace. He emphasizes example over argument, gentle tone over threats, and learning from experience to stop violent play and avoid resentment or excessive punishment.
A fragmentary obituary note outlines the death of a young father who cherished family life and his home, amid unclear details. The passage hints at a key day for his partner and references his enduring memory.
advice column discusses how becoming parents changes finances and freedom for newlyweds and new mothers. It notes curtailment of pleasures, increased duties, and emotional adjustments as couples adapt to caring for a baby.
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