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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1932
Page
2
A cynical note questions the Legislature's stance on capital punishment in Geneva County. It mocks abolishing death penalty by likening it to removing a chair from Kilby and dumping it in the Alabama river.
Dethan recalls Clement Wood and his Liberty magazine piece arguing that Washington would fall foul of today’s laws. Wood notes Washington enjoyed life with drinking dancing and cards while debunking the ideal schoolbook image and praising humanized portrayals by Rupert Hughes and others. The piece defends showing Washington’s minor vices to humanize him and deepen admiration.
Twenty years ago in Dothan the livestock dealer Waldron of Ohio planned an auction selling two carloads of mules. Local residents J. D. Dinkins and family moved to Abbeville while Mrs. Joe Harrison of Hartford visited Dothan. R. D. Crawford and J. D. Flowers traveled to Jakin, Georgia on business. The ill mother of Mrs. J. B. Saxon was reported at Saxon’s home. Misses Bue Ruth Stapleton and Janie Farmer left for Murfreesboro Tennessee for school. The Kill Kere and Kit Kat clubs were hosted by Miss Annie Howell Jordan on West Main. John Estein left for New Orleans for Mardi Gras and Mrs. Mittle Howard of Slocom was in Dothan en route to Fort Myers Florida. N. Brown of Headland visited Dothan. R. J. Senn announced plans to open a moving picture show. Mrs Felix Walker and Mrs Eric Galler Matt entertained at bridge at Mrs R. H. Walker’s North Oates street home.
Luke Warm Al Smith’s statement on accepting the nomination stirs opinion across the country. Some voters question Roosevelt’s path, noting Smith’s candidacy could derail Roosevelt and favor Maryland Gov. Ritchie, praised for tax cuts and clear States’ Rights stance.
The piece criticizes ads that show distress over toilet tissue and a woman leaving her husband over not shaving daily. It mocks ad writers for assuming readers are moronic and notes a Covington County editor praising a banker riding to Opp in a Model T.
A partial fragment notes a general statement about women being alike when it comes to being different. No clear individuals or organizations are identifiable. Further readable facts are unavailable in the text provided.
A London dentist clashed with a patient in a dispute over a treatment, ending with the dentist insisting the matter be resolved by cutting. The humorous incident reflects local tensions and sharp exchanges during a tense moment.
In this column, Jack Bridges and rival writers from The Eagle clash over Roosevelt, Hall, and Meade land scribes. The piece scants violence but flags bitterness, proposing private dinners to reconcile columnists including Kimbro of Opp and McLendon of Luverne, with Mrs Frasier hosting.
P Parrish of Geneva traveled from 400 miles away after reading a Florida Times Union piece claiming five hundred workers and Fort Dixie progress with General A C Dalton and Jesse Lee Spence. He found no activity and returned home broke. Dothan visitors followed the article to Crestview to pursue jobs and urged blocking such broadcasts. They urged The Eagle to verify with J W Grant for authentic South Okaloosa county development details.
A farmer speaks to his mule in a long monologue about toil and fairness. He compares their work, notes his family’s burdens from land rent and mortgage, and jokes that on election day he can vote while the mule cannot. The dialogue blends humor with social critique of labor and property.
The Mississippi representative Percy A wards Quig, known as Percy to House colleagues, died leaving a legacy of humor. For 19 years he brought color to Capitol Hill with thunderous speeches and rapid one liners that drew loud applause and laughter from members as he delivered witty cracks from the well of the House.
In a vivid account, Quin breaks routine by untying his collar and discarding it as he dismisses colleagues and challenges the gentleman from North Dakota. He strides the aisle, slaps a colleague, and punctuates the debate with sharp jabs at opponents from New Jersey.
Quin forced a controversial amendment on a House bill aimed at punishing those spreading harmful information about a bank's status. He argued that “Boll weevils cause banks to bust,” and added that bank presidents who publish such estimates could be prosecuted. The bill was subsequently withdrawn.
In a Chicago studio a villain chokes a heroine with a minute left. A radio network airs the distressing sounds to distant listeners. A society protecting children demands the program halted but the broadcast ends on schedule after 30 seconds.
A proposed NY journal would compile letters to editors and humor from public forums plus select Q and A passages. Notable items mention Jacob Leisier’s hanging site at the old World building, Margaret O Connor praised as the most beautiful young mother, Fern McAllister’s Broadway praise, Ray Perkins song origins from a Texas moon experience, and Grace Perkins as a novelist.
Edmund Lowe recounts a brief encounter with a persistent panhandler who asks for a dime for coffee. Lowe replies that he already gave a dime minutes earlier, and the panhandler pretends to apologize claiming the first cup was spilled. The exchange highlights quick humor in city street life.
Dr Lago Goldston discusses temper tantrums in children as either misplayed acting or genuine uncontrolled anger. He advises parents to determine cause, ignore nonreality fits, and show fortitude to avoid reinforcing the behavior. He cautions that irritability may stem from jealousy, strict discipline, or physical issues and recommends analyzing the situation before blaming the child.
Mary Graham Bonner presents Sundown Stories in which John and Peggy receive a note from the Magic Maker and meet Wag-Wag-Wag the dog. The pair set off with a pilot to Africa guided by an animal map and promises of exploration.
Puff proclaims plans to head for Brussels, noting departure around noon. He then expresses a desire for a dinner that features a bowl of Brussels sprouts tonight.
The mother who knows proper child care often fails to apply it. Over earnest, tense mothers push routines, neglecting the child’s will and happiness. A serene, confident, affectionate approach yields better health and well being, with informed mothers benefiting from observing their own manner.
An expedition maps crocodiles along the Nile river and notes future sights of camels and gazelles. The pilot shouts over the motor, describing the route and upcoming animal viewpoints with excitement.
A fragment of a vintage tea menu and recipe notes describes an orange bread loaf recipe with ingredients such as flour baking powder salt sugar orange rind water milk eggs and fat. It includes steps to mix, bake and cool the loaf and mentions serving suggestions with cream cheese and butter.
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