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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1932
Page
1
Frost and Kohn listed among obituaries and resolutions with cards of thanks and notices from Atlanta New York Detroit Lu Louis Chicago and San Francisco. Charges noted for two word messages at a rate in cents.
The article notes Speaker Garner’s supporters predicting he must prove value in his present position as potential paths to the presidency. It references party dynamics, Georgia politics, and national commentary, highlighting Garner’s standing and public speculation around his political future.
The city began work on a new express office on North Oates Street. Will Hastings faced murder trial in Ozark over Paul Johnson's death. Felix Walker conducted business as Tom Espy and Jim Brockett traveled to Montgomery. O Williams visited New York. Applin, Lawsen, and Baker toured Columbia. B G Farmer left for Washington. L E Joneshouse suffered a major fire loss. Mrs Walter Watford and daughter went to Troy to visit relatives. Mira Maude Scott stayed with the Gemmells then returned to Abberline.
In a brief exchange Mr Brown asked about party conventions and Mr Coolidge indicated interest in the Northampton postmastership. The reply implied a Democrat would likely get the post. The dialogue hints at political maneuvering without detailing concrete plans.
A Montgomery feature recalls the 1876 jelly bean lovers tale that charms old readers and startles the young. Webster of LaPine proclaims matrimony to Miss A Norman, who responds boldly. Modern courting gets breezier with casual talk and quick decisions ending in spontaneous plans.
The article argues the U S federal workforce dwarfs the military with 980000 federal employees versus 140000 in uniform. After defense staffing, about 730000 bureaucrats remain, consuming funds and raising taxes. It urges belated, needed demobilization and budget reform by executives and Congress.
The Roanoke Times notes the Geneva disarmament conference might gain front-page prominence if it votes to move its sessions to Shanghai, signaling a major shift in focus and regional emphasis.
A Detroit court hears a case involving a college student charged with freeding. The judge warns that ignorance is no excuse as the defendant pleads innocence and asks for leniency in a matter tied to campus life and urban crime.
In a Deseret News opinion from Salt Lake City, the piece notes that Newton Baker and Governor Franklin D Roosevelt oppose U.S. entry into the League of Nations, making it harder to distinguish Republican from Democratic positions.
The Andalusia Star argues the path to prosperity lies in providing gainful employment to seven million idle laborers. It contends that wages enable purchases, move merchandise, and boost factory demand, urging every employer to hire workers and pay wages to improve conditions nationwide.
A humorous column mixes political talk and snappy vignettes. It riffs on running for office, theater tricks, sewing fatigue, and thrift, weaving in quips about Will Rogers and Geneva while weaving in playful anecdotes about letters and local jest. The piece blends satire with anecdotes from readers and a poet's playful verse.
Fragmentary verse and aphorisms on economics and politics. Mentions Batchelor and his buttons, taxes, saving money, and social critique. Includes lines about hoarding, hunger, and legal puns with names Oram and Thum. Contains archaic spellings and mock legal couplets.
Mrs. Mary A Shepard of Dexter Georgia, 84, says the current downturn is mild and her grandchildren in Paradise know little of hardship. In an interview she recalls war era farming, handmade clothing, and dyeing with walnut and indigo, arguing today’s woes are overstated.
The piece cites William C. Murphy's figures from 1886 to 1924 showing campaign costs for major nominees. It notes Democrats aiming for 1.5 million dollars and Republicans struggling for funds, with specific tallies for McKinley, Bryan, Roosevelt, Taft, Wilson, Hughes, Harding, Coolidge, and others, linking spending to election outcomes.
Column notes urban life and political cynicism as the author muses on the Governor’s rest, pardons, and public concerns. It mentions a distraught mother appealing for clemency, a New York trip for loan talks, and observations from the Executive Mansion. References to Zona Gate and a peculiar hotel encounter highlight social miscellany and a peace-leaning mood.
The insulin breakthrough transformed diabetes from fatal to manageable with rapid commercial production easing access. The piece traces a cycle from Pasteur to Behring and now Addison's disease with a promising new extract from the outer layer of the supracne glands, limited in supply and costly for now.
The article explains a baby's bad disposition may stem from early care and overstimulation. It links nursing care, parental attention, and home atmosphere to a child’s nervous tension and irritability, urging calmer routines and consistent handling.
Incomplete passage presents a fragmentary reflection on speed and venture, noting long exploration, exploration of ways and repertoire, and imagined farming prospects with water jars and wells. The text is interrupted and contains garbled phrases and misspellings. It references long time horizons and agricultural imagery without a clear event or proper names.
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