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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1936
Page
3
Extension livestock specialist Dr. R. Sugg of Auburn warns farmers to progressively acclimate idle mules to heavy field work. Guidelines cover feeding ratios, grain and hay amounts, timing of meals, and gradual introduction of cottonseed meal, plus ample water and regular cooling breaks during hot days.
Anderton pledges to use all powers to serve Alabama, supports human welfare progress, and criticizes hand-picked delegates. He cites farm policy aims including land conservation and fair prices, and endorses Democratic governance while opposing repeal of the 18th amendment. He attended Montgomery meeting January 16 to defend voters' sovereign rights.
In Conway South Carolina mayoral notes a friend’s argument over a supposed tax freedom scheme. The article discusses lease signing for a $45 000 garment plant with bond financing and mortgage backing, plus delays as factory executives await legislative progress and pledges.
Addis Ababa reports Ethiopian forces retain ground on Amba Alaji ridge in the north amid Italian operations. Rome dispatches describe intense patrols and air activity on the southern front with Somali fronts detailing reconnaissance and engagements near Sidamo and Wadara Socora.
AUBURN Ted Red Squill on the most potent rat poison with near foolproof claims. Robinson head of the animal department warns it may upset domestic animals and poultry. suggests mixing poison with hamburger or canned fish and oatmeal or cornmeal to lure rodents. He advises placing bait where animals cannot reach it and notes red squill may cause vomiting in other animals. A drunken arrest leads to a city quarrel over bail.
An infant of Mr and Mrs Lewis Dupree of Ashford route one died Tuesday in an undetermined incident. Surviving are the parents two sisters Mary Pauline 36 and Etheline 12 two brothers William Archie Dupree and Charlie Bruce Dupree all of Ashford route one. Funeral from the home at 2 PM Wednesday with Rev W B Atkinson officiating and burial in Bluff Springs cemetery with Fellows and Forrester in charge.
Ed ward F. McGrady, U S Labor Department mediator, rushes to Akron amid Goodyear Tire and Hubber Co strike in its ninth day. More than 14 000 workers and pickets guard 44 gates while P W Litchfield defends wages and hours. National guardsmen not needed yet as injunctive rules limit picketing and allow plant access.
Auburn February 26 An increase of about 175 percent in the number of American farms electrified during 1935 compared with the prior year, announces Morris L. Cooke administrator of rural electrification, who predicts a new peak in 1936. Approximately 827000 farms now have central ration electric service and there are more than 46 800 000 farms in the country.
Seattle, Wash. Feb 26 AP voters rejected Mayor Charles F. Smith seeking a second term. Former Major John F. Dore and Arthur B. Langhe lead the field for the March 10 election. Langhe runs with a new order of Cincinnati backing and Dore is a licensed vice and gaming advocate. Smith finishes third and is eliminated amid criticism of his promotional contests.
An 18 year old Emma Willie faced trial in Anadarko Oklahoma for allegedly murdering her father Iddis Willy after he refused her request to attend a Christmas party with a neighbor boy. Prosecutors labeled her a cold blooded murderer while her attorney argued temporary insanity. The jury was expected to decide between acquittal life imprisonment or death. Her mother Zona Willie testified the father beat the family and pressured her into improper relations, while Emma claimed self defense and recounted violent incidents at home.
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