Jobs Not Jags In Prohibition Debate
The article cites Senator Ashurst opposing hearings on brewing reopenings, arguing voters seek jobs not jugs. It cites The Baltimore Evening Sun supporting that view, noting pre Volstead Brewery data: 77,264 direct workers, $83 million in wages, plus indirect employment totaling about 900,600, and farm product values of $87.6 million. It suggests moderate beer tax could offset lost revenue from the moratorium, while criticizing anti saloon stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashuret
Bingham
Dothan Ice Plant Adds Cold Storage Room
Twenty years ago in Dothan the local Ice Company constructed a new cold storage room at its plant. Visitors include W L Peacock of Campbellton and W L Lee of Columbia, with Albert Hawkins of Midland City stopping briefly. Miss Dora Leslie returned to Gordon after visiting the Leslie family in Dothan. Miss Leslie Brigman hosted a gathering on S Oaten Street. Mrs B F Reid gave a dinner for her daughter TA4. Dothan chapter of the O? Co was to meet at Mrs O MM Fini’s home.
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Leslie Brigman
S. Oaten St
B. F. Reid
Dothan
Alrs. O. MM. Fini
Hohensollern’s War Plan Echoed in Rhetoric
The remark pivots on the notion of a grand scheme by Bill Hohensollern of Dorn to force America to bear the costs of the war. The speaker warns against basking in triumph and hints at the broader implications for Fort Worth and national sentiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill] Hohensollern
Dorn
America
Fort Worth
A Buyer's Market in Ten Years Hint
A fragment urging immediate purchase warns that a dollar will stretch less in the future. The terse note argues the value of buying now, implying economic change and shifting prices over a decade. The source frames urgency and long term value in a single, compact urging.
Fisherman’s Dictionary Quip Sparks Maryland Catapult Jest
A quirky passage notes possession of knowledge to be found on board and asserts it is only Webster’s dictionary, drawing a playful comparison in a Maryland Catapult style. The remark invokes naval ranks and a tongue in cheek declaration.
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Maryland
Innocent Suffer: 19 Year Old Bank Robber in Narcotic Crossroads
A 19 year old Nash ville grocery worker, driven by poverty after job loss, robbed a bank for 500 dollars. Landing in Fort Smith Arkansas, a posse awaited him. He yielded 350 more dollars and confessed, while his mother and wife stood by him despite the crime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville
Fort Smith, Ark
Hearst papers boost Gerner for Presidency in 1982
A jumble of notes notes and misworded lines reference Hearst papers backing John Gerner for the Presidency and overshadowing other candidates. A 1832 fashion line about brunettes and platinum blondes appears, while Jean Harlow remains in view.
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Hearst
John Gerner
Hiad
Jean Harlow
Christmas Business And Dirty Money Comment
Miss Hannah of Meyrovits Store says Christmas trade exceeded expectations and notes dirty money in circulation, implying some cash may have been buried. She observes dirty money as the only dirty thing people will accept.
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Hannah
Meyrovits
Coal Dealers Shrug at Mild Weather Harsh Business Talk
Mrs F B Culver of City Coal Co laments limited business months and poor prospects. She notes only five or six months of the year are profitable, with four gone and about three left, underscoring a gloomy outlook for coal traders amid the balmy weather.
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Mra. F. B. Culver
The
City Coal Co
Hogs Swapped For Gas In Terrel County Drive
A Danaon report notes motorists in Terrel County swapping hogs for fuel after funds ran dry. The tale recalls a 1938 Hougten County woman who went to a Dothan bank to mortgage a bedstead and dresser to buy a license tag for a used Model T.
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Terrel County
Danaon
Tifton Gazette
Hougten County
Nothing heroic about city gangsters and gunmen
Des Moines Tribune story dismisses gangster lore, noting New York gunmen wear hair dye and pluck eyebrows. It argues gangsters are cowardly, fear-driven predators who operate in pairs or crowds, and single assaults end with a back-fatal shot.
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Des Moines Tribune
Nw York
Broadway
Mortgaging Prosperity in a Federal Bond Plan
senators Norris and Frazier push a multi billion dollar federal bond issue to fund continental highway construction. The proposal would bond future generations, critics warn it mortg ages prosperity and burdening descendants with debt while expanding infrastructure.
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Clarken
Norris
Nebraska
Frazier
North Dakota
Bob Jones Sees Another Bear in Alabama
The Scottsboro stop by evangelist Bob Jones drew a sizable crowd at the Court House auditorium. The article critiques his campaign style and alleged financial arrangements, noting a lack of church sponsorship and suggesting his revival drive aims at power and money rather than meek religious teaching. It contrasts Jones with Alabama Protestant groups and questions the source of funds backing his statewide effort.
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Jackson County Sentinel
Bob Jones
Scottsboro
Court House
Congressional Record
Bishop Cannon
Bob
Alabama
Reds
Democratic Party
Brother Jones
Bob’ Jones
the Sentinel
Galilee
Bob Jons
Methodist
Baptist
Episcopalian
Cumberland Presbyterian
Church of Christ
America Headed Straight For Socialism
Editor BE Gaston of The Fairhope Courier warns that price fixing laws show socialist drift in the United States. He argues state control of production could lead to government direction of all industry, comparing America’s path to Russia’s socialist shift and urging a turn away from planned restriction toward individual liberty.
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BE. B. Gaston
Fairhope Courier
Gaston
America
Blankhead
Senate
Bankhead
Rus’a
Russia
Karl Marz
Lenin
Washington Letter to Witte Gelae Drawn From Congress Absence
Political observers note a deserted capital as adjournment nears. Lawmakers rush to leave, with four-fifths of the House already home two days before votes. The seasonary travel prompts talk of a sign of the times amid moratoriums and last minute holds.
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Washington
Times
Congress
House
Christmas Recess Shaping Political Moves in 1932
A 1931 discussion notes that 13 days around Christmas can ease constituent grievances and aid lawmakers. Senator Borah defends the recess claim and warns that, for a congressman in a doubtful district, securing votes requires capitalizing on the holiday easing. The piece cites a weary Capitol atmosphere as lawmakers hurry to mend political fences ahead of 1932.
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Borah
Capitol
Senate
House
Winds of Washington Shape Congress Says Observers
Observers in Washington or back home weigh how political winds shift as lawmakers assess prospects for the rest of the session. Returning members claim better insight after talking with constituents and airing grievances on the house floor, believing further improvements are assured.
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Piace
Washington
Congress
Jesus
New York Letter by Herbert Plummer spotlight on Ohio stars
Herbert Plummer notes two Ohio boys rise in stage and screen during 1930s. Hel LeRoy shines on Broadway while Clark Gable dominates Hollywood. A Cincinnati native turned dancer features among Ohio’s strong showings in politics and press chatter. Baker emerges as a notable presidential contender.
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New York
Ohio
Hel LeRoy
Clark Gable
Cincinnati
Gable
Cadiz
Baker
Notable Friends of Brandeis and Entertainers Named
A curio of biographical notes links Justice Brandeis with varied New York friends in arts and trades, recounting his 1910 garment workers' strike settlement, plus mentions of Harvey Dow Gibson, Helen MacKellar, Jean Harlow, Antoinette Perry, Marge Perry, John J. Raskob, Lenore URle, Tallulah Bankhead, and Marian Marsh, with brief character tidbits from 1931.
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Justice Brandeis
Supreme Court
Brandeis
Louisville
Harvey Dow Gibson
Bowdoin College
Helen MacKellar
Detroit
Spokane
Kansas City
Jean Harlow
Antoinette Perry
Margaret Perry
John J. Raskob
Skipaway
Lenore Uurle
Tallulah Bankhead
Marian Marsh
Oddities and Endings in Early Film and Theatre Scenes
A composite note on Richard Bennett’s two careers in theatre and film, then stray mentions of orange marmalade makers and 36 Columbia University phonograph records of Vachel Lindsey. It cites a barber shop window boast about world conquering barbers and praises Jack Haley’s transition to films with makeup tweaks inspired by Alf Goulding.
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Richard Bennett
Little Theatre
Albuquerque
N. M
Richard’ Bennett
Vachel Lindsey
Columbia University Library
Lindsay
East Fortieth Street
Flatbush
Jack Haley
Haley
Alf Goulding
Harold Lloyd
How's Your Health by Dr Lago Goldston
The respiratory and circulatory systems of the child differ from adults. Bronchitis is common in the first five years and in measles and whooping cough. Keep infant nasal passages clear, avoid congestion, and consider cod liver oil and egg yolk to boost resistance.
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Lago Goldston
Talks to Parents by Alice Judson Peele
A discussion on selecting children books suggests sharing classics but warns against assuming all esteemed works suit every child. Emphasizes offering available reads at home and guiding choices by a child’s stated interests and preferences.
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Alice Judson Peele
Wermyst
Marianna Godfrey Mayhall Wedding in Graceville Hotel
The marriage of Cornelia Godfrey of Blountstown and Clyde E. Mayhall of Marianna was held Thursday evening December 24 at the Graceville Hotel with Rev. R. M. English officiating. The couple plans to reside in Marianna where he is a noted lawyer. Various relatives and friends gathered, and a short wedding trip followed. Other snippets note visits from Mrs. W. J. Haging of Columbus, Doris Calhoun’s travel to Atlanta, and several residents visiting relatives in nearby towns.
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Godfrey Mayhall
Cornelia Godfrey
Blountstown
Clyde E. Mayhall
Graceville
R. M. English
Methodist Church
Doris Calhoun
Atlante
Mary Cetuoun
Ruth Hinson
Vernon
Fla
B. A. Hinson
Mildred Pettve
Panama City
Ralph Harrison
Enterprise
Ala
Fred Cornell
Httle
Jim
Mary Campbell
Defuniak Springs
Bob Holman
Fannie M. McKinnon
Tom Horne
Crestview
Tom Moore
Montgomery
Ale
J. Rubenstein
Chipley
Three Appeals to Supreme Court Affirm Lower Court Rulings
Three appellants challenged prior rulings to the Supreme Court. The court affirmed the lower court decisions in case 3 and set new execution dates for January 15 before sunrise.
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Supreme Court
Best of Their Kind Children’s Reading Pleasure
The piece notes that children appreciate top quality works and cites Stevenson's Treasure Island as one of the best pirate stories. Familiarity with fine examples raises a child's pleasure from trashy entertainments to genuine literary appreciation.
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Stevenson
Sundown Stories of the Magic Maker in Australia
Mary Graham Bonner presents a whimsical tale where Jeter the Magic Maker invites John and Peggy to explore Australia. The Magic Maker, called Surpriga, uses magic to translate animal speech and plans adventures with Wag-Wag-Wazg the dog as they arrive in Australia and meet Echidna. The children learn about family ways and prepare their magical home for guests.
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Jeter
Magic Maker
Australia
John
Pegey
Australie
Peggy
Echidna
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