Obscure Handles in National Notices Mentioned
Fragmentary OCR notes list names like Frost Landis Korn and cities such as Atlanta New York Detroit and San Francisco. It mentions obituaries and resolutions priced at two cents a word and references Associated Press copyright and misstatements of fact with partial credits.
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Frost
Landis
KORN
Atlanta
New York
Detroit
Louls
Chiego
Sap Francisco
Hember Associated Press
Associated Ree
Pews Ceria
Oews Danilebad
No Difference in Public Taste and Movie Choices
The piece argues that rotten films and sensational "confession" magazines sell because they match public taste, not due to managers or producers. It contends audiences seek sex‑driven entertainment, while cleaner fare falters, and compares adult readers to carnival-goers seeking lowbrow attractions.
Unclear use of 125 million land bank fund sparks concern
Delinquency rises among district farmers and debate grows over the 125,000,000 appropriation to Federal Land Banks. Officials warn the bill lacks usage specifics, fueling questions on how or when farmers will gain relief or extensions of farm mortgages. The measure’s intent and timing remain disputed as Congress reviews options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Land Bank
Congress
Batchelor's Buttons Grown By W C Batchelor
The fragment notes Batchelor as a possible presidential candidate favored by Bishop Cannon and critiques mudslinging. It reflects political satire and brief epigrammatic lines about roads, meat prices, and road paving impacts on railroads, hospitals, and undertakers.
Farmer Relief Becomes Excuse for Appropriations
The speaker laments aid to farmers as futile and manipulated by banks and politicians. Money is appropriated year after year, yet the farmer gains little, while relief remains a painful contradiction and is used more as a pretext than remedy.
Socialism Critique by Dothan Writer Urges Following Jefferson
A Dothan writer rails against growing socialism and government reach in America. He contrasts it with Jefferson era ideals, warns of increasing state control, and urges citizens to heed the Founding Fathers rather than modern lawmakers. He cites Jefferson, Monroe, and Madison and questions current governance.
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Washington
Jefferson
Monroe
Madison
Campaign Heat Builds in Dothan With Double Primary
In Dothan the upcoming political season promises a hectic campaign as residents brace for a double primary amid national state and city elections. Voter dissatisfaction and a chorus of imagined reasons fuel a simmering atmosphere as candidates and issues ignite public interest.
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Dothan
Pley
Religious zeal prompts theft forgiveness funding Salvation Army
A Tampa woman sent a money order to a Dothan merchant with a note claiming she joined the Holy Rollers after stealing cloth as a child. She asked to be forgiven and the merchant sent a letter confirming forgiveness and turned the money over to the Salvation Army.
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Tampa
Fla
Dothan
Holy Rollers
Dothan Briefs Report Local Happenings 20 Years Past
Twenty years ago in Dothan H Watford announced he would not seek reelection to the city council. O M Steagall of Abbeville was in town on business. Ruth and Sue Stapleton returned to Murfreesboro Tennessee to resume schooling. Charlie Mae Baughman sustained a broken collar bone. G W Mullens and his son Alban, formerly of Dothan, visited briefly. M F Smith residence struck by lightning. Flora McLure of Troy visited Dr and Mrs Carlisle and later traveled home. Flora McClure also visited Troy after seeing Dr and Mrs Carlisle. Hazel Wiley of Troy visited friends in town.
Is Communism Coming Contributed by a Dothan Citizen
A historical-letter style piece argues that economic downturns reflect overbearing government action. It warns government overreach risks creating a form of state control akin to Communism, urging a revival of Americanism and renewed individual initiative.
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Dothan Citisen
Song and Daughters
United States of America
Russia
Soviet Russia
United States
America
City employers shift fired married women for single workers
A Syracuse mayor discharged 165 married women and hired unmarried women to fill their jobs. The Tifton Gazette notes this move as a potential model for easing unemployment nationwide, urging similar actions by other employers to help the jobless.
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New York
Syracuse
Tifton Gazette
Tarheeler's Method Thieves Burrowed Cash After Bank Break In
Two patrons of a closed North Carolina bank strongarmed their way inside seized two thousand dollars on deposit, carried it away and buried it, then surrendered to the sheriff. They will answer to the law for their deed.
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North Carolina
Talladega
Washington Letter William Gaim reports on Hoover press questions
The piece notes President Hoover briefly allowed impromptu questions with reporters, a departure from tradition. Direct quotes were reportedly not given or widespread, as the presidency favored prepared statements and limited back and forth with the press.
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Washington
Hoover
White House
Coelridge
Press conference departs from protocol with direct Q A
Report notes a shift from prepared remarks to on the spot answers during a domestic focused press conference. It observes caution on international matters, with foreign chancelleries swiftly scrutinizing any remarks. The piece compares spontaneity to prior manuscript disclosures by the President.
Careful drafting of Hoover Leval joint statement noted
The Washington visit produced a highly prepared joint statement as the most awaited pronouncement, with hours spent on its composition and input from an ambassador famed as a poet. Debate continues on whether Hoover will keep others from speaking at press conferences and prior intrusions on his privacy.
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Hoover
Leval
Washington
White House
New York Letter and Arts Note on Costs of Becoming a Concert Artist
New York Letter describes a Brooklyn studio filming mishap where Mandel brothers crash a car during a scene, provoking a furious reaction from a bystander. It shifts to Mischa Levitski arguing the cost of becoming a profit earning concert artist, detailing tuition, losses, and practice paths totaling around thirty thousand dollars plus ongoing expenses.
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New York
Brooklyn
William
Joe Mandel
Alf Goulding
Mandels
Goulding
Mischa Levitzk
Levitski
Gays Levitzki
Bes
Bach
Chopin
Oxygen for Pneumonia The Lifesaving Breath
Dr Lago Goldston explains how oxygen therapy evolved since 1917 to treat pneumonia. With damaged lung tissue and reduced breathing surface, increasing inhaled oxygen to 40 to 60 percent via chambers or home tents can substantially aid recovery without harm.
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Pheumoniia
Hippocrates
Echidnas Demonstrate Blending In With Spines And Claws
Mary Graham Bonner narrates how the Echidna family teaches John and Peggy their clever tricks to appear spiny and ball like when digging for ants. They showcase disguises with tucked heads and legs, then invite the children to meet Cousin Platypus, noting kinship despite differing looks.
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John
Peggy
Cousin Platypus
Talks to Parents by Alice Judson Peale
A 1¢-year-old girl paints her mouth with lipstick and her bag holds cigarettes. Parents warn against adult signals but conclude pressure only drives behavior underground. The piece urges calm guidance as adolescence asserts itself and cautions harsh judgments unless health is at risk. Mrs John Myers of Brown Oxia stored 1700 cans of garden food plans to put up 0 cals of meats.
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Mother
John Myers
Brown
Oxia
Goodbye Echidna Family at the River
The Echidna family visits a narrow riverbank with tall banks and dense trees where they greet Cousin Platypus. They notice a diver among them and John admires a Platypus dive as he contemplates practice to improve his own dive.
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Platypus
John
Local Social News Highlights From Area Homes
Pansey Buckhart and family visited Mrs Ashley in Ford. Dorothy Bailey returned home from visiting her uncle J W Breth. Rev and Mrs Bule’s baby is improving after illness. W F Simms moved to a new home. Annie Hill Grant of Arlington Ga visits Jessie Bent. Carolyn Hendley spent the day with Abbie Watson. Doris McMath visited Jel Jakin weekend, guests of Mr and Mrs Re Dan.
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J. W. Buckhart
Ashley
Aeford
Dorothy Bailey
J. W
Breth
Jel Jakin
Mra. Redan
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DC Dothan Eagle
Willam Trionore Mall
Julian Wall
Aeree
W. C. Batchelor
Worace Wall
Dothen
Alabama
OS One
Meath
Teleprones
Ctreuttien
Sanearseaseeense Society
God
Thomas Jefferson
Tom
Bishop Cannon
Arred
Hospitais
Undertakers
Snoopers
Jeffer
The
Salvation Army
H. Watford
O. M. Steagall
Abbeville
Ruth
Sue Stapleton
Murphreesboro, Tenn
Charlie Mae Baughman
M. F. Smith
Flora McLure
Troy
O. Carlisle
Flora McClure
S. C. Carlisle
Hazel Wiley
Ifriends
Tarheeler
William Gaim
Herbert Plummer
Lago Goldston
Son Raere
Overe
Whiz
Mary Graham Bonner
Alice Judson Peale
Pansey
Jessie Watson
R. F. Thornton
Horace
Tolar
State Normal School
Oscar Tolar
J.W. Cu
Jessie
Arlington
Clair
Aline
J. R. Dawssy
Troy Simms
Buntia
B.B. Brown
Calvin and
Ellig ‘Braddock
Verna Burkett
Era Sea
Davis
Etd
House Merchant Marine
Oman
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