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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1944
Page
7
A poetic fragment praising love and devotion, weaving images of a wife’s eyes and domestic affection with themes of faith, science, and beauty. The piece traverses household affection, maternal love, and noble pursuits, ending with a reference to Argentinas wealth from livestock and a distant scene of Spaniards seeking gold in Argentina.
A fragment ad claims Creomulsion cures coughs from influenza by reaching the bronchial membranes to loosen phlegm and soothe inflamed tissue. It urges readers to ask their druggist for Creomulsion and to follow directions on the bottle.
Dorothy Dix surveys beauty's grip on marriage and careers, arguing that while the public worships appearance, it often hinders women. The piece charts envy among women, the cutthroat social judgment, and the mismatch between charm and practical success, noting that many capable women suffer from beauty’s double bind. The column also touches on local church notices, military updates, and assignments.
The Mev and Mrs Jimmy Mrs root Detroit Modges announce the birth of twin daughters named Ma. Jo and Mary Jane in Geneva Hospital at Pontiac Michigan. Mrs Mercer is the former Mrs Wilson, daughter of Mr and Mrs John Wilson, 5 Apps street.
Volunteers mobilize for dressings in Dothan unit with daily gains and 2000 daily quota met in past two weeks. Forty-one workers dressed 2525 wounds on Thursday. list of local women and two volunteers from Columbia and Cattonwood communities highlighted for support.
Dr Norman McLeod was principal speaker at the Sesame Club meeting at Mrs Eldred Grimsl ey's home on Wednesday afternoon. He offered views on The Robe by Loyd Douglas. A devotional message preceded a social hour with flowers and refreshments.
A meeting of the Fine Arts Club was held Wednesday at Mrs Perry Calhoun's home. Mia Richard Dunn presented an engaging review of The New South. Members read minutes, a reading room for Camp Bucher was arranged, and a fund contribution noted for Camp Ruchet Hospital. A nominating committee and many club members attended, with decorations described for the host’s home.
Mrs Morty Feinberg and her children Leah and Helen Tris from West Point visit Dothan for several weeks staying with Feinberg's sister and mother in law. The Interior Department reports Secretary Tokea appeared with a sling after tripping and injuring an arm during an event in Washington.
A wartime housing program explores replacing metal with plastic piping to ease material shortages. The NBA cites 3,400,500 housing units built or planned, with postwar use anticipated. Also notes rationing rules on gifting and stamps amid home-front guidance.
The article mentions eyelet production and brass eyelets for all components, plans to address rust in sites, and a year’s work to improve fittings. It notes Sergeant Laman EK Mernkell, who recently finished gunnery school at Fort Myers, visiting Plant Park in Tampa for a new assignment, and references Headland route three. Officials invite the public to a square dance at the Dothan Center with Mrs JF Hanks of Core Gables, Fla visiting.
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