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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1932
Page
1
A 1952 column notes a woman on Foster Street appearing to ride a bicycle with one foot on the pedal and the other on the sidewalk, drawing curious glances from passing men. The piece also mentions alimony rules for Army personnel, a sheriff’s liquor seizure tally, and flirtations with local referendum figures.
Farmers anxious about spring weather in January should study the Safe Farming Program For The Wiregrass In 1932. The note mentions a two year cotton supply of about 25,800,000 bales and urges continued vote-getting in a likely Democratic year. Houston county voters should mark January 25 for 10 days of registration at the courthouse, with poll taxes due before voting.
A quirky column by W C Batchelor uses satire to lampoon popular ideas. It weaves puns about Cascarets and food for thought while poking fun at trends, fears, and the era's mood. It critiques laziness, debates productivity, and mocks optimistic self-help notions.
The Graceville News editor recalls an interesting visit to livestock rancher C. P. Deal in Florida. Deal reportedly has one hundred head of fine assine cattle, fed grain and forage, many raised in Jackson and adjoining counties, with average weights over five hundred ninety five pounds. Florida farmers previously let cattle roam woods but improved methods now feed and winter them to enhance breed quality.
The dispute over Babe Ruth's 1932 contract with Col. Ruppert centers on a $70,000 yearly offer. Ruth argues for a higher wage, citing his value, past performance, and the Yankees' dependence on his drawing power, while noting the era of pay cuts and Ruth's advancing age. The outcome remains highly watched.
The Mobile Press notes Governor Albert C. Ritchie’s Jackson Day address to Concord Club supporters of his Democratic Presidential bid. He argues leadership in politics equals other professions, urging pride in government service and asserting the era’s crisis makes political work vital not just economic or legal fields.
The piece notes that many leaders from Italy Britain France Czechoslovakia and the United States rose from humble, working-class beginnings, especially blacksmiths and log cabin roots. It argues opportunity favors the poor and that shared origins create a bonds among statesmen and a resilient national character.
Dothan and Opelika leaders warn in sharp terms against accepting distant needy families as welfare loads rise. The Opelikans should prioritize local residents, even if it hurts newcomers seeking assistance, reflecting stress on community charity during hard times. A Milton waterfront scene sketch by Miss Maud Work of Dallas, shown in Texas, is noted as second place in a Dallas Klepper Sketch Club exhibition.
Mecbers Pic depicts a six o clock dawn walk through a dreaming Manhattan. The piece contrasts empty streets on Fifth Avenue and Park with a sleeping Broadway and Times Square. It captures city hush, eerie shadows, and a wary curiosity about a rising urban ferocity.
Distinguished visitors from Paris include Benor Jose Maria Sert the Spanish artist and his senore. The Sert room in a local hotel features murals by the Spaniard and a striking ceiling lighting arrangement. An exuberant guest cried Bring on the trapeze artists during the dinner.
A wandering reflection on appearance among New York artists politicians and actors. The piece notes Deems Taylor resembles a statistician more than a composer and mentions figures Flippen Slippen Rogers and others with vivid anecdotes. It traces origins of several performers including Billy Minsky Sylvia Sidney and Donald McDonald.
In Washington the Republican and Democratic national committees plan convention sites signaling the presidential race. The Young Republican announces a ten week course starting January focusing on campaign speech making and delivering actual speeches to prepare young party supporters.
William E. Murray directs the Republican national committee speakers bureau from a large capital building on Connecticut Avenue. He has organized a roster of about 17 000 men and women nationwide who have agreed to tell the party's story in forthcoming campaigns.
In 1986 an off year saw more speakers called for and sent out by the western speakers bureau of the party than in 1934, contradicting the notion that radio would eliminate political rallies. Murray notes records show high activity despite expectations.
The piece notes tensions in government regulation of business and cites a Tusecaloosa News quote. It mentions Grayson Ballow moving from Montgomery back to Dothan, reflecting regional ties and public life.
Classification of fears as objective or subjective dominates the piece. It explains how objective fears arise from real experiences or suggestion while subjective fears are internal and often tied to imagination. It notes parental influence on children's fears and how media or travel can amplify anxiety.
More than 500 Etowah county farmers attended a stump blowing demonstration conducted by county agent L. L. Self to learn how to use explosives for freeing land from old stumps.
Mary Graham Bonner’ Sundown Stories recounts a scene in eastern Australia where John and Peggy meet bear cubs and koalas described as tame gentle creatures. The bears chatter, share a song, and a baby bears clings to its mother as they observe forest life.
The University of Alabama Woman's Council issues a long standing rule to upperclass women ahead of midterm exams. Juniors and seniors failing to maintain grades lose privileges and drop to freshman status. They face two dates per week, no more.
Alice Judson Peat relates a boy with a new scooter riding his route through a front walk and bridge to a store. He pauses to observe neighbors, declines play invites, returns home with his mother. The piece praises independent exploration and parental encouragement.
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