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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1932
Page
1
The Eagle notes Reuben’s return after a hiatus and defends free press values. It highlights that Rambling Reuben joins Mrs. Frasier and Frank Pridgen in presenting diverse viewpoints. Readers may share disagreements, as space is reserved for all voices on this editorial page.
In Rambling Reu ben's column the critic argues for Ritchie of Maryland, noting his long governorship and reform record. He highlights reelection victories by wide margins, bureau reductions from 80 to 16 major units, and tax savings, while calling out broad political misreadings and praising his frankness amid debates on the 18th Amendment and national figures.
A political editorial lauds Ritchie of Maryland for expanding public schools and enacting teacher pensions, praising his rational, popular approach and suggesting he would return power to the states. The piece criticizes centralized Washington power, the League of Nations, and support for Prohibition, urging focus on broader governance issues beyond liquor.
A quirky column satirizes liquor, Prohibition, and public figures. It notes Europe’s effect on America and humorously critiques needle scarcity, moral double standards, and an imagined life of Bill Sunday. The piece surveys social quirks with a biting, old time newspaper voice.
Rambling Reuben surveys the opening for a Democratic City Primary inviting insiders to run while outsiders vote. He notes a strained city treasury limits entries, recalls Caldwell and Houston National failures, and mocks reformers. He also weighs the national scene with Roosevelt leading the Democrats and Al Smith sidelined as Newton D. Baker’s candidacy looms amid Wilson policy ties.
A collection of satirical lines on public figures and society. The piece mocks Ca] Coolidge and Hoover, contemplates Prohibition, gossip, and political quips. It notes jokes about Gandhi and British Empire penny references, with sharp, period tone and a stream of concise witticisms.
A witty column notes how open-heartedness breeds empty-handedness and self-effacing virtue among greats. It mocks outdated fashion like corset covers and questions why young women claim ignorance of harsh realities. A teen matron suggests that dating age is a matter of couple choice, a timely, candid view.
The Washington Post quips that government bureaucracy is as stubborn as glue, catching officials in delays and frustrating progress with layers of paperwork and rules. The tongue in cheek line likens red tape to a sticky adhesive slowing policy and action.
Toronto Star reports that the great powers have decided to halt Japan as soon as it secures its objectives in China. The stance signals coordinated pressure intended to curb Japanese actions amid the ongoing conflict.
The piece notes a house once owned by W. OC Pilcher on East Main Street near the Central railroad crossing in Dothan. It recalls a vandalism incident at a local amateur playhouse where jokers set a trash pile ablaze triggering the siren and delaying the show as patrons fled and returned.
Fam Epps a well known Negro shoemaker of early Dothen days grew a third and full set of teeth after reaching the age of sixty.
In Dothan residents formed armed patrols to catch a nightly disturber blamed for fear. A doorway window encounter led to a chase. a portly neighbor was shot in the rear by a nearby resident after pursuing the fleeing figure. The shooter resigned from patrols, and a request to send a movie pass followed from Lewie Jordan of Selma, Alabama.
Twenty years ago in Dothan marriage licenses were issued for O Neal McAllister to Miss Lennie Bell Gideon and A F Pranix of Wetumpka to Miss Etta Carter of Columbia. Local society notes mention a reorganized Business Men's League, a ward two council race, a large armory dance, and bridge club gatherings with several attendees and out of town visitors. John Ready wed Miss Ida McMicheel in a ceremony conducted by Judge Crawford.
An Omaha World Herald column argues that crooners deserve ridicule and public shaming. It calls for stocks eggs and tomatoes, and even drip torture with a tap of water to expose what it calls loathsome heads. The piece frames ridicule as a defense of true sentiment.
The Ma lone cooperative hog sale Tuesday shipped three cars of hogs to Georgia packers at 2.75 basis tops. Prices received were well above the market, and growers reported satisfaction with the results.
Medical discussion explains pregnancy tests based on pituitary gland activity. The Aschheim Zondek test uses injections of patient secretion into immature female mice to gauge pregnancy by accelerated sexual development.
A playful piece where John Jill Peggy and others recite poems backwards testing memory and humor. They find Humpty Dumpty and a backward tart apple verse funny and imagine practicing more at night in a lighthearted schoolhouse tone.
The author recalls a moral storybook once read to children featuring grim tales of fire nails and poverty. She notes such tales once shaped moral views but modern parents reject fear based tales as they can unsettly affect a child’s emotions and stability.
Graceville surveyors have worked a week preparing to pave through the city this year. The project links the Bee Line highway from the state line north of Grapeville to Chipley with the Spanish Trail through Chipley, though recent rains slowed progress.
A historic menu list details savory items for a Sunday evening tea including Nut Sandwiches with crab filling and day–old date nut bread. It also provides recipes for Sour Cream Devil's Food Cake and French Pastry Frosting with quantities and baking steps.
Chapman, 90, has filed for divorce from his wife, alleging abandonment. The couple reportedly wed in 1929 and the husband claims he was left by his wife the same year.
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