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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1934
Page
1
In a July 3, 1234 column, Emporia Gazette argues the departing Congress advanced a three step path toward a modified capitalism. It notes Hoover and Roosevelt use public money to prop up banks and industry, inflating currency and delaying debt payment while expanding federal control through agencies like the NRA and AAA.
Irving Cobb writes in Rotarian about a simple, costless plan to wealth by saving every mundane item. He cites ancestral letters, Currier and Ives prints, and everyday relics as potential fortunes, warning against hoarding cash and urging preservation of transitory epoch markers for future riches.
Quips on love money and manners mingle in a column attributed to W C Batchelor. The piece rails at snobbery warns against lending to relatives and lampoons agents who wake you from naps. It jests about marriage and social folly with a satirical, folksy tone.
Twenty years ago in Dothan a local man extinguished a fire in the turpentine still owned by Merkle & Co. with a garden hose. Meanwhile J W Baughman began work on two buildings for John Sanders. Social notices mention a Hodgesville Woodmen picnic and various entertainments at homes and clubs.
A compact Atlanta Journal line notes marriage as a social rite, stating some wed for ideal reasons while others for pragmatic or uncertain ones, reflecting varied motivations behind union.
A humorous letter from BILL urges outdoor watermelon eating habits, advocating standing while consuming melons and rolling the skin to the elbow. The author signs as Associated Watermelon Eaters of America and urges city action, humorously critiquing campaign promises and detailing quirky eating 방법.
The Literary Digest poll suggests Pennsylvania, long a Republican stronghold, may swing to the Democrats in the upcoming Senate race with James Guffey as the nominee. The poll marks Pennsylvania as a banner state for the New Deal, reflecting a labor heavy population favoring economic reforms over party labels.
New York writer recalls Riverside Drive as a bustling summer promenade along the Hudson. He notes landmarks like Grant's Tomb and Inspiration Point, describes clerks, photographers, and a shift toward tawdriness yet grandeur. Includes vignettes on Winsor McKay, Sinclair Lewis, rag markets, hat shops, and late night flower sales.
The Talladega Daily Home notes Roosevelt's bold leadership and the impact of his policies. It argues advancement under his administration and invites voters to judge the Democratic record in the upcoming Fall congressional elections, viewing his confidence as strengthening the nation.
The Montgomery Advertiser reports nationwide fellowship in mourning for former Senator J Thomas Heflin. Alabamians extend deep sympathy as Heflin endures a period of great affliction. The piece frames fatherhood and shared sorrow as universal connections across the nation.
The Digest's poll from the Houston Post shows strong support for Mr. Guffey against Senator David A. Reed, the Republican nominee and vocal Roosevelt policy opponent. The result signals a likely victory for Guffey in the New Deal climate.
New Martinsville council approved a year end surplus of 10424 dollars and voted an appropriation for 19900 gallons of free lemonade. The town with a population of 6909 will enjoy the celebratory drink as part of the holiday event.
Wilbur Young aged 64 a retired merchant was buried on a cot per his prior instruction. Family followed his wish by lowering the cot with his body into a concrete vault in the ground marking a simple graveside service in Farlons West Virginia.
In Wildwood New Jersey Walter Wilson aged 32 clashed with registrar Pauline Lanning after failing to obtain a marriage license for 71 year old Rosanna Andrews. Lanning refused citing the couple’s December May mismatch and upheld her authority, while Andrews threatened a prolonged stay.
In Crescent New York the Half Moon Baptist church hosted its first wedding in 53 years. The principals were Miss Ida May Cock of Crescent and Irving E. Hawkins of Cohoes.
SAINT JOHN New Brunswick golfer J Gordon, playing the Westfield Country Club course, hit two birdies on one 300 yard hole. His drive struck and killed a small bird and he holed out in a birdie three.
Mrs E E Davidson glimpsed a monkey in her Kansas City garden gobbling green apples. He finished his bite, hurled the core at her, and scampered away chattering. In Denver the Athletic Club plans to wallpaper a room with millions in stock and bond certificates deemed worthless by members.
D K Catayne 65 died last night at 9 30 at home on Cottonwood route one. Funeral set for 4 pm at Mt Vernon church near Cottonwood, with Rev Strickland officiating. Survived by widow seven daughters and five sons. list includes Mrs T F Dozier Bascomb Fla Mrs B R Carroll Graceville and others. Houston Funeral Co in charge of arrangements.
An early 20th century column argues for safer Fourth of July practices. It urges supervision, proper clothing, and education for children handling fireworks, noting bans alone fail and adults must model precautions to prepare youngsters for independent use in the future.
Houston schedule features Finishing School with Frances Dee and cast, Big Idea cartoons, Little Miss Marker with Dorothy Dell and Shirley Temple, Molly Picon musical act and Betty Boop cartoon, The Line-Up with Marion Swiron and John Miljan plus The First Round-up and The Vanishing Shadow sequel. Alabama week shows Gold Diggers of 1933 with Warren William and Joan Blondell, Dad Minds the Baby, Little Women with Hepburn and ensemble.
The Fourth of July has become to many families a sad anniversary of a death or injury that might have been avoided, underscoring ongoing concerns about safety and preventable tragedies linked to Independence Day celebrations.
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