06 Jul 1933
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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1933
Page
1
A damaged newspaper page from The Dothan Eagle shows garbled text including heading fragments, advertising rates, telephones, and notices. The text references the Associated Press policy and national representatives but remains largely unreadable with misspellings and broken lines.
In March 1920 Judge B J Diberald discusses income tax limits in Alabama. He argues taxpayers should not be overburdened and urges cutting unnecessary offices to reduce payroll. He warns courts to block unconstitutional shifts toward rents wages salaries and dividends taxation. The formal order notes demurrers on the bill of complaint.
Douglas Fairbanks and Mary Plesford confront Hollywood’s iconic marriage fragility. The piece notes the long history of star divorces and recalls few actors who remained wed, while reflecting on a woman who would forfeit a $6000 bonus to stay single, and remarks on perceived value of spousal loyalty.
A compressed, satirical fragment notes social foibles and public life with ironic lines on taxes, politicians, and social manners. The piece mocks henpecking, doctors, and religious zeal with quick quips about outlaws, New York, and Chicago, hinting at broad urban critique.
Twenty years ago in Dothan and nearby towns, residents and visitors are noted. Yarbrough of Columbia, Crawford visiting Montgomery, Bolom of Opp a local businessman, Corrinn Lee returning from Hartford, Mrs Hammond of Columbia visiting Dothan, L G Binger to host LAO club, Andrews recovering from illness, Matone at a car show in Atlanta, JR Saunders of Malvern a business visitor, Mr and Mrs Reynolds of Mars-Anns guests of Allen, Newman Reynolds and Perry Roberts from Abbeville noted as visitors.
A speaker presses Governor Miller’s supporters to explain funding for state debt after citing warrants totaling 19 million and interest at five percent. He argues income tax alone would not cover deficits and warns that adopting two amendments would imply a sales tax.
Miss Adelaids B. Hakas, supervisor in a New York commercial school, says difficult words are not real obstacles. A list shows ten commonly misspelled words with corrected forms, urging workers to practice for better accuracy. The article notes 20 to 80 percent misspellings, and suggests using the list in impromptu office tests.
A Missouri man files for divorce claiming his wife kissed him only for money, asserting the kisses were transactional and unacceptable as a pattern of coercive courting within the troubled marriage reported by the Macon Telegraph.
A long list tracks state by state actions on repeal of the Eighteenth Amendment. It shows which states have acted, which have set dates, and where votes are pending or denied. The piece highlights Michigan, Wisconsin, New Jersey, New York, Delaware, and many others with dates from April to December 1933, detailing ratifications and conventions.
John Stogg found an old coin hoard while plowing near Buddha. He uncovered a nest of money including dollars, halves, quarters and dimes, dating back to 1810s, all in good condition. Total recovered was 7081 dollars, with three oldest coins sold to collectors for 1400 dollars. He says farm relief worries are over for him, his wife, and 16 children.
A fragment notes a character named It on a porch unable to see in darkness. The dialogue hints at a humorous or tense exchange with a “She” figure and a reference to a Texas steer. No clear action or outcome is stated.
Busy collage of New York items notes Dorothy Gish schooling, Peter Arno at box office, Jack Pearl superstition, Bradshaw Crandall’s Navy-to-Cashier tale, Ruth Cross garden lectures, and rising taxi licenses. Mentions Eddie Cantor, Edward, and Fairbanks with vague plans for next fall Broadway backing.
Merkert Mammes discusses congressional revisions as members debated record texts during a 10 day adjournment extension. The piece notes the practice of reporting how representatives spent time in Washington and airing grievances for constituents back home, highlighting tensions around opportunities and leadership with Roosevelt-era context.
The piece details how 1932 Congress remnants study resumes from party leaders like Joe Byryx Bertynd Snell and Senator Robinson. It notes plans to use these reports for national strategy and possible 1933 presidential campaign material, with Rep Lundeen urging action and Rep Gray voicing veteran-treatment grievances.
A historical review recounts cyanide and oxalic poisoning cases treated with methylene blue. It notes rapid onset after ingestion, futile antidotal attempts, and a notable 1992 San Francisco incident where a patient improved within minutes after administration, illustrating early therapeutic observations by medical researchers.
Sundown Stories recounts Christopher Columbus Crow burning his foot and Willy Nilly bandaging it while the pair plot a prank. The story follows their bumbling attempts to fix Willy Nillys Two-Ways and the ducklings’ arrival at Willy Nilly's repair shop amid light hearted mischief.
A fragmentary report shows Willy Nilly amused and distressed as ducks cry out with tears about a mishap. The scene hints at a troubling event or accident prompting action but lacks clear details or names.
An article urges parents to nurture social ties beyond the home as children reach adolescence, warning that prolonged exclusive families harm mature adult life. It notes mothers face emptiness if they forsake outside pursuits while fathers remain business-centered. Boundary Cross Mountains report from Sylva, N C mentions Jackson county gate posts in clouds as the boundary crosses five peaks over 6000 feet.
Attows Mullin and Keener Baxley voice strong views on tax reform and a possible extra session. Sidney Willoughby says the country will elect idiots to Congress and suggests harsh treatment for lawmakers, reflecting sharp political polarization.
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