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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1932
Page
1
In Dothan and Washington the weather dampens mood as rain falls on roiling political talk. Roosevelt gains cautious Republican support while some Democrats balk. In Washington 15 000 World War veterans endure leaky tents and meager rations amid a stalled bonus bill and looming Hoover veto.
The Saturday Evening Post article quotes an old banker saying novice financiers trigger panics while experienced bankers stabilize finance. Samuel Crowthers lauds the Post issue as illuminating and instructive for citizens and leaders, urging collective will to tackle the economic crisis beyond bankers, officials, or Congress.
In this era of competition youth should specialize to avoid crowded professions. Writing by Tong-hand once thrived, declined as longhand faded, and handwriting experts dwindled. Now paper work and credit increase demand for experts, yet none are in Dothan today.
Congress spent over two hours debating the advisability of changing the spelling to Puerto Rico. A Puerto Rican representative led the bill while lawmakers joked. Meanwhile millions remain affected by economic questions and tax burdens. Most congressmen, it notes, value self-importance over public issues.
The piece argues Roosevelt and Smith were friends. public expected Smith to reciprocate with sportsmanship. It contends politics lack sportsmanship, viewing it as weakness, and claims Smith did not surrender influence, instead pursuing profits as a big businessman.
Substantial and repeated rate cuts by trans Atlantic lines have spurred more Americans to travel abroad. In Paris boat trains discharge hundreds of new arrivals at Saint Lazare while midnight sailings to England and the Continent draw travelers to New York piers. Though trip sizes are smaller than the brava days, reasonable rates still entice Americans to seek foreign climes and experiences as a national habit persists.
The Philadelphia Criminal Justice Association notes a fifteen per cent drop in major crimes in early 1932 versus 1931, while Baltimore shows a thirteen per cent decline. Philadelphia sees more arrests for frauds and embezzlements tied to earlier periods. The piece argues that stern justice and recent executions may deter crime, and swift, sure punishment remains the key approach.
The piece argues that the Washington demonstration by former soldiers is regrettable and ineffective, aiming to keep the bonus issue in public view during a campaign year. It notes Civil War veterans leveraged voting strength to gain office, suggesting World War veterans will similarly seek political influence beyond merely pressuring for payment. Old-line politicians reluctantly admit a new influence is rising among ex servicemen.
The Babe fears a first meeting with General Foch in Baltimore backstage after a vaudeville show. Guided to simply shake hands and chat, Ruth greets the general politely, admiring the uniform and bearing. The anecdote comes from Wellington Croas via the New York Morning Telegraph.
Johnny Weissmuller cautions against swimming far from shore without a boat. He warns the risk is as deadly as pulling a loaded gun. He urges swimmers to avoid showing off and keep cramps in mind when tempted to go out of sight.
A compact item notes Batchelor's Buttons grown by W. C. Batchelor with a miscellany of quips and quotes. It surveys political barbs, store greetings, cotton prices, bravery and myths about women, ending with a provocative line about "Ark the man who won."
Twenty years ago in Dothan Mrs Henry Henderson and daughter Helen of Jacksonville Fla visited Mrs J W Harris here. W C Fenn was in Columbia on a business trip. Mrs W H Grant left for Bowling Green and Lexington Kentucky. Mr and Mrs J A Brigman and family moved to Decatur Ga. Mrs J B Grant and daughter Mollie left for Louisville. Misses Marion and Fannie Florence entertained guests for their visitors. Miss Carrie Clyde Cozine of Meridian and Miss Gertrude Venable of Louisville Ala visited. Mr and Mrs H B Simonton of Abbeville visited relatives. Prof L M Duncan of Auburn to speak at the courthouse. John Gamble of Troy visited Dothan. Rev Dariel Burdeshaw of Kinsey was a Dothan visitor. In the small town you dort read the choicest news you hear it. They found a man the other has who wasn't afraid of his wife. He was sleeping.
Fragmentary lines describe a silent scene in a cemetery with scattered odd phrases about birth dumbness acquiring dumbness and a milk bottle pushing on a cardboard disk. The text reads as a stray, incoherent note with no clear events or names.
A London Opinion quip opens with Mrs Gabbins on an article about ideal weight for women. The husband retorts by asking if her words are referenced, signaling a humorous exchange on body image and gendered expectations in a society of opinionated writing.
William Davies notes Broadway’s decline in the early hours as once-grand clubs and neon signs vanish. He recalls Longacre Square landmarks, laments darkened storefronts, and lists twenty seven nocturnal joints now reduced to six, with economy raids accelerating closures.
Herbert Plummer reports Alfred E Smith energizes Chicago Democrats, handles rapid fire questions at a Congress Hotel press conference. Huey Long, nicknamed the Kingfish, and the General mutual respect define the lively scene as photographers jockey for shots and a Wisconsin chief gifts a five pound fish.
A quoted line from the Mock Turtle in reference to the Lewis Carroll centennial is used to critique politics rather than arithmetic. The Manchester Union notes the line about different branches of arithmetic, ambitions, distraction, unification, and derision as a political jab.
A mother removes a five year old daughter’s teddy bear by locking it in a suitcase to force independence. The child grieves nightly as questions arise about the bear’s role in imagination and attachment. The piece argues toys hold emotional life for children and deprivations may worsen infantile satisfactions.
Dr Lago Goldston explains the anatomy and function of head sinuses, noting how sinus infections can become chronic and trigger headaches asthma facial nerve pains and lung diseases. He cites an X ray study in 425 examined cases with 100 showing clouding of maxillary sinuses and 46 confirmed by puncture washout.
Three tiny wooden dolls from Germany Scotland and Hungary fell overboard when a motor boat passed. John and Dick rescued Gretchen Bobby and Gypsy. After drying in the sun Peggy promises them a new ducking adventure to tell the other dolls.
The article notes pus found in 30 of 46 cases with infections causing complaints such as asthma, severe headache, migraine, exophthalmos, sudden blindness, and facial nerve pains. The text lacks broader context or outcomes.
Geneva and Sparta figures share a busy round of visits and illness. Guests include Geneva area families with ties to Do than, Quincy, Panama City, Mobile, Montgomery, and Pensacola Beach. Local clubs meet as members travel, and illnesses prompt hospital stays in Do than and St Joseph Mo.
Washington reports a favorable trade balance of 20 million dollars for May. May exports reached 182.3 million while imports totaled 112.3 million. For five months ending May, exports total 728.9 million and imports 1.13 billion, versus the prior year.
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