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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1945
Page
8
A satirical look at early 20th century views on romance and nursing as a path to marriage. The piece mocks the idea that nurses, doctors, or secretaries gain social advantage by shaping patients into suitable spouses, highlighting gender norms and marriage aims of the era.
An ex-office wife argues private secretaries woo bosses by deep knowledge of affairs and constant affirmation. She says secretaries act as shop talk partners, buffers against boredom, and cheerful hosts buffer, enabling brides to win their bosses. The piece notes ex-secretaries envy new hires.
Lt. W. J. Torpie of Elmhurst New York piloted the 145 pound Superfortress and kept the B 23 from crashing when the nose wheel failed to extend during approach at Maxwell Field. Col. E. L. Choate, commanding officer, reported the incident.
Alabama could gain from a new wood products industry as part of a Chamber program to add value to timber, textiles, and metals. John Ward notes plywood, impregnated wood, laminates, and other uses from low grade pine, with a view to exporting veneer through Mobile port.
Curtis Stokes Coxswain and Rudolph Stokes SC 3c sons of Mr and Mrs Philley Stokes Newton Route One met on Guam for the first time since September 1542. Curtis was on duty in Alaska and Rudolph served aboard a minesweeper in the ETO before the reunion.
A Saturday release from the Navy Department lists casualties from the area including Ledon James Jones a boatswain’s mate second class USNR husband of Mrs Lazell Granen Jones of God Lonwood route one and Corporal A B Odom USMCR son of Henry Odom of Ashford route one noted as wounded again.
Alabama farmers are offered 45 cents per bushel for oats despite a loan rate of 4 cents per bushel. The Alabama Extension Service reports that the loan and purchase program aims to market oats orderly. Only grades No 3 or better qualify for loan or purchase. The loan and purchase rate apply to oats stored on farms or in approved warehouses, with a deduction for warehoused oats in carload lots on track A.
A historical note describes hardware disease in livestock caused by ingested metal fragments such as wires and staples. The text explains how sharp objects in fencing and forage injure internal organs, often with fatal outcomes, and highlights non contagious nature among animals.
Fragmented text mentions stock with 72 injury and bars kept to guard wag gear. Mixed phrases reference Reeves, four wine, extrs Savor, and safety measures. Lacks coherent events or clear identities.
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