15 Jul 1933
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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1933
Page
1
The Dothan Eagle notes copyright and publication details then mentions misstatements of fact and invites grievances for redress. It cites reflections on the Italian squadron crossing the Atlantic and President Roosevelt’s experimental remedies. It references The Andalusia Star noting widespread support for an income tax amendment and recalls past opposition to Prohibition.
A note criticizes the federal kidnapping statute, arguing it is useless and will cause injustices. The piece claims kidnappings rose after passage and predicts criminals will exploit interstate moves to trigger federal charges.
A collection of witticisms and aphorisms by W. C. Batchelor warning about depressions, foolish chatter, leadership, fear and hunger, coping with worry, business competition, and greed with blunt moral quips.
A brief quip notes a passenger asking if a train stops at Tenth Street and being guided to alight at the station preceding the speaker. The exchange captures a casual transit moment as reported by the New York Mercury.
In editorials from Sioux City Palls Arpus Leader and Lowell Evening Leader critics discuss publicity for gold hoarders and the farmer’s view on dollar wheat. The tone contrasts praise with caution about market signals and credit impacts.
The Eagle publishes a sample ballot recommending votes on four proposed amendments. It favors No. 1 salary cut, votes No. 2 income tax, No. 3 warrant amendment, and No. 4 reduces publication frequencies. The piece critiques a sales tax and prohibition, argues income tax would affect small farmers, and urges removing moral code provisions from the Constitution.
20 years ago in Dothan J. H. Daniel was in St Louis J. T H Turnbull left for New Orleans T C Frell was in Blakely Ga on business Mrs Ernest Ford was hostess to the J A Q club Mr and Mrs W C Sherman of Columbia were visitors here Fred Martin and Samuel Mathews were business visitors to Hartford J T Trawick express company route agent was in Madrid on business H A Pearce was in Geneva holding court Mrs Piner of Louisville Ky was here visiting her son J W Piner
The Worcester Telegram quotes Dr August Krogh of Denmark describing the deep ocean as a cold black place with immense pressure suitable only as a dump for unwanted items. The piece jokes about hiding creditors book agents and obsolete relics there, noting its value as a storage sink despite its bleakness.
In a playful exchange a sailor proclaims I am a marine while a judge dismisses excuses as not admissible. The dialogue mirrors naval humor aboard the Tennessee Tar.
Official sample ballot outlines four proposed constitutional amendments. Amendment No 1 limits officer salaries to 6000 dollars after ratification with 1935 inactivation noted. Amendment No 2 creates state income tax parameters with exemptions and debt funding provisions. Amendment No 3 restricts new state debt and sets repayment and sinking fund rules. Amendment No 4 details procedure for amendments including voting method and proclamation.
The Baltimore Sun notes growing disillusionment as Hollywood’s older stars Douglas Fairbanks and Mary Pickford face possible marital strife. If proven true it would advance the unraveling of film morality and the popular belief in the happily ever after, challenging moviegoers who take screen romances seriously.
A humorous Washington Labor item portrays a pedestrian questioning a boy about a dog. The boy asserts the canine is a police dog and then reveals it is in the secret service, highlighting a playful exchange about hidden government protection.
The Annapolis Log muses on human adaptation to eyewear versus natural anatomy, marveling at how evolution shaped ears long before glasses. It presents a whimsical reflection on natural design and human innovation.
Epilepsy attracts public concern and scientific study. The ketogenic diet, nearly eliminating carbohydrates and relying on fat for energy, shows in 36 percent of 160 analyzed cases complete seizure cessation among 269 treated children under 14 with 21 percent improving. Drawbacks include unpalatable meals, fatigue, irritability, vitamin deficiency, and strict adherence with at best one in three chance of success.
Sundown Stories presents a parade of named animal characters led by Top Notch and Willy Nilly as they head to the county fair. Christopher Columbus Crow mocks the crowd about flying then joins a journey full of money bags and leaf parasols while other ducks follow toward the exhibition with varying ambitions.
A cautious guide for parents on nervous, underperforming children. It links child's health issues to anxious home environments and urges parental self mastery to provide stability and security. The article notes that, beyond medical factors, family tensions and expectations shape a child's well being and sleep.
A Washington dispatch reports a meeting titled as a code of ethics for yarn manufacturers. It emerges that the attendees were not fishermen but yarn producers, highlighting a possible mischaracterization in the report and a focus on industry conduct rather than fishing.
A fragment from Rufus King notes a young grower near Baptltt tom by Mr Porter's cotton field predicts plowing up cotton that looks fine, likening it to plowing up corn amid Houston County's crop scene.
Montgomery July g. AP The old will give way to the new on August 1 as the Bureau of Internal Revenue assigns new agents in Alabama. C Briener Tuscaloosa R C Philp Montgomery Haskew Part Castleberry Hugh Cardon Centre Gadsden Perry P Evers Jasper Florence W Furst Talladega Frank Buck Jusia Dothan agents will report to Birmingham for briefing before posting to duties.
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