The Eagle Publishing Company and Notices
The Dothan Eagle published by Eagle Publishing Company details staff roles and rates for mail, with advertising and editorial contacts. It lists circulation, business office, and national representation, and includes a statement on misstatements and a Jefferson quote about freedom of mind.
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Dothan Eagle
TRE Eagle Publishing Company
Millesrem
William Theodore Mall
Sulian Mall
Kalsten W. C. Batchelor
Esses
Horace Aall
Supreme Court ruling cited press freedom in 1931 clash
The piece reflects on the Minnesota press muzzling law struck down by a 5 to 4 Supreme Court vote. It argues government drift from Washington and Jefferson ideals and highlights quotes on free press from Jefferson to discuss the importance of a free press for a free government.
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Minnesota Press
The Homely Woman Becomes Beauty Cultured by Ads
Advertising has transformed how women present themselves, teaching them to enhance teeth, hair, hands, complexion, clothes, and athletic figures. The piece credits beauty specialists and daily ads in newspapers for guiding modern women toward style and confidence previously denied to women of the past.
Judge D. D. D. Delivers Wichita Anecdote Of A Bath
A Kansas judge and Wichita Beacon columnist J. D. D. shares a humorous tale set in Wichita. The leading lady hides from a meter reader by slipping into a kitchen closet, shouting to misdirect him as she fears the ice man. The meter reader jokes about her panic and escapes.
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Age-Herald
Birmingham
J. P. Mitchell
Grover Hall
Joel Woodruff
Florida
Forida
W. C. Sherman
Miami
South
Wichita
Kaneng
Kansas
Middle West
Wichita Beacon
Dickerson
Dothan News Highlights From 20 Years Ago
The Eagle contest awarded W. R. Rollins a $1 prize after 33 correct entries in an incorrect ad reading test. A city limits extension was proposed by Judge A. C. Crawford, planning a half mile expansion. Obituary for Mrs. Josephine McIntyre. Wedding plans: Dr. W C Vickers and Miss Rosa Hawley set for the 18th. Dothan split a three game series with Pensacola 3 to 1. Local residents travel to Bainbridge Panama City St Andrews Bay Fort Gaines and Campbellton for visits and fishing trips.
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W. R. Rollins
The
Eagle
A. C. Crawford
Dothan
Freedom of the press and the duty of government in the United States
The author argues that a free press strengthens democracy and must stay within truth. Citing Jefferson’s 1801 inaugural address and letters to Yancey and Lafayette, the piece laments modern gullibility and urges the people to guard liberty against tyranny instead of blaming others. It calls Americans to self-examination and ongoing vigilance.
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Marquis LaFayette
The Plight of Germany by Rambling Reuben
The writer discusses postwar Germany under French and Allied pressure, predicting collapse and political upheaval. He cites the Young Plan and reparations, claims a Hitler/Mussolini axis, and warns of invasion threats as France may move to seize German assets and territory.
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Reuben
France
Paris
Big Bertha
Marne
Germany
Eghe
Hoover
Hindenberg
Hitler
Italy
Muscolini
Hiver
Rhine
Lindbergh to Orient Flight Requires Extra Sandwiches
The Shreveport Journal notes Colonel Lindbergh and his wife will travel by air to the Orient. The trip will cost more than expected as two people require two sandwiches, implying higher meal expenses for the voyage.
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Lindbergh
Orient
Shreveport Journal
Skipper Warns Crew After Leaking Ship Incident
A voice from below jokes about placing a pan to catch a leak as the vessel faces a minor plumbing issue at sea. The Colorado lookout echoes lighthearted humor amid the accident scene.
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Colorado
Airman’s Quiet Journey Sparks Diplomatic Speculation
An Oakland Tribune report recalls an airman who traveled without declaring ambassador of goodwill status, prompting questions about his mission and purpose. The piece frames the event as a curious diplomatic hint from a lone traveler.
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Oakland Tribune
Inevitable Global Tensions Stir America’s Trepidation
A reader warns of looming consequences for the United States as Germany’s debts to American banks and the New York firms Kuhn, Loeb & Co. and Morgan rise. The letter questions government sanction for German loans, contemplates possible wartime debt collection, and ends with a rural escape plan while urging vigilance on Hitler and Mussolini.
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America
Germany
New York -Kuhn, Loeb & Co
House of Morgan
State Department
Washington
Parshing
Andrews
Apalachicola Bays
Willis Swamp
Bil Sam
John
Woodaman
Hitler
Mussolini
Where Did Baby Come From in Sex Education
Dr. Lago Goldston advises parents to answer children's sex questions with clear teaching and facts. He warns that parental embarrassment passes to children and leads to unreliable sources, and urges simple, accurate explanations aligned with the child's question.
Sea Telephoning and Deep Sea Diver Adventure
In a Sundown Stories episode John and Peggy travel by boat to a coastal scene with a diver wearing a helmet and telephonic gear. He descends to harvest stones and pearls, signals surface via his helmet telephone, and returns with a haul of gems while Peggy and John stay aboard watching the underwater effects and wonders.
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John
Peggy
Making Milk Appealing to Children Through Play and Flavor
Parents can entice kids to drink milk by letting them suck through straws, pouring from a pitcher, and serving milk in junkets custards or ice creams. Creamed sauces and milk flavored cocoa or chocolate mixes help, especially in summer, but use only enough sweet flavoring to avoid spoiling appetite.
Editor Heads Legion Quimby Melton Elected State Commander
Griffin Daily News reports Quimby Melton editor and publisher has been chosen state commander of the American Legion. Melton, former post and district commander, edited the Georgia Legionnaire, served overseas as a captain and major with the 325th Infantry, 82nd Division, and earned citations during the Meuse-Argonne offensive.
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Quimby Melton
Griffin
Local Visitors and Social Gatherings Reported
Mrs. E. C. Echols and relatives from Sanford and Charlotte visit in town. Miss Eunice King hosts a picnic at Killkare camp for guests Minnie Bess Echols and Mrs. Frank Bradley with dancing swimming and lunch for about 25. Guests from Dothan and Birmingham include Louise Murphy, Francis Ramsey, Jennings Gissendanner, and families. Mrs J H Borland leaves for Hot Springs accompanied by her niece Eleanor Smith.
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E. C. Echols
David McNabb
Minnie Bess
Evelyn Echols
Sanford, Fla
Frank Bradley
Charlotte
N. C
Willie Adams
L. H. Lamar
Montgomery
Eunice King
Killkare Camp
Minnie Bess Echols
Louise Murphy
Francis Ramsey
Dothan
Ransh
Helen Dow- Ting
Jennings Gissendanner
Birmingham
C. L. Gissendanner
Corhran
Gissendanner
J. H Borland
Hot Springs
Ann
Elanor Smith
Deep Ocean Dive Hints At 700 Feet
The Clock urges advancing time to reach the deep sea floor. John 9214 notes divers have recently reached 500 feet and predicts expeditions to 700 feet to observe underwater flora and fauna. Monday reports from the Deep Ocean suggest rapid exploration.
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John
Hambone's Meditations by J P Adley
A column titled Hambone's Meditations by J P Adley. The piece features dialect humor and reflections on labor, effort, and social observations in a folksy voice.
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Hambone’s Meditations
J.P. Adley
The Sieve by HM Frank Pridgen
A fragmented column fragment discusses social scenes and local word gossip. It mentions a New York Letter by William Geines and changes in reporting, with reflections on society, culture, and public figures.
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Frank, Pridgen
California
Aimee Bou Pherson
Europe
Alataas
New York Letter
William Geines
Angernor Miller
Drew
Kingdom of God
Fragmentary Nostalgia and Fractured Diction in a Storied Page
An eclectic, largely incoherent sample recounts memories of doctors, romances, divorces, endorsements, and politics. It hints at market and social pressures in a small town, with scattered phrases about credit, votes, buses, work, and court proceedings, all passing through a weathered voice.
The White Lie and Honest Talk at the Table
A round table discussion weighs the harmlessness of white lies versus truth telling in social uncomfort, noting how gentle restraint can avoid offense. It argues that even polite deception can shield individuals from discomfort and considers whether blunt truth is always best.
Punta Arenas Claims Status as World’s Southernmost City
The article notes Punta Arenas in southern Chile as the most southern city, located near 53 degrees south, claiming it outranks Ushuaia in Tierra del Fuego at roughly 58 degrees south as a substantial settlement with around 90,000 inhabitants. The passage highlights its geographic extremity and population context.
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Punta Arenas
Chile
Ushuala
Terra del Feapl
Pronunciation Clash Frames Abolition Debate
A divided party splits over how to pronounce a term, with one side favoring "sia" and the other "stattice" while others deem it a nuisance. The Boston area debate highlights cultural and linguistic tensions in a local script context.
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Boston
Fragmented OCR Summary of a Local Page
The readable text shows garbled lines about television ease and education. It lacks coherent events, names, or locations to form a complete news item.
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Nettie
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B. G. Farmer
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Fort Gaines
A. ¥. Malone
Ben Crawford
Harry Calvin
Charlie Golson
Campbellton
Malone
Charles Yancey
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Lindy
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Sundown Stories
Alice Judson Peale
Grace Hudgens
E. P. Adams
Daddy
Lucille Mixon
Headland
O. D. Gissendanner
Walton
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E. T. Gissendanner
O. P. King
Troy
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Midland City
E. R. Haisten
Kelly Springs
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