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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1935
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR text from The Dothan Eagle dated Friday July 18 shows mixed garbled lines about editions and publication details. Names, dates, and events are unreadable, offering no clear incident or key figures to summarize.
Protests from various Posts of the American Legion claim no sponsorship of the bill by the Legion and allege Retired Commander W S Pritchard acted without authority. The Mobile convention urged the governor to sign, while labor and newspapers push for veto. A Joseph E Roop letter questions free press versus anti-sedition aims and urges public input to expose both sides before policy.
A fragment from a humorous column discusses marriage dynamics and advice. It muses on how love and common sense clash, noting that couples marry quickly but married life takes longer, with lines on letters and old loves shaping relationships.
A garbled historical column recounts prison incident at Leo Frank's jail, neighbors, and a series of social visits. Mentions WoL Brown, Glenn Mosely, Mildred Mosely, and several families visiting or traveling to Denver, Gino Springs, and Critery Hill. Names Mrs J D Flowers, Mrs Will Finnars, Miss Mary fla Flo, Miss Trudie Bavard, and Mrs Ernest Ford among others.
Prominent citizens hailed a decisive vote that ends the old era of pure eminent under which the city had grown since incorporation. Yesterday three commissioners were elected as the new leaders speaking of honesty and service. Eric Gellrestent and Rates and Biles Miller were noted for their approved candor and resolve to guide the city through a period of change.
Washington July 10 Morgenthau boosts silver bids to $1.28 fearing a London break as speculators unload at 66 cents. He buys 40 50 million ounces, convincing some investors while others doubt. Senate ally Pittman and Taskob join a Nevada stake play worth several million, signaling a broader Silver policy push amid New Deal criticism and election timing.
A New York Letter catalogs thoughts on film stars, writers, and socialites seen in 1920s circles. It mentions Dudley Field Malone, Walt Disney anecdotes, and figures such as Norma Talmadge, Osgood Perkins, Irving Caesar, Margaret Whiteman, and Edna Ferber. Observations cover dinner parties hosted by Edna Ferber, flypaper jokes, Plaza hotel scenes, and reflections on cultural idols and personal anecdotes.
Atty General Cummings report says liquor law violations rise rapidly and threaten federal prisons. Convictions nearly doubled in the last year, with 4,314 liquor law prisoners in the current period versus 2,208 earlier. Bootlegging may be increasing faster than enforcement and revenue leakage is noted.
How's Your Health by De.tego Goldstein discusses puerperal infections after childbirth. It explains internal and external sources, the role of streptococci, and the impact of careful obstetric practices and low forceps use on reducing infection rates in maternity hospitals.
Hollywood's studios pursue unknown talents to create new stars, with Universal casting for The Hunchback of Notre Dame and Warner Bros. seeking an English hero for Captain Blood. Carl Laemmie recalls Lon Chaney's rise and predicts similar breakthroughs for a generation of Chaney imitators in 1935.
A parenting lesson on firm consistent limits. The speaker warns that yielding to whining teaches children to misbehave, erodes parental authority, and creates insecurity. He advises parents to ignore protests and quietly remove the child or assign tasks, noting the whiner seeks attention as much as control.
A discussion on casting choices for The Three Musketeers notes how unknown actors may be seen as fresher in key roles like D Artagnan, avoiding audience preconceptions tied to famous stars. It cites Walter Abel’s stage rise and contrasts star baggage with fresh casting to boost draw.
A disjointed dialogue fragment shows Bal urging Rip to run as an advertisement foils their escape. Willy rescues a dog named after uncertain kin, while Bert andTie Rip chase guidance along roads toward Potidln, with a vague sense of pursuit and danger.
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