This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 13 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1934
Page
1
A Southern Agriculturist editorial from Nashville criticizes heavy penalties on delinquent taxpayers. It argues that reasonable interest is fair, but extra fees accrue to officials and should not punish those unable to pay. The Mobile Register summary notes broad taxpayer sympathy and calls for fairness.
A Montgomery dispatch reports Alabama bank deposits grew 25 percent in the year ending June 30, signaling stronger liquidity with nearly $19 million more in deposits. Russell Kent notes from Washington that Alabama retail employment rose notably in late 1923, with gains likely continuing into mid year.
A Geneva Reaper item mocks Adam's gout ordeal and widowly lot, noting the lone woman in the world, banishment from the garden, and the impossible choice of eating cake with no onion. It closes with a pun about onions and desires, reflecting humorous commentary on fate and appetite.
A montage of satirical notes on newspaper code proposals in Stillwater Minnesota Iowa publishers levy fines for false praise and misrepresentation. Comments from DeFuniak Springs Florida and Greenville Advocate critique truthfulness in small town papers. The piece jokes about politicians and social norms scattered with regional references.
A garbled collection of maxims and quips on luck diet illness and humor. It mentions beggars straws chocolate apples hay fever relief and Charlie Chaplin in a reflective aside about success from missteps. The piece ends noting that unseen troubles with company differ from those that do.
D W Haskew recounts parables on initiative not blame, urging readers to act when able, pursue hopeful effort after failures, nurture virtue in children away from mud and mischief, and value inner cleanliness over outward appearances amid temptations and fear.
A garbled column of editorial gossip and nonsensical anecdotes covers comfort, fashion, and mood, with stray remarks about inferiority, typewriters, and a joke on daily writing. It mentions Necatur Dativ Dertors probing a 164 year old Turkish Agha mystery, Philippines independence, and a book titled Sars Fell On Alabama with quirky town dialogue.
New York essay extols women's courage during hard times. It surveys widows, single women, and working mothers who shift from high society to modest wards, supporting men and society with resilience. The piece credits feminine resolve for future recovery and mocks male despair.
Old time editorials lament the switch from five to six cent cigars as smokers face higher costs while a limit on matches to customers appears. References to cotton prices, wheat and hog taxes hint at broader economic policy debates and a tease about a Roosevelt New Deal for Indians with reservations.
Dr. Lago Goldston reports on a Royal Medical Society address by Geoffrey Keynes urging that cancer be treated as a biological growth abnormality. He notes progression from uncontrolled cell division to potential reversal, citing experimental cancer work and chemicals that induce cancer in animals, with hope for stopping and destroying cancer after it starts.
A Mississippi pigeon rides 100 miles daily by train to New Orleans then returns home, observed by Louisville and Nashville rail workers for three months, catching a train at Ocean Springs each morning and a ride back from New Orleans. Nearby report says monkeys fought in Chicago during Century of Progress.
An essay defends the family against critiques of modern experiments. It argues the family remains the best model for teaching children to adjust to diverse ages and temperaments. It warns that overprotective upbringing can leave youth ill prepared for adult life.
President Roosevelt announced the retirement board appointees for the new railroad agency and named three members of the National Mediation Board to handle rail disputes. Waite reports progress as the Houston Coast Guard ship moves toward Hawaii and the President praises maritime affairs. Harrodsburg KY marks its 16th anniversary milestone for a white settlement west of the mountains.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.