Dothan Eagle Legal Notice and Publication Note 1931
Dothan Eagle front matter lists publication details and rates for subscriptions news and editorial departments. It states postal matter, circulation rates, and advertisers directions with references to Associated Press and national representatives. A Jefferson quote and a July 22 1931 date appear among policy notes and masthead.
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Jefferson
Ladies Behind the Wheels and Witty Editor Jabs
A column mocks Julian Hall and another young editor in Alabama papers for criticizing women drivers. It cites humorous and provocative quotes about female driving, traffic behavior, and the idea of women as safer or poorer drivers with satirical tone.
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Dothan Eagle
Decatur Daily
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The
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Anniston Star
Germany and France Close Ties Sharpened in Years
Commentary notes a longstanding closeness between Germany and France, suggesting a shift toward deeper cooperation while hinting at potential frictions affecting European stability. The piece frames bilateral relations as central to continental welfare.
Clarence Mackay’s Late Change in Marriage Stuns Society
Pathological note recalls three years of cold treatment after his daughter wed Irvin Berlin of Tin Pan Alley. Clarence Mackay, heir to Postal Telegraph riches, finally relented by marrying an opera singer, daughter of a blacksmith, a choice that exposes his disdain for moderate wealth and hints at a deeper “brain trouble” behind elite snobbery.
Poems and Press Feud Sparks in Alabama Columns
Local writer cites Emerson on money and strength and relays reader threats to editor at The Selma Times Journal. The piece notes Frances R Durham of Mobile as a gifted poet and reprints her poem TO A YOUNG RITUALIST from Alabama Churchman.
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Alabama
Frances R. Durham
Mobile
Jack Bridges
Georgia
Wisdom From A Prizefighter Dempsey Reflections
The piece cites Jack Dempsey in The Saturday Evening Post with life lessons on losing before winning and self-mastery. It notes other event reactions including Hungarians seeking justice for Hungary, a transatlantic flight for a protest, and humorous satire from the Baltimore Evening Sun about flyers seeking a cause.
Foot care tips for healthy feet in childhood
The article stresses that foot health starts in infancy with cleanliness and properly fitting stockings and shoes. It explains how ill fitting footwear causes lasting strain, recommends wool socks, a silk stocking inside if needed, and shoes that are low cut with a broad sole and adequate toe room to support growing feet.
Tempera mural differences shape child recognition in families
Talks to Parents describe how differences in endowments affect a child’s sense of value and parental praise. The piece stresses that unequal recognition can discourage the quieter child and urges parents to nurture each child's natural talents with sincere appreciation, even when they diverge from parental ambitions.
Dothan News Highlights From Twenty Years Ago
Hoothan defeated Florala 4 to 3. Services at the Presbyterian church paused until the last Sunday in August. Mrs. M. Cherry won a $1 Eagle prize. prize later raised to $1.50. Several locals visited Pensacola. Dothan baseball players attended events there.
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Editorial Praise From Alabama Pastor to Eagle Editor
The letter from Louis W. Dockery, pastor of the First Baptist Church in Dothan Alabama, dated July 21 1931 commends The Eagle for a July 20 editorial about respecting newspaper rules. Dockery highlights the piece's closing warning that those driven to illegal money could face worse penalties than their condition and wishes continued noble writing from the Eagle.
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the Eagle
Louis W. Dockery
Chiefs of Industry blamed for 1929 panic
The Alabama Journal notes that industry leaders by hoarding profits and suppressing wages caused the 1929 panic. The stance suggests profits were piled up while workers faced hard times, though chiefs of industry may deny this claim.
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Alabama Journal
Proposal to double Senate seats sparks reform talk
The Greene County Democrat notes a bill to raise senators from 35 to 67, one per county, but doubts voter support. It suggests cutting both senators and legislators by about 50 percent to reduce political machinery.
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Greene County
Alabama Legislature Faces Brief Session Toll
After today the legislature has two days to finish work. It has been one of the most expensive sessions in state history and has little to show for it. Not a single major measure for the state had been enacted this week.
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Alabama
Shelby County
Sundown Stories Visit With Bark House Indians
The Little Black Clock guides John and Peggy along a magic path to a bark house in which a fire smolders at the center. Indians welcome the visitors as they share meals and learn games, with daily life details described in simple scenes.
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Tepee
John
Ashford Residents and Travelers Share Recent Journeys
Ashford is a hub of family visits and travel. Harry Jackson of San Diego spends weeks with his parents, while Henry Ellis heads home to West Palm Beach after visiting Mary Rigell and Estelle Manley. Ed Bruner accompanies them to Leesburg and will stay with his parents. Richard Justice returns to Asheville after visiting the Moodys near Ashford. Irma Jackson returns to Birmingham after vacation with her mother, D. D. Jackson. Mrs. Clyde Adams has returned from a Dothan hospital and rests better after a serious illness.
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Roxie Smith
Gary
Ind
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J. W. White
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Dothan
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Tomorrow Indians Rainy Day
Peggy and John sit by a fire as darkness grows and stories comfort them. They wake to an odd waking hour and hear a patter of rain marking a strange morning. The scene hints at a science fiction or fantasy setting with time shifts.
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Billy Minsky and the Burlesque Revival on Broadway
New Yorker Billy Minsky reshapes burlesque culture from Republic Theatre to Broadway corners. He runs weekly shows, pays top dollar for performers, and envisions a continental music hall model blending comedy and beauty. His family, including brothers Herbert Morton Minsky, helped build a legendary burlesque empire across New York venues.
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Washington Letter Reveals Generous Gift From Washington
Washington notes recount a tale of President Washington sending a gift to a family bearing his name. The account mentions General Pershing and the tradition of naming children after famed leaders, highlighting modesty and personal touches in early American presidency etiquette.
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Generel Pershing
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