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Newspaper

Dothan Eagle

Location

Dothan, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 27, 1929

Page

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Dothan Eagle Historic Publisher Notes

The Dothan Eagle, founded in 1902 and edited by William Theodore Ball from 1905 to 1926, outlines circulation rates and department staff. The piece lists offices in Dothan Alabama, national representatives, and policy statements on accuracy and corrections.

JHE Dothan Eagle Sunder Eagle Publishing Company William Theodore Ball Aulian Tal W. CG. Batchelor Belarel Dothan Alabama Gothler Jay L. Wate Ciyculalion Manuver

Houston Needs a Jail in Dothan Eagle Parody

A satirical note in The Dothan Eagle mocks Houston’s need for a jail. It suggests jailbreaks are easy, with lines about kicking out bricks and pulling bars, while describing the jail as dilapidated and unsafe. The piece insults local officials and jokes about escape.

Bishop Cannon funds tied to campaign lending, pastor claims

Georgia pastor Stev. Rembert C. Smith accuses Bishop Cannon of loaning $5,000 portions of the Methodist Board funds to groups aiding Gov. Smith’s fall bid. Smith says the lending violated church members rights and ethics, noting pastors backed Republican and Hoover campaigns from pulpits.

Stev. Rembert C. Smith Georgia Bishop Cannon Methodist Board of Temperance and Social Service Gov. Smith Lynchburg Va News Hoover Methodist Church Republican Party Cannon Mariel Willebrandt

Vowering the Record on Atlantic Travel Delays

The York World discusses fat Atlantic crossings and notes steamers will remain the primary Ocean carriers for now. It states airplanes are not yet practical for regular passenger and freight transatlantic service, with demand for faster transport expected to grow.

Atlantic

Let the South Congratulate Alabama on Justice Stand

In North Platte a Negro killed a policeman then killed himself as mobs attacked Black residents. Alabama's Gov Graves used National Guard to protect Bouyer, a Barbour County inmate, while officials pursued lawful verdicts. Alabama's restraint earns praise. critics urge steady adherence to law and condemn mob violence across the nation.

North J'Matte Cormerein & Boude North Matte North Platte Lester Bouyer Alabama Tharbour County Mabuma Barbour County Fanquirer-Sun Weing Kovlusrness Graves Columbus Enquirer-Sun

Odd Fragmentary Texts and Quips From a Messy Page

A highly garbled OCR fragment mentions Batchelor's Buttons and odd phrases about people, styles, and a few scattered names. It references a lunar or night scene, a Florida note, and stray lines about time and Christmas cards, with no clear news event or coherent narrative.

The Merchant and The Newspaper Colloquy

A discussion on advertising ethics in journalism argues merchants should support fair, impartial news. It cites a New York letter praising publishers who refuse copybreaks and uphold honest standards, stressing trusted papers attract quality advertising and public respect.

Journalis Wal Ag

Jokes From the Exchanges Scene of Domestic Anecdote

A humorous snippet shows a husband and wife arguing over stock holes and missed promises. The wife asks about a promised “ceat” while the husband mutters about a wrap and a darn. A pin disturbs prayers near an open door as the cat is chased outside. The dialogue evokes a 1929 style joke.

Pershing Keeps Faithful Horses Jeff and Kidron Near Stables

Rarely in Washington without visiting his two favorite mounts Jeff and Kidron Pershing keeps them at the army stables near the munitions building Jeff a famed jumper once winning many ribbons before age led him to stop racing Kidron a French thoroughbred brought home after the war both cared for by Staff Sgt Edward S. Smith while Warren Pershing holds ownership of Kidron and Pershing’s other mount British Tommy was disposed of years ago They occupy stalls 123 and 126 and are inseparable even minor illnesses reported to Pershing’s office.

Berbert Chemmet Wasitington John J. Pershing Washington Jeff Kidron Army Gen. Pershing Pershing France John CG. Quackmire Rock Creek Park Fershs Warren Tommy Edward S. Smith Karon Jis Ricnara Messuen New York St Paul's Chapel Alabam Vesey Street Tea Jn Abumm United States James Davis Smith Royal Artillery Broadway Down

Catching Enthusiasm by Alice Judson Veale

An essay on child initiative argues that some kids thrive due to fortune and environment, while many rely on training. It stresses spontaneous play and suggests summer camps as ideal for stimulating eager children, though limits exist both for access and suitability.

Alice Judson Veale Rik Wen Fau

Be a Playful Parent to Spark Your Child’s Start

A guide urges parents to join children in preferred activities to spark enthusiasm. Emphasizing shared pursuits like swimming walking and garden work, the piece argues enthusiasm is contagious and helps a child become self motivated. It notes marketing cabbage early can backfire if heads are soft and lack firmness.

Tanedard

Old New York churches brace for fire risk amid scaffold surge

In Lower Manhattan St Pauls chapel braces for safety as new iron scaffolding rises around Brick Presbyterian and the Collegiate church of St Nicholas to deter repeats of recent fires. The article recalls the chapels history from 1776 to 1858 and notes burials under Brick Presbyterian while detailing life around Times Square era worshipers and journalists.

St. Paul's New-York Rockefeller Riverside Drive St. Paul's Chapel Trinity Parish Brick Presbyterian Church Henry van Dycx Johin Rodgers Fifth Scotland

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