The Dothan Eagle historical masthead note
The Dothan Eagle lists editors W T Hall Julian Hall and W C Bacholor with May 1905 to 1924 tenure, plus business manager Horace Halim and office details. It announces subscription rates, mailing options, and ad policies while noting Associated Press ownership and misstatements policy.
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Dothan Eagle
William Theodore Hall
Julian Hall
W. C. Baichelor
Horace Halim
Atst
Dothan, Alabama
Fost
Fiveccibing
Cate Etes Orree Society Department
Americans Cross Border Into Canada in 1931 Vacation Period
More than 13,000,000 motorists from the United States crossed the international boundary into Canada during the vacation season of 1931 according to the Department of Commerce which did not add that 12,500,000 of them doubtless tried to bring forbidden beverages home with them.
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of Commerce
No Cuts, But More Taxes Says The Andalusia Star
An Alabama editorial denounces government bloat and calls for sweeping cuts to agencies and salaries, arguing for lower costs over new taxes. It cites a Farm Board and Agriculture Department expense exceeding the nation’s wheat crop value and urges voters to balance budgets by trimming government rather than raising taxes. It criticizes Governor Miller for fixating on an income tax without proposing expenditure reductions or credible revenue estimates, urging leadership for fiscal restraint.
Balanced plan to reduce traffic accidents
The National Safety Council released a concise report outlining causes of traffic crashes. It cites inadequate highways, poorly maintained cars, and reckless drivers as core factors, with 1931 deaths at 33,000 and economic waste at 1.25 billion dollars. Remedies call for safety standards, driver education, enforcement, and cooperation among government, schools, industry, and citizens.
Tobacco echoes in editorials on smoking and culture
The Greensboro Watchman recalls first tobacco use and the grip of nicotine, noting its paradoxical appeal to many as harmful yet widely embraced. It observes cigarette popularity rising, with women increasingly partaking, while cigars wane and pipes remain a masculine staple.
20 Years Ago in Dothan Visitors and Travels
A round of short travel notes from 20 years past in Dothan listing Carrie Oliver in Troy Joe Baker Pan ama City and New York trips by W H Grant plus visits by Mary Keahey to Ozark and families of J R Young and R W Lisenby taking an automobile tour through Georgia with no fixed destination.
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J. R. Young
R. W. Lisenby
Georgia
Bull Kills Monkey After Poisoned Hay Incident
In Burlington New Jersey farmer Charles Lewis's Jersey bull killed a pet monkey after the simian scattered green powder onto bull hay. The bull ate the hay and became ill. Palmer Lewis found the bull dying as the monkey ceased chattering. Time.
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Charles Lewis
Burlington
N. J
Lewis
Lewie
Itale
Palmer Lewis
Cutlass
Normalcy as elusive in U S economic history
The piece argues that long term graphs of U S economic conditions show peaks and valleys far above or below a fixed normal line, with no sustained period of normalcy. It notes Harding’s use of the term and suggests normalcy was a mental state tied to wealth and mood rather than a measurable statistic.
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Harding
Oregon Boosts for Another Gold Rush Era
The Portland Oregon Journal notes renewed efforts to mine Oregon with $3,500,000 planned for two large operations in Josephine and Curry counties. Gold remains abundant in the region, with historic yields near Baker and along the Rogue and Coquille rivers. Ancient deposits still await discovery as capital flows into the modern diggings.
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Portland
Oregon
Josephine
Curry Counties
Mother Earth
Baker
John Day
Jacksonville
Gold Beach
Rogue River
Jackson
Josephine Counties
American River
California
Jackson County
Oregon Trail
Panama
Horn
Big West
Curry County
Cape Blanco Beach
Coquille River
New York Letter on Theaters and Broadway Jest
William Gaines reports on theater closings and marquee signs down Broadway showing the mood of the picture business. Adrienne Ames and Morton Downey family storylines, Eva Tanguay and Ann Pennington nods, Kate Smith late nights and fan mail, plus light gossip from New York society and show people.
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New York
Broadway
Hollywool
Adrienne Ames
Fort Worth
Texas
Honolulu
Hollywood
Miss Ames
Ruth Harriet Louise
Adrienne
Morton Downey
Barbara Bennett
Europe
Downey
England
Barbara
Lawlessness and Our Visitors
A special Argentine representative was robbed in a Chicago park amid a pattern of outrages against Latin Americans in the United States. The piece cites abuses against the Mexican consul, a double homicide in Oklahoma, and an attacked Salvadoran minister in Washington, arguing such lawlessness harms U S standing abroad.
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Chicago
Oklahoma
Washington
Legation
Women in National Politics Rise in Texas and Nation
Florence Tribune notes Ma Ferguson’s gubernatorial bid gains traction in Texas while Ruth Erven Oren is discussed as a potential Roosevelt cabinet member should the Democrats win. The piece highlights Democratic National Convention influence of National Committeewoman Mrs. A. Y. Malone of Dothan and broader rise of women in politics.
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Ma" Ferguson
Texas
Ruth Erven Oren
Roosevelt
A. Y. Malone
Dothan
Oremen
Florence Tribune
Washington Letter opens during presidential campaign gossip
Herbert Plummer reports on political maneuvering around Alice Longworth and Dolly Gann in the run up to the November election. Rumors swirl about Alice’s possible role against Vice President Curtis, while Dolly Gann gears up for a vigorous campaign for the Republican ticket as party leaders await her mobilization.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Alice Longworth
T. R
Alice
Chicago
Congress Hotel
Charlie Curtis
Pat Hurley
Ogden Mills
Dolly Gann
Charlie
Dolly
Dolly Gains Power as Republican Speaking Card
A profile notes Dolly became a top drawing card for the Republican speaking bureau, stumping at clubs and courting political gossip. Four years ago she was comparatively unknown but has grown into a powerful and persuasive speaker, often offering to talk if the national committee is notified.
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National Committee
Dolly
Republican Speaking Bureau
Angry Father Questions Flapper Daughter on Whereabouts
In a Newport Recruit item a flapper daughter responds to her father’s harsh inquiry about her location. She quips that she sat up with the sick son of the sick man dad tells mama about, hinting at the dubious morality explored in the era’s humor.
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Newport
Talks to Parents by Alice Judson Peale
Analysis of Elsa a nine year old who wishes to be a boy. She imagines being freed from sewing and scolding and would enjoy fishing and social attention. The piece notes most girls in class favor boy advantages and links feminine insecurity to lifelong resentment toward men.
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Alice Judson Peale
the Clase
Elsa
Father
Bob
How's Your Health By Dr Lago Goldston
The barefoot beach walker faces hazards from broken glass and sand particles that can lodge in wounds or between toes. Thorough cleaning and wearing slippers reduce risk of infections. Ringworm or athlete's foot can spread in gyms and pools. slippers help prevent this ailment.
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Lago Goldston
Peggy’s cut finger heals as Dr Pollock treats it
Peggy recovers from a finger cut after Dr Pollock bandages the wound. She cannot swim for a few days but can wade and enjoys friends visiting under the trees with dolls and a new hook. Ada notes Peggy’s calmness and Nip sends love with a dog story. The scene blends a hospital moment with small-town life and light chatter.
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Peggy
Dr. Pollock
John
Riverbank
Mattie
Rosy
Local social notes feature Midland guests and statewide visits
Headland Missey Bunch and Clayton Be stead hosted guests including Miss Balkum of Midland City Miss Stough Miss Helen Jeu Miss Margaret Mullins and others from Dothan New Brockton Donalsonville and Columbia. The notes list relatives visits and travels with residents from Clarksville Louisville Hendersonville Montgomery Ozark and Atlanta among those mentioned.
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Missey Bunch
Clayton Bestead
Balkum
Midland City
Fonie Stough
Helen Jeu
Margaret Mullins
Migs Inor Mullins
Dothan
Mixon
New Brockton
Nice Burdeshaw
Page Floyd
Lakeland
Fla
Fred Sperman
Me Curtis
Donalsonville
R. H. Shelly
Fred Reynolds
Clapton
Leon Carter
Columbia
R. H. Boeke
Marjorie
Porter Palmer
Quincy
K. T. Garner
Broad Street
Ernest Adams
All Davis
Belle Spivey
Louisville
Dorothy Adams
Lucy Scott
Hendersonville
N. C
Brooks Spann
Doris Redding
Montgomery
Dan Baxter
Clio
Ross Haynes
Thomas
Evelyn Ogburn
Neida Camp
W. S. Scoa
Clic
J. M. West
Heynes
Pearl Haya
Ozark
Bod Baaly
Wester
Atlante
Mabel Redding
Wilfred Mims
Berle
Brooks
Hartford
Canamete Mrz Ciyte
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