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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1932
Page
1
A humorous column riffs on gender and politics with sharp lines about television, the Presidency, John Garner, self interest, Alabama politics, cigarette ads, and fashion for the Prince of Wales. It critiques leaders and public figures while noting trends in society and style.
An excerpt urges balancing time and attention toward those we approve of. It claims the average person spends more time on disliked people than on liked ones, and the exceptional person prioritizes love over dislikes to maximize a brief life. It suggests self check to see if one is average or above average.
W O Clements a Dothan carpenter fell 35 feet from scaffolding at the Home Guano plant and was seriously injured with a broken leg. Other items note visitors from Union Springs Geneva and Montgomery, a Foster Street church sermon, and Dothan’s baseball team winning a 4 to 2 game against Troy.
A Missouri reader argues against the spinach diet while joking about canning barnyard greens like pork slick dock and wild Yettues, noting doctors’ occasional advocacy and large prior canning efforts. The piece blends humor with food critique.
Citizens are urged to require two properly focused headlights and a tall light on autos and wagons on state highways at night. Sheriff Rollins vows strict enforcement to protect wagon occupants and drivers, citing injuries and deaths in Houston County from improper or absent lights.
The piece argues against printing free advertising as news, stating it devalues the paper, unfairly advantages advertisers, and crowds out legitimate news. It cites The Eagle and The Fagie as examples that refuse such “news” stories, stressing loyalty to editorial standards and the price readers pay for news.
Mr. Hoover visited Capitol Hill to urge a limited sales tax but the Senate committee promptly rejected the proposal. The Chicago Tribune notes the rebuff and quips that Hoover would not invite the lawmakers to breakfast at the White House again.
The chief value of golf is that playing it makes you forget your troubles says W. T. A perfect swing is something learned in your parlor in winter and lost on the course in spring. Besten Transcript
Somione quips that love is a pitt and marriage a token. The reply suggests divorce becomes a souvenir. The exchange appears in the Berton Transcript as a brief humorous dialogue.
A street mishap occurs as a truck strikes a man in the act while family dialogue erupts. Ma scolds Pa during the incident, delivering a sharp retort as the scene unfolds on the street outside.
A Washington Post line hints at a mythical creature dubbed the fergotten omen who supposedly earned income by clipping coupons, reflecting a satirical or cryptic remark about earnings from frugal practices.
A political quip from the Schenectady Gazette questions education as a universal answer, noting its limits in crime, hard times, and social gullibility while hinting at broader societal challenges.
Asbury Park Evening Press notes President Hoover defends his stance while critics label his relief measures as pork barrel projects. It cites Farm Relief Board subsidies, the Hawley Smoot tariff, and Reconstruction Finance Corporation handouts as examples, arguing the era hosts expansive pork barrel politics.
Augusta Chronicle notes a 13 year old Bernice Feagen visiting President Hoover to seek her father’s release from jail for transporting a car illegally. The piece questions diplomatic spin and recalls past White House human interest moments, hinting at publicity aims and Hoover’s public image.
The Census Bureau data show 210 plus city governments with populations over 30,000 rising per capita costs from 1917 to 1930. Total operating expenses reached 3.81 billion dollars, with debt at nearly 150 dollars per resident and education costing voters about 36.42 dollars per year.
Detroit News laments tons of free mail by Congress members as Post Office funds fall short of costs. Instances include a Michigan representative sending photos with no postage and a warning to deter private use. The piece questions how much mail is unread, unwanted, and wasted.
In Union Square a curbstone speaker calls for reviving Dutch Broadway names as the crowd drifts through a rainy May night. The essay notes impromptu talks on social issues, a pint-sized debater challenging onlookers, and a chance encounter with figures like Warreth Wells and Rose Franken. It mentions Rudy Vallee’s brother Bill, Eric Linden, and fearlessly describes old Bowery theaters.
Washington Letter recounts a tense senate session where Senator George of Georgia denounces Senator Huey Long of Louisiana for lecturing colleagues. Long, energetic in the tax debate, persists despite George’s sharp rebuke. George accuses Long of lack of courtesy and decency as a clash over budget and revenue policy unfolds.
A young woman recounts a traumatising childhood and brutal experiences after stealing a ride on a teamster’s wagon. She describes secrecy, muteness, and a sense that adults will not understand, leading to isolation, self blame, and rising hopelessness. The piece argues children conceal painful truths to cope.
Dr Lago Goldston discusses coccyx anatomy and how injuries occur from slips or childbirth. The patient typically feels pain when sitting on hard surfaces or exposed to vibrations, with discomfort when leaning back or rising. Though not crippling the condition is annoying and worrying for many patients.
The Alabama Safety Council presents the eleventh in a series explaining the Rules of the Road Act. This article clarifies reckless driving versus fast driving, brake issues, improper passing, and other violations under the state highway code.
Children move furniture from the attic to the new play house as friends help. Peggy keeps a sled named Clear the Track for doll play while Old Jonah paints the blue and yellow house.
The pain arises from a rectal disease condition. Treatment depends on how recently the injury occurred and the extent of damage. Recent injuries with slight coccyx displacement may be re adjusted by manipulation and rest. In older injuries with fused abnormal positioning surgery may be required.
An Alabama farmer, W. A. Bell, reports months of work on 40 acres near Alabama City yielding three tons of hay per acre from a sizable sorghum crop. The notice notes water, care, and substantial effort with a 900 gallon sorghum harvest.
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