Leading stores chase business with advertising evidence
Kenneth Colting of Macy's cites department store ads as the top driver of business as mass campaigns lift traffic. Chicago's Fair Department Store ran full page ads, drawing record crowds and strong sales. Blumberg & Sons report enduring demand and renewed confidence after anniversaries and brisk crowds. Macy's and Fair Store rank among leaders, with Blumberg & Sons matching success through value-led campaigns.
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Kenneth Colting
Macy’s
Amforee
Fair Department Bore of
Chicago
Chicago News
Blumberg & Bons
Ssgn Meyer Blumberg
Macy's
New York
Fair Store
Blumberg & Sons
Dothan
Fair
Could a Statesman Replace a Politician
John Temple Graves in The Birmingham Age-Herald laments the House vote on the Patman bill as a minor historical shame. He names John McDelfie George Ruddiston and Wildney B Oliver as examples who voted against the bill despite knowing it could not become law. He advocates for Representative Sterence for forthright leadership and warns the era could corrupt Congress with self interest and measures like Reconstruction Finance Corporation funding.
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House of Representatives
Alabarav
Orr
Patman
John McDelfie
George Ruddieston
Wildney
Oliver
Stret
Burma
Uncertain Leader Urged to Show Genuine Courage
A public appeal argues that to win, a candidate must show real courage and authenticity rather than borrowed bravado. Voters are urged to reward true character and integrity in the upcoming campaign.
Political chatter on next presidential race and key figures
A clipped editorial reacts to the 1932 political scene outlining Garner Hoover Roosevelt and others. It mocks Borah McAdoo Smith and Ruehle, praises Ruehle’s Maryland record, and urges voters to demand tax cuts and reduced government spending over party theatrics.
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Ruehle
Hoover
Maryland
Batchelors Buttons Grows By WC
A garbled editorial noting a two cent tax on some men’s checks and social commentary on bravery, fairness, teachers, and politics. The piece critiques peanut politics, a tax on the press, and references American Heflin and the AP in a partisan, satirical tone.
20 Years Ago in Dothan Local Notices and Tales
A jumble of fragmentary notes recalls a Domino club gathering at a home with attendees including Miss Mary Jeter and several named women and men. Mentions a medical case, a surplus shoe deal of 500000, and various locations such as Norfolk and Montgomery with scattered references to people and events.
Repeal the Eighteenth Amendment Dominant Issue At Democratic Meet
Alabama delegates to the DemocraticNational Convention face a pivotal choice on repeal of the Eighteenth Amendment and prohibition policy. The Advertiser urges immediate revision of the Volstead Act and early submission of a repeal amendment, arguing the nation is against prohibition and Democrats must seize the moment to offer relief and victory in November.
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Montgomery
John N. Garner
Texas
John McDuffie
Presidant
Roosevelt
Ritchie
Baker
Young
Smith
Garner
Democratic Party
Congress
Nicholas Murtsn Butler
Senator Bingham
Butter
William E. Borah
Mr. Hoover
Elia Boole
Alabama
Peanut Exhibit and a Tale of a Judge
A Dothan reader notes a free exhibit by Tom Huston on Main Street near Acorn store showing 108 peanut varieties from the south to Brazil. The piece recalls a historic clash between Earl Hammond and Federal Judge Swain in Pensacola, detailing Will O Neal’s banking ties, a charged impeachment effort, and long consequences in a dramatic Senate confrontation.
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Reuben
Tom Huston
Dothan
UN Ae Dothan
America
Africa
India
China
Brazil
Ares
Emet Main
Acorn
Aterling
Earl Hammond
Will C. O'Neal
Swalt
Pensacola
Will O'Neal
Kresa Corner
Greenhut
O'Neal
Swain
L. & N. Railroad
Pacific Coast
Tong
Senate
Evit O'Neal
Penssenla
Fragmented note from Haw newspaper family circles
A garbled excerpt mentions Cody Hat and others linked to a Haw newspaper family, editor of Alex der City Ontinok, with a reference to a Do than Hide project and a bene dict. The text includes odd quotes about monkeys and stones and ends with garbled names, suggesting a satirical or vandalized item from a local paper.
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Cody
Haw
Famils
Alexder
Ontinok
Yag Tn Paragear
Benedict
Birthday Party Interlude for Mise Mary Bele Wills
A birthday gathering occurred at the home of her parent where Mise Mary Bele Wills attended with visitors and greetings. A separate note mentions a planned visit to Mentasmery by Mre Bob Preher.
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Mise
Mary Bele Wills
Wits
Mre
Bob Preher Tefl
Mentasmery
Talks to Parents By Alice Judson Peale
A mother calms a jealous child after witnessing parental strain. The piece argues jealousy hurts a child’s confidence and urges parents to acknowledge the child’s feelings, emphasize love, and explain shared attention to maintain the child’s security.
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Alice Judson Peale
Pre-Natal Effects of X Rays and Radium on Offspring
Dr Sage outlines extensive studies on X-ray and radium impact in prenatal development. Early experiments with eggs and embryos show retardation and deformities in animals, with effects more destructive under earlier irradiation. Human relevance remains uncertain as most data come from animal studies.
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Ewin
Tiwae Rito
How to avoid trouble on Alabama roads safety article
The Alabama Safety Council presents a series on motorist safety with tips on wheel alignment and driving precautions. This installment emphasizes practical knowledge that can prevent accidents, save money, and improve driving comfort as part of the council's safety education program.
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Alabama Safety Council
Nip Tricks At Circus Show Captures World Wildest Animal
Ada, bold owner, chases Nip the fox terrier after a parade. She shows how she tames the wild creature with gentle tricks while Dick announces weather and fans cheer. Thunder showers interrupt, and readers get a quirky mix of circus feats and a weather note.
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Nip
Ade
Ada
John
Council backs campaign to cut traffic hazards on streets
The council promotes a plan to reduce traffic hazards on every street and highway to enhance driving safety for all residents. The initiative emphasizes safer roadways and targeted measures to lower accident risk across the community.
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Meco
Thomas Jettarsee
John Temple Graves
The
Birmingham Age-Herald
Chimesis
Peperm
Garver
Borah
McAdoo
Borsh
White House
Newton D. Beker
Wilson
League of Nations
Batchelor
WC. Batchelor
Rece
Misa
Mary Jeter
Evcerianed
Domino Club
Masset Marie Spann
Eva Grean
Iona Carmiehac
Laure Rabb
Irene Lisenby
Grace Bonham
Louiee Morgen
Nell Diel Serby
Elizabeth Jeter
Lars Hater
Frances S* Inte
W.tt
Grant
Rome
Generel
Norfolk
Duluth
Herax
Kirkland
Aphevive
AL Peters
JK Harris
Mentzerry
Everit Harris Tet
Alent Summer Seh
Brer College
U- Acree
J.B. Dauphiry
Heriferd
Temely
Judge Swain
O'Nielet
U. S. Senate
Johnson
Swatt
Fem
Tufy
Dr. Sage
AMA Safety Council
Mary Graham Bonner
Birmingham
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