Grimmer Times Spur Talks on Jobs and Script Pay
A Dothan reader notes grim wage prospects at S cents hourly paid in script redeemable at grocers. The Waycross Journal-Herald cites a 10 bill pulled from circulation as a $100 loss to credit, urging hoarders to reflect. The Eagle's Bull Column is defended as not all bull, while a local man claims party funds control The Digest polls. He also brands a prohibitionist who accuses liquor interests of newspaper buyouts.
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Waycross Journal-Herald
Guess on Alabama Election fairness in Hastings era
A note questions John H Bankhead and Chairman Hastings. It ponders Democratic fairness under Hastings and Republican influence in the 1930 Alabama election.
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John H. Bankhead
Chairman Hasting
Alabama
Hastings
Seeking Trouble in Dothan City Hall Governance
The financial condition of Dothan is dire with no funds to spend and tax increases looming under a tense transition. The incoming administration faces pressure, while officials face public discontent and censure as they navigate the fiscal crisis and the prospect of higher taxes.
McDowell, Malone Nominated for National Committee Posts
Eufaula attorney Charles McDowell seeks a post on the Democratic National Committee with strong support from the Third District. The Eagle urges Wiregrass voters to back McDowell and A Y Malone of Dethan, praising their loyalty and proposing they are two abler Democrats for the National Committee.
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Charles 3. McDowell
Democratic National Committee
Eufaula
Alabama
National Committee
the Eagle
Wiregrass
McDowell
A. Y. Malone
Dethan
20 Years Ago in Dothan Local Notes and Visits
Twenty years ago in Dothan Jon Baker defeated Charles Reland in a mayoral contest. J. M. Snead, formerly of Dothan, returned for a brief visit. Henry Clements and Miss Annie Lee Staring obtained a marriage license. O. T. Barr, a Dothan salesman, planned to drive an automobile racer at the Montgomery race. Fr Bennet made a business trip to Biskely Georgia. E. Hawg returned from Greenville on business. W. O. Sherman of Columbia visited Dothan. Lee and son Westhurgh visited Florida. J. L. Domingus, Dug and Joe Baker noted. Ots Burtin and J. J. Acres left for the Montgomery aviation meet. Miss Willie Pearl Carter returned from a visit in Denigonville.
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L. Domingus
Dug
Joe Baker
Ots Burtin
J. J. Acres
Montgomery Aviation Meet
Lindbergh Kidnappers Reflected On Public Fear
Opinion notes the Lindbergh kidnapping shows kidnappers were foolish to miscalculate public sympathy for Charles Lindbergh and his wife. The author argues prison is too lenient and suggests execution for kidnappers, condemning the brutal crime and its rising prevalence.
Panama City Development and Road Funding Outlook
A Panama City Pilot feature highlights the city’s paper mill impact, employing 60 workers and paying $582,400 annually, with $14.3 million yearly mill value and $11,200 weekly payroll. It spurs $300,000 in docks and boosts regional prosperity amid federal road funding talks. Two weeks of Shanghai fighting ends without a declared war, reflecting neglected treaties.
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Panama City
Florida
Kraft
Pilot
Southern Kraft Corporation
West Florida
Alabama Highway Aid Plan Prompts Senate Debate
The Anniston Star notes momentum for a Senate bill to appropriate 120 million dollars from the Federal treasury for road building with no state match. Senator Hugo L Black supports the plan, which could net Alabama about 4.9 million for immediate highway construction, amid recent defeats of larger relief bills.
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Anniston
Alabama
Congréss
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Annistonn Star
Focal
Senate
Federal Treasury
Senate Agriculture Committee
Hugo L. Black
The
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Calhoun County
Rick
LaFolette-Costigan
Taysin
Tasmanian custom seen as grim relic on widows
A garbled note describes a Tasmanian practice of tattooing a deceased man’s name on his widow’s tongue and compares it to American widows in Sewold. The text includes misread names like Lowry Civtho and Incependent, rendering a fragmentary cultural aside with unclear specifics.
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Tasmania
United States
Sewold
Lowry
Car Keys Found After Frantic Search in Handbag
A woman frets over missing car keys she believes may be lost in the house. She checks chair cushions floors stairs and pockets with help from others. At last she discovers the keys in her handbag causing relief and apologies for the ordeal.
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Tey
City Democratic Primary Nears In Dothan Politicking
The piece notes escalating party maneuvering in Dothan as the citys Democratic primary approaches within a week, hinting at heightened activity and possible surprises amid local campaigns. The scene is set for a tense final stretch before the election.
Not a Storm Urges Hoover Reelection in Nebraska
Mrs Ganr urges voters in Nebraska to keep President Hoover in office, saying not to change captains during a storm. The phrase echoes a call for continuity amid uncertainty, reflecting a campaign message from the era.
Navy separation sparks long past life joke
Murphy and Kely exchange a quip about guilt from a past marriage and a separation suit. The dialogue pivots on a navy setting and lingering memories from twenty-five years ago.
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Murphy
Kely
Navy
Keliv Tocant
Our
Goats Head Sign Backed by Citizens at Legislature
Birmingham Post reports on a vandalized theater sign in Ment gomecyy and the debate over its removal or a possible return when the legislature reconvenes. The piece notes the sign’s advertising value and the public mood toward restoring the playful Goat Hr joke if demanded by residents.
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Meenie
Ment
Gomecyy
Alabama
Birmingham Post
Glean for Telephone Calls on Lindbergh Baby Case
The Eagle reports a flood of phone inquiries about the Lindbergh baby kidnapping. Readers call early and late seeking updates not yet provided by newspapers. The paper welcomes information requests and pledges to share available details with the public.
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Eagle
One Man Claque Arrives to Boost Hockey Excitement
New York letter describes Crazy Buck as a one man claque who stirs crowds at ice hockey games. Once banned, he is now on the free list, a familiar if enigmatic figure whose cheering can lift a dull match.
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Crazy Buck
Buck
Bucks P Ciesce
Crazy Buck Churns Up BaseballCrowd With Wild Arena Uproar
Mr Buck's conduct became infamous among baseball fans as Ganza and the Yankees barred him from their venues. He thrashes his chest kicks at others and flings his hat while shouting, jumping, and making as much noise as fifty silent fans. His behavior disrupts those nearby, yet promoters might ignore his antics as a form of showmanship.
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Ganza
Yankees
Buck
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Crazy Buck
Helen Twelvetrees’s dream leads to a boat set in soundstage
In winter on the Hudson a luncheon on a dock inspires Helen Twelvetrees to want a boat in her next film. A Hollywood stage boat was built for her. S. Van Dine’s prize dogs are Scotch terriers and he writes mystery with police dog imagery. Billy Benedict proclaims Prince George, a former Fifth Avenue store floor walker, now a department manager.
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Hudson
Miss Twelvetrees
Aer
Hollywood
S. van Dine
Billy Benedict
Prince George
Textussian Crars
Fifth Avenue
Washington Letter: Anderson vs Cardozo hearing in Senate
William H. Anderson of New York traveled to Washington to challenge Judge Cardozo’s Supreme Court nomination. Arizona Senator Henry Fountain Ashurst pressed the witness with suave politeness, while Senators Robinson Indiana and Schall Minnesota watched. Ashurst’s handling of the proceedings left Anderson with a vivid memory of the encounter.
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Wiliam H. Anderson
New York
Cardoza
Supreme Court
Arizona
Henry Fountain Ashurst
Anderson
AntiSaloon League
Cardozo
Ashurst
Ashurst's courteous mask hides a forceful judge
In a Senate judiciary committee hearing Ashurst presents a calm courteous demeanor as he questions witness Anderson with a disarming smile. His poised pince nez and frock coat mask a fierce wit and a mailed fist that erupts when needed, leaving Anderson and others impressed yet wary of his blunt rebukes.
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Ashurst
Senate Judiciary Committee
Slander in Senate Debate Sparks Down-to-Belt Shield
In a heated exchange, Anderson accuses Cardozo’s father of bias while on the bench. Ashurst halts the charge, asserting fairness and warning against below-the-belt attacks. Ashurst and Ashfurat intervene as Andreon struggles to respond to the charges.
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Cardozo
Tammany
Ashfurat
Ashurst
Senate
Andreon
Executives Run The Household In Miss Gale's View
In a column by Scottie McKenzie, Zona Gale is quoted on executives within families and friendships. The piece contends that some people habitually boss others, from spouses to friends, yet urges not to irritate them but to attend to one’s own business for peace and comfort. The essay touches on death, ghosts, and a playful anecdote about a self appointed engineer on a car trip.
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Albert Hubbard
Miss Gale
Miss Galet
Puff on a Bobsled Ride Dream
Puff describes wanting to ride a bobsled with a glowing cheeked grin comparing it to a roller coaster on snow. He notes it requires a level head steady nerve and a bobsled, the one thing he is shy about.
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Puff
How's Your Health by Dr Lago Goldston
Early in the year reports across the country show unsettled weather with cold snaps and snowbound towns and milder spells. Such swings strain health as people overeat in cold and overheat when conditions warm, increasing discomfort and lowering resistance to illness. Influenza follows these patterns.
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Lago Goldston
Weather changes and respiratory health tips
Advice warns that grippe bronchitis and pneumonia may follow crazy weather. Do not overeat and keep slightly under fed, dress for temperature with light inner garments to prevent overheating indoors. Homes often overheat in winter and air is dry. aim for 65 degrees rather than 75. Exercise caution with respiratory infections as complications rise with weather shifts.
Strange Laughter From Hyenas In Sahara Night Tale
Mary Graham Bonner's Sundown Stories recounts John and Peggy hearing eerie laughter as hyenas emerge from caves. The animals claim night is their time and explain their scavenger nature while revealing mixed behavior and harsh humor. The scene contrasts desert life with unsettling amusement.
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John
Peggy
Talks to Parents by Alice Judson Pealé
A brief feature by Alice Judson Pealé discusses parenting concerns and guidance for families. It outlines practical tips, emphasizes communication, and encourages balanced approaches to child development.
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Alice Judson Pealé
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