This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 21 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1932
Page
1
In a 1932 edition a light political joke notes Alfalfa Bill Murray with a fictional incurable “Presidentitis” set to visit Dothan next Wednesday. A romance ends as Ruth Hannah McCormick and Albert G. Simms of New Mexico marry after sharing a House of Representatives seat.
The piece notes Ivan Kreuger and George Eastman built vast fortunes in Sweden and America through matches and kodaks, yet both ended their lives this week. It argues money alone does not guarantee happiness and that health and freedom to pursue useful work are the true foundations of contentment.
The Smoky Mary, the squatty engine brought from England in 1882, makes its last run on 4.96 miles between Milenburg and Pontchartarin. The line claims status as the oldest passenger line and the world’s first to load freight via platform. It reportedly carried passengers without dispatchers or operators and once served as a jail for Milenburg.
W T Cannon returned from Carrolton Ga to be at his ill father. Mr and Mrs O M Murphy came back from Headland. Postmaster Byron Trammell received an autographed Taft photograph. Andrew Colvin of Abbeville was here on business. L H Moore Ice Co filed incorporation papers. A mass meeting appointed to organize a local YMCA. G W Ragland of Enterprise and W S Cooper of Eufaula visited. Dr W C Vickers of Abbeville in Bethan.
A Washington subcommittee unanimously approved a 21.4 percent manufacturers sales tax with exemptions for farm products and many foods but taxing clothing, farm implements, machinery, vehicles, furniture and medicines. The plan forecasts $525 million from the tax plus excise duties totaling about $800 million, with $200 million from higher income, estate and gift taxes. The piece criticizes federal payrolls, immigration, and government spending, arguing the tax will hit all citizens while federal workers gain. Southern Textile Bulletin notes opposition from lawmakers and unions against expanding the tax burden.
A committee will begin hearings to assess whether widespread radio advertising complaints have basis. The inquiry may lead to action against nuisances in sponsored programs, which dominate airtime with two thirds advertising and one third entertainment. Listeners seek more music and fewer commercial interruptions.
The 1839 harvest era described by Dr. B F Riley is cited as a benchmark for Alabama springs. The piece recalls 1849’s brutal late April freeze, which devastated crops yet left soils rich for rapid regrowth. It suggests 1932 could mirror 1849 if frosts return in April.
The Senate, 34 to 32, voted against allowing the President to reorganize federal bureaus and killed a House provision limiting pay increases for Interior Department trophes. The piece portrays Congress talks on the economy as action in name only.
Last year 865 Alabama farmers ran permanent pasture demonstrations on 35,812 acres with country agents. Two years earlier in 1929 there were 430 demonstrations over 19,629 acres. The rise shows Alabama farmers are making better pastures essential to successful livestock production.
A South Carolina paper weighs two common statements: Prohibition increases drinking and repeal will aid farmers by boosting grain use in distilling. The issue strains editorial balance, as editors seek a clear stance and practical policy guidance.
Herbert Plama notes how Congress members in charge of the armed services drift toward big army or big navy. Admirals influence policy as inland origins help ignore opposing views. Vinson of Georgia and Hale of Maine press to expand the navy to treaty limits.
Ross Collins of Mississippi shapes army policy as chair of the subcommittee on appropriations, controlling the army budget. He advocates abolishing the cavalry, deeming it useless, despite widespread opposition from generals and others.
A critic campaigns against military training in schools and schools. He seeks to retire about 4,000 of 12,000 officers, arguing it is extravagant to maintain a large officer skeleton and opposing the army's belief in a larger force.
New York writer S J Woolf interviews Albert Einstein Robert A Millikan James Jeans Toscanini Mussolini Damrosch George Bernard Shaw and more. He never misquotes, draws subjects who sign their pictures, and has published an illustrated volume of these interviews. Woolf began as an artist and painted Mark Twain before turning to writing. He also created wartime portraits of American generals and hopes to portrait Oriental generals in China.
The article describes Woolf pressuring famous figures for interviews by appealing to their hearts or humor. He reached Einstein by heart and long-distance effort, and Shaw through wit. Shaw set $3,750 an hour for modeling, matching Woolf's willingness to pay. He urged posing on July 4 to sign two vital documents, and the interview succeeded.
The piece recalls Will Rogers asking artist Woolf for a portrait as a gift. Woolf replies that he must act as his own manager and cannot give the drawing away. The exchange ends with Woolf praising human nature yet doubting the shallowness of many so-called great people.
Scottie McKenzie notes Talladega's Purifoy hotel draws visitors for its renowned meals planned by Mrs. Purifoy a Wiregrass native. The column veers into regional nostalgia referencing Dothan and wiregrass, winter clothing, and letters about poetry and philosophy.
A rainy afternoon scene features Leonard guiding his mother through child guidance. He critiques parental inconsistency and suggests the mother adjust her approach to discipline, illustrating how a child can offer insight into parenting. The piece ends noting that children can advise themselves when given opportunity and parental insight.
A 72 year old Wiregrass farmer, James B. Childree of Midland City route two, and Stacy Kyser of Dothan route seven, obtained a marriage license today signaling their plans for a second marriage.
The Vikings launch a sudden attack on a ship then flee as a gale dangerous to their boat grows. John Peggy and Surprise fear for the crew, worry for those ashore, and chase toward land seen over a cold, snowbound ocean. The Magic Maker notes the Vikings’ craft seems lost before land appears.
Dr Lago Golaten explains that killing a cold isn’t possible and that no potion can shorten or prevent a cold. He urges practical care including ample tissue, hot drinks, rest, gargles, sprays, fluids, a light diet, and vitamins D and A as general supports. He warns against relying on nostrums and questionable prescriptions.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.