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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1933
Page
2
A damaged Dothan Eagle page fragment lists names and roles, including William Theodore Mall and editorial staff. It shows subscription rates, offices, and disclaimers, with standard newspaper boilerplate about the Associated Press and a Jefferson quotation.
A Montgomery Advertiser piece denounces I L D writers and their Scottsboro coverage as hate propaganda. It mocks New York based editorial writers, condemns Alabama lynching imagery, and invites activists to Alabama for a hostile field day against workers.
In Alabama, women shift from abolition to temperance as the Woman’s Organization for National Prohibition Reform grows to about 3,000 members statewide with 2,200 in Jefferson County. The WCTU remains sizable at roughly 2,500 statewide, including 800 in Jefferson. The piece notes many members were formerly active in dry movements, now favor regulated sales over outright prohibition for better social progress.
Fragmented clipping notes Batchelor's Buttons grown by W C Batchelor with scattered wordplay and moral quips. Mentions simile about technocracy, beer, charity, and a stray reference to a Dr Clarence True Wilson threat to seek an injunction over beer sale. Content is loose and non-coherent.
Twenty years ago in Dothan J. K. Harris of Montgomery was in town. Congressman Henry D. Clayoth visited on business. Local residents Mr and Mrs J W Harrison and Mr and Mrs F Davis of Hartford called. W S Pittman hosted Baracca and Philathea classes at First Baptist. Ernest M Strickland of Grand Rapids Michigan visited relatives.
A brief, chatty note from the Border Cities Star records a late night exchange. Mr Rounder returns home tired after a long day at work and is teased by his wife about looking like he spent the day with makeup and powder. The item captures domestic humor in a newspaper style.
Detroit shopping news notes a news buy of 1.25 dollars featuring 125 popular hats, two passenger models, and durable enamelled frame construction rated for 1 000 lb test.
The Houston County Health Department records show eleven diphtheria cases in 1932 with two deaths. A state study notes diphtheria remains a public health problem. Only 419 children were immunized against diphtheria in 1932, with 933 births that year, necessitating broader vaccination from six months to ten years to curb disease. F G Granger M D, County Health Officer.
The San Francisco Chronicle notes President Roosevelt rejects isolationism and vows a good neighbor policy. He calls Americans to back government, place principle first, and endure sacrifice if needed to ensure the nation wins through in a world of neighbors.
A restaurant manager tells waitresses to look their best as the beef is tough. The humorist narrator notes the exchange about butter and looks, framing a light moment in a dining setting.
Louisville Times comments on Hitler advancing a four-year plan and compares his term to those of previous leaders, suggesting a four-minute pace if his aims are to match historic precedents.
A humorous exchange features a dentist urging a bridge procedure with the punchline about a $75 cost. A witty respondent jokes about preferring a small culvert to get along, reflecting light, era-appropriate humor.
A brief gossip item notes how the wounded are tended with wit and plain effort as the Cincinnati Enquirer characterizes the dressing station scene. The report reflects humor amid care and the resilience shown by those present.
A San Luis Obispo California paper reports a large assortment of specially prepared Chinese infancy gift boxes to be sold at attractive prices.
In a Navy Review cartoon a female patient asks if her gear will show after surgery. The doctor replies it depends on her. The panel satirizes post operative vanity and medical modesty in a naval hospital setting.
Herbert Washington surveys incoming House members and singles out James W. Wadsworth of New York as the standout figure. Returning from retirement, Wadsworth is seen as a possible candidate for higher office and a persistent name in Republican politics up to and beyond the next nominating convention. His prior service in the 59th Congress and family ties to that era anchor his durable prominence in Washington.
Uncle Joe Cannon presided as one of the most powerful Speakers. Champ Clark, later Speaker and near-presidential contender, served as Missouri Representative. Charles Curtis rose to Senate floor leader and Vice President. Jack Garner moved from Texas to Washington, became Speaker and later Vice President.
The piece traces Carter Glass from Virginian to Secretary of the Treasury and Senator, mentions Nick Longworth’s ascent to Speaker, James Sherman becoming Vice President, and John W Weeks and Edwin Denby advancing to top cabinet roles, noting precedent for Wadsworth’s rise.
In a New York restaurant an exchange about William Woodin, the new secretary of the treasury, leads to a blond chorus member mishearing numismatist as someone with a serious flaw. The scene highlights confusion over the coin expert’s role and a humorous misinterpretation of the word.
Georgie Price recounts a Oakland radio mishap from years ago when a vaudeville show handler vanished before a live broadcast. He filled in all nine roles himself including a Dutch trio and Norman Brokenshire imitation, then returned to the theater to hear the manager praise the crowd but note a dip in his usual standard.
A Greenwich Village cashier who translates classical Hebrew has had a book accepted for publication. Bing Crosby reduced his waistline by four inches during a handball session at the Briers' club before returning to Hollywood. Davenport, Iowa, claims Charles Logasa has succeeded in major city art circles.
A Louisville Courier-Journal note suggests men return to pipes because women have not yet learned to roll cigarettes from pipe tobacco. The remark reflects gendered attitudes and a humorous take on smoking habits in a historical column.
Brain respiration disturbances in brain oxidation can cause mental disturbances. High altitude enoxemia and carbon monoxide poisoning may trigger these effects by brain anoxemia. Narcotics and toxic substances depress brain function by reducing usable fuel. Detoxicating treatment, improving hygiene and removing infection foci show promise in treating certain mental disorders.
Willy Nilly reveals a plan sparked by Flotilla Botilia to add fun items to his repair shop in the village. He admits painting a new sign reading Repair Shop and Things Just for Fun as he explains the challenge of finding time and backbone to expand his business for the children and animal friends.
A mother enforces a rigid dress rule, punishing a girl for wearing a school dress home. When snow arrives, the disproportionate penalty becomes a tragedy. The piece argues the punishment lacks reasonable connection to the misdeed and should be fairer and proportionate.
A Cleveland area column reports Mr Ararat Johnnie B Maddox of Columbus Georgia visiting relatives here. Louise Maddox spent Friday night with Miss Virgeon Smith. Mrs Floyd Benton visited Mrs J D Davis and Mrs Bennie Davis Wednesday afternoon. Earl Maddox of Fort Bragg North Carolina visiting his parents Mr and Mrs Arthur Maddox and others, with sundry visits among local families including Mr and Mrs A M Gay. Mrs Bennie Davis and daughter Dorothy Nell spending days with kin near Hodgesville. Mrs Steve Elmore of near Pansey spent last week with local relatives. Mrs Curtis Whitten and Bertha Davis visited Bro Walter Walker Thursday afternoon. Mrs Peyton Kirkland and Mrs Alto Elmore visited Mrs J D Davis Thursday afternoon, Mrs J W Walker spent Wednesday
A narrator explains a plan to use a large discarded box filled with Things Just For Fun. They imagine visiting the best find and sharing playful activities, ending with a nap after a sleepy moment. The tone hints at a childlike, imaginative project.
A column presents quotes from W. L. LSE Columb, W. D. Sanders, and Frank Bartlett. They discuss local politics, drinking, and fiscal issues, noting opinions on beer legality and tax revenue, with references to a proposed annual treasury balance of $150,000,000 and related social opinions.
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