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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1933
Page
1
The issue notes rising bank confidence as hundreds reopen and money flows back to banks. It cites a New York bank receiving eleven million dollars from a single depositor and Roosevelt’s actions prompting people to redeposit gold. Government currency printing increases liquidity and optimism grows for resuming trade and employment.
A New York Salvation Army lodge polled over 2000 unemployed men on who deserves the highest salaries. The list includes President of the United States Babe Ruth Al Smith Jack Dempsey Franklin Roosevelt Henry Ford Charles M Schwab Herbert Hoover Joe Fr Proven movie comedian and Jes W Melken. They note these figures have earned big money and rendered public service.
The New York Evening Post analyzes President Roosevelt’s approach to public works and conservation. It notes he avoids new taxes for works while using unencumbered funds and existing departments, with a relief administrator to audit grants. It questions whether saving or spending dominates and warns against pork-barrel excess.
An Associated Press dispatch explores Edisto Island and coastal Georgia Gullah communities. It notes distinct Gullah speech, rice and cotton plantation heritage along the Savannah Combahee Cooper Santee rivers, and asks how connected dialects remain to modern speakers.
The piece notes Senators Cortressmen Allvoud Ganlhicad Huddies ton and Oliver voting against modifying the Volstead Act to permit beer manufacture. It recalls the Democratic platform’s stance and laments party leaders’ potential explanations while highlighting public focus on the dissenting four Alabama Democrats.
Florida Times-Union reports the U.S. remains on the gold standard despite a temporary suspension of gold payments. The article notes the public was reassured money is sound, gold reserves back currency, and banks will supply gold when needed as the gold rush subsides and financial stability returns.
The text discusses a legislative inquiry into possible corruption tied to Feagin and a state textbook depository controversy. It argues for a law barring administration board directors from outside compensation and urges rigid investigation to define the services rendered for a $5,000 annual payment. It notes the need to clarify Feagin s ties to the firm and calls Alabama citizens to seek full disclosure.
A discussion of Roosevelt and Hoover policies contrasts spending with saving in the current economic downturn. Roosevelt seeks to balance the budget, cut weak banks, expand currency prudently, and pursue unemployment relief via forestry and federal loans, while critics note the mixed message on relief and spending.
The notice suggests a constitutional amendment will become effective October 15 with formal proclamations by Secretary of State Stimson next month. The change aims to convert a jail into a hospital facility by replacing straw mattresses with regular beds for inmates.
An internal revenue officer rules jig saw puzzles are taxable at ten percent. The estimate suggests the tax will help balance the budget by early June.
A beauty wore a jade green crepe gown with cerulean trim at a Beacon ceremony. The ensemble featured an imported design and drew praise in local society notes.
Clarence is featured in a New Jersey paper with playful teaser language promising a novel panorama tuning. The article hints at bold claims and a quirky persona behind the project.
Twenty years ago in Dothan Mrs J J Johnson Miss Tessa Latimer and H Milton of Geneva shopped in the city O C Doster Jr of Enterprise and Zeek Hollis of Headland were in Dothan G W Ragland left for a three month visit in Houston Texas Mrs R M Morris of Chattanooga visited her sister Mrs R L Morris Miss Mae Wilson Foy returned home in Eufaula after a visit with her sister Mrs S O Williams H J Morris was in Lake City Florida on business
The Boston Transcript notes Will Rogers once pressed by papers for simulating Calvin Coolidge on radio. He quips that next broadcast he will imitate Abraham Lincoln, but will preface with this isn’t Lincoln speaking to avoid confusion.
A first offender pleads guilty after legal advice and tells the judge he has witnesses to prove his guilt. The exchange ends with the judge questioning the plea. The informant notes the statement from Shield Telegraph.
Congressman John McDuffie of Alabama led the special economy committee tasked with implementing Roosevelt’s veterans' expenditure cuts and federal pay reductions. Despite initial political unpopularity, his panel moved to approve the President’s proposals, signaling support within the new session.
The first legislative emergency in the House unified on the banking bill but dissension arose when proposals to cut veterans benefits and federal salaries arrived. Some observers saw a strategy in presenting the economy measures as a double proposition to bypass a standard committee review.
Rankin of Mississippi urged a special economy committee to cut government expenditures while arguing veterans should be considered in war relief. He admitted limits in learning all veterans legislation before the measure reaches the officer of the four.
New York Letter recounts Frank Ernest Hill, famed author and Chaucer scholar, showing credentials at a restaurant door after arriving with a book copy from the press. A guard demands proof before allowing him inside, and Hill presents a bow inscribed with his name to confirm his identity.
The piece recounts two Stanford graduates, Frank Hill and Justin Miller, who planned to lecture across the country to fund travels. They sent a thousand circulars and gained three acceptances from YMCA Portland the University of Kansas and the University of Florida. They biked then walked and rode trains until a Montana snowstorm ended their trek. Miller became Duke law dean and Hill taught in a country school after further study at Illinois. A wrestling coach praised Hill’s remarkable neck.
France, Perkins and Sin clair Lewis act as feminism’s banner in the new cabinet while Paderewski finds bridge soothing after a concert. Hal Skelly recalls a circus past as William H. Woodin, a symphony composer, now leads the treasury and may push for sound money.
A physician notes that fatalistic views on illness hinder prevention. He argues disease is not fate and individuals contribute to health outcomes through behavior and adherence to medical guidance. Historical context echoes early public health attitudes.
Willy Nilly helps Flotilla Botilla who confesses to sneaking cookies and skipping lessons. She fears punishment as her mother prepares a party, and Willy notes the lengthy apology she must recite at home.
The author argues parents overrule with excessive rules and penalties. A wise approach limits rules to essential ones guiding reasonable harmony. Explanations emphasize consistency and clear, rare exceptions to teach true obedience.
A damaged OCR text records quotes from W. T. Cannon and J. L. Hicis about baby garments and train schedules. The garbled lines suggest discussions on button sets for infants and a reference to trains and connections, though details are unclear.
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