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Newspaper

Dothan Eagle

Location

Dothan, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Mar 30, 1932

Page

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Sumscription Rates By Mall and National Natives

The page shows subscription rates by mall and mentions groups including National Natives. It references cities such as Atlanta New York Hettort St Louis Chicago and San Francisco and notes obituaries and resolutions sections. The Associated Press disclaimer and Jefferson quote appear, with a date line March 30, 1932 and a Auburn Auburn item about Alabama farmers’ spring progress.

Frost, L.ams Kohn Atlanta New York Hettort St. Louis Chicago San Francisco Associated Press Associated Preste Pakarelr Alec Fecal News

Roosevelt Pushes Warm Springs as Path to Nomination

A terse remark argues that Governor Roosevelt requires a Warm Springs treatment in every state to settle debates and secure the nomination. The line implies a healing image tied to Roosevelt and political strategy.

Roosevelt Warm Springs

Nevins Guilty Plea Leads To Surprise Acquittal

In New York Dan Nevins faced first degree murder trial. He pled guilty to second degree manslaughter and was sentenced five to ten years. While the judge formalized the plea the jury delivered a not guilty verdict, creating a highly unusual reversal.

New York Dan Nevins Associated Press Nevins

Dothan Peeks 20 Years Back Fire Calls and Local News

Twenty years ago in Dothan two March fire calls were answered by the fire department, both small blazes at Negro dwellings. The City Improvement Club planned a meeting with Mrs. J. H. Jones on West Main. Local residents including J. W. Hall and Miss Vassie Tew of Malvern, Carl Goolsby of Edison, Ga, and Miss Florence McKemmie of Ashford obtained marriage licenses. Attendees traveled to Columbia for a funeral as Emma McLure, Lucile McLure and Mrs. E. Q. Carlissa joined. Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Strickland and daughter Ray visited Midland City. Dr. Tippett of Ozark and Frank Malone, recently in Geneva, were in Dothan briefly. The Rev. and Mrs. E. H. Jennings attended the Baptist Bichie Association meeting in Columbia.

Negro Dwellings J. W. Hall Vassie Tew Malvern Carl Goolsby Edison, Ga Florence McKemmie Ashford

Spring Returns Hope Across Regions

Spring brings renewed activity and optimism as vegetation recovers from late March, grass turns green, flowers bloom, and farm operations advance. The overall mood improves with business improving in many areas and a cheerful, buoyant atmosphere spreading.

Albeny Herald

Heroic Measures in Democratic War Club Debate

The Dallas News notes a provocative editorial stance suggesting Democrats test their strategic approach against fellow party members to ensure effectiveness against Republicans, framing it as a tough internal examination of political tactics.

Dallas News

Annulment Sought Over Wooden Leg Discovery

Mrs Helen Simon Leto of New Orleans seeks annulment after discovering her husband had a wooden leg before marriage. She married at 10 30 pm, learned of the leg at 11 00 pm, then left for Texas by 1 00 am. The remark notes gender double standard and questions the relevance of a wooden leg to happiness.

Helen Simon Leto New Orleans Leto Texas Talladega

Bank Failures Since 1923 Highlight North American Crisis

A clipped note from the Baltimore Evening Sun lists the record of bank failures in the United States and Canada since 1923. The author questions the Canadian banking system’s resilience compared with the U S and signals concern over structural weaknesses in American finance.

Baltimore Evening Sun United States

Evolution in reverse nudist trend in America

An Emporia Gazette comment notes rising nudism as Frances Merrill and Ma ss0D Merrill report in Among the Nudists and Nudism Comes Back to America. It cites Chicago’s plan for a naked swimmers’ beach and describes nudist groups, beaches, and parks from New England to California as a broader cultural shift.

America Frances Merrill Merrill Chicago Michigan Avenue New England New Jersey California Pacific North

Batchelor's Buttons Grown By W C Batchelor

A collection of quips and political jabs on love, conversation, prohibition, syndication, and public life. Notable lines critique self focus in dialogue, electoral games, and the risks of drinking. A humorous, eclectic mash of maxims from a 19th or early 20th century tone.

Wasteful Government Propaganda Sabotages Alabama Papers

The Outlook notes editors waste paper saving bulk government bulletins and propaganda sent to newspapers. It cites University of Alabama mailings of The Eagle as examples of unnecessary taxpayer funded content that often goes unpublished.

University of Alabama

Ears The Child Ear Washing And A Humorous Guide

An article humorously advises caregivers on washing a child's ears with care. It contrasts gentle methods with the impracticality of polite instructions and ends with a comic caution about discipline and the final polish, invoking Washington and Lincoln.

Taming the Tarpons editorial stirs gender claim

An Aniston Star editorial argues fishing is no longer an exclusive men’s sport, while the Ladaga City publication rebuts with a blunt take that women have fished since year one, framing a debate over gender roles in sport.

Anniston Star Talladega Daily

Stressemann Briand Quip Recalled as Third Battle of the Marne

Time recounts a Geneva lunch laughter between Gustav Stressemann and Aristide Briand. Briand joked history would not call France aggressor or Belgium invader. Briand’s remark, referring to “the Third Battle of the Marne,” amused Stressemann and reporters.

Gustav Stressemann Germany Stressemann Aristide Briand Geneva Briand Austen Chamberlain M. Briand France Belgium Herr Stressemann The Marne

The Banker's Tears

A Kansas City Star cartoon caption praises tear gas in a new bank building. It questions if it will work during a hold up but approves the device, showing support for a banker who may cry under compulsion.

Kansas City Star

One Person in Each Eleven Parts Support from Taxpayers

A cryptic quote from the San Francisco Chronicle notes that one person in every eleven relies on taxpayer support, while the reason for the voting behavior of the other ten remains unknown.

San Francisco Chronicle

Grouch Coin in Hedjaz Praised as Taxpayer Favorite

Nashville Banner notes Hedjaz uses a coin named the grouch, likely the preferred money for tax payments, highlighting its popularity among taxpayers.

Hedjaz Nashville

Veteran Haugen Reaches Long House Service Record

Washington Letter recalls 1898 Republican convention in New Hampton where Gilbert N. Haugen, then 39 and a twice-elected legislator, faced Thomas Updegraff and another candidate in a three-cornered race. After a day-long ballot session that went to 365 votes without a winner, an adjournment was set.

Washington Gilbert N. Haugen Haugen Laws New Hampton Thomas Updegraff Bland

Haugen’s Congress Career and Early Farm Roots

The narrative recalls Haugen winning on ballot 366 to begin a long Congress tenure with 17 reelections and becoming a House record holder. He notes he can work the farm as before, while his life shows agriculture shaping his public and private character from early childhood when he hired out at age nine to his first self supporting years at twelve.

Haugen

Early Farm Leader Builds Banking Path to Congress

Before turning 19 he bought a farm with saved fifty dollars and lent it for interest, sparking interest in banking. He helped organize a banking company and later served as president. In Congress he fought for farmers, championed farm relief, and backed key agriculture laws including the farm relief bill and the packer control act. The McNary Haugen bill, with its equalization fee, passed Congress twice but was vetoed by President Coolidge.

Congress Coolidge Agricultural Committee

Widening Red Mountain Highway Improves Safety

The Montgomery Birmingham route 31 highway over Red Mountain is being widened by the city of Birmingham with Red Cross workers. The top of the mountain will be cut back to nearly double the present width, allowing four cars abreast and easing the climb between Jones Valley and Shades Valley. The project aims to improve safety and traffic flow on the long-used mountain road.

Red Mountain Montgomery-Birmingham Birmingham Red Cross Jones Valley Shades Valley Montgomery Journal

Defeat of Sales Tax May Have Good Result

The Annis t on Star notes that the defeat of a national sales tax may be welcomed. It argues the tax would hit consumers, not just manufacturers, and favors income and inheritance tax reform to curb wealthy fortunes. Public retrenchment and federal spending cuts are urged, with Kilby’s Senate bid cited as endorsement.

Congress Garner Mr. Rainey Thomas E. Kilby Senate Anniston Star

A Dream Garden at the Alabama Hotel

Scottie McKenzie recounts a delightful Easter guest stay at the Alabama hotel in Anniston with Miss Iva Cook, the society editor of The Anniston Star. Flowers, a miniature garden, and a gracious host’s daughter Anne Stiles left a magical impression, rivaling even Waldorf Astoria service. May include a meteorology note from John Temple Graves about a tornado in the Mississippi Valley.

Anniston Alabama Iva Cook The Anniston Star Iva Anne Stiles Meother Anne Waldorf Astoria C.F. Stiles

Talks to Parents By Alice Judson Peale

Five undernourished boys arraigned in children's court face 27 charges for burglary, theft, and purse snatching. Parents rise to identify themselves. two brothers are orphans with no known guardians. The social worker notes every boy lacks a Home. The piece argues community action to address root causes, not mere charity.

Alice Judson Peale

Surprises Reveals Air Hotel Welcome Parade Plans

In SUNDOWN STORIES, Surprises the Magic Maker explains to John and Peggy how a celebrated explorer has gone higher than any before, mastering airship flight prep while observers anticipate a grand airborne welcome and parade at the vast air hotel grounds.

John Pegey

How's Your Health By Dr Lago Goldston

Tachycardia shows wide variation in normal heart rates from 40s to over 90 beats per minute. Most with fast pulse fear heart disease, though few have actual heart issues. Nervous and emotional states, infections, or sinus/tonsil problems can trigger palpitations, leading patients to seek false diagnoses. Physician reassurance helps, but anxiety often persists without a real cardiac problem.

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Dothan Eagle William Sheonore Hall Julian Hall Sceeee W. C. Batchelor Rorach Hall Mothan Ephones Kazlo Thomas Jefferson Decatur Daily Auburn Beme Mr. Nevins Christopher Columbus Dothan City Improvement Club J. H. Jones W. Main Street Emma McLure Lucile McLure QO. Carlissa Columbia Mrs. W. C. Strickland Ray Midland City Dr. Tippett of Ozark Frank Malone Harvey Bell Hartford E. H. Jennings Tra Goethe Buster Keaton Canada U.S Canada Aeea News Tevee Emporia Gazette Tively You Ple Alexander City Ness Christopher Billopp George Washington Abraham Lincoln Tarpayers Herbert Plummer Maine Laag Scottie McKenzie Frasier Anniston, Alabama Ooaoug John Temple Graves Age-Herald Mississippi Valley Missippi New York Times Mary Graham Bonner Air Hotel Peggy Magic Maker Lago Goldston Ment
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