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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1932
Page
1
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In Kansas a notable sale occurred when the State Capitol passed to Shawnee County for tax delinquency. The county acquired the building for $4,321, reflecting a unusual transfer of a state property.
The Talladega Daily Home notes that election crowds no longer erupt in fights on voting and counting nights. Voters now laugh and joke as ballots settle disputes, even as officials’ missteps continue. The piece urges more serious attention to politics and candidate qualifications.
A satirical parody attributes a misquoted Psalm to critique Hoover era politics. The verse mocks policy by claiming God guides a tarnished path and foretells poverty, high taxes, and unemployment under the Republican administration while promising an endless rental refuge.
Twenty years ago in Dothan A E 1 King returned to Demopolis after visiting relatives in Dothan R C Clark came back from Macon Ga where he attended the Confederate Veterans reunion Mrs Emma McLure returned to Columbia after a visit here Mrs O M Hill left for Montgomery to attend the Home Missionary Society meeting Hilton Burdeshaw of Vernon Florida and Misa Alice Olive of Cottonwood and Jim Grice and Missy Lonie Sages of Crosby obtained marriage licenses here An editorial urged farmers to plant little cotton Co O Alexander of Enterprise was in Dothan C W Carroll of Cottonwood was visiting here J R Alford of Hartford was a business visitor here C L Shuttle of Ozark was in Dothan
A local Huntsville commentary notes that producing cotton remains essential as it would take about 150 bushels of corn to offset one bale of cotton at six cents. The writer mocks transporting 150 bushels by old methods from Fayetteville to Huntsville as impractical.
The American Petroleum Institute joins states in a campaign against gasoline bootleggers who dodge taxes, divert shipments, and falsify paperwork. States report multi‑million losses yearly, with Oklahoma alone losing over 2 million in 22 months and Illinois up to 5 million. Efforts aim to strengthen enforcement, protect motorists, and curb tax evasion while preserving road funding.
A column by N. Frank Pridgen features satirical quips on fraud and politics, humorous vignettes, and poetry. It interleaves anecdotes about defeated candidates, witty one liners, and fragments from an inquisitive local voice with playful asides and social commentary.
A brief editorial from Prattvice Progress urges gratitude for health and strength and stresses making the most of daily chances to improve oneself and uplift others, noting life’s uncertainties and potential dark days. The piece frames sunshine and clouds as reminders to seize opportunities today.
New York letter with D W Griffith discussing his early sound experiments and fade off technique, his close up innovations inspired by master paintings, and his plans for future projects including a Van Dyck themed story and a philosophical epic. He notes past financial hurdles and potential quick-fire pictures to fund grand ambitions.
Washington Letter profiles Rear Admiral John V. Chase as the new chairman of the Navy's General Board. With about 45 years in service, he will retire next year at 64 after a career spanning two wars and key posts in ordnance. His record includes commanding the Minnesota and earning the Distinguished Service Medal for perilous damage control after hitting a mine.
In New Mexico Salvo a joke about disguises for catching criminals. A playful quip shows a boy asking how to identify suspects, and the reply mentions cosmetics as a disguise. The brief exchange reflects local humor and slang of the period.
A guide on how to critique children calmly and privately. It argues criticism in the presence of others harms self respect and suggests whispering corrections and private talks to influence behavior effectively.
Dr Lago Goldston discusses carbohydrates as the main energy source in the American diet. He warns of excess carbs and insufficient protective foods like milk eggs greens and fruits. Sugar offers calories but no vitamins or minerals and excess intake risks deficiencies and obesity.
Though 97 years old, Edward Stewart of Davie county North Carolina still hunts rabbits with deadly accuracy. Gregory C Henley an 89 year old strawberry grower and church lawn caretaker in Loudonville Ohio hopes to reach 100 by walking five miles daily.
In Sundown Stories, the anteater explains using his tail as a sunshade and to brush ants together after foraging. He notes a small mouth but a strong tongue, chews varied foods beyond ants, and walks with claws tucked in. The dialogue explores feeding, habits, and a light humor about digestion.
Miss Lela B Kennedy entertained Dupree School pupils with a picnic at Cop Arts Creek Tuesday. The group enjoyed a hike to Howard's Grove School. Attendees included Irma Sellers Inez Phillipa Edna Drinkwater Ruby Harrington Dorothy Harper Christine Layton Nona Lee McCall Ineg Miller Donie Lee Tindell Mamie Lee Garrett Frances Adams Flora Burnham Lessie Phillips Beelyn Branford Jamita Tindell Guy Waller George Layton Dona Adams Maxie Branford Cobjen Hamric Earnest Phillips Cecil Miller Stokes Hobbs Horace Jordan and Charlie Adams. Several visitors and relatives were listed among the day’s social activity.
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