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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1932
Page
1
A mournful meditation on Charles Lindbergh and his wife Ann after the loss of their infant son. The piece reflects on fame, honor, and the world’s sympathy, noting how awards cannot heal a grieving family. It contrasts past public adulation with current sorrow and longing for a child’s absent greeting.
A New Orleans piece notes detectives beat a prisoner to death during interrogation and cites a coroner verdict of violent death from hemorrhage and mesenteric rupture. It critiques federal undercover tactics and public distrust in government, railing against abuse by protectors of society and government overreach.
The Eagle reports a weekly decline in propaganda mail from corporations and institutions, tallying 86 pieces last week. Each item arrived as first class matter costing 2 cents or more and all were discarded into the wastebasket by the newspaper staff.
A writer argues that modern kings hold little significance, likening them to a lowly seven spot and expressing skepticism about the prestige of foreign court honors.
The Dadeville Spot Cash announces a name change due to uncertain mood in the press. Observers note a valued asset in a paper's established identity while acknowledging the editor faces difficult days.
A fragmentary satirical column reflects on voters, politeness, and vanity in public discourse. It skewers columnists, social mores, and gossip while lampooning self important preachers and private life disclosures.
A reflected memorandum from the governor's 2000 campaign hints at plans to abolish state law enforcement officers and replace them with appointees. The note argues political promises should be carried out after election rather than before.
A garbled excerpt muses that women face enduring misfortune after death and that the rule applies universally, though the meaning is obscured by broken phrasing and missing context.
W Batchelor grows Batchelors Buttons as a feature item. The fragmentary text includes political and social commentary referencing the Pope, bankers, and notions of purity in speech and action amid wartime or postwar debates.
Marvin Black named celeted past dictator and W. J. Renfroe as dictator of the Loyal Order of Moose, newly organized in Dothan. M. M. Hale left for Brinson Georgia. J. M. Smythe visited Cowart on business. C. W. Poyner of Newton attended the baseball game in Dothan. Mr. and Mrs. H. F. Deal of Columbia were in Dothan. Miss Mabel Hi and Miss Eunice Rogers returned from a visit in Fort Deposit. Miss Marie Crim of Birmingham stayed with Mrs. J. L. Acree. Elix Walker returned from a business trip in Northern Alabama. W. G. Philips of Pansey was in Dothan.
The feature critiques Swedish match king Ivar Kreuger once praised as a brilliant innovator. It argues his vast fortunes rested on hollow gains built on money and materialism, leaving human wreckage in his wake and challenging the idea that wealth equates to lasting happiness.
A garbled historical snippet discusses a senator and a race for office, noting campaign timing, ominous uncertainty about victory, and a push toward a June election. It mentions a lead figure, votes, and political stakes, though intelligible details are sparse due to damaged text.
Herbert Plummer writes that Will Bankhead of Alabama could become unofficial speaker if he keeps pace in presiding. Garner favors Bankhead for the gavel, praising his dignity and discipline and noting his ability to quiet a rowdy House. The piece describes Bankhead's authority, the chair’s rules, and the potential impact on proceedings and decorum in Congress.
New York film column notes color cinema’s comeback testsface defects and expense, lab improvements promise technique maturation, and major studios debate widescreen adoption and the impact on intimate scenes and star power. Industry figures discuss feasibility, box office, and shifting production realities.
Two brothers are close friends when a third boy joins and jealousy grows. Father and younger son bond on walks and a fishing trip while the older son resents the change. Ailing finances affect a sister’s schooling and a new baby shifts care. Parents must be fair and show love to guide growth through rivalries and shared rights.
Dr Lago Goldston discusses colonic irrigations as a modern method to wash out the colon. It contrasts with enemas by aiming to remove mucus toxins and bacteria, notes the need for physician prescription, warm water volumes of five to ten gallons, and cautions on technique and safety.
Hambone's Meditations recounts a journey with Surprises the Magic Maker through animal regions in which John Peggy and the party discuss emus cassowaries ostriches and other wildlife. The tale hints at returning home and promises a future meeting to hear of an important matter.
Hartford residents and relatives hosted and visited across towns in Georgia and Alabama. Guests included Mrs. M. A. Baker of Broisvia and families from Dothan Opelika and Florala. Jimmie Rogers returned from Tuscumbia to summer. The Hartford Music Study Club met at Mrs. Collins home with award selections and refreshments.
Prichard, Misses Helen Dowling and Jay Herring visited Donnet Tuesday. Misa Grace Bryan spent last weekend with Lou Bee Perry. Sallie Rountrey hosted a party with Reona Pee Lille Barland Lou Berna Jeannette Barland and Robbie Eat. Numerous local residents and couples from Sneads Abbeville Hartford Wickaburg and Montgomery were noted as guests or visitors across several days.
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