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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1935
Page
2
A sweeping critique mocks politicians over insomnia, fences, dodging, flattery, and illusory promises. It notes voters distrust intellect and serenity while urging leaders to tell people what they want to hear. The piece suggests advice is useless for those already in Washington.
The Rouse temperance committee acted to block a bill that would modify state prohibition in counties that voted against the March referendum. Though the majority was small, the public rejected liquor legalization in Alabama. The Eagle urges another referendum to relieve the issue in Jefferson Montgomery Mobile and other counties where liquor is sold openly, predicting the vote will reverse the outcome.
A column of pithy sayings and quips by W C Batchelor on luck patriotism work and life. Notable lines include remarks on fishing thinking and public sentiment with light social observations.
A Mencken critique denounces a Brain Trust plan to move unemployed farmers to Alaska at government expense. He ridicules 40 acres a mule and gear, expects failure as they struggle to farm, and predicts ongoing taxpayer subsidies and returns to the U.S. The piece frames the proposal as gloriously idiotic and fiscally ruinous.
Fragmented comment suggests newspaper writers equate a sah with convulsions and thud with chalk, reflecting humorous or nonsensical language rather than a clear report. The text reads as a quirky misuse of terms, not a straightforward event or statement.
A brief exchange quotes a merchant lamenting many doubtful bills on his hooks while a friend remarks about having their share, illustrating financial caution and suspicion in the Border Cities Star item.
An applicant states four plates in a month prove high demand, replying to a manager’s inquiry about references. The exchange highlights the pressure of praise versus exaggeration in job references as reported in the Royal Arcanum Bulletin.
Washington Merry-Go-Round reports Senator Black accused the bill of being written by Walter White of the NAACP, who allegedly conceived the anti-lynching measure and shaped the lobbying, working with Costigan Wagner and seeking White House support. White attended the Senate gallery and helped mobilize telegrams, influencing the debate from behind the scenes.
A brief, humorous quotation frames a courtroom moment with reporters present. The exchange notes lights and sound checks before justice proceeds, reflecting media presence in legal proceedings.
Washington experts assess General Dawes boom forecast as a personal hunch with solid data but unclear timing. They note 1921 conditions differ, Europe’s demand, unemployment, and New Deal experiments shape cautious outlook amid a hot political campaign.
A travelogue on New Yorkers in Manhattan from Columbus Circle to Herald Square. The piece profiles con men and social trends, cites Grand Central, 53rd Street offices, and Dave’s Blue Room, and reflects on Sutton Place’s slow gentrification and changing manners. Notable mentions include Lindbergh, the Dionne birth, W. K. Vanderbilt, and Tom Yawkey.
This excerpt discusses how nutrition relates to infection resistance, noting animal studies vs human applicability. It highlights vitamins A C and B, deficiencies raising infection risk, and that feeding beyond normal levels does not boost immunity. Factors like age sex heredity and past illness also influence resistance.
Ralph Staub plans a revival of the Keystone Kop style in a single feature titled The Good Old Days. The project would use pies chases and fast action to gauge audience interest for a possible series. Ford Sterling Ben Turpin and Chester Conklin are set to star with other classic fun film veterans being sought.
Mrs. Brooks Peters argues modern wives should maintain personal interests and skills beyond housework. She notes many men cling to old roles and that shared earnings can provide future security. A well rounded middle aged woman benefits a family by remaining alert and interesting.
The Senate debates the Wagner labor relations bill while the House concludes debate on the legislative appropriation bill. The Associated Press reports the day’s congressional activity across chambers.
The legislature considers a bill to provide artificial limbs and permanent jobs for Woodrow Wilson Shropshire and Robert Barnes, two Black convicts maimed by guards. The measure envisions them guarding convict camp officials serving terms for brutal treatment, framed as a form of justice.
Beverly Hills dispatch notes that Al Kaufman failed a nose touch sobriety test, was arrested for running signals and a curb jump, but the judge dismissed the evidence as phony and released Kaufman. The report frames the episode as life on the coast.
A historic note describes efforts to remove stigma from factory work by adopting a term change for workers, highlighting a girls' school atmosphere and a shift in language intended to improve morale and perception of labor.
Wily Nilly and Big Chief Eagle discuss tepee readiness and harvest plans for a summer festival. Swift-as-Lightning and Scout Straight-As-Arroy organize races among pounty Indians. Booming Voice drums, Corn and vegetables planned, while the group drifts toward sleep as night ends.
Edison Electric Institute reports U S power production at 1.7017 trillion kilowatt hours, up 0.2 percent from the prior week and 3.5 percent from the same week in 1934. Southern states up 3.1 percent. regional gains listed as part of the May 11 figures. Also mentions film industry chatter about old-time comedy plans and on-set improvisation.
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