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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1932
Page
1
From Norfolk Virginia comes word Mrs Nettie Harney was jailed for 60 days for beating her husband. A Birmingham Post headline claims Cleopatra used roses to snare Mark Antony. A note contrasts Long supporting Norris for president and Louisiana backing Roosevelt.
Andalusia Star reports Senator Black won Covington County by 513 votes over four opponents. The piece criticizes the so called militant democracy and mocks its resolve, likening it to an oyster while arguing for stronger leadership.
The writer muses on punishment for the Lindbergh infant killer, debating death or prison. He imagines a solitary dungeon sentence with endless isolation and the moral horror of the crime haunting the offender as life continues.
A fragmented column presents humorous lines and wry maxims. It jokes about politics fishing and spelling while noting the boll weevil refuses cheap cotton and a bow to the columnists brevity. It reflects a quirky, lighthearted miscellany style.
A letter from a Decatur Daily subscriber urges practical farming and thrift as a path through economic downturn. It stresses growing crops and feeding stock, repairing barns, and using manure efficiently, plus planning ahead and paying debts. It criticizes reliance on government bonds and calls for world cooperation to revive markets and trade.
A compilation of short notices from Dothan including Wyatt Lynn of Ashford and Miss Gertrude King of Andersonville obtaining a marriage license, local team ties in a baseball series, travelers to New York and Geneva, business visits by J. J. Espy and Will Roberts, and several residents leaving for work or family matters.
In a Baltimore Evening Sun column a writer argues against federalizing kidnapping after the Lindbergh case. The piece warns that sweeping laws born from emotional outbursts risk tyranny and undermine state courts, suggesting true kidnappings belong in domestic relations and that criminals remain better pursued by states.
The Advertiser lampoons Senator Norris and various leaders amid a wave of political humor. Reuben and editor from Henry County clash over support for Smoot Fess Moses and Joe Robinson, with jabs at Hoover, Big Business, and Dry vs Wet factions. The piece jokes about elections, editors, and a return of “Stump Puller” Bessiey, ending on a note of personal pragmatism.
New York letter outlines Buck Jones avoiding a big sombrero in the city. He buys a small cap instead, noting Capra still wears hats. Jones explains hat crown patterns and regional styles, recounts his cowboy beginnings, and his horses Silver and Eagle. Also a light Sorey joke about tuning a radio.
The item reports Senator Lynn Frazier introducing a purported scientific study by Dr. Arthur MacDonald of 18 Senators and 71 Representatives. It claims average brain weights and questions the method, concluding the test of brains is by voting rather than measurements. The Cleveland Presse criticizes the study humorously.
A terse 19th century note claims Britain raised tariff schedules to shield British workers from American pauper competition. The remark by Okmhoman hints at protectionist motives and cross‑Atlantic economic tension amid trade policy shifts.
Herbert Plummer notes that radio political broadcasts surged in 1931 and will multiply in 1932 as Republican and Democratic publicity bureaus push campaigns. He cites 797 government appearances on one network in 1931, with 335 officials, including Hoover 28 times and Curtis 3 times. Copeland led senators with eight broadcasts. Beck led representatives with six.
An essay on not spelling out words to avoid confusing children. It argues conversations should include the child to some degree or be redirected. It calls for censored talk when needed to model courtesy and maintain mutual trust. It emphasizes fostering a civilized upbringing and reducing friction.
Dr Lago Goldston discusses how heredity influences diabetes risk. Ancient and modern studies show constitutional types affect disease propensity. A hereditary factor lowers sugar tolerance and utilization, with animal studies noting potential breeding of this trait.
A short note presents Hambohe's Meditations by E J P Alley and lists Ole Omar Yellin as part of the publication. The fragment hints at a poem or prose piece within a periodical context and names a few individuals connected to the item.
A leopard frog narrates two months of springtime life from eggs in shallow water to tadpoles to juvenile frogs. He explains dangers from fish birds and turtles, and Joy at hind and front leg growth before hopping near water. John contemplates reclaiming the land and naming the first frog Frog the Wirdh.
Studies of human families with diabetes show a hereditary pattern. In a study of 30 people, 18 were affected, suggesting genetic influence on diabetes. Researchers note higher obesity and infection susceptibility in this hereditary type.
Dupree School notes a fry and dinner for attendees on school grounds. Perfect attendance honors list students Hobbs, Joiner, Irma Sellers, Eunice Ho Jr., and Georgia Ethel Sal. New trustees elected: G. R. Layton, Joe Adams, O. K. Oliff. Various visits, travels, and social updates span teachers, families, and community members with local names and places such as Doths Laura Grace Sellers and Pansey.
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