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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1935
Page
2
The Dothan Eagle lists publication details, prices, and office contacts for 1908. Includes editor William Theodore Hall and business manager Horace Batchelor, with rates per month and year and the Associated Press note about news dispatches and corrections policy.
The essay accuses Congress of bowing to special interest pressure before voting on the soldiers' bonus, arguing the government is driven by organized groups. It cites General Johnson on telegram influence and quotes Edmund Burke on public noise versus will, noting forthcoming election implications.
A collection of quips and witticisms on honesty taxation war and marriage. The verses critique pride taxation misfortune and the futility of relying on others for support with a sharp satirical tone.
The Birmingham Post lauds Roosevelt for facing Congress and vetoing special pension legislation. It argues the president’s stance elevates the nation by insisting government aid be for all people in need, not just favored groups, and warns against inflationary policy. It frames the veto as a test of democracy over pressure from interest groups.
Washington, May 25. Roosevelt relief agents criticize the new relief wage schedules as misrepresented to the public. The White House and Frank Walker prompted the release, but the plan appears designed to offset criticism of high old relief wages. The $19 a month figure applies to a small rural zone. nationwide impact is limited. About 15,000 of 20,000,000 relief recipients fall under the new scale. many exempted or on different programs will still draw higher local wages. Overall average pay around $55 monthly, with direct relief averaging $25 to $30, tapering relief expenditures unlikely.
Atlanta pastor Reverend H B McBrayer of Lakewood Heights Methodist Church faces suspension and potential trial after advocating repeal of Georgia's prohibition law. The Eagle condemns church efforts to influence elections and notes many pastors blame other causes for shrinking congregations.
A Hartford reader urges voters to read the Presidents message approving the Patman Bonus Bill. The writer warns against powerful organized groups bulldozing Congress, calling for consideration for all citizens and noting wartime sacrifices and pensions as context.
The article outlines Roosevelt using in person and radio broadcast to reach followers of Coughlin and Long, noting a shift in publicity strategy. It discusses buoyant stock markets amid gold bloc speculation, inflation leadership by Senator Thomas, and Anglo American cooperation in elevating China legations to embassies with Japan, framing postwar diplomacy dynamics.
A fragmentary statement argues for equal treatment of all civilian ranks and justice for everyone, not favoring one group, attributed to N. H. Grace. The text expresses sentiment that proper direction will bring fairness and balanced outcomes.
In a reflective New York Letter, O O McIntyre recalls a park skiff ride with his wife, mixing humor with bleak detail about aging and physical decline. He muses on past triumphs, modern fatigue, and the irony of his situation as he drifts toward a resting place.
Atticus Mullin notes in the Montgomery Advertiser that Frank Bryan, a former employee of the highway commission, has been named postmaster for Columbia in Houston County. Bryan served in the agricultural department for over two years during Sam D. Dunwoody’s tenure and four years in the highway department under the Miller administration. His appointment pleases Bryan’s many friends across Alabama.
Word of a forthcoming adjustment notes a $5,500 yearly saving equals the salary gap between a minister and an ambassador. The move is framed as preserving equal diplomatic footing in China while reducing expenses.
A study of many diabetes patients and policy holders of a major life insurer suggests a causal link between high living standards and diabetes. The text notes improved living conditions reduce some diseases like tuberculosis, while diabetes incidence rises with diagnostic advances, aging, and overweight prevalence, though obesity relation is not clearly defined.
Hollywood researchers sift historical, scientific and literary details to keep films authentic. Orchids in the United States and Canada exceed 150 species, with common types noted. cigarette use in 1860 and Civil War star counts for 1863 cited. era accuracy guides include Camel silver in ancient Egypt and other period minutiae.
A guidance piece urges parents to stay awake and receptive when teens return from outings. It advises a calm, nonjudgmental chat about the evening to foster trust and open dialogue, noting late hours for younger teens are unwise and weekends are common for gatherings.
Erie county spent 142 dollars and two court days on a family law suit for 85 dollars before a jury found no action. The case involved Eleanor Goodslander suing her uncle and aunt, Clair and Mrs. Monks, for domestic pay, with court costs excluding judge and staff salaries.
The text presents a narrative of smoke signals led by Big Chief Eagle to communicate with Old Wolf, using fire, grasses, and blankets to create denser smoke. Old Wolf remains cautious, while Squaw-Sits-Still-For-Awhile recalls generations of tales as morning comes and a sense of anticipation rises. Christopher proclaims a discovery of something wonderful.
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