Dothan Eagle Excerpt From 1908 Post Office Notice
Fragmentary OCR from The Dothan Eagle noting post office class matter status and editorial policy. Includes references to subscription rates, advertising, circulation, and departments. Mentions Associated Press, national representatives, and the paper’s stance on misstatements and corrections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lephonas
Associated Press
Associated Prom
Devine-Tenney Corp
Atlanta
Chicago
New York
Moines
Shipping Truce Fades as American Subsidies Extend War
Ottawa Evening Citizen notes no réel ceasefire in shipping row as U S subsidies push greater merchant marine strength. Aden Cone leads push to continue subsidies, arguing U S rights mirror industrial rivals. Estimed world tonnage moves show continued British debt pressure and intensified global competition.
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United States Treasury
Washington
United States Shipping Board
Aden HL Cone
Bia
Aprer- Jean
United States
United Kingdom
Ottawa
Ont
Turn Point? Early Signs of Economic Recovery
The piece notes a March depression low followed by a notable rise in business sentiment and activity across stocks and commodities. It highlights railroad stocks up 61 percent in 10 weeks, wheat and cotton gains, and a stronger, quicker industry recovery, while cautioning that job losses remain vast and the durability of the upturn is uncertain.
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Stock Exchange
New York Times
World economic prospects and the need for action
The piece argues that charts cannot predict future trends and emphasizes that improvement depends on decisions by statesmen, business leaders, and bankers. It highlights hope in an upcoming world economic conference for international cooperation, currency stability, and debt adjustment, and notes momentum from Roosevelt administration actions.
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Roonavelt
No Indian Swear Words and Language Roots
A Newark News excerpt discusses the absence of Indigenous swear words in Native languages before colonization and notes the shift after contact with palefaced culture. It cites a New York Indian Association luncheon remark by a clergyman aboutNative speech and language, contrasting it with English profanity.
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Hugh Latimer Burleson
New York
Ascension Preparations Rumored for Belgian Scientist
Professor Auguste Plecard, a Belgian researcher, appears to be preparing for another ascent. The report notes unclear weather conditions and states no blame is placed on him despite the uncertainty surrounding the mission.
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Auguste Plecard
Batchelor's Buttons Grown By WU Batchelor
Fragmented entry reflects social commentary on marriage religion education and debt with aphorisms about payments, luck, and future prospects. The text mocks empty promises and class attitudes while noting elusive success and vacation vanity. It mentions themes of family, faith, and self improvement.
Imagination and moral echoes in a preacher tale
A reflective piece notes how imagination shapes belief from a porch scene. It cautions against assuming fault, cites a childhood gun incident, and warns about reasoning before speaking. The essay ponders character, heart, and sincerity amid social pressures.
20 Years Ago in Dothan Highlights Local News
Felix Leslie returned from Galneaville to attend school. Miss Reelyn Parks visited Trev. Former Governor UR Comer spoke at Trev at the Nathan High School graduation. Mitt Thealle Moreland returned from Jud gen college. Lelia Nail, visiting Mrs Charles Golson, returned to Troy. Alice Walford entertained in honor of Mist Jessie Scarborough. W W Eddina of Gordon was in Dothan. Mrs H G Smith and Mrs J Ray Jones visited Montgomery to see Mrs L H Moore. Rev A C Bpinus, pastor of the Mid tang City Baptist Church, to give the graduation sermon for Sloomb High School.
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UR Comer
Tabe
Nathan High School
Mie
Alice Walford’ Wan
Jessie Scarborough
W W. Eddina
Gordon
Washington Letter: Farewell Reflections on Congress
Washington Letter notes Jack Gerber’s retirement speech as he leaves the Senate after 30 years. It discusses party dynamics in the 72nd Congress, critiques of debate time, and attempts to tighten House rules amid Democratic leadership challenges. The piece references Jeff Busby’s revolt over debate time and quorum tactics, plus shifts in procedure debated by the Democratic caucus.
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Washington
Jack Gerter
House
Senate
Bert Snell
Sow
Cactus Jack
Emooth
Jeff Busby
Missiestop
Busby
Ang Agein
Tere
Tung
New York Letter of Rainy Night Urban Roamings
A rainy night wander through New York City spots from Harlem to Chinatown. The writer recalls exploring Greenwich Village Yorkville Harlem Hell's Kitchen and Bowery amid moody lights and damp streets, noting the softening romance of rain and urban decay.
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New York
St Nigat
Broadway
Mexico
South End
Yorkville
Abd Kraug
Third Avenue
Brofsings
Second Avenue
Moskowitz Tismis Lis
Eastmyer
Bowery
Chinatown
Poll Street
Thoge Alddah
Little Italy
Greenwich Vilage
Hell's Kitchen
Roosevelt Support Debates on Man in Need
A fragmented piece quotes Mr. B. Z. Body criticizing Roosevelt and praising Hoover, arguing Hoover never did much yet Roosevelts care for the poor seems lacking. It mentions a 20018 pension nuance and references a Democrat. The text is garbled but centers on political allegiance and welfare.
Odd remarks and quotes from historical columns
A collection of quips and sayings from the Bowton Transcript and others. Notable lines include Ste not having enemies yet facing hatred from friends, an Old Marylander remark on tests and behavior, and Owen Young noting shared uncertainty like Columbus on his voyage.
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Ste
Hdldie Cantor
Owen Young
Columbus
Bowton Transcript
Overworking the Child and School Fatigue
Dr Lago Gel discusses how excessive school life and home demands exhaust children. Fatigue stems from recitation periods, homework, and extracurriculars, with physical defects and malnutrition contributing. Some physicians advocate shorter school days and less homework to preserve learning and prevent indolence mislabeling.
Fever Dream in the Sundown Tales
Witty Milly tends a fevered Rip who believes himself still in danger. He rages at imagined foes while Milly soothes him, insisting the fight is over and they are safe. Rip remembers battles with Jamba Jelly Bear and Top Notch as Willy Noby watches and Milly urges calm.
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Milly
Rip
Jelly Bear
Wily Noby
Willy ‘Milly
Rip Boy
Wild Cat
Tye
Fveryous
Willy
Filo
Reef
Talks to Parents By Alico Odson Peale
An article discusses how dominating playmates influence children. It warns that older siblings or assertive peers can make a less aggressive child timid and reliant on others. It recommends separating siblings when possible and helping the affected child form new friendships with teacher support.
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Alico Odson
Peale
Brothera
High School Grad Incomplete Education Quip
An Omaha May report quotes ESS FORRESTER discussing graduates and education then notes a local birth in Hast Otaehs and a hospital incubator room observation. The fragment references a baseball game time TV showing and a belt pound claim about two individuals.
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Omaha
Neb
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