This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 20 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1932
Page
1
A scattered column mixes politics and public life. It laments taxation zeal in Congress, notes a strangling death in Greenville involving stockings, mocks a London bachelor judge over marital attire, and critiques aviation funding in Alabama while predicting Senator Borah’s wavering support and Hoover administration tensions.
A compact editorial style piece critiques economic optimism and pessimism as a political backdrop. It contrasts hardship and medicine shortages with credit and timely payments, while noting that knocking opponents rarely helps a candidate. It ends with a reflection on friendship and public service.
In a quip about Senator Black and legislative value, Rambling Reuben notes that gains for constituents often come after five to ten years in harness, citing Tom Heflin as an example of prolonged service building influence.
The piece notes Proverbs contrasts two lines about answering fools. It suggests readers may choose to ignore folly or challenge it, implying Solomon had moods and readers can decide how to respond to foolish discourse.
One time Oregon congressman W C Hawley, a Republican with twenty years in the House, seems routed in renomination by his party. The Hawley Smoot tariff bears his name, and the defeat signals possible GOP restlessness with Grundyism as Wet forces gain. The Alabama Journal notes tariff views may have helped, but Hawley was beat by a Wet.
The commentary argues Huey Long’s rhetoric is designed more for self promotion than to yield real benefits for Louisiana or the country, suggesting the politician cares chiefly about his own image.
The Southeastern baseball association has folded as attendance failed to cover player pay. The piece notes consumer strain, good roads siphoning fans to golf and fishing, and only football retaining crowds. It cites a broader trend of people choosing activities over watching games.
A Texas Anti-Saloon League dramatization titled Who Killed Earl Wright? portrays a young man accused of killing his friend over a sixth of a pint of liquor. The writer questions the premise, noting intoxication from such a small amount is unlikely and suggesting harsher realities like poisoned alcohol or confrontations with agents.
Twenty years ago in Dothan Mr and Mrs Chester Newton returned from a month on the Pacific Coast. Officers suspected a dynamite attack on J D Flowers residence after a night watchman found intruders. Fishermen B G Farmer and sons Round Lake and Panama City trip. Local visits include Ruth Stapleton Sue Stapleton Jennie May Ward Lucile Willis Margaret Tutwiler and others. Josh Couch resumed duties with the Dothan baseball team and Waithugh Lee returned from Oxford Georgia.
A preacher reflects on church unity as a bricklayer scene turns into a quarrel over denominational scaffolds. He warns against spiritual pride and urges focusing energy on building the church of God. He also shares parables about a balloon fish, a talkative tongue, and the danger of uncontrolled chatter. He ties unemployment to religious engagement and encourages risk taking to obtain desired outcomes.
A Boston Transcript line reflects on the arrival of a new U.S. senator in Washington, noting initial hope that quickly dissolves into despair. The brief opinion critiques political optimism fading as reality sets in.
A Turkish wrentier named Jack the Goatherd, aged 115, keeps active with daily goat herding. The line attributes his idea to Jack Garner in the Washington Post.
The New York Letter recalls William Gaines and Don Marquis in Maine where Marquis forgot lines while performing The Old Soak. He pasted lines on prop backs, improvised when stuck, and finally admitted not being an actor but a playwright. Also notes on Tammany, Seabury, and theater figures Moss Hart and Chick Meehan.
Herbert Plummer notes control in the House lies with cross-party blocs rather than Speaker Garner. The economy bill faces factional attacks from both Democrats and Republicans, weakening leadership and reducing key proposals as McDuffie and Douglas bear the brunt of the battle.
A five year old girl who rejected dolls and favored aggressive play changes after psychiatric guidance. A key moment comes when a doctor asks if she wants to be a boy, she responds yes but later seeks a doll and learns to accept femininity. The narrative frames gender identity and therapy as a turning point toward healthier play.
Dr. Lago Goldston analyzes how scientifically controlled studies debunk myths about aboriginal resilience. He cites Australian natives and Tasmanians facing extinction due to land loss, disease, alcohol, firearms, and luxury brought by civilized settlers, with indigenous lifeways disrupted.
Mary Graham Bonner presents Sundown Stories featuring Peggy John Joan and Betsy as they observe birds nests and local wildlife. The children imagine tame birds near their riverbank home and plant a garden while a cheerful toad presence brings luck and pest control.
A British commission proposes preventing Australian natives who have not yet encountered civilization from doing so. The radical plan exposes doubts about the biological or social adaptability of the primitive and contrasts with Civilized men who have settled globally.
Mrs Howard Ward hosted a Thursday afternoon bridge party for cantal members with larkspur and gin decorations. Guests included Bob Gamble and several local women. a salad tea followed after games, with Mrs Solomon ter assisting. Wheel meets Monday for Methodist group plans a June guest event and features discussion of The Challenge Change. Hostess served vicious sandwiches and tea to members including Ad Fellows, Walter Bronce, Jack Johnson, J D Hart, and others.
Birmingham officials expect a representative at a federal relief conference in Detroit on June 1. James M. Jones, president of the Birmingham city commission, received an invitation from M. Frank Murphy for delegates from cities over 100,000 population.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.