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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1934
Page
2
Washington May 23 The May decline in business is slightly more than seasonal but not dangerous. Overstocks in textiles cigarettes and autos plus higher building prices cut demand. Automakers cut gadgets to meet lower demand while small overstocking absorbs, signaling a rebound once supply matches demand. Congress adjournment boosts sentiment.
Miss Perkins revises wage figures upward by about six percent while economists note the new method improves accuracy yet hinders month-to-month comparisons. Around 9,000,000 people are out of work, with about 4,000,000 restored in the past year. Building shows weakness due to price increases under the code, with April contracts totaling 131.9 million and March at 178 million, including substantial public works portions. Government seasonal adjustments are under scrutiny as economists dispute accuracy.
A rancher asks how an economist can estimate herd sizes. The economist replies I count their legs and divide by four. The rancher is astounded by the accuracy of the estimate and learns the simple method.
Default on mortgage by J A Peterson widower to Dothan National Bank dated July 1 1922 and transferred to Sallie Peterman. Public outcry sale at the courthouse door Dothan Alabama on June 25 1934 for a house and lot described by Main Street Alice Street West Main to Alice Street. Proceeds cover costs attorneys fees and debt with any remainder to mortgagor. Keener Baxley attorney for transferee. May 21 to June 11.
Oren Franks, convicted in Houston County Circuit Court on December 14, 1933 for transporting liquor, seeks a pardon. He will apply to the Governor and Board of Pardons on May 28, 1934, with a second notice on June 4.
Notice by N B Cannady as Executor of the estate of William Edward Cannady deceased. He appeared May 25, 1934 and filed statements and accounts as part of the final settlement process in the state of Alabama Houston County.
Chicago reports May 28 AP shows World Fair attendance 63,111 higher than last year on the first two days with Saturday totaling 154,668 and Sunday 80,807 compared to last year’s 119,675 and 52,654 respectively. A probate court orders June 18, 1934 for settlement hearing with all interested parties invited to contest. May 25 1934. H. K. Martin Judge of Probate of Houston County Alabama. May 28-June 4-11.
City council of Dothan Alabama enacts a prohibition on loitering around the police station prison work house and camp with limited written permission. Violators face a fine between three and one hundred dollars upon conviction. Passed May 21 1834 and approved May 22 1934.
James Hattaway, 16, of near Elba, charged with defrauding a Chicago mail order house by sending a false affidavit of finances to obtain merchandise. He claimed to run a filing station and earn 125 to 150 dollars monthly. Arrested by U S deputy marshal J W Daughtry. bond set at 300 dollars. Read the classified ads.
A three minute remedy guide touts B. C. as prepared by a registered pharmacist. It claims quick relief from headaches muscular aches colds and neuralgia without opiates or habit forming drugs. Available in 1c and 25c packages at drug stores.
Three couples obtained marriage licenses here during the weekend, adding to the local records of civil ceremonies and confirming nuptial plans for the near future.
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