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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1935
Page
2
A poorly legible snippet from a Dothan Alabama post office notice shows prices ranging from $5.00 to $39.00 and a $1.60 amount. The text is incomplete, but suggests standard transaction or mailing charges and a dated entry.
The New Statesman and Nation’s jubilee issue revisits 1910 through essays on literature, science, social conditions, and art. Authors like David Garnett Gerald Heard and Clive Bell reassess the year, noting how 1935 contrasts with 1910 and pondering whether future 1960 will replicate that nostalgia.
The Supreme Court unanimously declares sections of the National Industrial Recovery Act unconstitutional in the Schechter Poultry case. It limits delegated power, notes state control over indirect interstate effects, and raises questions for Congress ahead of deadlines and potential new legislation. Observers expect voluntary adherence to NRA standards while legal clarifications continue.
Washington, May 28. Not all lobbying on the bonus was by veterans. Farley and Charles Michaelson steered pressure on Congress to favor the veto, using media tactics to offset Legion and VFW publicity. Senators noted Legion’s mixed stance, while a Michigan veteran persuaded Senator Vandenberg privately to support the veto. Foreign monetary talks and two Treasury reps in Europe mark ongoing stabilization efforts, with White and Shepherd handling preliminary data and soundings.
A collection of humorous lines reflecting politics religion and society. The piece mocks court independence embezzlement church cliques and voter impatience while praising work as salvation and noting the limits of front page coverage. It features wordplay and satirical reflections on daily life.
The Baltimore Evening Sun quotes lines questioning if scientists of 1916 would swap their clear-cut certainties for later ideas. It notes Low’s magazine cover featuring historical figures and editor’s remark on who will hold niches in 1969, suggesting distance softens perspective and mocks a lightweight contemporary cohort.
A disjointed passage shows an old lady arguing with a hay worker over access to a room and payment for a pigsty. Snatches imply social tension and a confrontational tone as the hayworker directs the woman to enter a stairwell or elevator.
A Washington Evening Star report quotes Senator Sarchum on a boy who said he might become president someday. The senator notes the boy would take his chances but is not seeking trouble, reflecting cautious outlook about future leadership.
A Decatur Daily report notes a Paris beauty pageant where a French jury picked a German entrant as Miss travel, a choice that sparked controversy and nearly caused a crisis.
A woman declines whisky at dinner, tries a drink labeled Irish and reacts with surprise. The scene unfolds with gentle encouragement from her host as she finally tastes the beverage. The piece conveys social warmth and character dynamics in a dining setting.
The New York Letter profiles Joseph P Kennedy as a feared Wall Street figure now heading the securities commission, noting his sharp insight, 12 hour days, large family, and homes in Washington Boston New York and Palm Beach. It also reflects on Nina Wilcox Putnam Erskine Gwynne Faith Baldwin and Barbara Stanwyck, plus Brooklyn's Fulton street scene and a Macy of cultural notes.
Two old settlers and confirmed bachelors share a backwoods chat about politics and cooking. One recalls owning a cookery book yet failing to use it as the jokes note recipes begin with Take a clean dish. The quip mocks fancy culinary prep.
War department officers fear impact as Colonel Williams is dismissed for soliciting and accepting a $2,500 loan from a lobbyist. Some officers admit taking small favors in good faith, but a court martial could jeopardize entire careers even if exoneration follows.
In a discussion on foot health the article notes that stiff leather footwear limits movement and can cause or worsen deformities. It explains that flat feet arise not from the feet themselves but from an inability to flatten them, advocating gentle foot exercises and cautious manipulation by professionals to restore elasticity.
An article on keeping children's dignity when adults laugh at an embarrassing moment. It argues adults should cover a child’s humiliation rather than join in the laughter and suggests mothers can deflect blame or recall similar episodes to ease the boy’s shame.
George Lawrence, a longtime Paramount carpenter, mentors his daughter Rosina Lawrence a Fox film contract player nicknamed the sweetheart of the lot. The 20 year old praises her parents guidance and his insider tips on stage presence and scene execution after previews.
Senate takes up general calendar as decision looms on continuing AAA debate. Banking committee hears Louis Ward representing Father Coughlin. House handles miscellaneous business. Agriculture committee reconsiders AAA amendments.
Willy Nilly observes a naming ritual for a newborn Indian baby in a village gathering. Elders chant names tied to nature as the child receives a ceremonial name, sparking pride and a planning moment among the clan.
Auburn capta in Elwood Rouse from Mobile delivered a standout last college match at Bullard Field as Alabama Polytech Institute defeated Fort Benning 9 to 3. Rouse led scorers with five goals and drew cheers for long range shots and stout defense in a crowd of several hundred, ending Auburn’s 1934-35 season.
Rosina, born in Ottawa and raised in Boston and Los Angeles, began in pictures at thirteen as a dancer and doubled for Sally Eilers in Dance Team. She now leads with James Dunn in Welcome Home and hopes to become a real actress equal to Helen Hayes, aiming for Hayes’ roles.
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