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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1934
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR item mentions Mell and a date 1018 with unclear context. Readable bits suggest a language puzzle or word note from a historical issue. No clear event or person fully identified. preserves era tone and journal style amid damaged text.
The Patriots plan to buy three stokers from Hoffman Combustion Co. for 22866, claimed 14863 cheaper than Westinghouse. They previously spent 9500 for a turbine plus 750 for railroad hookup, despite ads listing 5000 for the turbine. The passage links reform movements in New York and Chicago with the end of Tammany Hall and the Thompson gang.
Frank Dixon's campaign exposes Brother Bibb Graves record, accusing him of favoring big interests over common taxpayers. The piece cites taxes paid by railroads and tobacco interests, argues Graves used a harsh law enforcement department, and accuses him of cozying with the Ku Klux Klan.
A fragmented prose piece by W. C. Batchelor comments on weather culture and rhetoric. It muses on rain, sales, language, and public life, noting rain delays in baseball, advertising limits, and a fading interest in the Alabama governor’s race. The piece references evangelists and literary magazines in a satirical tone.
A 1934 editorial collage attacks Governor Bibb and Alabama political cycle, citing tax hikes, deficits, and press suppression. It laments Klan influence, praises Frank M. Dixon, critiques opponent, and includes a letter from Dr. Charles A. Thigpen urging voters to back Dixon with focus on governance, taxes, and child labor issues.
The Secretary told a Cleve land Presbyterian audience that the New Deal rests on the fundamental tenets of Christ and urged the church to back the President s policies to build a new social order. The Baltimore Evening Sun cautions that mixing religion and politics is dangerous and that the New Deal should be judged on mundane issues.
A Memphis report cites Major General Hapgood arguing lipstick fuels wars since men fight for women. Philadelphia fire drives families from homes after gasoline from a fuel truck ignites a brush fire. Milwaukee man shot after accidental hat-tipping escalates to violence. Akron cops find false teeth clue at a prowler's home. Chicago reports a Kentucky colonel barred from $18 347 claimed as unfunded city expense.
Mrs. William J. Smith, a great grandmother, wed for the second time in New Salem New York. She declared the marriage simple and plans to continue living on and working her farm as other residents do. The groom was introduced by her son to his wife, formerly Anna Gedney.
Chicago planners change exhibit work as Robins build a four fledglings nest near the avenue of flags. Workers were told not to disturb the nesting birds until the young can fly.
In Trenton Missouri AP reports T S Phillips says two yellow Persian cats fought and killed six snakes and several other reptiles. The cats also enjoy digging moles from the ground and killing them.
A physician discusses prognosis in medicine, noting it blends faith and fact. Factors shaping outlook include patient age, fitness, nutrition, disease type, and organ health, with complications often driving outcomes rather than the original illness.
A family tale shows Bill lacking a sense of humor from boyhood. His father, a gifted after dinner speaker, teases him and Billy grows resentful yet proud of his difference. The piece argues a child’s humor develops with age and varies by individual taste.
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