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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1932
Page
2
The Eagle publishes postal and press rule notices for second class and mailed rates. It notes two cent word charges and durations of subscriptions, while the Associated Press statement credits news dispatches and local content to the paper. Also promises full investigation of grievances with prompt, prominent remedial action.
The Brewton Standard urges Alabama voters to reject two constitutional amendments on November 8. It argues against the income tax and a $20,000,000 bond issue, contending they threaten industrial growth and state finances, warn of unlimited tax rates, cross-debt perils, and dubious bond sales, and demand retrenchment and accountability from Governor Miller and Feagin.
The Baltimore Morning Sun lauds Al Smith for a Boston radio speech that channels the old verve and wit of 1928. It contrasts his polished logic with Hoover's figures, notes his critique of bigotry, and praises his appeal to core supporters and religious voters.
A snapshot of Dothan society shows Dr Carmichael from Geneva and Dr J Frazer Orr from Montgomery visiting town while Mrs W C Sherman from Columbia and others travel from Montgomery and Luverne. Bishop Beckwith to preach at the Episcopal church as the U S Flag at the post office marks half mast for Vice President Sherman.
Washington Letter profiles Elsie Hill, a famed suffragist from Connecticut’s 4th district, detailing her militant work from the 1910s. It notes her leadership in the Kenyon bill, the Suffrage Special, White House picketing, imprisonments in Boston and Washington, and daring tactics to place banners at President Wilson's meetings.
William Gaines notes southern women in New York often stand when seats are scarce while men offer spots to older or very pretty women. He observes subway etiquette, seat politeness, and a practical subway artistry in handling papers without intruding on neighbors.
Vaudeville star Apollon quits England after a successful invasion of music halls and boards the ritzy Aquitenia for passage. The Russian born entertainer rose from steerage to fame in America within 14 years. Also mentioned is Queen Moore, a veteran performer seen recently, who began on stage after arriving from Ireland and later worked in Biograph pictures with Mary Pickford.
A health feature on aphonia or loss of voice outlines organic and functional forms. It explains nerve and muscle involvement, hysteria related cases, post infection hoarseness, and the need for careful examination of the nose throat teeth tonsils and sinuses for remedy and diagnosis.
Fragmented notes from a newspaper page recount quirky quotes and snippets from readers and locals. Observers like Trey Dang and Jim Acres are cited amid scattered references to reporters, places such as Dothan and Cottonwood, and stray mentions of Chicago and Cushy Hatchie. The piece portrays a collage of informal opinions and overheard remarks without a clear single event.
Alice Judson Peale argues that children’s brutal play reflects their innate aggression and frustration rather than increasing cruelty. She notes that adults misinterpret vivid make believe and that such games serve as an outlet for aggressive impulses rather than stimulating them.
Mrs. Quacko arrives at Willy Nillys with a broken wing watch in her quacking tale. Willy Nilly repairs the wet timepiece with a rubber wrap and calls it rain proof, enabling the duck to head to Quacker ville for a stylish party. The second paragraph discusses a child’s jealousy and aggression expressed through bloodthirsty games in family dynamics.
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