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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1931
Page
4
Birmingham wiring shows October building activity rising with total new projects valued at 963 thousand dollars. Of this amount five thousand dollars were for new residences and other construction projects include commercial and public works.
An ad describing Castoria as a gentle vegetable remedy for children with feverish sleep disturbances. It claims castor oil products ease restless nights by helping the bowels, promising safe, gentle relief and rest for both child and parent with Castoria’s name shown.
Veterans of the Thirty Seventh Ohio Division will return to Camp Sheridan Pickett Springs in Montgomery Alabama for Armistice Day events November 9 to 11 marking the thirteenth annual gathering. About 1000 World War veterans are expected with Gov Miller greeting them on capitol grounds. A memorial will be erected at the former army base and a special train will bring veterans from midwestern homes. Memorial and reception events will open the second day with mayor W A Guster scheduled to participate.
A memorial address will be delivered as regimental reunions bridge the day to evening activities. A ball at the city hall will be held under the auspices of Montgomery military organizations. Armistice Day opens with a business session followed by a division parade then veterans depart for home. The Ohio division is noted in Alabama history alongside its famed Weath Infantry.
Federal and county officers destroyed 245 stills and other liquor during October in Jefferson county and North Alabama. Sheriff Hawkins forces destroyed 190 stills poured out 96 gallons of liquor confiscated 12 surge mobiles and arrested 582 on distilling charges. Sol Miller federal deputy administrator for the northern district of Alabama reported seizures of 65 stills and 9 arrests.
Walter Self harvests 60 acres of two story corn on a farm near the Etowah Blount county line. Samples brought to the Gadsden Times office reached the second floor window, 17 feet above ground, illustrating the unusual crop height.
An old time remedy ad claims not to use violent purgatives for constipation. It promotes Cascarets made from cascara as a pleasant, strengthening bowel aid for all ages and stresses regularity. Ten cents a box at drug stores.
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