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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1935
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR text references The Dothan Eagle and subscription rates, obituaries, and notices. It appears to be a mixed page with marginal legible items including a quoted Jefferson line. No coherent single event or person is clearly identifiable.
A fragmented column critiques government overreach and the New Deal era, invoking Thomas Jefferson and Mencken to argue that democratic powers erode liberty. It denounces politicians, courts, and officials as power-hungry brigands who push citizens toward dependence while instrumentalizing rhetoric of altruism.
Scripps Howard sports writer Henry McLemore argues Notre Dame now has the edge for a Rose Bowl bid after a late rally over Notre Dame and questions the viability of Texas Christian and Southern Methodist as strong opponents. He notes rough scheduling and the Big Ten rulings, and suggests Princeton, Dartmouth, Syracuse, North Carolina, and Marquette shape the field, with Notre Dame holding a favorable position despite tough competition.
Washington Letter notes public money flowing into stocks as October saw a stock rise of 2.5 million while loans grew 11.2 million. Cash purchases imply a return to valuing earnings next year, with tax rules dampening rapid selling. Federal Reserve reserves and policy hints loom as New York politics shift with talk of Jimmy Walker and potential successor Smith replacing LaGuardia.
A fragmented New York Letter by Dog McInore blends musings on film history, actors like Edward G. Robinson and Elbert Hubbard, and New York landmarks. It nostalgically references hotels, Maxim's, the Brevoort, and industry names while spotting quirky place names and cultural hints from tabloids and theatre.
The Portland Oregonian reports Al Smith privately disparaging President Roosevelt with sharp jabs and mockery. The piece mocks Smith as out of step for the New Deal era and hints at his family keeping his memory fresh. It notes Smith likely will not publicly endorse either candidate.
A reflective piece marking twenty five years since Paul Ehrlich’s death and the discovery of salvarsan. It recounts Ehrlich and Carl Weigert’s work on bacteria and the creation of a compound that treated syphilis, noting the impact and debates over its success.
Willy Nile arrives home with a carload of gifts for his animal companions Ton Noteh the duck Rap the dor the lamb and others. He proclaims the trip fruitful and expresses pride that his purchases funded their comforts. The animals greet him with cautious happiness as bears roam nearby seeking food.
Granny's Tale shows a toddler Tammy learning painting from Grandma Goose with a paint box and color dishes. The piece follows his progress from age 18 months to four, highlighting growth in color choices, patience, and a lasting bond with his grandmother.
Warner Baxter, 42, faces a possible three year contract change as he remains a lasting star since 1922. Other legends like Krook endure, while Baxter reflects on a career marked by brilliant performances amid fluctuating box office. His films range from Forty-Second Street to Robin Hood of El Dorado, with King of Burlesque echoing Forty-Second Street in tone as he considers next steps.
A fragment notes a year old girl named Jean fell overboard and drowned in the middle of the ocean. A rescuer, Pegey Stott, leaped fully clothed into the sea and saved another child aboard a Japanese ship Mara. The report is incomplete and unclear on details.
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