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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1932
Page
1
Historic Dothan Eagle masthead shows editors and staff roles including Julian Ball and WILLIAM NORE with advertising and postal details. Subscription rates and department names listed, along with standard notices and a Jefferson quote.
Readers discuss the Socialist Norman Thomas. The prompt suggests his supporters could give up property to the state to prove sincerity and idealism in a provocative, era specific opining voice from 1982.
A fragment notes a single vote for the Communist ticket found in the Ward 4 courthouse box in Houston County. The text questions the voter's intent regarding a Negro vice presidential candidate and ends with a blunt remark about indifference to party tenets.
Several weeks ago Oregon voters ousted Mr. Hawley from the House, and on Tuesday Utah voters removed Mr. Smoot from the Senate. The pair are known for a tariff law bearing their names, which critics call vicious and stupid and say it boomerangs on its sponsors.
The public rejects further taxes and bonds as amendments fail to gain broad support in Houston County and across the state. The Eagle notes continued political fatigue while The Montgomery Advertiser faces mockery for past stances. Voters advocate fiscal restraint and challenge lawmakers to call a new session to consider tax measures.
Fragmentary column quotes mix political quips and satirical lines about Democrats Roosevelt and Beottsboro case. The text references Compase Lake and a pope apology for 1928 insults, noting a landslide expectation and a surprising result.
Ed Wetford of Malvern and HA. W. Kelly of Albany, Georgia, were in Dothan along with W. F. Oakley of Columbia during the period reported, noting the city’s activity and visits by out of town residents.
The Florence Times-News reports 240 Alabama banks, 160 state banks and trust companies, 78 national and two private banks, with total capital of 24,589,525 and deposits of 103,879,639. It notes about 1,137 incorporated towns lack local banking facilities and U.S. deposits have fallen by 13,625,005 since July 1979.
The passage notes Indiana figures DEQDORIZER and Jim Watson leaving the Senate. It characterizes Watson’s affable arm and smile as disarming yet disingenuous and suggests the Senate’s general tone will be improved by their departure.
The Manufacturers Record reports sustained gains across sectors with textiles rising faster than any three month period since 1912. Steel output rebounds over 60 percent from lows, orders rise, and small buyers increase. Lumber, trad ement, shoe, coal, passenger traffic, cement, copper, brass and lead markets show improvement. Car loadings and electrical production rise. Business failures fall and employment climbs about 4 percent.
In a stark return of fate Hoover carries six states for 59 electoral votes, echoing Smith's 1928 loss. The piece argues the Republican collapse stems from a pervasive low mood, while Franklin D Roosevelt ascends to lead with vast expectations and uncertain prospects for prosperity.
In this Decatur Daily note, the University of Alabama bans co-eds from drinking near beer despite near beer’s legalization by the Alabama legislature. No reason is given, and the piece jokes that buttermilk contains more alcohol than near beer, implying inflation.
Bulletin of World Trade League argues the sugar tariff costs Americans about 235 million annually, harms Cuba as a market, and reduces U S customs revenue. It notes doubled tariffs since 1921 failed to boost home production while Puerto Rico Hawaii and the Philippines gain. American exports to Cuba drop from near 200 million yearly to about 30 million. treasury revenue falls by nearly 50 million since 1929. Sugar duties item in 1931 food bill totals 262.45 million with under 100 million reaching the Treasury.
The Selma Times Journal notes a strong rise in cotton textile activity in the North and South with mills expanding operations. Despite higher production and exports, raw cotton prices linger around six cents after a brief spike, prompting questions about why producers do not share in rising demand.
The San Francisco Chronicle notes hay fever symptoms vary and cautions that cures may not address all causes. Readers are reminded that allergic rhinitis can mimic other conditions and treatment should target specific triggers.
A compact aphorism from the Louisville Courier-Journal notes a political or social reckoning theme with vivid regional phrasing. The quote underscores accountability returning to those who need it amid public discourse.
In Eugene Oregon a guarde notes that Germany may be too poor to pay debts and to deny herself the chance to spend a few billion for armament, reflecting postwar economic and political tension.
Herbert Plummer profiles Senator Wallace White of Maine, noting his quiet, methodical rise from the House to the Senate. The veteran lawmaker is an authority on shipping regulation and radio policy, co author of the 1927 Radio Act, and a cautious, hardworking figure who prioritizes maritime safety and legislative expertise.
William Gaines reports on Benito Collada's Greenwich Village restaurant, its authentic Spanish ambiance, entertainers, and mixed crowd of Spaniards and uptowners. The piece notes Collada as master of ceremonies, a humorous mispronunciation episode with a showgirl, and hints at cultural tensions in the lively venue. It also covers a Tall Folks hotel manager adding 18 long beds after a Harvard professor's experience, reflecting a moral about accommodations and comfort, with a closing nod to Ris, BH Carey at Madison Square Garden.
Olive a kindergarten pupil shows violent affection toward her baby brother embracing him tightly and nearly squeezing breath away The piece explains the older child’s jealous double feelings when a new baby arrives and advises patience reassurance and avoiding pressure for instant perfect behavior as the child adjusts
A historical overview traces drug use from ancient remedies to modern pharmacology. It notes early mineral waters opium from India balzams and herbs, mercurial treatments for syphilis foxglove’s digitalis as a heart remedy, and ephedrine’s long oriental use. It highlights Ehrlichs arsenic compound after many trials as a landmark in targeted therapy.
Fragmentary OCR reads about Florida cities traffic and travel remarks by individuals including Jack Paschal of Dothan and W J Steele. The text is garbled with quotes and partial phrases, suggesting a local column or satire piece with incomplete dialogue and place names.
In a light tale set after elections Willy Nitty tries to repair his car Two-Ways with Rip the dog and Willy Nilly. Spiders occupy the vehicle and a hornet nest stings him while Kip cries the President is hurt as ducks and toads hurry to help.
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