The Dothan Eagle historical masthead note and rates
The Dothan Eagle details its 1902 establishment and 1905 to 1924 editorship by William Theodore Ball Tum an Ball with business managers Horace Wall and others. It lists subscription rates for carrier and mail, advertising, and obituaries policy. Includes a Jefferson quotation about tyranny.
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William Theodore Ball
TTS
Nathan, Alabama
Postoffice
Gerond Cisse
Business Office Society
Tax proposal rejected by six states in 1932 vote
In the recent election the proposition to levy income taxes was submitted to eight states. It was voted down in six and ratified in two. Kansas and Washington approved while Alabama Arkansas Oklahoma Colorado California and Minnesota rejected. General sentiment favors fewer taxes and lawmakers should heed it.
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Kansas
Washington
Alabama
Arkansas
Oklahoma
Colorado
California
Minnesota
Nation's press on the election echoes Roosevelt victory
Editors nationwide react to Roosevelt's win, calling it a political realignment and a repudiation of GOP leadership. Papers cite economic distress, prohibition stance, and public demand for change as core factors. Many urge unity to restore prosperity and address the crisis.
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Daily Press
Brooklyn Daily Eagle
Brooklyn Times-Union
Roosevelt
Republican Inquirer
Philadelphia
New York: Journal, Democratic
New York Evening Post
Wall Street
Newport News Daily Press
Richmond News-Leader
Batchelor's Buttons Grows By W. C. Batchelor
A fragmented poem piece critiques modern vices and attitudes. It lampoons newspaper clichés and political rhetoric, noting a strained optimism about gambling and economic issues. The text blends satire on work, thrift, and public sentiment with whimsical misspellings.
Johnson Blisters Regularity In Political Bickerings
Senator K Hiram Johnson of California criticizes party regularity in a San Francisco speech. He calls regularity a fetish for the mentally weak and a shelter for mediocrity, urging parties to stay responsive to the people who compose them.
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Alabama Journal
K. Hiram Johnson
California
Roosevelt
San Francisco
Taking Fresh Courage
A New York Times editorial urges renewed national confidence after a peaceful election. It calls for generous aid to the distressed, steady recovery, and renewed hope as Europe improves, urging Americans to lift their hearts and work together for the approaching tasks.
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New York Times
Washington
Europe
United States
The Blanton Method in Introductory Speeches
The Baltimore Sun reflects on the unclear rights of the principal speaker versus the introducer. It cites Representative Thomas Blanton leaving the hall after a lengthy introductory speech, noting there are no fixed rules. The piece honors Blanton’s impetuous act while deeming it not a universal principle, yet acknowledges its value.
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New York World-Telegram
Herald and Tribune
Ogden Mfils
New York Sun
Baltimore Sun
Thomas Blanton
San Angelo
Tex
Blanton
20 Years Ago in Dothan Community Notes
Twenty years ago in Dothan and nearby towns residents attended visits and business. Tom Appling traveled to Alaga on business while J W Knowles of Headland visited locally. John Wesley Solomon returned after a Slocomb trip and Annie Laurie Harris came back from Trox. Mrs W F Mess and Mrs G W Mnui ten of Marianna visited. A franchise discussion for a street trolley in Dathan featured at a Rest council meeting. Dethan teams from the Wieh rchoml and Coffee Counts Wiehechaat played and it was the second such event for the Dethan team.
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Fenthell
Dethan
Not Worth Shinning in The Sucker Born Minute Quote
A sharp quip about predatory charm and exploitation. The speaker notes that a fool remains vulnerable even when he has nothing to take, underscoring a cynical view of human gullibility and exploitation.
Reward of Learning: A Chronicle Valedietorian Tale
A San Francisco Chronicle item highlights a valedietorian who lands a job with a mysterious fellow, described as dropping a rite at the eighth grade, signaling a quirky origin and a lesson about pursuing education and opportunity.
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San Francisco Chronicle
Paying Debts (Chattanooga News)
A creditor writes an indignant note to a debtor company and receives a humorous reply. The company explains it pays bills by a monthly hat draw where a blindfolded young lady selects creditor bills until the cash on hand matches the total paid. They warn future harsh letters will be ignored.
Pacifist in Court Claimed War Defense in Barroom Fight
A man around 40 was charged with assault in a Berlin beer hall dispute sparked by a political argument. He admitted striking the complainant after a heated exchange about wars being reprehensible. The judge, noting eight prior arrests, imposed one month imprisonment and a 60 mark fine, with an appeal planned.
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Berlin
Talks to Parents by Alice Judson Peate about sibling punishment
A six year old Audry resents her three year old brother leading to frequent punishments for the child. The piece argues never punish one child for another to avoid breeding lasting hate and jealousy that harms a child’s character and future happiness.
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Alice Judson Peate
Audry
Little Brother
Jove
Universal medical code to aid sailors at sea
A Belgian doctor has created a universal medical code with language independent formulae for maladies symptoms and treatments. To be used from January it aims to cut sea death toll by enabling rapid accurate remote medical advice from ships with no doctor on board.
New Chemical Mortar to Arm Army Units
The United States Army plans to equip each war-strength chemical company with eight 42 inch chemical mortars. The weapon doubles range to about 2,700 yards and fires seven and a half pound shells. Each shell carries mustard agent, contaminating roughly 100 feet diameter on detonation. The system allows 15 rounds per minute and manual transport.
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New Orleans Times-Picayune
United States Army
Aincie
How's Your Health by Dr Lago Goldston
Dr Lago Goldston discusses dental health and diet focusing on vitamin D and calcium. He argues raw milk supports tooth development and caries resistance, claiming pasteurization reduces its vitamin content. He suggests daily raw milk from weaning to age 14, noting a serious drawback.
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Lago Goldston
London Hospital Dental School
South Africa
Toad Good-Nights and Winter Farewells in Sundown Tales
In a whimsical Sundown Stories segment by Mary Graham Bonner, Willy Nilly bids good night to the sleeping toads as Old Toad promises to finish ear repairs come spring. Nearby creatures duck, dog, rooster, and others share good night remarks, while townsfolk discuss church services and evangelists amid a patchwork of local chatter.
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Willy Nilly
Old Toad
Rip
Top Notch
Flotilla Botilla
Toadtown
Toad
Fiotina
Botila
Rooster
Willy Willy
Raw milk safety notice for cattle tested free from tubsroploss
The document states ordinary raw milk is unsafe for human consumption. If raw milk is used it must come from cattle tested and found free from tubsroploss. Milk handling should be with great care to prevent contamination.
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