Thanks Obituaries and Resolutions fee phrase
A transcription oddly notes a phrase about a fee described as two cunts per word, attributed to Thanks and Obituaries and Resolutions.
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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1931
Page
1
A transcription oddly notes a phrase about a fee described as two cunts per word, attributed to Thanks and Obituaries and Resolutions.
The notice describes a farm program for next year detailing crop plans and livestock kept, urging planting of at least one acre in Austin prairie to fortify soil. It notes money and credit will be limited and the plan is approved by the undersigned banks and businesses in Dothan Ashford and Cottonwood Me Bank of Gordon and Columbia.
The New York World created by Joseph Pulitzer aimed to inform and fight injustice, yet by 1930 its news pages were seen as yellow while editorials stayed intelligent. Forbes challenges the bottom line as the era questions the paper's legacy and influence.
A garbled report shows a tense exchange where a gob humor figure and a police officer clash over a failed attempt to start a device. The dialogue fragment hints at mechanical trouble and a search for a solution to get things moving again.
A critical editorial argues against European debts and US involvement. It asserts bankers push for wartime payments, warns of insolvency and higher taxes if debts are canceled, and urges American diplomacy to end entanglements. It cites Washington's policy and a need to reclaim financial responsibility.
An editorial reflects on old wisdom about frugality and not overextending credit, Abraham Lincoln’s ethic of doing what is right, and Mr. W. A. Brown’s stance on pleasing all. It urges Thanksgiving goodwill in Houston County, promoting forgiveness, humor, and church-like spirit. It also reviews The Story of Gan Michele by Axel Munthe, excerpting thoughts on dogs and human nature.
A fire severely damaged the Iumaber plant owned by Merle and Whitten in Dothan. The New Century club planned a meeting at Mrs. R. C. Withars home. King of Pinckard attended on business. Florrie Malone returned from a visit to relatives in Samson. Zulley Hundley of Caterpriss was also in town for business.
East Campbell of Columbia visited rales diver there during the week BF. W Davie of Colombia was in De than on business Ohle G. Strickland spent the day in Headland T W Howell of Headland was a visitor there. J L Willa of Malvern stopped in De than en route to Prockerd. Henry Willams left on a trip to Chipley. Th Benjamin Grant, ill for several days, was reported improved.
A garbled extraction shows satirical musings on public office, traveling salesmen mimicking politicians, and a general critique of conventions. It references nuts and hammers as symbols, a philosophy of life as a joke, and comments on meetings, committees, and the futility of partisan grandstanding.
A long, wandering humor piece touches on love money class and fashion follies. It references New York women, study clubs tackling international economic problems, and gossip about exclusive clubs and politicians. The piece meanders through jokes about attire, dining, and social norms with inconsistent anecdotes.
The article notes that children resist certain diseases less effectively than adults due to developmental factors. It explains that a child is not a miniature adult, detailing differences in brain growth, blood composition, heart size and pumping capacity, digestive system, liver size, metabolism, breathing, bones, and muscles, and urges considering these distinctions in pediatric care.
The Little Black Clock leads John and Peggy to a beautiful countryside setting with rolling fields woods and a cheerful brook. Children observe grownups in the nearby village who grumble about prices and wish for elsewhere, while the clock hints at turning time back to a summer afternoon. Peggy whispers a quiet question as the scene ends.
A brief item reports discussions with parents about a local issue involving Sy Aliue Fudson Feale Onging, detailing the context and stakeholders from the community. The notice notes the aim to involve families in decision making and outlines next steps for public feedback.
A long, misspelled reminiscence describes a father’s disappointment as his two boys aged 12 and 14 spend less time at home. The narrative notes a spacious house with a porch and social spaces but suggests teens seek friends’ homes for unguarded freedom and unexpected dinners, while parents worry about surveillance and adolescent desires.
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