Dothan Eagle 1933 Thanksgiving Edition Notice and Masthead
The Dothan Eagle edition dated Thursday November 24 1933 lists staff roles including William Theodore Ball editor and Hall business manager. It details subscription rates by carrier and mail, department contacts, and advertising policies, with a note on Associated Press news use and a Jefferson quote about opposition to tyranny.
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the Dothan Eagle
William Theodore Ball
Ssewesacceee Editost Iit
Eanaussses
Nonce Hall
Aset
Busines Office Society
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Roosevelt Thanksgiving Proclamation Cites Forgotten Man
Governor Roosevelt urges national reflection in the Thanksgiving proclamation and quotes the Episcopalian Book of Prayer. He emphasizes pity for the destitute homeless and forgotten, urging Americans to attend to those left behind.
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Roosevelt
Georgia Voters Face Bone-Dry Law Reply Proposal
The January legislature session will consider a remedy to repeal or amend the Volstead Act and Georgia law to permit manufacture and sale of beer and wine. The Gazette opposes repeal but supports limited reform to improve national moral status tied to Prohibition and the Eighteenth Amendment.
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Georgia
Gazette
Twelve safety rules for hunters from Commissioner Quinn
A condensed list of twelve gun safety rules urges hunters to unload before reaching ground or water, avoid loaded guns in vehicles or on horses, never point at objects, never carry with safety off, and never shoot at uncertainty as a person may be present. emphasizes unloading as a key safety practice.
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L T. Quinn
Game and Fisheries
Wright Memorial at Kill Devil Hill Ready for Unveiling
After a decade of work the Wright Memorial is completed and to be unveiled tomorrow by congressional authority. It honors Wilbur and Orville Wright for the first powered flight, standing on Kill Devil Hill at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina.
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Wilbur
Orwie Wright
Kill Devil Hill
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Planting a Hill Top Memorial at Kill Devil Hill
The Army Quartermaster Camps undertook a landscaping project to stabilize the memorial hill. They planted pines and wood mold, seeded Bermuda grass, and set shrubs including oak and myrtle, plus Caribbean flora. Over time more than five thousand shrubs grew as a natural anchor. A barbed wire fence was used for containment, while a 35 foot foundation and brass piles reinforced the site to prevent movement.
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United States Army
Puerto Rico
Pittsburgh
Democratic Opportunity to Curb Bureaucracy
The Chicago Tribune argues that a Roosevelt administration will bring fresh faces to the federal bureaucracy, enabling a planned reduction of departmentalism. It contends a leaner, more sovereign federal government could restore state self-reliance, lower costs, and renew citizen faith in self-reliance, marking a key opportunity for reform.
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United States
Jess
Washington
Wilson
Batchelor's Buttons Grown By W C Batchelor
Dothan visitors include C E Segrest from Slocomb H B Dowling from Ozark KE Hill on business trip to Ardilla FE R Mearty from Slocomb visiting A L Barnes Angs A Acree of Birmingham visiting his parents Mr and Mrs J L Acres J S Davis planning a business trip to Savannah Baltimers Mrs E O Jones to entertain No Name Club W O C James from Cattonwood also in Hartford John Bank and Men Harris in Hartford
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John Bank
Men Harris
Hartford
E. O. Jones
Angus A. Acree
Birmingham
Mrs
J. L. Acres
Mythical Notched Gun myth debunked in frontier lore
A critic argues against prevalent Wild West myths citing Hickok and Calamity Jane as exaggerated figures. The piece notes a Dodge City marshal denied notching guns and questions frontier gun lore. It urges a return to William S Hart's screen portrayal to reflect real blunt action of early westerns.
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New York Herald Tribune
Pecos
Dodge City
Zane Grey
United States
William S. Hart
Roosevelt and press men shape Hoover era relations
Analyzes Franklin D. Roosevelt’s rapport with newspaper correspondents as a strategic advantage. Highlights Roosevelt’s familiarity with press culture, early cultivation of friendly ties, and contrast with Hoover’s strained relations, arguing this dynamic will bolster his administration’s effectiveness.
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Roosevelt
White House
Washington
Hoover
Washington “Press Gallery
Albany
Florida Finds Strain As Winter Visitors Bring Hard Times
Florida once drew winter sun lovers and the financially independent. now an influx of unemployed southerners seeks shelter and food, testing the state’s hospitality. Officials admit the issue is how to handle destitute arrivals while Florida remains a welcoming retreat.
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Florida
Aspen
Visi
Marae
Neith
Capitol Telephone Evolution From 51 Stations To 1971
Washington Letter profiles Mrs. Harclett Daley, chief operator at the capitol private branch exchange. She recalls how in 1898 there were 51 stations serving 185 representatives, and now the capitol system handles 1,971 stations plus 34 extensions for 541 members, with 49 lines to government departments and 17 operators today.
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Washington
Capitol Hill
Harclett Daley
Tellphone Exchange
Capitol
Capitol Exchange
Telephone Company
Butterflies and Fred Allen in New York Letters
A New York letter profiles a Fifth Avenue butterfly dealer who guards his wares and fends off curious buyers. It then recounts Fred Allen’s rise from a Cambridge hardware job to vaudeville juggle acts and adopting the stage name from his agent, becoming a revue star.
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Fifth Avenue
Fred Allen
Fred Sullivan
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Boston
Fred St. James
Sullivan
St. James
Keith
Allen
Sign in Hatem tailor shop window reads time saves nine
Hand printed sign in a Hatem tailor shop window proclaims Time saves nine and notes there are nine in the family Repairs Gere x Lowest prices.
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Sign OF the Times
Beach Encounter Sparks Bid for Recognition
A rocky sailor on a Pennsylvania Keystone beach approached a pretty girl in new bathing suits. He tipped his hat and commented on the day, she retorted she did not know him. He quipped that he would hardly know her from Eve, prompting a light exchange on the shore.
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Adam
Eve
Pennsylvania Key Stone
Socialism Talk as Election Fraud Claims Stir Cities
A fragmentary social and political sketch mocks socialist prospects in America, noting fraud concerns in tax sales and real estate deals in Pennsylvania and Charleston. The piece cites press voices suggesting a recount could show Moorevels carried the state, and rails against attempts to split party lines.
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Pennsylvania
Charleston
C. Evening Post
Moorevels
Chicago Tribune
506 Efficiency Experts Out of Work Shock Toledo Blade
Report from Toledo Blade notes 506 efficiency experts are unemployed, signaling labor shift amid industrial cutbacks. Officials warn of broader staffing adjustments and economic ripple effects across manufacturing and consultancy sectors.
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Toledo Blade
Talks to Parents by Alice Judson Peale
Segments describe Karl's repeated chocolate theft at school driven by jealousy toward two favored classmates. The teacher uses calm guidance and small penalties, eventually earning Karl's compliance and friendship with rivals. Included are stray quotes about campaigns and local commentary on finances and schooling.
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Alice Judson Peale
Kirl
Karl
How's Your Health By Dr Lago Goldston
The article explains growth needs in children, stressing vitamin B2 or G as essential alongside balanced protein carbohydrate and fat intake. It ranks foods by B2 availability, highlighting liver, yeast, milk solids, egg yolk, wheat germ and bran, germ, and maize products as top sources.
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Lago Goldston
Thanksgiving Dinner With Willy Nilly and Bear
Willy Nilly hosts a Thanksgiving meal for friends including Flotilla Botilla Mr and Mrs Quesko Duck Quackers of Quackerville Top Notch the Rooster and Rip the dog. A bear recalls being rescued and cared for by humans before wandering again. The bear expresses gratitude for having the meal and life.
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Willy Nilly
O. K
Wilds
Flotilla Botilla
Mrs. Quesko Duck
Quackerville
Top Notch
Rooster
Rip
Tve
Reynolds May Be Attorney for Les Lea Extradition Fight
North Carolina senator elect Robert R. Reynolds said he was approached to represent Luke Lea in his fight to avoid a prison sentence. Lea, convicted in Buncombe County in 1931 for conspiracy in the Central Bank and Trust collapse, faces extradition if the U S Supreme Court denies appeal. Lea’s son Luke Lea Jr. also faces prison or a fine.
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Raleigh
N. C
Robert R. Reynolds
North Carolina
Lake Lea
Nashville, Tenn
Reynolds
United States Supreme Court
Lea
Yong
Eulit
Buncombe County Superior Court
Central Bank & Trust Company
Asheville
Luke Lea, Jr
Key Suspends Athens Coach for Player's Infraction
Georgia Tech coach Homer Key suspended star guard Homer Key after an unspecified training rule violation. The suspension covers the remainder of the season, with Key stating the infraction was committed during a game against Auburn and noting it will affect his final year at the university.
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Homer
Etar bocHe
Georgia
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K Wawt
Auburn
Georgia Tech
English Protest Letter Shames Philadelphia Police Efforts
A historical letter from an English writer criticizes Philadelphia traffic policing. It notes a provocative exchange and describes the police response as lacking courtesy. The document references a dated English communication and mentions an incident of public scolding.
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London
Hama
Krovett
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