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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1935
Page
1
A 1935 column recounts Welter Winchell's jokes about Gov Floyd Olson and other celebs. It notes Olson's strong political future and includes a cartoon by Sobhn Hts depicting Indians at Plymouth with controversial attire. The piece questions the intent of the artist and reflects era attitudes toward Native Americans.
Green ville readers observe many airplanes over Green Vile as pilots fly along road tracks rather than the air route. Two Dotchen citizens drive to Columbus for a football game taking about an hour and 60 minutes north and 1 hour 18 minutes back, with minimal dust and no road hazards. The airplane used five and a half gallons of gasoline on the ascent and under four on the return.
Fragmented text discusses social trends and advice on relationships and politeness, with antique diction and scattered quotations. It mentions boy scouts and reformers as examples of social roles, and remarks on work value and appreciation in a dated, humorous tone.
A Columbus representative of a gin maker warns that shipments of equipment to South America accelerate and competing American firms grow, while cotton could profitably grow there at six cents a pound. He notes a perfected process to produce cotton at two to six cents but says the finished product is not yet marketed to avoid bankrupting the South overnight.
A humorous discussion on frowning as a sign of displeasure and its social handling. It explores guiding the frowner to explain dissatisfaction, using mirrors for self-awareness, and distinguishes causes from eye strain to inferiority complexes. The piece cites historical figures and humorously notes possible future scientific views.
A clipped, fragmentary opinion from a Poston Globe item depicts an old-time Democrat puzzled by party aims, likening himself to a venerable cleric at an Oxford chapel. A chapel observer jokes the veteran has heard many great preachers and remains a Christian.
A fragmented report quotes antsy campaigner in Norfolk Virginia arguing that there is no way to hear Roosevelt clearly amid crowds and noise. The item notes ongoing campaign tensions and vocal opposition.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions several proper nouns and brands like Penney and Keystone with unclear context. The readable words hint at people, shops, and possible locations but no coherent event or action emerges from the text.
Fragmentary newspaper line from the London Ontario Advertiser mentions names and phrases but lacks coherent context or event details. The readable fragments hint at interviews or quotes but do not establish a clear person, place, date, or outcome to summarize into a complete news item.
A fragmentary quote highlights a tense exchange about labor and reward. Watchmane Exaniner is cited with a wry remark that despite listing many tasks, the returns are grudging or negative, reflecting the spoof tone of a satirical report. The piece centers on exchange over work and payoff.
A comic exchange in a hospital setting shows a doctor lamenting he cannot marry due to his beat patient and a nurse teasing about relationships. The dialogue highlights gendered remarks and workplace strain in a clipped vintage tone.
Washington Letter discusses Sen. Borah’s likely presidential bid, party strategy, and the drama of securing delegates. It analyzes industrial production versus employment and payroll gaps, noting data distortions from cigarette output and construction sectors, and argues for durable goods investment to reduce unemployment.
An Addis Ababa report states the renowned Harlem figure Hubert Julian, the "Black Eagle," is stripped of his army role by Emperor Haile Selassie after a disputed mutiny. The fighting colonel reportedly dressed in civilian clothes, and his defense of Ethiopia failed to win over his subordinates. The Mobile Register notes the shifting loyalties amid Ethiopian defenses.
A New York letter by O. McIntyre surveys a mix of humorist Frank Sullivan’s travels and planned return, echoed by cultural notes on radio personalities, Harold Harvard art buzz, and international arts scenes. It mentions Lucius Beebe, Corey Ford, Arthur Semels, Joseph Bryan, and various European theater and art figures. The piece blends fragments on critics, cuisine, and curios from Manhattan to Paris.
The Manchester Guardian notes a traveler who claimed to have visited Athens and climbed hills "then had our Winch on top of the Apochrypha" to a young companion at lunch. A reader corrects the misquote, insisting it should be Apocalypse.
Money from automobile drivers is slow, delaying patrol mobilization. Det 1 Governor Graves has delayed deployment as funds from counties are spent on vehicles, motorcycles, and uniforms while patrol members wait with no assignments.
A brief quip contrasts a boy sent for plums with a landlord and pond, as a punning exchange on scales and fairness. The Fort Wit Fort William Times Journal item showcases humorous wordplay in a clipped, local paper tone.
In a Sundown Stories episode Mary Graham Bonner presents Jupiter attempting to descend a chimney. He fears disgrace more than danger, gets stuck amid soot and creosote, and cannot move up or down, leaving him lost and terrified as the others watch.
How's YOUR HEALTH discusses cold prevention focusing on the respiratory tract and mucous membranes. It explains natural cleansing actions by nasal and throat membranes, risk factors like smoking and improper ventilation, and how poor air, lack of exercise, and cold exposure affect protection. Wet feet and extensive exposure are noted as lowering resilience. Extra copies of the Eagle’s Do-Bem-Centennial Edition are available for 10 cents.
A column recounts a lonely mother's emotional burden on her eldest child and the risk of exposing children to adult sorrows. It also touches on gossip about stars and marital strains as public life clashes with private tensions.
In Hollywood Nov 25 the first Mrs Gable still calls him a charming boy and the second likely to stay estranged. Gable’s senior by 11 years, she kept a background role in his career while joining him at events. The ceremony that made him a rising actor attracted little attention amid his then modest fame.
Samson Rotary club organized at a meeting with men and representatives from Dothan, Sprise and Geneva. Henry Crenshaw was elected president, Arthur Mon as vice president and Rex as secretary and treasurer. The new club will be served by the Garden club.
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