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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1929
Page
2
The Dothan Eagle page lists publication offices and 1929 subscription rates, including weekly and monthly prices, plus staff roles such as circulation manager Roy L Hatfield and business editor. mentions Associated Press and a commitment to prompt correction of misstatements. The date is Wednesday November 27, 1929.
Dr. Will Durant outlines a reading plan in American Magazine promising one hour daily for four years to become a scholar and philosopher. The 12 groups cover volumes by Thomas, Kellogg, Wells, Frazer, Herodotus, Plato, Aristotle, and many others across Asia, Greece, Rome, Christian ages, and European Renaissance and Enlightenment.
A survey of Batchelor’s Buttons highlighting the aim to assemble the absolute best one hundred books for education civilization and culture. It notes Durant’s warning that some works are tough to read and warns readers that life and friendship can outshine literature while promising enduring value from classics and notable authors. The piece also previews profiles of prominent writers and discusses the tastes and judgments shaping the course.
Postmaster Sanford Dawsey notes Christmas mail left Dethan at least 36 hours earlier than before, praising public cooperation with postal authorities to ease holiday congestion. He urges continued early shopping and mailing and cites the season's joy, gift exchanges, and the aim of better service through swift action. Initium dimidium facti echoes the Roman maxim that the start is half the deed.
A garbled page notes a minor quake hinted as earth tremor in the east, then hints at a family moving upstairs and Hoover engaging with railroad officials. It mentions New York milk co operatives testing rubber for horses and a joke about robots in dental chairs. The piece ends with a lost fountain of youth note for Jeann men.
In a hazy lit, smoky gym near Eighth Avenue two glove fighters trade guarded blows while 200 men observe from folding chairs. In a separate ring a muscular youth jabs imagined opponents as others rope skip and calisthenics fill the floor under a be-sweatered trainer timing drills.
In mid day hours at three Manhattan gyms pugilists prepare for bouts as Broadway spectators mill nearby. Lou Stillman, former cop and owner of the West Side gym, recalls earlier days and warns of a lack of intestinal fortitude among current fighters while noting the era’s tougher crowd and other training camps like Madame Bey’s in Summit New Jersey with Schmeling among her alumni.
A Washington book recounts Ohio’s senatorial woes as four men died during or shortly after terms. Frank B. Willis was re elected in 1926 but died campaigning. Cy rus Locher was appointed then died. Theordored B. Burton died soon after election. Roscoe McCulloch, the fourth, faced an abrupt end to his brief tenure.
A chilly visitor explains to Peggy and Jim how he travels first to bring dampness and sharp winds, scattering cold air across the land to prepare for his winter family. He notes many people feel the chill more when he arrives, and he must hurry to ready the land for the season.
First toys for a baby should be varied safe and interesting. Toys washable and large enough to avoid choking are best. Homemade objects like spools buttons paper sheets caps spoons clothespins and rattles provide new sensations and are as attractive as store bought toys. The baby should have few toys at once to explore a variety of experiences.
The International Livestock Exposition in Chicago runs Nov 30 to Dec 7 drawing thousands to the stockyards for horse, cattle, sheep, and swine classes. Youth from across states compete as 12-year-old Clarence Goecke's lineage inspires entrants. More than 12,000 head are entered with entries from Massachusetts, California, Texas, Alberta and other regions. An educational exhibit by the Department of Agriculture accompanies the event.
A fragmented passage notes that a child who plays at a time tends to explore thoroughly the possibility of each play activity. The text suggests that a child with many options may learn less from each one and become bored, impacting engagement and curiosity.
Mrs. Alexander George offers a meals list including Breakfast with orange juice cereal toast coffee and lunch featuring oyster soup crackers pickles celery cookies tea macaroni and cheese baked squash biscuits lettuce Russian dressing grapes spice cake and coffee.
Last minute ideas include cranberry sauce in glass cups for color, a warm cloth over roasting fowl for browning skin, spiced peach salad in lettuce cups with French dressing, and crisp celery prepared for serving. Also suggested are red boiled or candied apples as garnishes for roast goose, candied cranberries, mint candy strings for color and zest, and scatterings of raw cranberries nuts raisins and grapes for table color.
In Long Beach California a radio sermon by the Rev L A Reed inspired Virginia J Kent widow to discuss spiritual matters with the Church of the Nazarene pastor. After her death in Chicago she left a 25000 bequest to the church here.
In Georgetown British Guiana the first full vessel cargo arrived consisting of native woods. The logs were shipped from the colony marking a notable export milestone for Les LiSe logs oh ako.
In Philadelphia a court admitted a talking motion picture of burglar Harold Roller confessing to dozens of robberies as evidence. Judge James Gay Gordon Jr. said the ruling sets criminal jurisprudence precedent. The tape, recorded by a court stenographer, played aloud to jurors spectators and lawyers in the inspector’s office. The jury is to render a verdict today with an appeal possible if Roller is convicted.
Thirteen prize winning members of Alabama 4-H clubs will attend the eighth national boys and girls 4-H club congress in Chicago November 29 to December 6 as a reward for achievements. Representatives include Belle Lanie and Margaret Thomas from various counties. two more selections to be announced. Officials from the state department of agriculture and the Auburn extension service commend the farm youths and note active clubs statewide.
A London audience hears Sir Oliver Lodge compare the electron to the last collar button of the universe. He says the electron is in space yet cannot be precisely located, likening it to a button in a room unseen under the dressing table. The fragment mentions a long office supply tenure.
Troubling incidents in Wagoner Oklahoma during November 1997 involve a group accused of terrorizing residents by loitering and threatening to show a body to intimidate locals. Cherokee community members reported fear as authorities pursued charges linked to the unrest.
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