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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1929
Page
8
This item presents a historical newspaper page with subscription rates and staff roles, then includes a quotation and a 1929 news blurb about a robbery aboard a fast passenger train. It notes a $500 take and questions the thief’s soul in harming many passengers.
The article presents Mr Bankhead’s stance on whether to bar candidates from the Senate race, noting his assertion that no committee statements bind members. It questions his influence and references attempts to persuade state Democratic officials to lower bars, labeling Alabama’s senatorial field as in a difficult situation with conflicting personalities.
Will Hays notes cinema consumes five million pounds of cotton annually for promo use. He compares cinema investment to Ford, citing a 500 million dollar upgrade for talkies and argues film raises public taste, culture, dress, home decor, and world understanding as stars move from stage to screen.
The Eagle urges the City Administration to extend payment time for delinquent pavement assessments, arguing many homeowners face hardship and noting overlapping past due dates. It cites overdue payments, some homes already sold, and calls on officials to show leniency for four to five months.
A fragmented column by W. C. Batchelor containing satirical proverbs and political asides. It references social conduct, policing, and public figures, with humor and critique of prohibition era attitudes.
Albert B. Fall, former Secretary of the Interior, sentenced to a year in jail and fined 100000 for a felony tied to leasing the Elk Hills naval reserve to Edward Doheny. The Chicago Tribune notes broader scandals around Harding appointees and suggests prearranged political deals influenced the era.
New York columnist Richard Maslock analyzes Alabama politics as John H. Bankhead defends his stance on Democratic party unity. He argues for inclusive primaries, warns against party splits, and urges committee independence in choosing a path to harmony.
A collection of quips on modern safety and societal quirks. It notes disguises as deer to avoid hunters, laments over Christmas shopping counts, jokes about car security, and hints at a writer discussing a vague topic. The piece blends dry irony with domestic observations.
A brief editorial note comments that modern ports do not receive justice and that many others share the safe cause for self congratulation. The tone urges restraint and hints at a collective sentiment among Lynchburg readers about perceived fairness.
A damaged line event near the town caused a flagger alarm as a section of a train skirt string tore loose and disrupted the switch. Officials investigated the mishap and no injuries were reported.
A Washington Daybook recalls a long night of Senate debate over a three cent per pound tariff on imported tomatoes. Ashurst led the clash with Florida opposition while Heflin and Connally urged protection for tomato growers and clubs. The exchange included sharp quips as Shortridge pressed California and Florida rivalries amid wartime rhetoric and a charged gallery atmosphere.
A whimsical tale where Little Black Clock guides Degsy John and a flock of turkeys. The grandfather turkey warns the birds that humans will eat them for Thanksgiving as they prepare for a ceremonial feast and reflect on being eaten on that day.
Fragmentary OCR text appears as a jumble of names and phrases. It mentions Sundown Stories and references multiple garbled terms, with scattered names such as Mary Graham and others, but no clear events or coherent context.
A historic household menu edition lists recipes for using leftovers including oyster creamed on toast and a potato and stuffing escallop. It includes instructions to melt butter, cook oysters for seven minutes, and bake layered potato stuffing in a hot oven for a complete four serving meal.
Big Creek residents attend church services at Barns Sunday. Mrs Mayme Tindell and daughter Inez dine with Mrs A Harrell. Mrs Claudia Tindell and sons visit Mrs Maggie Garrard. Misses Kate and Maud Jeffries stay at their Newton home. The Clarks visit the Martins. Mrs M J Barbrey visits her daughter Mrs A L Tindell. Mrs Auburn Barbrey returns from Geneva area. Mamie Carroll hopes to return after illness. Mrs Marlies Deal and Mrs A J Tindell travel to Dothan for business. Mrs Cas Deal and Mrs Clyde Skipper visit their mother Mrs Hosie Beall. Arthur Wingell visits sister near Cottonwood. Irvedids worried about little Cletin Beall illness.
Alabama monthly spinning activity details appear with national totals and state breakdowns. The report cites November figures and compares October activity, listing active spindles by state and shifts, including North Carolina Connecticut and New Hampshire in the broader U S data.
Fragmentary text appears with measurements and names scattered. unclear event or context. No coherent narrative or identifiable organizations or dates emerge from the readable portion.
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