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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1935
Page
2
A garbled OCR piece laments tyranny and empire amid scattered names and dates. It references Mussolini, Selassie, Ethiopia, and a fictional or distorted narrative about Yassa and Yarna, blending political history with religious vows and sorrow for a suffering nation.
In a provocative exchange from The Advertiser, Atticus Mutin questions why Montgomery should gain a Gravy Bowl when Gravy Train already dominates the Legislatero. The discussion cites Pasateva’s Row Bowl Miem Orange and Sugar Bowls as competing inspirations prompting local officials to weigh culinary symbols against state tradition.
A satirical piece laments World War II era Ethiopian affairs, imagining Emperor Selassie’s pity for his rival and mocking public sympathy for Yasu as various forms of paralysis and death are lampooned. The piece riffs on Italian advances in Africa, rulers in exile, and sensational misinterpretations of imperial mercy.
A Beml-Cecenntt edition note reveals 12 Halls linked to Alabama papers. W T Hall worked with The Eagle then Troy Messenger before leading Alexander City Outlook. Grover C and Cy brothers of W T, and Harry son of EC, later publisher of Dothan Journal, appear in the history. The piece also jokes about cornbread and collard greens with a playful editor remark.
Loyal staffers and printers at The Eagle celebrate the 40 page Semi Centennial edition published last Thursday. They endured long hours, broke gear, and night shifts to deliver what they deem the finest paper yet, with local origin content and renewed teamwork.
Fragmentary copy shows wordy oddities and misprints about Batchelor's Buttons. The text weaves nonsensical phrases with scattered quotations and misspellings reflecting a noisy OCR page. No clear event or date emerges. the fragment emphasizes opinionated lines and garbled commentary.
A Washington dispatch examines J P Morgenstern's warning that under current taxation no large American fortune can last two generations, with Rockefeller Ford and Rogers cited as examples. It argues the tax system will not endure 50 to 70 years, while noting estates shift to philanthropy and trusts, and politicians push for action as Deflation and New Deal debates heat up.
The Atlanta Constitution records a lighthearted note about social mood with the quip that people complain about borrowed cigarettes, reflecting a return to normalcy and friendly sharing in daily life.
A brief legacy note honors Will Rogers at the Oklahoma memorial, praising his wit and impact. The piece reflects on Rogers as a forceful voice whose humor touched many and sparked strong responses. No dates or specific events are given beyond the memorial context.
A quirky personal column from New York mixes names, places and puns. It references Christy Mathewson, Pauline Lora, Major Bowes, George M. Cohan, William Rose Benet, Ree Dooley, Hilda Spong, Town Hall critics, and Hemingways works among scattered anecdotes and doodled observations.
A father spanks his son for misbehavior and asks if the boy understands the reason. The boy replies that he does not, unless in a low mood, as recorded in a brief, old-fashioned diatribe.
The Treasury Department urged all holders of $10,000 bits to pay up, but many quotas remain unpaid. The Shreveport Louisiana Journal notes a widespread lapse and urges compliance to settle outstanding amounts.
A court is asked to decide if lawmakers may hold a lucrative governor appointed post while remaining in the legislature. About twenty prominent Alabama actions are said to be watching the outcome of the probe.
Grandma and Grandpa argue about cleaning the soot from the fireplace as cold air and smoke fill the house. Jupiter the dog ponders his fate, unsure whether to bark or seek help, while the family debates lighting a fire before cleaning.
A Tacoma case links a father, a murdered Idaho officer, and a kidnapping amid fear and coverups. Detective and prosecutor comments reveal intentions to pursue Van Vinck on separate charges. A deputy sheriff, wounded earlier, identified the suspect in hospital.
Parental creditors argue children owe respect for gifts of life and care but the piece contends love and respect cannot be bought and that invoking debt harms the parent child bond. It questions the logic of demanding thanks and warns the appeal can backfire on both sides.
Bert Terrill, Metro Lok janitor commander, suggests using dressing rooms after hours as detective training. He notes stars leave telltale signs in rooms of Montgomery, Eddy, Beery, Barrymore and others, from pileups of clothes to discarded items and sketches. The method hinges on recognizing character through wardrobe and workspace details.
Montgomer y Cal Atty General A A Carmichael ruled the governor can remit fines and pardon in misdemeanor cases but trial judges have no authority to suspend or delay sentences after conviction. The opinion addressed clerk J B Billiard and cited the 1935 Hendley act. The ruling notes costs cannot be redirected from fines and forfeit funds.
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