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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1935
Page
3
A damaged OCR fragment from The Dothan Eagle includes discussion of religious dissenters, tyranny, and liberty. It references early American figures and quotes Jefferson, noting sectarian persecution, flogging, and exile in colonial frontier contexts. The snippet also shows scattered names and dates, reflecting a historical newspaper page segment with incomplete lines.
A fragmentary column reflects on early predictions about the Alabama football team and Stanford, noting skepticism toward optimistic forecasts and recalling earlier bets on other teams. The piece hints at the writer’s attempt to regain dignity after a prophetic miss and mentions received denigration from rivals.
A reflective piece contrasts early newspaper ethics with the push to publish unpleasant public notices. It cites Mayflower passengers as ordinary workers facing hardship, arguing presses must balance candor with restraint while acknowledging the harsh realities of frontier life and religious intolerance in early Massachusetts.
A fragmented OCR style piece weaves political and social fragments across wartime era themes. It mentions old fame Republicans, a president, and vague battle imagery, hinting at public opinion shifts and forthcoming political contests. The garbled text preserves era tone and scattered names without clear events.
A San Diego dispatch reviews California politics amid a Democratic split between McAdoo and Sinclair factions. It discusses Roosevelt's possible path, Farley’s absence, and Republican prospects with Burrah and Rahau names appearing in commentary. The letter notes Warren G. Harding era considerations and Pacific coast business sentiment amid market doubts and federal policy speculation.
Mrs Hattie Ballo Johnston widow of William Johnston longtime Sunday World editor, hosted a celebrity guest book and mingled with luminaries such as H G Wells and Rebecca West. She traveled from Alaska to Africa, rode a desert bus to Baghdad, and later joined sister Blanche Clark in globe trotting. The piece notes cocktails like Tom Collins, social circles, and anecdotes about public figures, including George White and Ang Pennington, alongside assorted cultural vignettes and a colorful snapshot of 1930s high society life.
A humorous note on pronunciation of medical terms and the suffix itis. The text lists terms and their pronunciations with examples like appendicitis meningitis pulmonitis and arthritis, plus a selection of other terms with rough phonetic guides and brief definitions.
Wynne Gibson, fresh from England, searches for a character with genuine human depth in Hollywood. She recalls Lady and the Gent with George Bancroft and laments being pigeonholed, noting she once wrote dialogue and longs to star in diverse, realistic parts before heading back to England for more films.
Buck, 38, became governor in 1834 and the only man to serve two terms, with a background as highway engineer for Senator du Pont and head of Delaware's Republican party. He married the senator’s daughter, lived at Buena Vista near New Castle, and later led as chief engineer and financial adviser. The piece also includes a whimsical Sundown Stories segment by Mary Graham Balter featuring Christopher Crow and a chaotic crowd scene.
An amused citizen in Pallas, Texas reports his trousers were missing after a night walk. Officers Rowman and Brawner arrived with the suspect car as the bewildered man exclaimed that his garments had vanished. Local responders investigated the odd incident and noted no immediate thieves were found.
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