The Dothan Eagle masthead and policy note
The Dothan Eagle details staff roles, publication facts, and subscription rates. It lists editor William Theodore Hall and business manager Morace Hall with Julian Ball and G. Baichel as assistants, notes post office practice, and provides rates for carrier and mail delivery. The paper includes Associated Press credit and a Jefferson quotation on free thought.
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Julian Ball
G. Baichel Morace Hall
Veterans call for vote-time shift in election
A Virginia World War veteran proposes moving general election voting hours from sunrise to sunset to sunset to sunrise to prevent Hoover supporters from voting in daylight and Roosevelt voters from appearing fatigued. The suggestion reflects wartime era political tensions and aims to alter turnout dynamics.
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Roosevelt
Baby sun stenciling saves day at Kansas City hospital
A mother guarding her newborn prompted a nurse to check the arm stamp of a baby. the correct infant was identified by sun stenciled birth marks, averting a mix-up. A taxi arranged the infant exchange at the home, with no harm to either mother.
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Kansas City
Cowarts Storm Victims Need Aid
The Houston county Red Cross appeals for relief for 36 homeless tornado victims east of Cowarts. Treasurer E M Weatherly warns that colder weather will worsen suffering and sickness risk from overcrowded shelters. Homes were demolished, with many losing all possessions. aid needed includes shelter, food, clothing, and cash to alleviate the emergency. Quick action by the Houston county Red Cross chapter under J H Bryson is urged.
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E .M. Weatherly
Houston County
The
Red Cross
Dothan
Houston County Red Cross Chapter
J. H .Bryson
Cowarts Tornado Stricken as Red Cross Seeks Aid
In the wake of a Monday tornado, Cowarts residents face loss of belongings and injuries while the community relies on the Red Cross in Dothan. Despite other tempests, local despair grows amid tough economic conditions, with headquarters at 37 telephone lines open for clothing bedding furniture and staples for gate victims.
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Dothan
Amendments In Alabama Voter Guide Endorses Key Measures
Editorial urges support for Amendment No. 8 authorizing county and city borrowing from the Reconstruction Finance Corporation for relief in Alabama. Also backs Amendment No. 9 to pay Mobile tax officials on salary, and Amendment No. 3 allowing sheriffs to succeed themselves. Favors abolishing fee-based tax collection for public schools and reelecting capable sheriffs.
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Alabama
Roosevelt
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Greenland
Abyssinia
Shanghai
Montgomery
Birmingham
Mobile
Dothan
Wetumpka
Prattville
Clanton
State
Houston County
Mobile County
Batchelor's Buttons Grown By W Batchelor
A compact satirical column jokes about Monday blues the clay pipe smoker and a haberdasher versus infitter. It notes weather wisdom from a postage stamp and mocks political doublespeak as Hoover nears a fifth cousin era while lampooning home life claims.
Unified rail and truck committee aims for fair highway control
A joint committee empowered to study both sides seeks an unbiased report and a fair basis for highway control. Railway and truck interests push for a common ground with broad United States business and civic input. The people who own the roads, all Americans, are the only group outside the room. If consensus arises, the panel could perform a miracle for highways.
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Decatur Daily
Bany
United States
Guard Convicted in Florida Manslaughter Case
A Florida court convict guardsman of manslaughter for the death of a prisoner in his custody and he is sentenced to twenty years. The piece urges caution against broad public condemnation of all guards or inmates, noting that punishment should fit crimes and that reform is needed rather than sweeping bias.
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Decatur Daily
Florida
Amendment No 9 editorial from Mobile Press
The Mobile Press explains Amendment No 9 aimed at Mobile only. It shifts school fund handling salaries to the tax assessor and tax collector while directing about thirty thousand dollars to schools. The piece urges Alabama voters to support the measure and avoid misinterpretation statewide.
Dothan Social Roundup Twenty Years Ago
Twenty years ago in Dothan visitors and locals gathered for clubs and society events. W J Bell of Columbia and Dr J T Fowler state convict inspector were noted guests. Mrs J W Grant hosted New Social club while Miss Abbie Woodward of Macon visited Mrs L C Edwarda. Ed Ennis of Dothan route seven exhibited pets. The Ladies Aid of the Presbyterian church held an informal meeting at Mrs E O Jones. J E McNair and wife of Columbia attended the Grand Chapter of the Order of Eastern Stars state meeting in town.
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Ladies Aid Society of the Presbyterian Church
E .O. Jones
J. E. McNair
Columbia
Grand Chapter of
The
Order of Eastern Stars
Enlistments in the Navy at Haverhill Station
Navy Recruiting Station Haverhill reports a recent enlistment drive drawing varied applicants. Among them were two college graduates a retired commercial pilot a Catholic priest about three dozen high school graduates and a former British sailor who has survived five ships sunk in war.
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Navy
Haverhill
Migs
Cincinnati
Washington Letter on Redistricting and Ways and Means
Herbert Plummer notes the Supreme Court ruling upholding Mississippi redistricting may shift power in the House Ways and Means Committee. He names contenders from Georgia Illinois and North Carolina, highlighting Doughton as a leading figure after Crisp and Rainey.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Ways and Means Committee of the
House
James W. Collier
Mississippi
Collier
Doughton
Ways and Means
Crisp
Georgia
Tariff Commission
Rainey
Illinois
Robert L. Doughton
North Carolina
New York Letter Warns Visitors On Nightlife Costs And Scams
William Gaines reports on the collapse of a New York companionship agency and offers cautionary notes for visitors. He details Harlem nightlife prices, from $1.25 cover charges to meals and tips, and warns against unregulated guides. The column also shares brief career tidbits about entertainers Richard Bonelli, J P McEvoy, and Mildred Bailey.
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Richard Bonelli
Met
Arizona
J. P. McEvoy
Pretty Posey
Mildred Bailey
Hewes Tests Ruth with Silly Riddle on Call
Hewes calls his girl Ruth and asks a garbled joke guess. The playful exchange turns on a comic mispronunciation as a light social moment from the Canal Zine Contract.
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Hewes
Ruth
Gueth
Canal Zine Contract
Talks to Parents by Alice Judson Pears
Gerda, a bright child, rejects reading and routine tasks while enacting fairy roles. Her intelligent parents, though normal and hardworking, confront an unconscious maternal wish mirrored in the child. The piece explores how a parent’s unfulfilled desires shape a child’s behavior through subtle intuition.
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Alice Judson Pears
Gerda
Australian serum shows promise against Hodgkin's disease
An Australian report details a serum therapy for Hodgkin's disease using hen blood derived from treated patients. Of 25 patients, 19 showed encouraging responses as swollen lymph glands began to shrink after multiple injections. No cures reported yet, but gland reduction was observed.
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Australia
Tornado scenes and election notes from Dothan column
A collage of quotes reports a tornado near Cowart and a Dothan nier game ticket rush. Sheriff Rollins says election returns in Hout county will be available early next day with precincts telephoning results.
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Hout County
Joe Rollina
Hagia
Puddle Muddle Holds A Duckish Election Lesson
Flotilla Botilla returns with a prize button and inspires Willy Nilly and Pud dle Muddle residents to imagine elections. The crowd asks what elections are and where candidates go, while Old Toad Mrs Quacko Duck and others ponder the voting idea in this whimsical tale.
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Willy Nilly
Flotilla Botilla
Botilla
Old Toad
Mrs. Quacko Duck
Top Notch
Rooster
X-ray Therapy Shows Serum Effect on Hodgkin Disease
X-ray therapy, used for Hodgkin's disease, has shown serum effectiveness across patients whose tissue studies confirm genuine Hodgkin's disease. The serum consistently affects the disease in these microscopicly confirmed cases.
Johnstown Mayor Eyeing Police Chief Post
Johnstown Mayor McCloskey announced that Glassford, former Washington police head, will be offered the chief of police post in Johnstown. The mayor holds appointment power and praised Glassford for his Washington leadership during the Bonus Army situation.
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Johnstown
Eddie McCloaky
S Glassford
Washington Police
J Town
McCloskey
Ford
Washington
Ryan McCloskey
Evsem
Route six family and social list at weekend event
Route SX notes Mr and Mrs Oscer Pearns hosting a weekend gathering with a group including Misses Lasseter Smith Lessett Merritt Bit Marrith Daves Worrel Ish Marritt and others such as Walter Lee, Ruth Daves, Gladys Marritt, Obie Tew, Willie Catheres Pearson Edward Smith and Clyde Thomas.
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Oscer Pearns
Bera Lasseter
Miss Smith
Miss Lessett
Merritt
Callie Bit
Walter Lee Marrith Marritt
Ruth Daves Worrelish
Gladys Marritt
Obie Tew
Willie Catheres
Pearson
Edward Smith
Christmas
Feares Clyde ‘Thomas
Local notices fragment reveals marriage and matrimony notes
Fragmentary AP item notes multiple marriage references including a man identified with Marie Sprandbers and a second marriage to Mrs Fresaré. Details are garbled and identities uncertain, but the report hints at recent nuptials and institutional contexts.
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Herbert Plummer
New York
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Lago Goldston
Hodgkin’s Disease
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