Dothan Daily News October 4 1933 Front Page
The Dothan Press issues a standard class one publication from Dothan Alabama dated Wednesday October 4 1933. It includes notices on advertising circulation editor and managing staff and local society items. The page carries the masthead and policy statements from the Associated Press and editorials with random society notes and oblique references to bank accounts.
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Buninene Bankes
Buxinga
Alabama
All News
Lora
News
Tenney Corp Atlantis
Chicago
Detroit
Pittsburgh
Thomas Jefferson
Professionally Brutal Criminals Bailey and Kelly Uproar
A vivid feature on the careers of Harvey Bailey and "Machine Gun" Kelly, detailing Bailey’s Kansas penitentiary escape and alleged involvement in the Kansas City Union Station shootout. It notes Kelly’s threats to those involved, pending trials for armed robbery, and opinions on harsh penalties for professional criminals, including calls for swift, ultimate punishment. The piece also discusses the commodity dollar concept with Paul Mallen, outlining a price level tied to a fixed purchasing power via centralized price tracking and periodic adjustments.
Batchelor's Buttons and Social Change in Sports Education
A garbled piece with reflections on luck effort and social norms, noting how white slavery metaphors mix with advice on perseverance. It argues that football has finally linked education to sport, urging coaches as faculty and players as students amid changing times.
Stribling’s Fame and Fatal Motorcycle Injury Remembered
Dothan fans recall Young Stribling whose physique drew praise from local witnesses years ago. He died after a foot amputation from a motorcycle injury, despite a career as a transport airplane pilot with no air-related harm. The piece argues motorcycles are the most dangerous transport form, citing prior injury trends and a local market’s switch to bicycles.
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Stribling
Bibb Graves and the Schools He Kept Open
Opinion from Opp Weekly News arguing against Bibb Graves return to office. It accuses Graves of financially mismanaging Alabama’s funds to keep schools open and predicts his defeat, noting vote tallies and calling to keep him at home.
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Feller
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Bible Graves
Treasury
Farley questioned as Postmaster General at Rochester talk
In a Rochester speech at the National Association of Postmasters the writer criticizes Jim Farley of the Wilson administration for purging Democratic postmasters and leaving many Republicans in key inspector roles. The piece argues Farley follows Roosevelt policy, questions loyalty under a Democratic admin, and cites low removal numbers and partisan activity reports.
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Farley
Rochester
National Association of Postmasters
Ito
Farles
Burleson
Wilson
Roosevelt
Petley
Jim Farley
N.Y. Times
Dothan Social Roundup Twenty Years Ago
Mrs Jin Smith of Thomasville Ga was the j cvert of Mrs B Q Willits. Missview Carter visited her parents Mrs Lois Naugher of Columbia. Miss Blanche Naugher hosted. Mrs Ralph Ghent returned from Montgomery. Miss Alice Watford weekend in Columbia. Miss Tuth Stapleton returned from Tallahassee. Irma Purcell and Danie Gatchell of Columbia shopped in Dothan. Pauline Dowman Louise Clendinen Annie Louise Harrix and Paul Clondigen visited Montgomery. Mrs K P Wolland returned from Montgomery after the State Fair. S Watford of Cottonwood visited his brother H Watford. Dr W T Middlebrooks returned from Montgomery. J A O Club hosted by Mrs Ber Grant. Alex Zorn T P Chambless and Mr and Mrs G F McKissack of Haleburg shopped in Dothan. Rev Henry Trawick returned to DeFuniak Springs after guestship of Rev H T Johnson.
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Pauline Dowman
Louise Clendinen
Annie Louise Harrix
Paul Clondigen
Montomery
Washington Letter on Consumers' Guides and Price Watch
The Consumers' counsel of the Agricultural Adjustment Administration backs a new program to aid consumers in understanding price changes and costs of food and farm goods. The plan, centered on the bi monthly Consumers' Guide, aims to expose profiteers and enlist merchants in the common good.
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Agricultural Adjustment Administration
Consumers’ Counsel
Counsel
Portland
New York Letter Finds Manhattan Lacking New Flats
William Gaines notes a absence of new apartments on Manhattan Island and in other boroughs despite crowded housing. He cites fewer new buildings since the 1929 crash, price drops in luxury flats, and a shift of residents to Brooklyn and Queens. A taxi driver jokes about a Bronx man aiming for first in the World Series, and Times Square signs briefly rename to Berkeley Square by a movie publicist.
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William Cunningham
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Wife travels for health in Palm Beach prompt brief
Quote from Boston Transcript noting a conversation about a wife’s health trip to Palm Beach and her father giving her one hundred dollars. The fragment hints at personal finances tied to the health visit.
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Palm Beach
Boston Transcript
Influenza research in ferrets outlined by Dr. Sage Goldaton
Dr Sage Goldaton explains that ferrets offer a valuable laboratory model for studying influenza. He notes human testing is risky and complex, and describes aims to determine influenza causes, its relation to the cold, virus nature, and how to attack the disease. He argues ferrets are economical to maintain and helpful for controlled experiments.
School Plans for Rooster School on Willy Nilly's Porch
Willy Nilly proclaims he will be school principal while Rip the Dob acts as head master and Top Notch becomes rooster instructor. Christopher will run oral speed tests and examinations. The plan sends chicken children to school on the porch tomorrow as Top Notch boasts of rooster perfection.
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Quacko
Christopher
Top Notch
Plains well watered Budapest reports 6000 artesian wells
A geological survey notes on the Great Hungarian Plains there are about 6000 artesian wells supplying water. The finding highlights extensive underground water resources across the region.
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Budapest
Great
Hungarian Plains
Plans for the school unfold amid anxious work
A speaker laments lacking backbone while preparing for the upcoming school term. They describe needing smooth stones as slate, sharp pebbles as pencils, books, bags, an old table for the teacher, a chair, and a bell. The narrator notes extensive tasks ahead as school plans move forward.
Talks to Parents by Alice Judson Peals
An essay argues parents owe loyalty to their children and should avoid public criticism of their offspring. It warns that airing children’s faults damages family bonds, invites reciprocal hostility, and suggests focusing on the positives to teach loyalty and curb gossip among adults.
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Alice Judson Peals
Tim
Public utilities order issued by APSC in Alabama
The Alabama Public Service Corporation has ordered utilities to customers with a percentage interest on deposits due December. The utilities require deposits of various amounts from newcomers and retain the deposit if the service is disconnected.
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Montgomery
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Oc T (Ap
Alabama Pubile Ice Corporation
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