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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1931
Page
2
The article outlines a seasonal farming program for South East Alabama with crop allocations per acre including garden plots, sweet potatoes, sugar cane, oats and peas, various grains, cotton, and peanuts. It also contains a critical aside lampooning Dr Clarence Wilson with a remark on convictions and honesty.
The Albany Herald notes Reverend Dr. James Cannon Jr. Bishop of Mexico, Cuba, Africa and Brasil prepares to take a central role in the looming presidential race. It argues politicians oppose him yet cannot defeat his resolve or deny his influence as Hoovers allies seek a unified effort with Cannon in the 1932 bid. The piece mocks rivals like Morrow and Nye while praising Cannon as a force in national politics.
The text discusses religious practice and morality, urging living by the golden rule and Christ's teachings. It cites World Conference remarks by Rev Harris Hick of Baltimore criticizing civilization and Western culture. It notes missionary difficulties post World War I and quotes Robert Daal of Columbus on privileging home Christianity.
In this era of money scarcity, barter thrives as neighbors swap unused items. Tennessee counties hold swap days on Saturdays, courtside yard exchanges drawing farmers and families exchanging tools, livestock, and crafts. A Dothan curb market swap could aid town needs, while residents debate the social quirks and humor of exchanges and the idea of trading labor for essentials.
Washington notes discuss Missouri seventh district contest where Robert D. Johnson narrowly defeats John Palmer, aided by a third, Democratic candidate whose impact seems to widen Johnsons margin little. Analysts see the result as a possible broader Democratic shift despite a normally Democratic district.
Health officials in Houston County urge malaria prevention through drainage to reduce breeding sites and through home mosquito proofing. The county health department offers low cost screening materials delivered to homes and assistance to install them.
A clipping lists several residents and their travel, business, or health events. Mrs C B Whatley left for Cordele Georgia. M D Blackmeade did a business trip to Montgomery. Davin Campbell of First National Bank headed to Columbia. J P Culver broke an arm at the high school football game. Joe Jolly injured his fingers in a planning visit. Bart Thrasher and Alto Garner traveled to Montgomery Birmingham and Tennessee. J Hennis went to Abbeville and Lawrenceville. Albert Smart left for Jacksonville. E S Moore and family moved to Dothan for Moore Oil Company business.
Dr Lago Goldeton discusses mumps detailing unknown origin, salivary gland involvement, and the contagious period. He notes exposure timing about 15 days, potential complications such as ear inflammation and nervous system involvement, and that no specific treatment exists. Bed rest and light diet suggested during acute illness.
Sundown Stories follows the Little Black Clock guiding John and Peggy on magical trips through a swampy landscape. The clock can alter time, grant extra sleep, and translate animal speech as they explore the Swamp per its mysterious instructions.
The passage discusses Democrats wary of Johnson’s acquisition and the implications for party strategy in an upcoming presidential year. Some party members prefer offensive leverage over a defensive position, fearing unified control of the House with Republican Senate and White House could complicate leadership.
The article urges fresh air sunshine and exercise for healthy children during winter. It recommends homemade play equipment from back yard materials including teeter totter saw horse boxes swing and sand box with water. It also suggests an express wagon scooter sled skates and ball for outdoor play and a cool ventilated inner playroom for bad weather.
The page lists daily menus including breakfast lunch and dinner items such as grapefruit omelet bacon tomatoes soup and buttered potatoes. It also provides a cucumber pickling recipe with vinegar sugar celery seed mustard seed and spices and includes odd botanical imagery and a dreamlike scene about a tree with yellow fruit.
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