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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1932
Page
2
The Dothan Eagle, edited at different periods by Julia Hall and Wilma Theodore Ball, lists staff roles and conservative rates. Associates note the paper’s publication practices, telephones, and society department alongside copyright and the Associated Press.
Arthur Brisbane reviews 1932 style trends noting women tilt hats to obscure eyes and foreheads, cringing at fashion's attempt to disguise intellect. He contrasts male attire comfort with female scrutiny, predicting more commentary on men’s coats as a follow up.
An Alabama farmer recounts how a Federal Land Bank loan led to heavy debt, mortgage security on farm assets, and eventual foreclosure risk. After flood damage and low cotton prices, he sought relief but received only a foreclosing threat and a dubious loan program. The piece critiques the land bank system and its impact on small farmers.
The Baltimore Evening Sun criticizes Senator Norris for proposing to strip wealth from the rich through a progressive inheritance tax and a progressive income tax. It argues the plan would not aid the poor or redistribute wealth, but shift funds to politicians and allied groups, warning that money buys power and politicians abuse it. The piece contrasts big business and political figures as risks in any tax redistribution.
A 20 year old clipping lists residents in motion and events: Thames Burdeshaw in Columbia and J R McCarty in Webb on business. Other names visit Dothan from Headland Pinckard Columbia St Andrews Birmingham and Ethan route two. A marriage license was issued to J C Turnham and Connie Baxley.
Alabama journalist F G Stephens recalls his lack of clerks and laments the bloated payrolls and inefficiency at both regular and extra legislative sessions. He notes 392 clerks in the two houses cost 172 841.09 dollars, later reduced to about 150, but numbers rose again to 256, costing over a thousand dollars daily. He argues many clerks were unnecessary and hindered business.
Herbert Plummer reports a mid- Sess scene as a Congress member, amid Budget balance fervor, declares he will push taxes to balance the budget regardless of personal cost. He stresses national honor, credit and security must stay at par.
Charlie Crisp, longtime Georgia Democrat and acting chairman of the ways and means committee, exits the House after 20 years to pursue a Senate seat. His leadership on the sweeping federal income tax bill drew fire amid tariff and sales tax debates, with critics painting him as pro-special interests. He first joined Congress at age 26 and departs at 61.
New York letter recounts the city’s relentless traffic and towering streets shaping newcomers’ nerves. It cites traffic victims, Park Avenue views, vaudeville executive routines, politics with Mayor McKee, and a Fifth Avenue clerk noting Jimmie Dunn’s bold necktie purchases.
A widely circulated explanation for Rudy Vallee and Fay Webb’s estrangement cites his busy career keeping them apart, a familiar line echoed in other orchestra marriages such as Harold Stern. Stern’s business focus once led to divorce rumors before he renewed the relationship. Peggy Fears debuted a light streak in her hair at Central Park’s casino, among early adopters of the trend.
A fragment from a New York paper notes a daily demand for research outputs to satisfy presidential candidates. It mentions job calls for researchers and report requirements, reflecting campaign information needs. The readable text centers on producing timely, factual material for elections.
A mother describes loving her four year old son Billy with fierce devotion yet alternates between warmth and coldness. The boy feels confused and hurt by his mother’s changing affection. The piece argues children need steady quiet affection, not dramatic passion.
The text outlines diarrhea linked to various diseases and unknown origins. It discusses neurogenic diarrhea from nervous system disturbances, emotional strain, and the need for psychological readjustment. It notes potential causes such as appendiceal or gallbladder disease and mentions allergic diarrhea with dietary sensitivities and other allergies.
A dated menu lists Breakfast items with orange juice cereals and eggs, then Luncheon and Dinner components including ham potato salad buttered vegetables and peach meringue. It provides detailed confectionery recipe steps for Gold Cake frosting and peach meringue, including ingredients like egg yolks, cream, coconut and specific baking directions.
Pulaski Virginia October 4 AP Fred Andrews a farmer and his wife Ethel were shot to death at their home in what officers deem murder and suicide. Police believe Andrews killed his wife after sending two children to an aunt's home to tell of her illness, then killed himself. He was fully dressed except for one shoe and cocked, with officers noting he may have bared a foot to trip the shotgun hammer.
The text notes conditions such as migraine, hives, hay fever, and asthma accompanying diarrhea. It mentions occasional fat digestion issues as a cause, suggests hereditary factors in patients with diarrhea of unknown origin, and observes other family members often sharing the condition.
Former Councilman Floy By sought two seats at the corner meeting and finally settled near the council platform. M. D. Black, departing council president, remarks that he will keep things out of the paper while noting a restless mood. O A Paige, a council member, and Jewett vaudeville act are mentioned with a Cairo bee cycling stunt amid a 192% film tie‑in. J P Botts follows a reading of Miles Miller’s letter.
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