06 Oct 1933
Page 1
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 19 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1933
Page
1
The Decatur Daily discusses a congress race with Archie Carmichael edging out a rival after a tight run-off. It also mentions a Lord Cause Club invitation extended to a contemporary paper, highlighting community club ties and mutual support.
The Baltimore Evening Sun argues that fears labor will seize control are unfounded. It notes the AFL is dominant yet weak, archaic in structure, divided into factions, and influenced by racketeers. No immediate threat to industry or politics is evident, despite reforms like child labor limits.
A critical chronicle of the Montgomery Advertiser, once bold in opposing Prohibition and the Ku Klux Klan, now labeled fearful and independent in name only. The piece mocks its shifts under Governor Miller and the desensitized stance on beer and politics, noting a loss of candor and independence.
A Baltimore letter to the editor cites H L Mencken as wielding dangerous critiques that threaten civil order. Rev William Toben argues that wild brainstorms in religion science and government undermine authority and may lead to burning so called journalistic heretics when academic freedom is misused.
A short column by W. C. Batchelor reflects on gossip, jokes, and truth in society. It touches on plagiarism, doctors earnings, whiskey, and the nature of revenge, ending with a quip about remembering kisses.
A hospital patient wakes after surgery to find blinds drawn as a fire burns across the alley. The physician explains the blackout was to prevent fear of a noisy awakening, stating the operator did not want him to think the facility had an incident.
Twenty years ago in Duthan the Cedrewood Camp No 16 104 of the Moderna Voudriei of Amepiog War 14 adopted one hundred representative men into the order. W S Eaton invented a electric lane sat eh noted as the simplest of its kind. The Tuesday Hook closes with Miredruth Stapietan at her West Main Street home. Mrs J Po Foy guests of daughter Mrs S Q Williams. Miss Louise Milligan left for Cheare to study music. Misses Mattie and Georgia Dowling return to their home after visiting Miss Toaisy Simonton. Mrs E Martin of Louisville visits daughter Mrs S A Stapleton. Miss Sara Crawford visits sister Mrs W J Reid. Miss Alice Watford returns from Columbia. J Lunsford leaves for Miamville for a bookkeeper post.
The article alleges that Kelly and his accomplices vow vengeance after Urschel testifies against them. Urschel had named co‑conspirators after a $200,000 payoff for his release and aided authorities in identifying those involved. The piece portrays Kelly’s defiant stance and the criminal logic he spouts.
Sen diuen as chair of the Senate Committee accuses steamship lines of fraudulent mail contracts amid disclosures of $350,000 payments and four-pound Mull shipments. The Journal notes lobbyists, mileage-based contracts, and long-standing public treasury drain, urging action to halt the scheme.
Jaonel Livorish, once disay quarter maser aboard the ship, claimed to have saved twenty lives during the Vestris disaster five years ago but faced ridicule from the crew. News from British Guiana reports Lionel’s conviction for smuggling, with a choice between paying $1,888 or serving three months in jail.
A playful exchange cited from Tit-Bits imagines a child urged to fetch a baby sister’s nightgown. The dialogue humorously warns that lack of kindness might cause the sister to imagine wings and fly away, mixing domestic whimsy with light superstition.
Herbert Plummer notes signs of partisan revival as Roosevelts aides Hull Cummings and Farley form an alert trio in the cabinet. Dickinson and Farley predict 1936 reelection while party leaders emphasize returning to early principled ideals for continued power.
New York Letter describes a city of contrasts from Fifth Avenue rain to Chinatown diners. The writer notes casual casualness about unusual sights, from monocles to scarfing severals, and compares street scenes with quiet, self contained crowds. He observes diverse groups in theaters, trains, restaurants, and Indian and Scotch communities, contrasting attention given to public figures.
Rich Hill Republican of Missouri quips that when a bond salesman approaches he should not be polite and walk away but run to win better dividends, reflecting a sharp political jab at sales pressure and finance.
Dr Lago Goldston discusses the long quest for a pneumonia serum dating back to 1891. American research at the Rockefeller Institute and others developed serum in 1917 by injecting pneumonia serum into horses, then using the horse blood product. Types 1 and 2 have some effective sera, while types 3 and 4 lack it. death rates drop with serum use in types 1 and 2, but sera remain costly and imperfect.
Rip the Dog teaches a first math lesson to the chicks stressing that two plus two bones equal four and cautioning on whispering. Brown Chick White Chick Baby Quack-Quack Tiny Quackles face discipline as rip cautions further mischief.
Solomon Baxter weighs a municipal project with details needed before opinion. Myer Blumberg warns prices will rise and urges fall buying to aid business. Sugg notes government checks and prompt cotton payments. Haylow Hill comments on World Series crowd politeness. Earl McRae fears gas issues. Rev. M. Medema promotes selling forget-me-nots for disabled veterans. Ferguson highlights cotton in glass at the World's Fair. Lunsford seeks broad cooperation for Argonne Day in Dothan.
In a duckling classroom Rip scolds whispering as Speckled Chick reveals Brown Chick’s gossip. He warns harsh punishment and orders Speckled Chick to stand in the corner for ten minutes while the others mutter about tattling and silence.
An article condemns adults who threaten children as a form of cruel behavior. It argues such tactics exploit power, blur fact and fear, and harm trust between child and caregiver. It urges distinguishing fact from fantasy and stresses nurturing guidance over intimidation.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.