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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1931
Page
2
Fragmentary text lists names and locales such as Atlante New York and St Louis. Mentions a charge per word for published notices and references a misstatement of fact regarding a supplement or page. It resembles a newspaper boilerplate with possible corrections.
Farmers and bankers in Houston County Alabama endorse a safe farming plan. One plow per 30 acres is the unit. The program allocates acreages to crops and livestock including garden, sweet potatoes, sugar cane, sorghum, grazing crops, cotton, peanuts, corn, and fruit. Also calls for good sow stocks, up to three milk cows, and 1½ dozen chickens. Emphasis on seed quality and livestock care. Proposes planting at least one acre in Austin peas to fertilize the air. Acknowledges limited money and credit. aims to restore prosperity in Southeast Alabama. Endorsing banks include First National Bank of Dothan, Dothan Bank & Trust Co, First National Bank of Ashford, Farmers & Merchants Bank of Ashford, The Bank of Columbia, The Bank of Gordon, and The Bank of Cottonwood.
The piece reflects on unemployment, economic optimism, and social remarks. It notes past and present views on work and education, referencing changes over a decade and the fluctuating pace of recovery. It comments on expectations from leaders and the role of teachers and workshops in society.
In a wide ranging interview Cornelius Vander jit Jr. questions Capone about earnings, loyalty, and government pressure. Capone claims a $200,000 weekly payroll, condemns crooked politicians, predicts Democratic victories, and suggests prohibition funds only a fraction of his income. He criticizes law enforcement and envisions business decline if federal action succeeds.
A reflective piece cites quotes from Bret Harte Emerson and Kingsley about friendship as the supreme relation. It argues convictions change while true friends remain steadfast, urging loyalty, honesty, and the Golden Rule as guiding principles in human relations.
Fragmentary OCR notes show names such as O M Holman Ash and Fra Stésgall Abbeys with references to Do TOR Wwelney Mies Vara Warrick and A C Crawford. Mentions of Houston county, Dothan hardware, Free Diching resis and water fortn geen POW appear as garbled items. Armstrong Hardfortwee and Water Cawthorn are noted as visiting Dothan.
The piece argues Hoover favors a deflationary stance while proposing three credit measures that could inflate private bank assets, broaden Fed eligibility, and increase government capital in Federal Lend banks. It warns such steps risk higher inflation and deeper deficits, suggesting consequences for the United States and global markets.
Hertford North Carolina October 8 192? Editor defends Prohibition, rejects Wet campaigns, praises Bishop, cites American Legion and AFL positions as small groups, recalls Roose velt era politics, predicts Armageddon of 1982, insists prohibition stands for decency, warns against repealing laws, recounts local history of saloon opposition since 1878.
Dr Lago Goldston explains tinnitus or ear ringing as a condition tied to ear and hearing nerve diseases in most cases. He notes varied loudness and pitch, possible referred sources from teeth or sinuses, and outlines treatments from Eustachian tube inflation to sedatives and environmental changes.
Sundown Stories narrates a magical moment where John speaks with a boat near the Bay of Fundy. The boat explains its loyalty, the rising tide, and a forthcoming voyage with its owner. The scene depicts faith in the tide and a soon return to travel as the boat awaits the flood.
A mother asks how to break a child's bad habit and suggests turning the child's interest into helpful activity rather than scolding. If the habit hinders home life, offer a substitute task such as kitchen help or busy hands to divert attention. Avoid rewarding tantrums and ensure the child does not get what they seek by crying or fits.
The menu lists a Fall Luncheos meal including Grapeluice Cocktail Jelled Vegetable Ring Salad Buttered Lima Beans Hot Rolls Currant Jam Radishes Celery Pineapple Sherbet Chocolate Angel Food Cake Coffee and a dessert spread. A cartoonish exchange with Peggy and Little Black Clock recalls Columbus and 1492 as a prompt to reexamine history.
A fragmented recipe describes dissolving gelatin, adding Temon juice and sugar, cooling, beating until frothy, folding in remaining ingredients, and serving on lettuce with salad dressing. It mentions mold and chili and a small filled serving, but some words are garbled.
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