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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1931
Page
1
The excerpt presents a 20th century Dothan Eagle page with subscription rates, editorial reflections on press ethics, and a long discussion about reporting versus suppressing stories. It includes quotations about responsible journalism and the tension between public interest and individual reputation.
A nostalgic travel column extols long train journeys and Pullman comfort from Atlanta to Dothan and beyond, praising rail links to New York and Washington. The piece blends poetry with humorous prose and notes a joke about marital trust from the Montraay Star.
The Alabama School Board Association led by Dr. J. B. Mills of Ozark calls a mass meeting at Montgomery Cramton Bowl on October 16 at 10:00 a m to urge the governor and legislature to aid the states schools. Local and state organizations including PTA. U B D C. Mothers clubs and Kiwanis join in demanding action to save schooling. State legislators are invited and expected to attend.
A multi-county safe farming program outlines next year’s crops and livestock targets. It recommends planting corn, peanuts, oats, cotton, sweet potatoes, and forage crops, plus raising sows, milk cows, and chickens. It notes credit limits and urges gradual adoption to restore prosperity in Coffee County and Southeast Alabama with support from local banks.
The magazine clerks critique media fairness, citing a Richmond Times Dispatch letter by Bishop Cannon. They propose that sensational headlines and double reporting distort news while editors defend the paper from charges of propaganda.
A fragmented Dothan page item mentions a Goipen Enterprise debt, a marriage license in preparation, and various names tied to events along Sumner and Devhen RoT. Other notes reference contacts in Chipley and developments around Barbady and Mefvid, with dates and local relations implied.
The Times-Journal notes Georgia will likely give 28 votes to Franklin D. Roosevelt at the next Democratic convention. It calls Roosevelt Georgia’s adopted son and reports tumultuous greetings during his Georgia journey. Yet it cautions sober Democrats doubt he can captivate the nation or secure two thirds of electoral votes.
Fragmentary OCR text appears to discuss Batchelor's Buttons and mentions memories, war, and fashion. The readable portions reference humor about growth and a town scene with unspecified names and events, but key details are unclear. The piece reads like a satirical or nostalgic column with garbled lines and stray phrases.
A Long Island man paid the last cent of a $400,000 debt of honor bequeathed by his father, once head of a bank chain that failed. He took twenty four years to settle the obligation, proving moral responsibility still drives business. The note suggests such duty is common among demanding executives, not rare in commerce.
The Illinois bank run by invitation worries depositors as Farmers State Bank Newville Ala plans to pay 160 percent and close. The Birmingham Age Herald notes the odd timing and calls it a stark example of bank fear. The Alabama Christian Advocate warns the American Legion to stay dry or risk loss of influence in Alabama society and politics.
Dothan public school teachers have requested a five percent salary reduction. Faced with state finances, teachers say they have sacrificed and deserve public esteem for their profession. Talladega and Dallas Home noted in local sentiment.
The Farm Board bought 330,200 bales of cotton at 69 dollars each and may sell at three dollars. The note quotes a call for federal control of everything.
The article discusses causes of disturbing dreams from both psychological and physical angles. It notes that adults may suffer from fears during sleep, with treatment by physicians or psychiatrists in serious cases. For children, night terrors can stem from physical issues like enlarged tonsils, constipation, parasites, or dietary problems, or from frightening experiences.
Sundown stories recount a time travel moment when the Little Black Clock returns children to 1492, reuniting Columbus with distant land. They watch him adorn his best clothes as landfall nears, imagining a grand party dress for the voyage’s end and the first sight of shore and people.
Thoughtful mothers seek ways to expand play without forcing it. Repetition is natural in very young children, but slight changes can spark new activities. Rearrange shelves, spotlight underused toys, add new materials, and invite a new child to join the group to shift play dynamics.
Mrs J H Sessions hosted Mid-Week Bridge at her home with four tables in play. Mrs C F Thomas and Mrs C F James led Pelrian club duties at Mrs Thomas’s home. Miss Cathrine Warren hosted a bridal shower for Mrs Roy Jackson. Mrs A D Wright returned after four months away to tend her mother in Birmingham, who died Saturday night. Miss Madge Middlebrooke visited Mrs Tor Buntin in Dothan. Mr and Mrs W T Garrison are noted residents of the area.
The narrative notes Columbus dressed in fine attire for the landfall while islanders wore little. The tale emphasizes his desire to honor the discovery with special ceremony, contrasting his ceremonial needs with local customs. Jobasho also preferred simplicity, yet the occasion called for celebration and ceremony.
Philadelphia visitors arrive for a visit to Mr and Mrs Beverly in Dothan. Dothan guests include Mr and Mrs J Bealla and Mrs L A Boyd. Talladega and Montgomery postings note local visits and births. Dothan shopping, school attendances, and weekend guests feature prominently among families in the region.
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