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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1932
Page
1
A fragment from The Dothan Eagle shows editor and staff notes, rate table, and a Jefferson quote. The clipping references William Theonore Ball era editors and subscription pricing, with standard Associated Press disclaimer and a note on acknowledging misstatements.
The Decatur Daily reports a Decatur citizen committee including Barrett Shelton traveled through Dothan after visiting Moultrie to examine Colquitt County five year farming plans. The group aims to learn more about the idea and its potential implications.
Senator Reed of Pennsylvania voices support for a new tax bill at the next session, urging a sales tax and reform to curb deficits. He cites a $500,000,000 treasury gap and questions the effectiveness of last session taxes, while urging budget cuts and a simple plan to slash $489,090,090 from expenditures. The piece also covers farmer plans and a detailed five-acre-to-the plow approach in Houston and Colquitt counties, advocating home living and controlled farming to boost stability.
In a 1932 note the narrator laments Old Man Henderson haranguing over the radio about Poor Herb. The passage conveys the speaker’s sympathy for Herb amid his troubles.
Twenty years ago in Dothan Miss Beale Barlow of Ashford visited the city. Mrs. Ray Jones hosted the Aeron club. The New Century estate met at Mrs. Cliff Fitzsims home. Miss Sue Malone and Miss Freer Map returned from a visit in Sats TJ. Several residents attended the Mentacenery fair and a birthday party was held for Julian Parker on North Oates Street. J Bixon’s sister and Mrs J R Dixon were ill in Talladega. Rose Hill school honor rolls list several students across grades and classes.
A fragmented meditation on religion wealth and class, arguing hate of the rich drives people to oppose elites and that revolts and wars stem from this feeling. It traces history from ancient civilizations to modern times, suggesting wealth disparity fuels progress and destruction alike.
William Gaines notes New York police horses are valued for discipline and public trust. He describes the mounted division's training, street sense, and patient handling of pedestrians. The piece then sketches Turtle Bay backyards, cat and dog gatherings, and brief gossip on Frances Alda, Sigmund Romberg, Fatty Arbuckle, and others with mentions of Edna Ferber, Dorothy Gish, Kate Smith, Texas Guinan, and Ben Bernie.
Figures from the Auditor's report present receipts and expenditures since 1877. The text notes that the extended surplus and deficit figures are deficit minus surplus for the bottom totals, acknowledging the numbers may be approximate and rely on the auditor's word.
Washington Letter recalls the Taft era as the cornerstone of the new Supreme Court building is laid near the Capitol. Taft’s dream, sped by Roosevelt’s early push, culminates in a dignified home for the judiciary, designed to reflect its power and independence. The structure stands as a memorial to his public service and steady leadership.
The Montgomery Advertiser front page proclaims J Thomas Heflin supports the income tax and bond issue. The Birmingham Age-Herald argues the administration now loses a talking point to rally opposition. It urges that voters have decided to bury both proposals, casting Hedins pronouncement as another maneuver to defeat Gov Miller.
A statement contrasts nations with modern machinery causing unemployment with China where lack of machinery supposedly spares workers from unemployment and instead brings famine plague and floods. The quote warns against overproduction and calls for learning from China according to Ashi and Independent.
A medical column explains hemorrhoids as varicosed rectal veins tied to upright posture and vein-wall weakness. It notes variability in symptoms, possible anemia, and the influence of gender, constipation, and laxative use, with external and internal forms and complications like thrombosis infection prolapse and heavy bleeding.
From behind the trees a troupe of Tree Toads in yellow and brown uniforms led by a Drum Major perform in the Toadtown band to honor Old Toad. The event includes toadish songs and a speech praising Old Toad as the finest in Toadtown with numerous local social notes and a brief report on a farm loss estimate of 100 million dollars and related agricultural data.
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