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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1932
Page
1
The Dothan Eagle outlines its masthead details and pricing, notes editors and managers, and explains MISSTATEMENT OF FACTS policy. It confirms Associated Press attribution for news dispatches and offers grievance redress, with rates for notices and obituaries.
A letter from E C Boswell of Geneva describes a mass meeting endorsing income tax and bond amendments while Goode appropriation bills are debated Annis tonian argues for senator per county reform to curb Black Belt dominance Selma proposes reducing House and Senate sizes and trimming session costs to 324000 per four years with clerks and pay limits Birmingham Age Herald notes the cost concerns and calls for economy in Alabama government.
J Theodore Jackson, chairman of the Houston County Economy League, corrects Montgomery Advertiser coverage of October 8 mass meeting in Dothan. He asserts a large local majority opposed the income tax amendment and the $20 million bond issue, noting speaker John W. Rish and Senator J Hubert Farmer, with most attendees leaving after two hours. The league predicts Houston County will vote against the measures on November 8.
A fragment discusses potential Alabama legislators from Wiregrass and South Alabama including O neal of Andalusia Rollie Jr of Ozark Will Lee of Columbia Dr Edgar M Wright of Troy Jim Rohnson Jr of Geneva Dr E F Moody of Dothan Judge G C Wallace of Clayton Fred Fleming of Geneva and Judge Carney of Enterprise It cites bankers Charlie Mizell Win Garner Ben Beth George Malone and others as parts of a proposed finance cadre.
A fragmented 20 years ago note lists Roy Watford and Fietched Holiman in Montgomery and Dothan residents Jeff Whatler and Remus Rollins. Dr F B Whitfield moves to Dothan. Mrs T H McIntyre hosts a PD and Chih. Guests from Indiana and South Carolina visit Miss Fietrina Moainen. Mentions attendees at the state fair in Montgomery and various local names, with scribbled commentary on broader writings.
The article notes Dr. Einstein, celebrated mathematician, planning to relocate to the country and may earn money by assisting parents who seek help for their high school children with homework.
A local column defends bond issue and income tax stance while mockingly noting Admiral Heflin and colleagues Grover Hall and Atticus Mullin. The piece contemplates Wilkinson and Economy League ties, praising critics for front page exposure of the Admiral’s letter and photo. It ends with a caustic quip about mixed public opinion and a domestic quip on honesty.
A rambling column comments on Alabama life and politics with jests about football losses and rail fare, car thieves in Dothan, highway ethics, and local figures like John A. Darden and Hilden publicity. It critiques taxes, government costs, and the Goode bill while noting a 1933 income estimate of 29.09 million and local legal offices in the Rimson building.
A medical piece explains diathermy as high frequency electric current heating body tissues. It describes electrode use, whole or partial body heating, safety, and applications such as electro-dessication for warts and bladder tumors, electro-coagulation for cancerous growths, and the radio knife for cutting.
Sundown Stories follows Old Toad and friends as a birthday auto trip thrills the Puddle Jumper Toadster and nearby creatures. Rip the dog and Willy Nilly stay behind while others ride through puddles toward Quackerville and Flotilla Botilla’s visit.
Community gossip items recount visits from Newton, Dothan, Montgomery and Albany residents. Names include Mr. and Mrs. H L O Nea l, Mrs Fitzhugh Cbx, Ralph McGriff, J W Anglin, and E S Walden among others. Obituary notes mention T P Chambers of Birmingham, with services held in Hateburg. Meetings of Baptist W S circles were held with shared topic Enemies of the se.
Old Toad and many Toads push a Puddle Jumper Toadster that stalls on a straight road after near Flotilla Boltilla's house. Old Toad laments the extra weight as the car remains immobile despite efforts.
Mrs W H Hunt argues against credit at filling stations with a Grimes sign urging trust and bust ethics. H G Purcell of Houston county comments on the Alabama Legislature’s uncertain path before action. Sheriff Joe Rolls recalls a weekend trip misadventure ending with a stranger returning a dollar. a political cartoon depicts an elephant and donkey with commentary on party alignment and regret over a Republican.
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