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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1931
Page
1
A fragment from a 19th century style notice mentions Tavonar mepransnimstes and several city names, referencing obituaries and revolutions charged at two cents a word. It includes references to The Eagle and a call to respond with information, promising prompt and thorough investigation if warranted.
Farmers bankers and business men propose a long term farming plan for next year and beyond. The program assigns acreages to crops including garden plots oats corn sorghum cotton peanuts and grazing crops. It urges quality seed and livestock and at least one acre in Austin land for soil fertilization. Banks back the plan as limited credit relief and a path to county prosperity.
A garbled 19th century fragment hints at a political maneuver during a presidential race. The text references Northampton figures, a dubious added sum, and an apparent satirical challenge to a candidate. Details are unclear due to corruption, but the item signals partisan activity and public discourse.
The Travelers Insurance Company reports over 24,000 U S automobile deaths in the first nine months of the year, the highest for that period. If the trend holds, the year could see about 35,000 deaths, signaling a harsh critique of current road safety efforts.
A fragmented sports item describes a chaotic scene with mentions of players Jones Whipple and Whico, a referee, and a disrupted event. The garbled text references a crash, a tackle, and a riotous sequence as voices frame the day’s jumbled action.
The article discusses tariff policy and Democratic stance after Oscar W Underwood. Senator Cordell Hull urged a gradual tariff reduction while advocating a global trade framework and reciprocal treaties. It blames Hawley Smoot tariff for low trade mood and high domestic prices, cites Underwood's 1918 platform on revenue only taxes, and critiques Congressional tax favoritism and protectionist lines in the Ways and Means Committee.
The piece argues that during a Republican shift the agenda favored manufacturers over the general American consumer. It cites prices and protections, alleging drastic tariffs and duties that raise costs for households while shielding a few knife and other factory interests. The text laments higher prices for basic goods and criticizes policy changes as biased toward industry.
A column recounts advice from Madame Polly, a self described beauty expert in New York, on aging gracefully. She urges self care, smiling, humor, active living, and selective fashion, noting facial exercises and cautious makeup use to maintain youth.
Dothan residents report business trips with B G Farmer leaving for a trip, W E Cannagy heading to Thomasville, A E Byrd of Enterprise and others traveling on business. Mrs A J Collier of Brungpigeras visits her sister Mrs L Deg. J Young and Die Baker return from Montgomery with a new automobile purchased in the capital. Kirkland 28 dies at home on Dothan route five WL Crantora of Columbia visits Dothan. Others include Lothen, See vine G Wt Anan, Will Roberts of Hees, and Arddin on LD. Apprentice case noted and bread query among Duncan millers.
A fragmented humorous column mocks Louisiana governors and national politics. It riffs on elections, party futures, and public figures with cynical asides about taxes, national leaders, and social trends, weaving satire through a stream of jests and snippets.
Jaundice is not the sole cause of yellow skin. Carotene from vegetable foods can color the skin yellow without harming the body. The condition, first noted in the late 19th century, stems from consuming carotene rich foods like carrots, pumpkins, squash, beets, lettuce, beans, oranges, and eggs. It affects the skin where sweat is active and does not descolor the whites of the eyes.
Penguins sunbathe then swim as the mother penguin whispers to Poesy about baby down and hatchlings. They learn to use wings, nap, and eat meals of sandwiches and cocoa. The day includes sunbathing, wading, and birds preening after water play.
WEE Qaby spent savers days tet with friends in Telogia Clyde Adams and Marines spent Theday and Wetenta Youngstown end Panamty Mrs A L Snell and Ra were shopping in Dothan Tes afternoon Miss Bessie Jackson visiting her mother Jackson and other Mrs Cody Reeves has to her home In Mobile adhering her parents Mrs J W eer.
Ashford unit of the United Daughters of the Confederacy will clean the cemetery Friday afternoon October 20 at 2 p m. President Mrs L E Mantey asks relatives buried there to help improve the appearance of the plots. A mix of social notes follows with visits from several families and a penguin tale closing the column.
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