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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1932
Page
1
A torn Dothan Eagle fragment shows ad text and references to Associated Press policy. It includes old passages on misstatements of fact and a quotation from Thomas Jefferson about tyranny and marital rights. The readable portion hints at advertising items and legal notices common to early 20th century papers.
In a Baltimore Evening column from September 5 1922 a quirkily observational essay jokes about armchairs as family status symbols. It suggests the father occupies the large chair, the mother declines the chair for sewing, and children are kept from comfort, forecasting an eventual two armchair household as wealth grows. The piece notes light, drafts, and the humorous social dance around chair sharing.
An article discusses divorce grounds and cruelty, citing Senator Farmer and a Montgomery Advertiser stance. It defines cruelty as more than physical abuse, including neglect, disrespect, and verbal harassment. The piece reflects 19th-century views on spousal duties and the legal concept of cruelty as a basis for divorce.
A garbled OCR fragment lists names and places such as Dothan Headland Lachon Bonse Mant and Mant, with scattered words like Cerise, Fishers, Wade, and James. It appears to record people and locations in a disjointed historical notice or directory snippet without coherent events.
Senator McDowell announced a public hearing in the Senate chamber on September 14 to consider the Walker bill to abolish the Court of Appeals. The court, created in 1911, handles appeals between circuit courts and the Supreme Court. Analysts say the plan faces strong legislative and political resistance and may fail due to lobbying and longstanding opposition to cutting government costs.
A farmer notes the heavy state clerk costs in the 1931 Legislature and Julian Holt exposes the spending by senators clerks. The writer urges voters to demand conservative representatives and criticizes waste as the state moves toward ruin. Local quips and social observations punctuate the column.
A garbled, opinionated text fragment surveys tariffs, cotton prices, and political figures. It references Will Rogers, Ban on tariffs, and the Eighteath Amendment era, interspersed with stray notes on doctors, fashion, and public life. The passage blends economic terms with non sequiturs and cites Alabama and Denmark in a sprawling, unclear set of thoughts.
Fragmentary text mentions legal action and authorities concerning snoopers and protection by agents. The garbled lines reference Americans, the Supreme Court context, and a general sense of rebuke for intrusions. Specific names, dates, or places are unreadable.
Herbert Plummer chronicles George Akerson’s reentry as Hoover publicity chief, detailing their long personal bond. The piece notes Akerson’s role in shaping the President’s public image, his “Son” status in the Hoover household, and a late night aboard a train where Akerson lent a detective novel to Hoover, prompting a humorous exchange.
In New York a column notes how statues across the city are decorated with flowers for various reasons, often without a specific anniversary. It recalls Joan of Arc and George Washington monuments drawing children and adults, and mentions earlier vandalism of the statue of Civic Virtue with a tomato hurled at its face.
The article recalls how motorists once bribed officers at busy intersections with small bills during holidays, noting salutes and greetings from officers as a sign of favor. It mentions a prominent stage dancer, Bill Robinson, as a celebrated figure from Richmond, Virginia, and references Viere Baum as a versatile performer once called a child prodigy.
An article by Dr Lago Goliston explains gallstones their chemistry and causes. It notes cholesterol and lime salts in bile as raw materials, inflammatory processes and microbes as provoking agents, and cites demographic patterns and risk factors such as age gender pregnancy corset wear and lack of exercise. The text discusses stone sizes from tiny to over five inches, and that most stones form in the gallbladder though some form on the liver.
A fragment from the article argues that memories before age five or six fade, as harsh early experiences contribute to adult character. It discusses childhood selfishness, curiosity, and the adult struggle to face early life.
Heard Saton notes rising prices and clinging money in pockets as shops fill again. A Houston County banker describes a man with five worn shoes and no shirt, wearing old overalls since May, illustrating continued hardship amid a summer lull.
Mary Graham Bonner presents a tale of Willy Nally and a stray dog seeking home. The dog recalls a rough past and pleads for shelter while a girl offers kindness before a mother scolds, prompting thoughts on home and guardianship.
A chaotic court filing reveals a trust for pets linked to Henry C Bebzock and the Babcock Rescue Fund for Dumb Animals. Relatives call the executor obsessed and question the trust terms while accusing alleged mismanagement and potential abuses of the will and assets.
In St. Louis a chaotic scene centered on Jim Bottomley as a park event offered free drinks and treats to local guests. The Cardinal legend, long a fevered favorite, attended alongside dozens of women and youngsters described as Savwal sand girls, all part of the promotional day organized by park management.
The Chicago wire tapping scandal surfaced as a State’s Attorney Swanson’s office disclosed that tapping had been planned for 18 months. Lieutenant Jack Seorra admitted involvement and pointed to a building linked to the operation, while officers investigated the scope and reach of the surveillance.
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