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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1932
Page
1
On Friday September 9 1932 readers note North Alabamians plan to lobby Governor Roosevelt for a speech at Muscle Shoals. If invited, reporters will travel to Decatur to hear him with Barrett Shelton or Ben Bloodworth representing The Dally and Mussel Shoals press. Economy is the watchword.
The Anniston Star notes opening hunting seasons bring risk to many, urging life saving cautions from the American Game Association. It lists careless practices that cause injuries and deaths and outlines rules to avoid shooting dangers around fences boats and vehicles, and to ensure no bystanders or property are in the line of fire.
Washington reports two synthetic compounds plasmochin and atebrin offer hope to wipe out malaria. Plasmochin reportedly prevents transmission by the parasite, acts as a preventive before mosquito bites, and sterilizes blood organisms after infection. Atebrin is claimed to clear malignant malaria when quinine fails. Experiments suggest plasmochin may also prevent malaria, akin to vaccines for smallpox and diphtheria. Stebrin could aid where plasmochin and quinine fail.
29 years ago in Dothan a list of minor items mentions Laxton, Mire Florence Treacher of Sineamb, and Mrs Gelretee returning from Trev visit. U S Deputy Marshal AL J Collier involved in a furniture or travel detail. Miss Tena Peterman travels from Gainesville to resume studies. Dr L F Tate and EL L Tate open a jewel store in Dayton. Miss Mar Wilson Fox of Eufala visits her sister Mrs. Yame.
The piece argues against repeal of prohibition citing Moses and Christ to claim morality hinges on misuse, not alcohol itself. It asserts public opinion will eventually overturn the Eighteenth Amendment through repeal or amendment, predicting change as the era’s uplift advocates fail.
The Eagle editor argues temperance and Prohibition, warning tax shifts to workers by a beer levy. It condemns repeal advocates and presents five substitutes including revived saloon, Canada-style control, taxed wines, state controls, and prohibition integrity, asserting prohibition's social aims.
Fall brings new clothes and debts as Alabama politics and corruption get scrutiny. A Montgomery detective bureau intervention halts a wave of gangster activity, while the legislature debates urgent fiscal bills. An aging speaker quips not guilty, and public theft terms spark debate on white collar crime labeling.
A fervent column denounces Huey Long and Hugo Black over government payrolls and nepotism. The writer urges pension retirement for Long, condemns spousal hires, and warns that family staff on public payrolls widens graft risk while calling for anti nepotism bills.
Wall Street’s sharp joke sinks cotton five dollars a bale in hours as Wall Street’s drop spooks traders. Rudy and his estranged partner plan another try though public nudges threaten a nose powdering scene. Rudy turns to law. freshmen meet new trials. belts tighten as insurance ranks loom large.
An Oklahoma boy swallowed his father's car keys and authorities search for the missing keys while a single man is said to know their location, reported by the Seattle Times.
An Arkansas man found a letter his wife had given him to mail in 1914. Flo dashed out and mailed it. The moral is that mailing it sooner that year could have saved postage, as noted by the Kansas City Times.
A brief notice from the Alabama Mississippi Conference of Seventh Day Adventists located in Meridian Mississippi.
Dr Lago Goldston explains the pain known as stitch in side after heavy exercise. The piece traces old spleen theories then notes new findings that stitch is a reflex pain from jarring of abdominal organs, more common in untrained athletes.
Hart Hill recalls a wartime hospital where attendants bet on which patient would die next during heavy pneumonia outbreaks. Nick Cooper, a cotton buyer, predicts many questions and stern looks once the government report is released.
An essay argues for parental passivity in guiding children. Observations from modern nursery schools show teachers remaining quiet on the periphery, letting children lead. The article contrasts with older kinder garden methods that emphasized direct instruction and intervention.
A playful tale shows Willy Nilly and the Toads using water from hoses and birds from the clouds to quell a shop fire. Fire Chief Mr Quacko declares the blaze out and invites a paddle at the brook while Rip the dog reveals he started the incident.
Slocomb hosts Mrs Jessie Watson dinner with club members and guests. Robert Morgan wins club high score. Dolly Hughes takes prize. Roy Hoskins of Macon visits. Eleanor Clarke and Rigell family guests arrive from anna Florida. Mrs Morgan spends Tuesday in Hartford. J B Davidson returns from Vernon. Janet Morgan visits Coffee Springs. Mrs Segrest recovering from illness. Sam Casey visits Fort Deposit. Rebecca Lee of DMM guests Tuesday. Mrs Culbreth and Mrs Secrest host week end gatherings. Nell Gwaltner visits College Park Georgia. Charles Dalten attends at Antorn.
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