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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1928
Page
1
A fragmented page from the Dothan Eagle dated Tuesday afternoon 1928 mentions assorted notes and events. It references Gore and OSU related items with sparse readable phrases suggesting a feature on publishing and local notices.
The text presents a creed asserting freedom of conscience and strict church state separation. It calls for equal treatment under law for all churches and beliefs, supports parental choice in schooling, opposes government interference in other nations, and prays that public servants are not judged by faith.
A Georgia Republican committeeman contends that while he may vote for a Democrat as a man, he cannot vote for the Democratic Party. He accuses Al Smith and the party of ignorance, race prejudice, and hostility to Negroes, arguing Smith’s record offers no aid to Negroes in New York and labeling the party sworn enemies of Black Americans.
A hundred leading Republican women gathered at Mrs. Charles H. Sabin’s Southeapton home for a campaign briefing. Miss Helen Varick Boswell cited Democrats crossing over, sparking debate on class bias and perceptions of voters across social lines.
Report notes a charity ball success with town modistes traveling to Europe funded by receipts. Proceeds also enabled painting the orphanage fence, indicating generous community support and charitable impact.
Enid declares she will marry a gentleman and a scholar while June objects that a college man is too much to ask. The exchange suggests differing views on prospective husbands and education.
The Columbus Enquirer Sun notes William Allen White’s rebuke of Senator Curtis as a nitwit and suggests Curtis’ speeches about Kansas prohibition mislead. It argues Kansas alcohol arrests were high, divorces rose, and savings lagged behind national averages, portraying a critical view of Curtis’ record.
The Birmingham Post notes Gene Tunney, visiting Ireland, attended a dinner hosted by John McCormack with U S Minister Sterling present. Guests expected Tunney to show his boxing prowess, not his Shakespearean side, as the ex champion faces renewed public attention and the label of the Manassa Mauler.
A Cincinnati Enquirer item notes a father explaining his son’s flawed aim in life. The boy values owning a car over passing exams, revealing a misguided youthful ambition that reflects broader social attitudes.
A column of quips and social jests on topics from dating to dieting. It jokes about bachelor life, reform groups, and medical costs, pairing satirical lines with observations on manners and modern mores. The tone remains light and opinionated throughout.
A fragmented reminiscence recounts a 22-year-old who drank openly, barrooms and slums filled with flasks, reflecting on prohibition’s decade old effort to shield youth. The speaker questions if enough had been done to teach restraint and curb strong drink.
The piece mocks local canons with Evangelist Jones urging renaming The Do than Eagle to The Dothan Buzzard and features two Alabama figures aiding a “papal invasion.” It notes Mr. Jackson’s jab about not using Marion Times Standard for gun-wadding and pokes fun at contemporary slang.
The piece contrasts Governor Smith and Senator Heflin within the Democratic Party, arguing the party risks unassimilated elements and would gain unity by embracing Jeffersonian principles. It notes Smith’s call for Jeffersonian ideals but says many remain cold to the original party tenets.
Ohio State Journal suggests reformers fear Al Smith would ruthlessly stamp out the conditions that turn prohibition into political pork, implying major shifts in policy could follow his stance.
A government expert says flappers are of little use in a business office yet the Dayton News insists they help male employees keep their minds off their work.
The piece notes skepticism that neither the submarine nor the dirigible has captured the public imagination beyond being impressive machinery if it works.
Ohio State Journal advocates a conservative buying approach preferring to borrow money and pay cash rather than purchase an automobile on the installment plan.
Mrs Alice Roosevelt Longsworth jokes about a pickle comment while Theodore Roosevelt jokes he should be nominated for something important. The Washington Star reports the lighthearted exchange indicating family flair and political theater.
A question posed in the Milwaukee Journal asks the total expense to round up all home brewers in the United States. The program in arithmetic presents a hypothetical cost to close 139 New York night clubs, using figures of 75 600 or about 53 22 per unit.
The Arkansas Gazette notes tailors aim to raise clothing awareness in the Mid-West while humorously suggesting practical fashion slips may spur attention. The piece uses satire to comment on regional dress habits and consumer interest.
The South faces a rising bid for circulation from a publication described as indecent and scurrilous. The South questions why it should be singled out for this controversial material and whether strong lines of demarcation exist between acceptable and offensive content.
The busy season is near as merchants vie to win by timely advertising and offering good value. Emphasis is on taking opportunities, delivering service, and pricing that stands out amid competition. Local readers are urged to act to gain market share through practical business strategies.
Prince of Wales and Duke of Gloucester left London for a five month 8000 mile imperial tour to Africa. They traveled in quick suits and derby hats with little ceremony, to Victoria Station where crowds cheered before the train. They will sail from Marseilles to Alexandria after crossing France by rail to Dover.
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