14 Sep 1933
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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1933
Page
1
New York and New Orleans cotton figures show opening highs and lows with closing ranges around mid 900s to 1000 in price. The report lists daily spreads and local spot indicators for multiple futures contracts across markets, reflecting mixed movements and notable highs near 1027 and lows near 874.
The article notes that three fourths of the nation’s forest area lies to the east of the Rocky Mountains, highlighting regional land use and natural resources.
Clovis area exploration led by E B Howard under the University of Pennsylvania Museum and Philadelphia Academy of Natural Sciences uncover prehistoric hearths and extinct animal remains. Arrowheads, stone knives, and a 19 foot 10 inch elephant tusk accompany evidence linking early humans to the area as lakes dried up around 15 000 years ago.
A birthday dinner was held Sunday at the home of Mr and Mrs A T Dupree honoring Misses Verna Dupree and Dultie Infinger and Mrs William Hicks. Attendees included multiple local families from Achford Red Level and Midland City with extended relatives.
Torrential rains in Nicaragua over three days drop about 10 inches. Impassable roads hamper travel and haciendas near lakes are flooded. Affected areas include Managua and surrounding regions as authorities assess damage.
Auburn conducted a 30 minute scrimmage at Drake Field featuring three varsity outfits against two freshmen elevens. Notable players included Boots Chambless Gump Arfar, Benie Fenton, Ripper Williams, Casey Kimbrell, Allen Rogers, Sterling Dupree and Ike Hollis who celebrated his 75th birthday with a family dinner.
Fire origin traced to falling sparks that damaged the roof of a Negro dwelling at 508 E. New ton street shortly before noon, firefighters reported.
Dr Charles C Weidemann of Nebraska University demonstrates rock music in Yellowstone Park using obsidian cliff shards to produce xylophonic tones. He claims the method works on rocks from Teapot Dome to Switzerland and envisions pieces from Rock-a-bys Baby to Rachmaninoff in a broader repertoire.
Three counties commit funds to bring Hartford to Newton road to state highway standards. The route will shorten travel to Montgomery by about 20 miles for Hartford residents. Geneva pays Hartford to Houston county line, Houston covers Houston to Dale line, and Dale pays from Houston line to Montgomery highway near Newton. MecEachin says Houston county share is over half completed.
The column notes political chatter about Acheson traveling to Canada to discuss exchange relations with Premier Bennett and British ties. It mentions Montagu Norman meetings, a purported Woodin resignation photostat, concerns about capital impairment in bank exams, Huey Long’s political strength, Cuba’s stability, and the U S decision on Gran San Martin recognition.
Guy Wilkinson reports 1100 laying hens stolen from his Oroville California ranch while his family slept. Police investigate the unusual burglary as a puzzling case of livestock theft.
A daily noon era mystery in Dothan centers on a woman nicknamed Miss Mystery seen at the bus station then touring Foster Street West Main Court House and nearby blocks. The elusive figure traverses major streets ending at Adams Street near Foster, prompting reader speculation about her identity and purpose.
Thursday and Friday present Ann Harding and William Powell in Double Harness plus Comedy Bulloney and a Century of Progress Exhibition. Saturday features The Wrecker with Jack Holt and Genevieve Tobin, and Say It Isn’t So with Sassy Cats. Alabama showings include Love Me Tonight with Maurice Chevalier, Micky's Big Broadcast, Rainbow Ranch with Rex Bell, Singapore and Lightning Warrior.
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