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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1931
Page
1
Fragment from The Dothan Eagle dated Friday September 18 1932 showing masthead editorial notes and generic statements about subscription rates and Associated Press copyright. Oblivious to main news, it reflects clerical placeholders and wartime era framing without readable local events. The readable content includes policy boilerplate and Jefferson quotation.
The piece features Brother Bop Jones of the Bob Jones Academy urging a spiritual revival in America within ten years or a revolution, while noting people stay home or seek leisure. It criticizes preacher politicization, warns against pulpits bending to party aims, and urges not to mix revival with political issues in sermons.
Progress report from Montgomery notes enforcement turmoil in Alabama as officials including Representative Charles T Clarten and Mayor Wo E Sherrer face federal charges. Indictments span Phenix City politics, police leadership, and county figures amid ongoing drive for stricter liquor control and jail expansion. Strong names and places anchor the probe into Prohibition violations and related corruption.
A garbled column of quips and aphorisms lampoons public life and politics. It mentions Gov Hoosy Long, satire on marriage, thrift, and cotton, with scattered references to teachers and judges, all in a fragmented, comic editorial voice.
The letter cites gasoline tax projections and public welfare funding, noting that 50 percent of a 83 50 purchase tax may be diverted to state and local uses. It argues gas tax revenue has risen but faces jeopardy as funds move away from roads, urging bond approval and awareness of rising motorist costs.
A Southeast Alabama appeal by Bob Jones urges heartfelt revival across the region. He cites spiritual collapse amid abundance, calls for repentance, and announces a statewide evangelistic campaign starting next January in Dothan with meetings in the courthouse or city auditorium. He stresses personal fundraising and nonofficial church support, asking for prayers and individual contributions while noting no salary or church backing.
The Atlanta Constitution notes a cautious forecast that under a Democratic administration the United States will grow into a decent place to live, stressing an optimistic national outlook conveyed with irony.
Collier's Magazine resists sensationalism over Alabama divorce law topics by N B McPeak and BW Smith from Dothan. They acknowledge reforms that can yield a divorce in as little as 12 hours, though often aided by perjury. The piece hints at public curiosity and concerns about legal ethics.
The Philadelphia Inquirer discusses tariff questions and economic concerns about Americans not purchasing enough to keep railroads and mills booming and questions who will buy surplus wheat cotton and other goods while autos and oil supply are considered.
Early observations showed one bout of infantile paralysis conferred immunity to a second. Experiments in monkeys attempted small dose injections of weakened virus to build resistance, with limited success. The discovery that recovered humans and monkeys had serum neutralizing the virus led to immune serum use in 1912. Immune serum, derived from recovered patients, aimed to protect if given early. Recent work explores producing immunity by altering the virus in horses, expanding understanding of the disease.
In a small boat near Sta déck the travelers observe glowing water lit by countless luminous animalcules. John explains phosphorus emits light without heat while the Little Black Clock notes the natural light in the ocean. The journey continues with awe at the underwater jewelled reflections.
A mother seeks guidance on preventing the elder from becoming cocky and the younger from losing motivation. Experts stress that attitude matters more than IQ, noting many abilities beyond school grades. Avoid mutual comparison and value diverse talents to support both children.
Breakfast lists cantaloupe waffles maple syrup broiled sausages and roast lamb with potatoes carrots and bread. Supper features meat relishes sandwiches chocolate cookies fruit gelatin and lemon pineapple peach pear cherry desserts with gelatin mix and juice. The narrative ends with a clock tale and Peggy and John dreaming of the sea and curious hints.
Gadsden AP report describes a photograph of Solicitor Will Rains of the six teenth Judicial circuit Basheer recovered to his collection after 23 years. Rains was in Albertville when a cyclone wrecked his home on April 22, 1808. The next day Gus King found wreckage and a photo 50 miles away. Emertt of Fort Payne identified it and returned it to the solicitor. Alan Jens Eberdt, former Alabama Crimson Tide center, will play professional football with the Memphis Tigers this fall.
The passage argues renewed courage and royal responsibility, urging solidarity through goodwill and cooperation. It stresses respecting differences between people and nations, the need to understand others, and resisting pressures to force conformity, highlighting the value of individual personality and mutual tolerance.
Washington letter profiles long family presence in Congress with notes on Bob LaFollette Paul Krall Kerr and Clarendon Kerr family figures. It recalls how sons inherit seats after fathers, mentions Charles Crisp and John Kerr of Warren County and historic Kerrs in North Carolina and Maryland legislative history.
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