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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1929
Page
4
In September 1929 Boston officials ban the Pulitzer winning Strange Interlude by Eugene O Neill. The Watch and Ward Society asserts moral guardianship, reflecting local cultural clashes and censorship pressures of the era.
Northwest forest fire experts warn that dropping lighted cigars from aircraft can ignite fires below and even threaten the aircraft. Tests dropped 30 cigars. 21 were recovered, two started fires, others still burning would have started fires if not incombustible terrain.
A satirical guide mocks dangerous driving habits on highways. It suggests illegal maneuvers at blind hills and curves, reckless passing, ignoring oncoming traffic, and unsafe night driving as a warning about unsafe behavior, ending with a jab at safety campaigns.
David Lawrence reports Hoover will avoid veto risk on a tariff bill while Democrats with local ties may swing decisive votes. He leans on the Norris Resolution against Ware, but the timing of the Senate action remains decisive in a fight that could reshape tariff politics.
The piece surveys a tariff bill clash led by Reed and Moses amid Republican resistance and possible filibuster, warns of White House political peril, then shifts to a Summer dress reform critique noting pajama street wear and a shift to light, collarless shirts and sport styles among younger men.
A collection of quips and comments with varied topics from politics and labor to health and writing, attributed to or referencing W. C. Batchelor and other unnamed voices. It critiques safe play verses fair play, notes about bridge, writing drudgery, and mentions of Hoovercrat sentiment and cotton prices.
The Kansas City Star criticizes mobs and 100 per cent Americanism in Southern mill towns. It argues Communist organizing harmed workers and warns that local gangs spreading violence threaten law and order, urging lawful action to protect communities and workers.
Mrs A D Wood of Columbia Alabama writes to The Eagle asking for a prize definition of love. She argues love is action in service without reward and cites a prior editorial on safety of the dollar and a half. The letter seeks acknowledgment and a chance at the contest prize.
Fragmentary text praises Prof May of Yale and discusses how individuals influence others. The passage reflects uncertainty in identifying true meaning and the limits of words in modern discourse, noting gratitude and the impact of May on others.
A dialogue captures a riveter complaining about a co worker who hums while hammering rivets all day, highlighting workplace sound annoyances and practical trade life.
A quirky profile features A Kanna Ory recalling youth and regret. She has read widely and met many people but has never met a man who could truly cure, as she nods to a grand viewer and a pirate story vibe.
Washington Daybook recalls Congress Hall a beloved dwelling for lawmakers and staff. The 259-room hotel near Capitol Hill is to be razed for a new house office building, with furnishings sold and many residents seeking new housing. Letters from reps and senators mourn its loss, praising its homey atmosphere and the leadership of Old Cy Manuel who ran the place.
A fragment discusses parenting challenges and the balance between allowing carefree childhood and teaching useful hands on skills. It questions lazy parenting and urges consistent rules and duties for children.
A woman used a parcel at Weedge City for weighing. The parcel appeared to contain a daughter’s party, with the tag stating four and a half inches by eight inches. The postage was four cents. An Eagle call promised prompt delivery.
In New York a quirky blend of horse fashion and urban life unfolds. Saddlery shops along West Forty-seventh Street supply riders with gear as the Vanderbilts’ horse culture endures. A Grand Central food stand scam reveals a risky hustle involving fake Central officials.
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