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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1930
Page
2
Zeiglar urges caution with matches and cigarette butts during Fire Prevention Week. He notes 1929 fire losses around ten thousand deaths, with many children among victims. He warns that carelessness can ignite fires that wipe out blocks and cause untold suffering.
A Midland City farmer, 46, was struck and killed while walking on the pavement returning from a funeral. The Ford coach struck him, sending him into the air and breaking the windshield. he left eight children and a wife. Funeral services for the infant of Mr and Mrs Hunt were held yesterday in Midland City.
A mysterious figure nicknamed Anybody's Woman is rumored to be waiting at the Alcazar venue attracting curious patrons and gossip. Her appearance stirs talk of a possible high stakes meet and a secretive gambler network surrounding the casino.
Arkansas officials say burning cotton to raise prices violates the state arson code. Fire Marshal John L. Carter asked the prosecuting attorney in Searcy to probe the burning of a bale by R V Powell of Beebe as a market manipulation. Powell faces 1 to 10 years if convicted. A protest from Charles G Henna of Memphis called the plan ridiculous, noting the move would wreck cotton value and hurt next year's acreage. The piece also notes 700 carrier pigeons for the army and a 9 percent rise in Hessian fly in Ohio.
NEW YORK Sept 23 Cotton eased a little today as hedge selling outweighed trade buying. Ginnings fell slightly short of expectations and October shifted to later months. Bearish sentiment persisted yet declines should be slow due to ongoing spinner demand. CORRECTION The Eagle misstated Ed Jones as a tax collector candidate. his name was omitted by error.
A report on sex determination in biology explains how chromosomes govern hereditary traits. Dr Bridges proposes a genic balance theory where multiple chromosome parts interact, as fruit fly experiments show how altering chromosome balance shifts sex characteristics and other traits like wing length and body size.
Frances McGann a 25-year-old student nurse in Chicago is living with a respirator in a glass and aluminum lung since September 11 after infantile paralysis halted her chest muscle action. Officials report her condition improved over the last 24 hours with seven hours of sleep and substantial eating, though she still cannot breathe without the device.
Reported in South Bend a brutal crime sparked a citywide hunt. Jack Stamper, once a roomer at the Appel home, was arrested but no evidence tied him to the slaying. Authorities located the place where the girl was held in a barn loft as the inquiry continued.
Col Edward B Stone said guards stopped a planned uprising as 1500 inmates were lined up and searched. Fifteen prisoners found with razors and knives, others with ropes hidden in clothing or sewer pipes. Weapons crafted from lead and steel sourced from local shops. Convicts placed in solitary confinement. game held as scheduled. A Hickory factory produced 3100 wagons last year.
A special tribunal will investigate the activities of two aviators. Major Federico Barahona, director of the military air service, will fly to Concepcion today to aid in their trial. The minister reiterated that the country was calm and that the attempted revolt was a failure.
Mr Malone says cotton prices are uncertain and advises farmers to cut acreage or pool half their crop. He argues prices are too low now but may rise next year if farmers act prudently and lower costs, stressing cheaper production and reduced acreage as a path to better returns.
A fragment notes a group of influenza affected men in the state, marking a health issue among notable frontline workers. The item hints at heightened concern for public health and potential impacts on local services.
A snippet from a Lewisburg morning issue advertises Kruschen in a guidebook style claim. It mentions weight around 175 pounds and notes headache and breathing relief as outcomes. The ad touts a daily dose and an 85 cent bottle lasting about a month, with Dothan Drug Co. as a seller.
An old advertisement for GLO Face Powder touts a youthful skin look with claims to reduce flakiness and minimize pores. The copy mentions MELLO-GLO branding and generic selling points like lasting wear and cash pricing hints.
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