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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1928
Page
1
Miacahua known as the Brazilian Wonder performs on a slender wire without props. Her act, once headline at the Hippodrome and famed across Europe, will feature in Sparks Circus in Dothan next Monday.
Census Bureau reports ginned cotton to Sept 16 at 2,498,262 bales excluding linters versus 3,504,095 in 1927 and 2,500,513 in 1926. State figures include Alabama 80,025 and Georgia 111,485 with cotton regions still compiling.
Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Stone have returned after several days away in Birmingham.
In California a fleet of airplanes and thousands of men battled the blazes as officials believed most fires had been checked. Four lives lost and nearly 200000 acres burned in days past, with 2500 men including marines and sailors in southern California aiding the effort. Airplanes scouted forests to locate starting points for fire lines.
A citizen urges Mr Espy to expose Republican race equality pledges and the danger of opening all public schools to all races. The writer cites Alabama institutions, condemns religious intolerance, criticizes Heflin’s speech, and warns Democratic deserters shifting to the Republicans. The letter calls for candid discussion ahead of speeches and school dedication in Dothan.
In New York and New Orleans reports Sept 24 traders eyed improved crop movement and hedge sales easing. Ginnings ran below last year as prices fluctuated, with Dec futures briefly pressured by Wall Street selling before buying support steadied the market. Weather outlooks for later the week kept sentiment bullish despite occasional downdrafts in price.
A dated letter from Bud Hinkley in Bingville Alabama on September 24 1927 expresses party loyalty and a benevolent intent for the party's benefit. It presents a concise political message with local civic tone.
Governor Smith's special train departs at 11 a m toward Denver with several Oklahoma and Kansas stops. The Denver speech will focus on water power development. Also mentions simple kitchen decor and a quince recipe with brown sugar and lemon juice for a delightful flavor.
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