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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1930
Page
1
An unclear fragmentary notice discusses misstatements and names several entities such as FROGT LANDIS GOHN and Metens saeGarae raete SaSoge. The text appears damaged with garbled phrases and lacks coherent details or dates.
A humorous editorial excerpt mocks a golfer's round using vivid, period style prose. The narrator funnily chronicles drives, traps, and putts across a full nine holes, ending with the golfer's uneven yet entertaining finish.
The Abbeville Republican Daily Independent features Judge Jeff Carnley of Coffee County railing at Democratic loyalty and platform failures in Alabama. His missive targets the party’s leadership, accuses it of special interests, and aims to aid independents by sowing division amid a gubernatorial race fallout.
Out of sorrow is born sympathy and tragedy breeds understanding. A mix of quotes and anecdotes explores character, honesty, envy, and the allure of fortune telling, citing public figures and literary references while pondering happiness, politics, and human flaws.
A reflection on golfers listening to others as a harmless way to fill brief moments. It contrasts with malicious gossip and suggests the practice helps pass time without harm. The tone mirrors light, observational commentary rather than a formal report. The passage emphasizes discretion and conviviality among players.
North Dakota born Roy Ammel, a red haired former war airman, invests 40000 in a Lockheed explorer and plans a solo 3610 mile flight to Paris dubbed doing a Lindbergh. He aims for about 25 hours, hoping to beat Lindbergh by eight hours as aviation progress sparks talk of hydro electric engines and radio relays enabling a 1000 mph future.
Mick Light states it does not serve food to spank a girl after she turns 16 but calls the practice a lot of fun. The remark links to the Wyoming team’s humor and raises questions about propriety and context in sports banter.
The San Diego Union notes little unemployment among people who make a living by relieving others of burdens. The remark reflects a steady niche in local labor markets with steady income and consistent demand for relief services.
The Wichita Falls Record News contrasts highbrow and lowbrow discourse noting the former echoes others views while the latter states personal opinions. The column highlights how commentary reveals social tastes and cultural authority.
A fragmented notice urges readers to purchase loyalty certificates with the claim that the money will back a Democratic victory on November 4. The message emphasizes buying as many as possible, phrased in a promotional, informal tone.
John Whitehurst of Cowarts and Miss Ethel Hardy of Kinsey were issued a marriage license. A farm was listed for sale at twenty dollars per acre, eight miles from Dethan near the road to Vicksburg. The Criterion ran the one reel picture When We Were in Our Teens. Visitors included J. H. DuPree, J. T. Newman, Miss Ruby Ingram, A. J. Kirkland, Mrs. C. G. Lewis, Fis, and F. Koerber.
A fragmented piece notes Batchelor's Buttons cultivated by W G Betehet and includes scattered reflections on contentment, social roles, and political protests tied to 1928 events, with references to Heflin and cotton conditions.
The Sieve recounts a humor piece where a debtor coerces a friend for three dollars then avoids repayment. The narrator recalls being duped and payback reluctance, jokes about a ledger caption “FOLLIES OF 1930,” and ends with a quip about an elderly admirer comparing age to wine and sparking eggs.
The writer skewers modern ad practice where dentifrices use eye catching irrelevant images and hidden claims about ownership. They contrast with Ford’s idea of highlighting long term savings and question Wall Street gimmicks ahead of future implications.
In a readable, opinionated note the writer laments a weak Monday night dance and calls for civic effort to revive social events. Organist Puss Hartman brands Dothan as hardest town for starting dances while a plan for a stricter nine thirty start is proposed. A Salvation Army worker receives praise for cheerful greetings.
In New York a class of footmen in uniform line Manhattan’s curbside scenes. The piece details costs of dress and upkeep, salaries, and the social stigma a footman fears as his family risks being labeled by his work. It notes Irish recruits, Brooklyn living, and a hotel dog-show tale that backfires on a manager.
Spokane Washington health officials estimate that from an inch to a QA inch and a half of dust settles yearly in homes on unpaved streets, highlighting indoor air concerns tied to outdoor dust levels.
The piece warns of rising deaths from respiratory diseases during winter, peak in February and March, many preventable. It urges recognizing colds as early signs, reducing indifference, and emphasizes prevention and understanding the breathing system. It notes the lungs’ constant exposure to air and the need for cautious care to support infection resistance.
In Sundown Stories the Little Black Clock and children ride in a plane through a dark night guided by bright beacons that mark routes for safe night travel. The Clock notes beacons are now widespread to light paths past fog or wires, while stars twinkle above the scene.
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