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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1932
Page
2
Reconstructed fragment describes a Dothan Alabama daily paper the Dothan Daily Basin or Bacey with publication details from 1902 to 1924. Mentions editors The Theodore Gal Enterca and subscription rates for one month three months six months and one year and a business office contact.
The Eagle states its Associated Press news usage policy and a misstatement notice. It asserts exclusive rights to published dispatches and local news and offers prompt redress if errors are found after investigation.
In Liberty a character is arraigned for smuggling and exposes widespread evasion, graft, and hypocrisy in American government. He argues taxpayers face onerous rules, courts are biased, officials corrupt, and prohibition fuels crime, while the tale frames dissent as constitutional for breaking oppressive laws.
A volatile letter from H G Bridgewater, Shel by County chairman, calls for Capitol upheaval and tax strikes amid Alabama tax backlash. An editorial in Selma Times Journal urges nationwide tax resistance, organizing Tax‑Register Leagues and defying new levies to defend property and liberty.
The article criticizes the Economy League of Alabama and its Houston County chapter for opposing both the income tax amendment and the bond issue on November 8. It accuses Birmingham capitalists of orchestrating the leagues as propaganda to force an income tax, argues for tax equity, and questions the league’s motives and campaign plans. It warns of consequences if the league’s campaign under Horace Wilkinson worsens Alabama taxation.
A distorted ad asks Henry and Houston County voters to back the income tax and oppose a $20,000,000 state bond issue. It claims eight duties be shifted to higher earners, insisting the tax relieves workers and farmers while targeting a minority noise machine. It warns readers to beware of Horace Wilkinson and the Economy League of Alabama.
A reader describes Gov. Roosevelt as a gallant gentleman who would like to attend. The piece notes the dynamic shift in management and speculation about the pie counters, reflecting varied thoughts on current politics and leadership.
The text condemns unlicensed medical claims and urges public awakening to American conditions. It argues the country is not sick biologically and criticizes distractive doctors, insisting only an aroused public will correct the situation.
In Selma Alabama on September 24 1932 GEO M CALEN calls for mass meetings in every community to demand representatives cut government costs and oppose tax increases. Proposes one general meeting inviting all Congressmen and Senators to press for reduced government spending.
20 years ago in Dothan visitors included C E Mathison of Panama City and Dr J Bridges of Blountstown. Mrs FE S Ford and daughter Katherine visited Elba, while Wyatt Harris family moved to South Oates Street. R E Oliver returned from Montgomery on business. Henry Morris of Malone and Lot tie Coker of Crosby obtained a marriage license. B Daughtry of Hartford passed through Dothan to hear Roosevelt in Montgomery. Mr and Mrs J T Waller of Rev La toured the South by car. Hugh Smith, Mrs Eric Gellerstedt and Mrs Felix Walker visited Marianne.
Alicea Judson Peale presents a brief parenting vignette where a mother gently handles a goodbye to Marcia when she leaves for a country visit. The scene contrasts a typical anxious farewell with a concise departure, arguing gentle, brief goodbyes help a child adjust to separation and new experiences.
An historical overview notes early observations linking vitamins to nervous system health. It cites Eijkman 1897 on beriberi in fowls with white rice, identifies vitamins B and G roles in polyneuritis and pellagra, and mentions vitamin E and vitamin A effects on the brain and spinal cord, ending with practical diet implications.
Vague OCR fragment mentions a person with a beard and a contact name Zoee. The text is incomplete and names are uncertain, offering no clear event, date, or organization to report.
A reader notes that newspapers are often cited as examples of ignorance and haste, yet journalism can welcome kindness. The piece references a Columbia University Press volume on newspaper straw votes, suggesting their relative accuracy versus other forecast methods.
L A Adams defeated W A McGriff by one vote in Columbia mayoral race amid disputes over banking roads and utilities. Alex Wood’s plan was discussed. One council seat was won by a margin of one vote. Total 153 votes cast. Separate items note shoe repair trends and sharp criticism of the state agriculture department by Probate Judge Harry K. Martin.
In a whimsically titled tale Willy Nilly struggles with chores while Mrs. Quacko and friends tease him about finishing tasks. The ducks gather minnows snails pebbles and pond weed for an aquarium as they plan a car polish and a ride home after stopping at Willow Tree Garage.
Text emphasizes including protective foods in the ordinary human diet. It highlights milk and milk foods, green vegetables especially leafy varieties, and fruits as essential components. The discussion contrasts depriving animals of vitamins with ensuring humans receive adequate nutrition through these foods.
The advice suggests picking a powder shade slightly darker than your skin tone for a natural look. Avoid artificial sun tan, prefer a sun-touched effect, and test ready-made tones to find one that blends invisibly while enhancing facial color. Use natural shade as a guide for a cohesive summer appearance.
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