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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1932
Page
1
The Dothan Eagle presents its masthead with editors and business staff, billing and subscription rates, contact numbers, and policy on misstatements. It notes Associated Press affiliation and quotes Jefferson on tyranny of mind.
A 1932 opinion notes the fad of publishing actor denials of engagement rumors on page one with mugshots, calling it distinctly not news while newspapers remain eager to print such sensational denial stories.
A parcel post package of women's wearing apparel rolled from a porter's truck and fouled locomotive machinery in Lynchburg Virginia yard, derailing one engine and five cars and injuring a second train. The ensemble reportedly belonged to a belle from another era with nineteen petticoats.
The Albany Herald reports a scheme to evade postage and bank check laws by sending a postal card with a drafted invoice. It notes the method saves four cents per item, potentially adding up for firms with large monthly payment volumes.
The Birmingham Post recalls 1919 when Judge B. M. Miller helped kill an income tax measure. Now governor in 1932 he faces a similar test as rates in the Goodwyn bill threaten a high levy. Voters oppose 19 percent personal and 1 percent corporate taxes, but may accept lower rates. Miller’s stance could repeat past actions.
A Birmingham Now edition recounts a humorous tax day tale centered on John Doe who avoids paying taxes. The ad sketches a single day of surprising interaction with the government beginning at 7:00 AM with Doe waking up and starting his morning.
A satirical chronology outlines taxes on daily routines from toothpaste and breakfast to gas, telegraphs, rent, and recreation. It argues approximately one quarter of income goes to government and urges readers to pressure lawmakers against new taxes.
A fragmented say the go-getter is not always a bringer back. The mule liver life of whoa is noted with odd aphorisms. The piece ends with an aside on quips about quotes and rheumatism and teeth.
A compact strung of names and events from a 20 year old Dothan Florala column. Mentions visits by Kathrine Rellins Oscar Garner and others. Byron Trammell retires as Postmaster. Mrs Cummings returns from vacation. Harrison and McCarty heard Roosevelt speak. A paper titled Educational Uplift selected as representative paper. Families Kirkland Thrasher Jones relocate or move into new or vacated homes on West Main and South St Andrews.
The piece surveys the untouchables or Dalits in India, tracing origins of the caste system, its four main divisions, and the stark subjugation of the untouchables. It notes restrictions on Veda access, temple entry, and day-to-day segregation in villages, with regional harshness in Madras and Malabar and fears Gandhi’s hunger protests for social justice.
A revived tone across major opera houses and regional venues marks a brighter musical outlook. The Metropolitan Opera tightens costs and hopes for a strong year while Los Angeles, Cincinnati, and Chicago show renewed activity. Rural areas see rising prices and revived plans, with Paderewski and Kreisler tours already booked, reflecting renewed cultural demand and the music as nourishment for both spirit and society.
Rep. Fred Britten of Uling, a bold athletic figure, pushed in Congress for restoring athletic contact between the Army and Navy after the academies had broken. As chairman of the naval affairs committee, he used his influence to reconcile the schools and initiate settlements during Republican control.
He built a real estate career in Chicago and turned a sidewalk obstruction into political muscle. After threatening to run for alderman, Britten canvassed the ward and won as a Republican, despite early Democratic ties, later serving 18 years in the House. He stays active in boxing sessions at the House gym with friend Parnell of Indiana.
In a Congressional Directory excerpt Britten remarks he represented the twenty third ward on the Chicago city council from 1908 to 1912. The text omits any declaration that he was ever a Democrat.
William Gaines recalls a youth who moved from church organist to theater pianist in Brooklyn. Times grew worse as he found work at a ha ha house, earning more in tips than prior salaries while supporting his family. He visits home by air, keeping his theatre job a secret. Also notes about Mayor Walker, cranks at city hall, and Mulrooney’s vocal stance. Russell Dattersin, a hard-to-please artist, stands out in social scenes.
A Harvard janitor whose bust has been placed in the Fogg Museum building discovers that fame is just one more thing to dust in a wry New York Sun observation.
A child Ruth confides through a favorite uncle about nightly fears and the mother’s soothing presence. The piece examines how fear can become a tool for dependence and perceived comfort, and suggests addressing fear by reducing attention as the child gains control.
A review by Yale physiologist Professor Mendel contrasts today’s American diet with a century ago. He cites a banquet bill from December 6 1951 in San Francisco listing 80 dishes and notes sugar per capita rose from about nine pounds in 1833 to roughly 185 pounds now.
About 85 percent of the Bite sons given warrants sell them. Bristow Allen notes those who don’t sell hold for full price, mentioning bought warrants dated 1928. Ralph Helms alludes to a Dothan newspaper story and Bryant Barefoot discusses firemen moving pictures and public misbeliefs about axes and windows being smashed.
A whimsical tale follows Mrs Quackoo Duck driving a coupe by a pond with Willy Nilly and Flotilla Botilla. A spilled pail of minnows nearly crashes their outing then the car slides into a ditch. They recover water, resume their trip, and return home with minor spills. The narrative shifts to a health note promoting mineral rich foods and citrus for growing adolescents.
Mrs Bertie Cameron serves as nun at the home and families gather for visits and dinners. A cemetery working at Union Hill is planned for October 6 with many neighbors attending prayer meetings and hosting relatives across the community.
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