Editorial snippets from the Thomasville Times Enterprise
The page editorial notes discuss the Hatch bill, prosperity around the corner, tobacco and government actions, Henry Ford, jitterbug culture, women pilots, Huey Long satellites, Governor Dickinson, college educated women, military aviation, dog poisoning, postmaster appointments, the lending bill, Mars proximity, George Bernard Shaw, the New York Fair cost, Hugh Howell and al Madge, Mussolini’s age, and the death of Rhett Pringle with funeral today.
Thomasville Mourns Loss Of Trusted Citizen
Citizens reflect on the death of a valued servant who contributed to the town's growth. The departed helped build a promising business and inspired local youth, leaving a model of service and progress for others to follow.
RACKETERRS DOOMED And A New Era Of Moral Vigilance
A long passage rails at rackets as corrupting forces in society and praises relentless enforcement. It laments damage to faith and law, notes past efforts to curb illicit trades, and warns of widespread costs if enforcement wanes while praising one survivor and calling for continued public vigilance.
Vian About Manhattan and the Shell Game
A cryptic commentary mocks shell games and three card monte in Harlem, warning against frauds and illusions. It critiques public gullibility and the dangers of manipulating belief as the piece laments the lure of easy money and vague promises amid political tension.
Rhett Pringle tribute and political struggle noted in Georgia
The article honors Rhett Pringle for decades of service against racketeers and political reform, praising his broad minded approach, integrity, and leadership. It reflects on wartime armament costs, democratic resolve, and a call to preserve freedom against fascist threats while urging continued local civic action and unity in Thomasville.
Canada Bill the Gambler of the Mississippi Era
The tale profiles Canada Bill a famed gambler in Herbert Asbury’s The French Quarter. He won and lost fortunes and died penniless in Reading Pennsylvania, rumored to be buried by the mayor as a skeptic quipped about his true fate. He hid money in bars and flaunted small bank rolls to lure truants, mastering three card monte and face palming tricks.
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Herbert Asbury
Canada Bill
Reading
Pennsylvania
Canada
Mississippi
Itn Monte
Meigs Social News and Visits Highlight Local Travel
Meigs Georgia residents report visits from Huntsville Alabama guest Mrs J T Brightwell and son Jack. Mrs Bessie Wilkes and others in Thomasville Tuesday. Mrs Annie Brightwell returns from Dawson. Mr and Mrs Jim Kenny of Pelham stop by Tuesday evening. Friends of Master Murray Ford regret to learn he is ill.
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Meigs
J. T. Brightwell
Jack
Huntsville
Ala
R. H. Brightwell
Leo Wilkes
Clyde Murdock
Thomasville
Bessie Wilkes
James M. Simpson
Medford Simpson
Herbert Kemp
McCord
Pelham
Mesdames Whitcombb
Billy Schumann
Little
Louis Whitcomb
Dawson
Hawthorne
Plant City
Fla
S. E. Heisler
Annie Brightwell
Jim Kenny
Jim Kenny Jr
Murray Ford
Villa Americana and Confederate exiles in Brazil and beyond
A report on Confederate exiles in South America founded Villa Americana in Brazil and Santarem in the Amazon region. Dentists and professionals, including Dr Franklin Pyles, helped link American and Brazilian communities amid colonial emigration and disease, with mixed fates for colonies.
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South America
Tate
Amazon
Brazil
William Burdett
Rio de Janeiro
Villa Americana
Keh Fuo Paoto
Sass Burdett
Texas
Alabama
Mass
Franklin Pyles
Coe
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Across Puzzle Clues Reveal A Medley Of Wordplay
A scrambled crossword style list presents clues and partial answers ranging from Shakespearean reference to sea eagle and sailing terms. The garbled text mixes definitions like gambling game and metal fastener with phrases about inclination and restraint, hinting at a pool of dictionary style entries.
Solution of Yesterday's Puzzle 57 American lake 58 Final
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Local Social Notes From Across Georgia Towns
Removed from his home to Archbold Memorial Hospital Thom asville in hopes of recovery. Miss Ann Murdock visits Bainbridge cousin Ann Williams. Mrs. J. N. Isler visits Fitzgerald. Mrs. Poy Segler back to health at home. Pauline Carter staying with sister Mrs. A K E Zant in Valdosta. Velma Rigsby of Camilla guests in Meigs. Trixie Atkinson tours Florida east coast. Mrs. J. M. Felker visiting relatives in Dalton. Rev Roy J. Bond and daughter Menetta vacationing at Lake Junaluska North Carolina.
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Archbold Memorial Hospital
Thomasville
Ann Murdock
Ann Williams
Bainbridge
J. N. Isler
Zant
Valdosta
Velma Rigsby
Camilla
Meigs
Trixie Atkinson
Florida
J. M. Felker
Dalton
Roy J. Bond
Sweeney Brothers Campaign Cuts Signage Costs
Thrifty Pittsburgh brothers Hugh and Michael Sweeney run for 19th ward alderman on Republican and Democratic tickets. They announce their campaigns with generic "vote for Sweeney" messages to avoid party affiliation and minimize expenses. A separate Idaho note reports Dubois sees heavy rain, a brush fire, and smoke mixing with a summer shower to create an unusual ink-like appearance.
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Pittsburgh
Hugh Sweeney
Michael
19Th Ward
Sweeney
Dubois
Idaho
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