16 Aug 1928
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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1928
Page
1
A miscellany page from Thomasville includes a column of wry quotes and observations on marriage politics aviation and everyday life. The brief items touch on social norms diet attire and public policy with a light satirical tone.
The editorial argues Talmadge seeks fame by appealing to the Federal Trade Commission over price fixing in tobacco markets. It doubts the plan will help farmers and urges support for Smith, warning against labeling supporters as Republican or Negro, while noting liquor issues loom in politics.
The dispute centers on whether Straton and Smith will debate a political issue. Straton backs a church or public venue while Smith insists on debating only in the Baptist church where the charge was made. Neither side seems likely to yield, though a platform debate may still happen.
The Thomasville Times-Enterprise notes Gov. Smith’s stance on the prohibition plank is clear and anticipated. It references John J. Raskob leaving GM to oppose the anti prohibition law and Pierre du Pont backing the anti eighteenth amendment campaign as part of the broader fight.
Brantley argues that the Republican party is no prohibition party and admits that both major parties are wet as water.
An old advertisement touts a digestant product urging readers to phone a grocer or druggist for a case, promising delightful relief with meals and no charge for the first dozen used.
A denunciation of Democratic critics who refuse to back Al Smith. The piece argues these dry Democrats push for Smith to gain Southern votes and warns that backing the Prohibition party could trigger charges of alleged Negro affiliations. The tone is vitriolic and partisan.
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