29 Aug 1930
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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1930
Page
1
A fragmented item lists postal transmission notes and deadlines alongside a string of satirical comments on politics, sports, and public figures. Mentions include Hoover, Coolidge, Slaton, Harris, Slaton, Carswell, Holder, Jack Dempsey, Sharkey, and Schmeling amid local editorials and random observations.
A local movement urges using the dollar at home to boost employment and reduce imports. Towns report improved business, fewer unemployed workers, and a revived community spirit. In Thomasville, critics warn against rekindling old tensions while praising fair conduct and national unity.
The piece denounces Slaton for injecting race questions into Georgia politics against Harris, calling it a brazen mudslinging tactic. It notes Harris and Senator George voted against Parker for related reasons, and argues the charge lacks merit and damages Slaton’s campaign. The G A R attacks on the U D C are dismissed as unfounded and partisan.
The Georgia Tower Company faces a real test before the state service commission amid disputes over influence and control by Georgia Power. Crisp county power issues see cities uniting to present facts on Cordele rate cuts aimed at driving the power company out of business. The commission will hear competing claims about rate reductions tied to a fair return and competition.
The cigarette lighter craze has evaporated as a reliable spark lighter could not be found and the remaining lighters were exhausted, equating to a gallon per pack in usage.
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