07 Dec 1938
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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1938
Page
1
A column of light essays and quips appears in the Times-Enterprise, touching on shop at home advice, social curiosities, tax and politics, courtship humor, and reflections on money and the holidays. Wry observations mix with local references in a wide-ranging palate of short items.
The article reflects on the pharmacist’s role from ancient remedies to modern practice highlighting ethics and accuracy in dispensing. It also discusses the Franco Italian pact amid European tensions, France domestic unrest, and the importance of unity with England to deter dictatorships.
Statisticians warn hard liquor consumption dropped since prohibition ended with state by state legalization. Georgia cases show counties voting to legalize for tax revenue, yet actual receipts fall short of expectations. Bootlegging persists and lawmakers may revisit liquor rules, with direct referendum likely.
A historic clash between Barnum and Bailey centers on a baby elephant born in Bailey's rising circus. The infant attraction crowds out Barnum's show, prompting a $100,000 offer and dramatic public taunts as Bailey expands while Barnum struggles to respond.
Americus Times-Recorder notes the formation of Barnum and Bailey's famed show when the partners merged in the specified era. The article highlights the collaboration that produced the celebrated circus act known as the greatest show on earth.
The court upheld patent owner Western Electric's right to license tube use, restricting sales for home radios only and making Talking Picture Corp liable for triple damages for using tubes in talking pictures. The ruling alarms DOJ and fuels a sweeping anti monopoly inquiry era.
A reminiscence contrasts primitive life in Kentucky counties with modernizing changes. A story recalls a narrow-gauge line where a chase honors Sim Hightower’s son turning eighteen, illustrating old feuds fading as civilization advances.
Mr Hannman Clark attended the opening night as a spectator. The piece notes a New York music library on 48th Street where records are heard free of charge. It recounts a police incident involving N T G and performer's chorus girls, and a Players Club banquet where Walter Hampden humorously misidentified Ottis Skinner, remarking on the long pause before a speech.
New York theater notes show actor Hannman Clark moved from Lorelei cast to out front in tails after the writers cut his role. He received two weeks’ salary and two opening night tickets as producers expressed distress and explained the abrupt change.
Santa Anita Handicap for March 4 draws a record 107 nominees, far above last year’s 93. Top patron Louis B Mayer nominated seven horses by paying 100 dollar entries, including Main Man and Magic Hour. Remaining details include prior winners War Admiral and Lawrin largely absent from the list.
Law students and engineers clash in a quirky campus scene as attendees at the university ball rescue white mice from a crowd of shrieking girls. The eerie humor ends with amused cheers as the rodents are fondled and passed among partners.
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