26 Dec 1928
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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1928
Page
1
A column of humorous reflections and brief items from the Thomasville Times Enterprise includes festive quips on Christmas, references to Al Jolson, Anne Nichols, and Able's Irish Rose, plus stray observations on church treasurers, the League of Nations, and future value of cars as curiosities.
The article argues Thomasville faces a tough path for aldermen as deficits require higher taxes or budget cuts. It defends current spending as necessary and urges fiscal reform, stronger health inspections, and a part time inspector to enforce new health laws for public safety.
A Christmas reflection recalls the nativity story and the call to aid the hungry and homeless. The piece emphasizes Christ’s teaching to serve the least of these and challenges readers to act with compassion this season.
The federal prisons will not be visited by a special pardon officer this year, ending the custom of pardons to wardens recommended inmates. Officials cite abuse of the pardoning power and politics driving mercy rather than justice, though merited parole remains appropriate for certain cases. The Christmas pardon campaign may return with new officeholders and differing incentives.
The article discusses Georgia’s rapid development and competition with English clays, noting how North manufacturers rely on English clays while Georgia could supply similar finished products. It calls for health officers to publish market names of meat handling violations and suggests a part time inspector for milk and meats to enforce the health laws. It also examines economic advantages of English labor and ballast shipping keeping the old customs alive.
A Savannah Morning News excerpt argues Georgia should become a major clay and pottery center, seeking early January hearings in Washington to raise duties against English competition and secure protection for American industry. It promotes Georgia as a natural resource hub for fillers and ceramics.
Washington notes reveal officers faced fit issues donning pre war blue dress coats for photos. Many coats no longer fit after years and weight changes, with some officers unable to fasten top hooks. White House aide John J. Upston, in modern blue, poses as a solution though his wear is postwar and air corps.
Atlanta detectives report a new wrinkle in home security by leaving lights on and playing radio noise to fool prowlers. They claim a blues or spiritual broadcast signals a bluff, with homeowners nearby ready to defend the property, deterring theft as graphs and statistics may later prove.
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