29 Dec 1928
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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1928
Page
1
The issue blends holiday musings with state politics. editorials discuss Pan-Americanism, Muscle Shoals, Georgia road plans, and a proposed extra legislative session. Local notes touch on gas mains, power rates, and public figures amid December reflections and warnings about flu and prudence.
An editor reflects on a century of urging civic unity in Thomasville. He argues growth depends on unselfish public spirit and willingness to fund community institutions, noting some residents resist taxes or contributions while others contribute less than needed. He asks what the new year will bring.
An editor urges young people to quit cussing as the new year arrives. Bold and outspoken, he uses two so called cuss words ten times in a few lines. His stance sparks numerous letters from readers who echo his pet terms.
A New Year card shares a public toast to virtue and calm living. It lists ingredients like Grace Conscience Patience Charity and Faithful Usefulness as a wholesome diet for chronic happiness and calls for a moral welcome to new police officers in New York.
The Prince returned to London to find his father critically ill yet conscious. In the quiet sickroom a nurse witnessed a fragile moment as the Prince saluted and the king whispered, Did you get a hon. The scene drew praise for the father son bond and for the prince’s composure amid a tense royal crisis.
New York reports a quiet gray goods market with prices softer for print cloths and narrow sheetings. Production remains full though several plants closed for limited periods around year end and will repeat next week for New Year observance.
Washington reports Dr. Joseph Goldberger, famed for proving pellagra linked to diet and curing with dried yeast, is stricken by a mystery illness with anemia traits. Two transfusions given, 20 associates offered, 14 accepted. doctors seek cause as blood donations continue.
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