01 Feb 1939
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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1939
Page
1
The snippet presents a late 1940s style notice about postal and newspaper rights, subscription rates, and editorial policy. It references the Thomasville Post Office, second class mail, Associated Press rebroadcast rights, advertisement changes due by 6 p.m., and advance subscriptions. It includes assorted political and social commentary fragments from the era.
The passage argues against nuisance taxes on soft drinks and movie tickets as unfair and costly to collect. It warns such levies strain sellers and administration, urging freedom from taxes on Coca Colas and cinema, and contemplates future global status and potential conflicts over taxation.
The piece argues three Miami dry cleaners were jailed for contempt over a 65 cent minimum charge, questioning constitutionality and warning of broad regulatory impact. It also notes the U S claim to Antarctic territory and the questionable value of undeveloped mineral wealth, referencing Byrd’s exploration.
The text discusses Georgia voters and patrons in Washington, noting George’s ouster and calls for shared patronage. It argues against Roosevelt administration meddling and criticizes Lawrence Camp and Senator Russell, claiming loyalty to local representation while warning of political factionalism in national policies.
Washington discussion centers on the neutrality act and how to handle arms shipments to Loyalist Spain. Henry L. Stimson argues the embargo harms Loyalist allies while shifting risk to the United States, and Nye's faction seeks an exemption or change to allow aiding a friendly government.
An Associated Press dispatch describes a man with liquor fleeing a patrolman in Philadelphia. A gunshot into the air ends the chase as the bottles shatter and the man quips that shooting straight changed his plans. Stormy weather disrupts local scenes and a farmer’s robin seeks shelter under a hens wing as a robin is found dazed after a windstorm.
In Los Angeles a man-eating shark attack occurred in a hotel lobby as Janeway sustained a hand injury while the 25-foot shark skeleton on display drew crowds. Chicago reports extreme snowfall totals with calculations of volume and pyramid height, while Illinois items note two men grabbing Franklin Jacks near a street and Yap island using large discs of stone as currency.
A writer recounts swapping theater tickets for hospital observations and witnessing surgeries. He recalls witnessing a Caesarean delivery, a leg amputation, a goiter removal, and a delicate brain operation. He compares hospital drama to theater with real stakes and notes the patient’s recovery.
Public hearings begin as seventeen senators push to reduce the cotton surplus and reshape farm policy. Discussion centers on government investment, loan values, and market prospects for the coming crop. Local social notes mention visits and calls among residents over the weekend.
Mr and Mrs Mike Long and Miss Vanna Griffin visited Mr and Mrs Tra Gallions Sunday. Cleve McDowell and Bud Cooper called Sunday. J H Brinson visited his father J W Brinson Sunday. D L Long announces the birth of a baby girl. Mr and Mrs Albert Hurst were guests of Mr and Mrs Tra Gainous Sunday. Agnes and Margaret Thompson of Bold Springs visited Sunday night. Mrs G Holley visited her brother Ramon White Sunday. Helen McMillan Una Tilley Elizabeth Scuily and Gene Pratley called on Miss Litdie McMillan Sunday afternoon. Mr Dillard Finch of Boston was mentioned.
An odd clipping claims Irvin Cobb published a story about a prodigal in a theatrical journal, then admits it may be a joke paid for and printed in good faith. It cites James Morrison and a violent taunt toward a man named Michael, implying a familial dispute and scandalous reception.
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