20 Feb 1929
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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1929
Page
1
In a Thomasville paper column of light quips the editor notes a busy season of editorial jests. It references political figures Lindy and Upshaw and hints at national topics while remarking on local Georgia tax reform and social mores. The column ends with a mock warning about gossip and a closing sign off.
The Atlanta to Tampa air route now goes through Jacksonville as Thomasville Albany and Tallahassee fail to meet first class airfield standards. Thomasville has land but no suitable leased field current tenants spend little. Immediate study and long lease with option to purchase land are urged to begin improvements now.
The fragment notes thousands of men acting despite knowing it is unlawful and mentions Mr Reed’s efforts making the question more interesting, though the extent of the danger remains uncertain.
The piece notes rescuers feeding starving mountain animals, while contrasting indifference to human suffering. It then braids in Senator Reed’s anti prohibition rhetoric, Thomasville roses rumors, and a rash of national and local political chatter including Lindbergh engagement rumors and fashion notes.
The Weather Bureau report for Thomasville and vicinity warns of rain tonight and colder weather on Thursday with a northwesterly cold wave in the region. It lists temperatures, precipitation totals, and a broadcast of observations from 8 a.m. along with a station table and a bus schedule for Thomasville, Moultrie, Tifton, Bainbridge, Cairo, and intermediate points.
Henry Ford cites Edison as predicting real prohibition enforcement in 2 to 3 years. Edison will perfect rubber plants for U S supply, including wartime and commercial use. Ford predicts Florida will become densely populated within 25 years.
Atlanta leaders form a permanent state conference to study the causes and prevention of war. Mrs. Marvin Underwood will chair a meeting at the Atlanta Women's Club to elect officers hear reports from a national Washington conference and map future activities. Eleven organizations attend including the American Federation of Labor and Georgia League of Women Voters.
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