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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1940
Page
1
A collection of editorial and aphoristic remarks covers politics, government, and social issues with sharp witticisms. It notes livestock prices, advice on hog and cattle storage, and the impact of market shifts on farmers amid political commentary and regional concerns.
Editorial notes urge punctuality in appointments, citing business and civic benefits. It reviews Roosevelt era court appointments, concerns about liberal dominance, and the impact of a potential third term on the bench, while mentioning troops in the western front.
President Roosevelt notes likely sweeping changes as new names enter the court. Attorney General Murphy’s appointment to the seat left vacant by Justice Butler’s death marks a pivotal moment in the judiciary’s alignment with the New Deal era.
Washington reports that Daywook Washington Daywook Washington Hopkins, finishing a year as Secretary of Commerce, faced ill health and limited prospects of a second term. He touted a $70 billion national income, while doubts about presidential succession and his own future linger amid a demanding workload and war-era pressures.
Macon Georgia January 9 Dean Paul W Chapman of the Georgia College of Agriculture calls for national support of reciprocal trade agreements while asserting the south must seek markets abroad for cotton tobacco and naval stores He notes opposition in the Midwest to the policy and warns of consequences for southern jobs and land use if foreign outlets are lost. He says the program lacks tangible farm exports but remains sound and urges unity to aid self interests.
The passage reflects on a political figure seeking safer private sector roles in Latin America and hints that many once-opposed businessmen now consult with him. It suggests reduced duties may improve his health and notes this marks the closing chapter of his personal political history.
A New York reader recalls a belated Christmas yarn about a furrier loaning a Russian lynx coat for a Gone With The Wind premiere. Mrs Marshall Field learns the backstory and arranges a proper wrap, making the tale a playful Manhattan Cinderella moment with Vivien Leigh references. The piece ends noting boxing manager Mike Jacobs’ critique of Leigh’s on screen right hand behavior.
A ragged OCR style puzzle list with scattered phrases and clues across multiple rows and columns. The text mixes languages and strings like ACROSS 2 and DOWN 31 with jumbled phrases about tools, foods, places, names, and numbers.
A remarks by Stiles recount the history of Georgia farm organizations warning that politics undermines their purpose. He cites past failures due to political entanglements and urges members to focus on constructive upbuilding and future security of agriculture in Georgia and the nation. Japan boosts synthetic fibre output via patent deals and foreign equipment imports.
A fire in Bristol Florida destroyed the Likerty county courthouse in the early morning. The wooden building was insured for 20000 dollars and the cause was not determined.
William Wralface an assistant professor in the University of Colorado Classics Department ferries his hobby of gem impressions to a new level by copying 28 Greek and Roman gems from the Boston Museum of Fine Arts Most pieces are seal stones used for signatures one shows a dog head with the owner’s name engraved on the collar in legible tiny lettering
A trim town near Boston with affluent residents hosts family gatherings on Saturday nights. Generations attend as boys, girls, and young couples fill the club setting, reflecting a close community rhythm.
A March evening tale recounts a household head walking home through slush after a snowstorm. He sheds shoes and trousers to dry them, advancing to his chamber where a quip about his missing pants greets him from his daughter.
A Wisconsin insurer asked if Washington would assume liability for a salesman's car damaged by a wild deer on a public road. Assistant Attorney General Browder Brown indicates the state prioritizes road safety and may pursue claims against the salesman, depending on further investigation by game wardens.
Battalion Chief William B. Seekins leads the emergency rescue squad in Van Nuys California. He has rescued many people from burning homes and unstable structures, risking his life to save others.
Schedule fragments list inbound and outbound times for connections between Albany Bainbridge Dothan Tallahassee Valdosta Waycross Savannah and Thomsville with arrivals and departures noted in the era format. Times include 2:03 pm 6:33 pm 9:55 pm and early morning departures.
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