27 Jan 1928
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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1928
Page
1
A compact collection of political musings and social observations from the Thomasville paper. The column touches on presidential politics, rail and bus speeds, temperance jests, and local attitudes toward conventions, crime, and national issues.
The piece notes hard sledding for road shows amid low prices and reduced business. Queen High toured Florida, then canceled contracts and returned to New York, deeming the season unprofitable. It argues public merit, not hype, drives success, and Florida critics branded Queen High a flop despite potential in lower price tiers.
The piece denounces Senator Thomas Heflin of Alabama as a laughing stock for attacking Catholics and Al Smith. It argues his Senate remarks were a heat driven retort and laments lingering prejudice in the South while warning of the political damage to Alabama.
The article notes talk of a radio device promised to remove static and interference in broadcasts. It highlights ongoing hopes and debates about achieving uninterrupted reception and smoother programming.
A Savannah Press tribute recalls General William A. Wright long service as Georgia comptroller general since his appointment by Governor Colquitt. The piece highlights his Civil War service, wounds, imprisonment, family ties, and decades of trusted state administration.
New Orleans reports improved demand for spot cotton with weekly sales rising to 23 109 bales on Thursday after 21 576 on Wednesday. The Russell Bureau predicts 7 to 11 percent acreage growth and fertilizer use up 35 to 44 percent, while plowing nears 20 percent completion. Huntsville notes Merrimac Manufacturing will idle its cotton mills next Saturday and the following week, affecting 1500 workers as it seeks to reduce accumulated cotton goods.
Weather report from the local weather bureau in Thomanville Ga dated January 27 1923 predicts fair and slightly colder tonight with heavy frost. Saturday will be fair. Observations note 1 pm readings including a 6 mph wind from the north and a 36 year monthly low temperature.
The scientific world tests a new outdoor loud speaker that could carry the human voice a mile or more and reach over a million listeners if gathered in one place. It uses radio inspired amplifiers and is being trialed in New York though not yet perfected, promising many advantages to the speaker.
Waycross Georgia January 27 C M Hart a local foundryman has applied for a patent on a machine fitting designed to improve metal casting quality and said to have approval from industrial engineers. Arrangements were reported last week for Niagara Falls Smelting Refining Company and American Boron Product Company to begin manufacturing the products soon.
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