31 Jan 1938
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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1938
Page
1
A fragment from a 20th century paper blends notes on obsolescence traffic lights with social commentary and farming guidance. It urges home farming for self sufficiency, outlines crops and livestock routines, and touches on crime across state lines and evolving laws.
Four local diners debate state of the nation as one town wilted by drought another hustles forward. A chorus condemns corrupt politics and police delays while railing at farmers and outer criminals crossing state lines. An ABA idea to empower police across borders ends the argument.
A fragmented discussion cites labor and farmer influence supporting Roosevelt’s third term, with state officers urged to aid in crowd control. The piece notes potential legal changes, worries about cross state escapes, and says southern Democrats face a party overhaul if they back a long tenure.
The presidents ball is held tonight to raise funds for polio work under the national foundation. The event aims to attract those with little interest in dancing by emphasizing public charity over pleasure, urging attendees to contribute a dollar at the gate.
The piece reports a growing anti Japanese boycott among young women in New York and elsewhere after the Panay sinking. It notes department stores avoid Japanese goods while some clerks describe minimal discrimination amid ongoing new textile designs.
A Beverly Hills group canvassed Southern California while others deny official action on a boycott against Japanese goods. Commerce reports show unclear effects from the boycott amid a larger silk trade slump tied to recession. If a true boycott hits Japan would lose a major export and US silk processing would suffer.
The narrative highlights wartime ingenuity of women and adds a humorous tale of Joe Cook scrambling to shave with grape juice and ginger ale after the hotel water is shut off. He arrives at a banquet late as the master of ceremonies introduces the guest.
In a humorous vignette a new recruit, wishing for the air corps, is assigned to a cavalry squad. The veteran sergeant pairs him with a stubborn unbroken colt, saying the recruit and horse will learn together as beginners in a rough humor-filled lesson.
A chaotic theatre scene saw actors perform without scenery or props due to a last minute union dispute. An enterprising actor swapped suits via pawn shops to appear in front of a producer, then chased a golf game and a night club invitation, delivering an unexpectedly engaging show.
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