03 Jul 1928
Page 1
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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1928
Page
1
A collage of local chatter and sly quips from Thomasville's daily page includes jokes about politics fashion and manners. It reflects the era's social tone and community humor while listing editorial notes and public notices.
The article argues about the role and powers of the Vice President, noting the office's historic limits, mainly presiding over the Senate and only gaining significance if the President dies. It suggests a potential reform to let the Vice President appoint officers, reducing the President's burden while maintaining executive balance.
The article critiques the 1928 Democratic platform and Al Smith’s stance on Prohibition, arguing the platform is a socket while the candidate is the eye, implying a push to repeal or soften the Volstead Act. It notes dry factions’ ambitions and warns against undermining enforcement. It shifts to discuss South Georgia farming, newcomer farmers, and pecan groves as examples of adaptation and economic risk.
The piece argues that desire for more often distracts from valuing existing assets and that civic progress comes from appreciating what is already here. It notes cities and individuals overlook current benefits while chasing new gains and mentions industry seeking Thomasville for profitability. It ends with a safety tip about careful driving on two wheels.
The speaker notes the town is well located healthy with transportation schools churches parks amusements and more. If the town fails to support those industries it could move to richer fields and the blame would not be placed on others. Think that over.
A column notes many community builders see lower costs now for labor and materials. They are using saved or borrowed funds to erect homes, expecting profits as times normalize and prices rise. Early builders gain solid foundations and double returns versus late buyers.
Geneva, July 3. John D. Rockefeller III, Princeton senior, has been selected as an American observer for the League of Nations. He will serve as a temporary member of the information section, focusing on observing international affairs during the summer.
The note mentions hundreds of Americans visiting the league during the summer, indicating a large influx of visitors associated with the league activities over that period.
South Carolina and Georgia to Alabama and extreme northwest Florida forecast generally fair conditions tonight and Wednesday with light variable winds. Florida shows partly cloudy skies with scattered thunderstorms tonight and Wednesday, mainly coastal on Wednesday afternoon.
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