09 Jul 1930
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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1930
Page
1
Page features social commentary and brief items on farming trends and politics. Mentions summer conditions, figures like Marion Talley, Lupescu, and Al Smith, plus references to Georgia politics, tourism plans for 1933, and a temperate outlook on crops and markets. The column blends humor with current events and regional observations.
The piece argues Ruth Hanna McCormick spent large sums to win the Republican senatorial nomination and warns about the dangers of excessive campaign funding. It notes she used personal funds, contends such spending may be necessary in tough political times, and critiques the broader lure of money in politics.
A city commentary condemns the acting mayor for releasing about 200 prisoners on the Fourth of July. It argues the broad clemency was reckless, worsened public safety, and harmed the community, noting overcrowded prisons and underlying graft concerns. The piece calls for accountability and criticizes the mayor’s judgment and motives.
The passage discusses how firms that advertise during periods of stress tend to be more profitable, citing Floyd Gibbons and The Literary Digest. It notes big businesses invest in advertising to secure sales, while those cutting ad spend see reduced volume and profits, highlighting a controversial link between advertising and success.
Herbert Plummer explains how seniority governs access to office space, dinner seating, and committee assignments in Congress. He cites figures showing long serving Republicans dominating chairmanships and key roles, illustrating the entrenched influence of tenure in shaping influence and control.
Washington July 9. Republican leaders plan to press for Claudius Huston’s removal as national committee chair if he does not resign soon. A showdown is expected at tomorrow’s conference where dissatisfactions over his leadership and handling of funds will be raised. The executive committee holds ouster power, not the gathering.
Cyrus Eaton proposed to buy 100000 Youngstown Sheet & Tube common shares at 120 a share to counter a merger with Bethlehem Steel. James A Campbell refused the offer. The court allowed the bid to stand temporarily in the record amid cross examination in the stockholders suit.
Buckhannon West Virginia July 9 Lay Shipman jailed as a thief tried to squeeze through a small bar space, was found by Sheriff H A Zickerfoose wrapped in blankets to ward off the chill. The bare had to be pried apart to free him.
Officials at the Atlanta Winter Poultry Show announce Georgia imports about 15 million dollars worth of poultry and eggs annually despite rising local production. They argue the state could support a more concentrated poultry industry thanks to mild winters early seasons good feed and marketing advantages.
Numerous shows have been arranged with eggs laying contests and high quality bird exhibitions cited as the best method to arouse interest. The State College of Agriculture cooperates in the effort. The Atlanta show runs November 26 23 28 and 29 and will include rabbits and pigeons. The exhibit is non profit and financed by entry fees.
The forecast calls for partly cloudy conditions tonight and Thursday with likely local thundershowers Thursday afternoon. Observations at 8 a m show high temperatures around 106 degrees for the month and low readings near 38 degrees. Regional conditions note Gulf to Great Lakes pressure with light last 24 hour precipitation and highs near 100 in Gulf states and Mississippi Valley.
Officials note that a pound of honey equates to about 18 000 trips of 16 miles each, totaling nearly 300 000 miles of light by bees. Experiments show bees travel fast to fields but rest on return when loaded, sometimes landing incorrectly near home or failing to enter hives.
Atlanta July 9 reports the reputation of the honey bee for diligence is confirmed by observers. The Beveriaent at So eae fine is noted in the coverage.
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