Random Thoughts and Local Notes From Thom asville
A compilation of editorial quips and brief observations touching politics, society, and everyday life. Topics include Coolidge politics, public and private investigations, road funding, tourism, and seasonal musings. The piece surveys local sentiment with humor and commentary on national issues.
The Republican muddle at Kansas City convention
The Republican national convention nears in Kansas City with Southern delegates split and Hoover seen as likely to lead on the first ballot though doubt remains. Dawes and Pershing rumors swirl while Lowden and Smith supporters push competing lines as party factions maneuver.
Coolidge Economy in Words Suspended
President Coolidge vetoes the farm relief bill and laments the loss of language with a sharp critique of the bill’s provisions. The Philadelphia Record notes the rhetoric over objections seen in the veto message and predicts the president’s predicament if it returns next winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coolidge
Automakers merge outlook and industry reshapes
The Dodge Chrysler merger is described as a financing move with no policy changes for cars and potential future cross use of features and parts reducing costs. A report links industry mergers to General Motors, but Chrysler and Dodge deny plans for such a merger. The piece notes consumer and stockholder benefits from scale while warning alcohol remains debated for snakebite treatment. Brazil’s stance on prohibition is mentioned.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Thomasville Times-Enterprise
Sunda Ga Ron “Yi
W. BD. Hargrave -Gue
Mgr
Bally
Times-En
Times‘Wate
Times- Enterprise Co
Thomasville
Thomasville Post Oe
The
Associated Pres
Associated Press
Ea Mon
Death
Atlanta
Haugen-McNary
Smith
Southern Cross
Fiji Islands
Harry D. “Reed
Cal
Brisbane
France
Jacksonville
Detroit
New York
Judge Mitchell of
Blackshear
Kansas City
Ventio
South
Ern
Hoover
Butler
George D. Hills
Lowdon
Lowden
Dawes
Tate
Pos
Sible
Istrator
General Pershing
Jis
Pershing
President
Idge
Mr. Coolidge
Philadelphia
Traub
McAfee Jewelry Co
North Broad St
Dodge-Chrysler
Dodge
Chrys
Ler
General Motors
Gen
Eral Motors
Chrysler
Ford
Ger
Brazil
West Jackson Street
Brandon Grocery Co
E. Q. Downing
Wonder Worker
James H. Brown
Walker
Clarks
John Dixon
East Jackson Street
Mill Pond
Sunny Hill
Jersey
Grantham’s
F. Flipper
S. Broad
Mariner
Thomasville Restaurant
South Broad St
Dupont Duco
Spence Supply Company
Dupont Duco and
Stag Paints
South Broad &T
Alfocorn
Nunnally
Alday CO
M. T. Nunnally, Jr
Old Elevator Stand
Fletcher St
Greene Alday
Oldfield
Firestone
C— Sigrres
Todegs
Thomasville Sales CO
Lincoln