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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1929
Page
1
The piece argues that farmers must pursue home grown relief through diversification and mutual market control. It warns against overreliance on government aid, noting politics complicate aid and urging farmers to reduce risk by spreading crops and expanding market power.
Local items reflect a mix of quirky quotes and light observations. Notable mentions include Kipling, Lindy Honeymoon mystery, England Labour stance, and a nod to Bobby Jones Florida visit. Community commentary touches on politics, sports, and public finance.
The article argues that changing currency size will not restore prosperity. It notes ongoing bills dated July tenth aim to save government paper costs and reduce bulk. It warns stock speculation and overextension threaten purchasing power despite the currency change.
The columnist contrasts lavish wedding customs with Colonel Lindbergh and his wife who wed quietly with simple homemade attire and wildflowers. The piece notes societal pressure to spend and criticizes wasteful ceremonies, blaming a tendency to outdo others and social dogma.
Congress continues into extra days with limited chances for new laws. Reapportionment and census issues remain the primary legislative focus as officials weigh timing and impact.
Dr James L Bevans reports Rotary club discussion on the Hearst prize winning proposals and public mood on prohibition. He cites Judge Hoyt and General Dalton plans, calls for education, and questions whether to keep the 18th Amendment or modify enforcement policies.
Eastern and central stations outline a dense Saturday schedule with WEAF WRC WTAG WJZ lines. Highlights include Sherry's Dinner Music, Nathaniel Shilkret Orchestra, Rudy Vallee and His Dance Orchestra, and dances and bands across WJZ WBAL KDKA WLW WGY WMB.
A dead Arctic Tern found on a South African beach bore a metal band marked 548138 and the U S Department of Agriculture address. Banded at Turnezik Bay Labrador on July 23 1928 by O L Austin the bird traveled 11 000 miles to a wintering site in Antarctica suggesting a route via Portugal and Africa.
A council in Atlanta advocates segregation measures and suggests widespread adoption by other municipalities. The statement implies broad, coordinated action and public policy implications for local governments.
The text describes long nonstop migrations by birds such as the Pacific Golden Plover and various Warblers, noting Bermuda, Paraguay, the Argentine pampas, and the West Indies as seasonal stopovers. It highlights banding programs, data collection by the Bureau of Biological Survey, and thousands of recaptured birds enriching conservation knowledge.
In Georgia the average life expectancy rose from 31 to 60 years in 64 years since the Civil War. Dr. R. M. Harper of the University of Georgia attributes the leap largely to lower infant mortality and notes a possible national maximum around 70 years. He cites Athens 1885 1895 as a peak period tied to waterworks. A Iowa county revives circuit riding day for visiting lawyers on term opening.
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