Harsh editorial jabs and local highway talk in Times Enterprise
The Thomasville Times-Enterprise prints a string of satirical blasts on national figures and policy, then shifts to a regional transport note. It critiques tariff policy, Hoover era figures, and political instincts while arguing Augusta, Savannah, Waycross, Valdosta, and Quitman lack direct Florida coast access, with Thomasville awaiting state action on a direct road.
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Augusta
Florida
Savannah
Valdosta
Quitman
Thomasville
State Highway Commission
Hog Industry in Thomas County Earns Local Debate
Thomas County, famed for hog raising, faces farmer dissatisfaction over prices. Growers demand eight cents per pound on the hoof, arguing packers profit from by products like bristles, bones, blood, glands, and other remains. The hog remains pivotal beyond meat and fat in the local economy.
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Thomas County
The Girl Scouts Camp On The River
The Girl Scouts run a river camp that offers forty or more girls a real camp experience at low cost. It is popular and close to home with convenient facilities and quick parent access for emergencies. The piece urges wider use beyond the two summer weeks and promotes year round value.
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Girl Scouts
Bus travel and public morals in a moving world
The article reflects on buses as rising transport, noting cheap fares and growing traffic while predicting air travel may replace bus service. It discusses film titles and audiences, court justice in Georgia, and social concerns from graft to crime, ending with a mix of local commentary and warnings about safety and propriety.
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Thomasville
Georgia Criminals and the paradox of jails and poorhouses
The Savannah News notes Georgia has more jail space than poorhouses, arguing many behind bars are not there for simple crimes. The piece contends the poorhouse serves fewer people, while criminals fill jails and social stigma drives families toward prison rather than poverty.
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Vannah
Georgia
Hole watchers and curiosity in everyday life
A writer notes Americans often watch excavation, sewer work, or a ditch being dug with crowds gathering for thrill or mystery. The piece compares such curiosity to interest in dog fights or car accidents, then urges mental exercise through problem solving like children's puzzles.
Back Seat Bus Drivers and Modern Public Transit Warnings
A Chicago report notes a new idea for buses with a bell for backseat passengers to warn drivers of approaching cars. The concept challenges the traditional view of back seat drivers and hints at conductor guidance as buses grow longer and more cumbersome.
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Chicago
Ham theft trial in DeKalb ends with twenty year sentence
A Georgia man in DeKalb county was sentenced to twenty years in the chain gang for stealing a ham. The case highlights issues of poverty and punishment, noting his lack of employment and influence in the local power structure.
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Georgia
DeKalb County
Lessons From the Water: Learn to Swim Early
The piece outlines types of swimmers and risks around water. It warns that those who act rashly or overly optimistic meet danger, while cautious souls still fall to accidents. It stresses that everyone should learn to swim in childhood to gain confidence and prevent panic.
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