20 Jun 1928
Page 1
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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1928
Page
1
The notice lists local chatter and humorous quips about daily life and fashion as readers anticipate the Tarpon Tournament drawing crowds and money, with reflections on travel, cars, and social scenes.
The city adopts a broad traffic code regulating speeds in the business district and all streets. Speed limits are 15 mph in congestion and 25 mph elsewhere, with a one hour parking rule on Broad and Jackson. Officials may issue summons, raising license costs on second offenses. The code aims to curb long parking and improve safety at intersections.
The piece notes Al Smith claiming 732 convention votes on the first ballot and that his backers insist he could win immediately. It contrasts Hoover opposition dissolving before large state delegations while critics question Smith's platform alignment and honesty with the party.
The piece notes Governor Hardman seeks a second term with little opposition aside from Senator Ed Rivers of Lakeland. Rivers lacks broad recognition and a strong bid may elevate him, but no rival candidates or contentious races emerge. Voter interest wanes as politics stay tame while crops ripen and prices hold steady.
The notice warns that if the advertised yield and price are announced, it will trigger immediate danger signals and cause a rapid retreat to concealment.
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