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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1927
Page
6
George Harris president of Exposition Cotton Mills argues the south offers lower taxes labor and power costs and expansion prospects. He cites southern spindle hours near 100 percent in May versus about 66.7 percent in the north, based on a 100000 spindle mill in New Bedford for comparison.
Rapid City reports the summer White House near Mushroom hosts a growing community of tents and cabins. Tourists arrive by auto to stay near the president’s party at the game lodge and Mother Gideon coordinates meals and dances at her pavilion. The informal camp life mirrors President Coolidge’s famed remark that it is seldom quiet where the president is.
A Philadelphia merchant shows off Polly the parrot renowned for its chatter. The bird speaks only Chinese, and no one else can understand its vocalizations.
The national air tour opened today with planes lifting off to New York. The Bagie lock plane piloted by C. P. Clevenger was the first to ascend as the event sparked excitement and media coverage.
Statistics from earlier tournaments note 1919 winner J. B. Jemison with 81, last year scores by Scottie Beverly and John Oliver at 70. Piney Woods champions over eight years include Mallard, Wimberly, Lundberg, Turnbulls, Watt, Oliver, Beverly. Albany to host 100 bird trap shoot. A B Club and High School games tied to Fourth. Local baseball and football plans edge toward ideal weather and expected strong crowds.
Yesterday’s results across leagues show Cleveland 6-8 and Chicago 5-6 in the American League, St Louis 3 and Detroit 9 in the National League, plus Brooklyn 4 to Philadelphia 6 and Pittsburgh 9 to St Louis 10. Several minor associations report varied scores with Birmingham 6 Atlanta 7 and Little Rock 8 New Orleans 2, while upcoming matchups include Jacksonville at Savannah and Columbus at Montgomery.
France’s Henry Cochet defeated United States star William T. Tilden in a Wimbledon singles semi final in straight sets after a hard fought match. The report highlights other semi final results with Borotra and Ryan also advancing to finals and Helen Wills reaching the men’s final.
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