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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1939
Page
2
A garbled newspaper fragment discusses ads and classifieds, licensing reminders, and political remarks. It mentions driving safety, car insurance, and a 1940 political platform with scattered references to figures like Gallento and Jim Farley, amid miscellaneous editorial bits.
A public health piece stresses eradicating standing water to stop Anopheles mosquitoes, the sole malaria carriers. It explains transmission, mosquito types, and quinine as a treatment, citing the League of Nations Malaria Commission recommending daily quinine during the malarial season and higher doses for attacks.
The piece argues that both a home and a farm require a deliberate plan built from desired outcomes and expert guidance. It notes farmers can learn from others’ methods, cost structures, land types, and crop choices, then urges adherence to a concerted plan rather than chasing changing winds.
The article argues over a 32 1/2 cent minimum wage for textiles, contrasting northern and southern mills and predicting outcomes for New England and the South. It also condemns the unfairness of blaming ex President Hoover, noting his misfortune and ongoing prejudice against him.
A Washington Daybook column critiques the profit from publishing lists of high earners, noting a tax law requiring disclosure and subsequent “sucker lists” sold to advertisers. It cites Senator Anaher's amendment, references to newspaper exemptions, and recalls other paid influence schemes including a $5,000 list for contractors and an $500 hush service.
Felix Bo DeMartini a former NYPD detective set up a private inquiry bureau to track jewel thefts and art recoveries but ended up hiring operatives while still assisting the Police Department. He became an expert on the Black Hand and drawn into police work as a client and consultant.
A historical notice from Thomasville and Thomas County citizens denounces tax increases and bureaucratic expansion, endorsing 1932 Democratic ideals while warning of fiscal danger and loss of liberties. It urges vigilance against perceived liberal policies and urges readers, especially women with wealth and life insurance, to consider the column’s messages.
The piece argues against government guaranteed bank loans for small businesses claiming such programs would extend state control. It contrasts bank credit with equity capital funding and cites Ford as an example of entrepreneurial resilience without government guarantees. It warns that guaranteed loans would burden new firms under bureaucratic supervision.
Individuals interested in supporting the daily newspaper are invited to address communications to the office.
The article profiles detective De Martini, famed for eradicating the Black Hand in New York City. It notes his height, build, and habit of whistling, his deep knowledge of the city, and a large office in Manhattan with ties to Brooklyn. It describes a Greenwich Village club called The City Dump and sketches street life and a modestly priced nightlife scene.
Friday program grid lists shift to CST and MT hours, with multiple hosts and segments. Notable entries include Castillo Twins, Alma Kitchell, Milt Herth Trio, Howie Wing on Aviation, Bill Stern on Sports, Amos & Andy skit, Fulton Lewis Jr, Lum & Abner, Lone Ranger drama, NBC and CBS features, and a Death Valley Days broadcast.
Cred floor. And the spot is getting a substantial play from the uptown swells.
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