09 Mar 1937
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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1937
Page
1
A jumble of clipped items and opinions notes taxes liquor measures politics and daily life in early 20th century Georgia Florida border chatter. Mentions LaGuardia Mussolini Rockefeller Borah and LaGuardia’s stance in New York politics with local references to Thomasville Tallahassee and Savannah.
The piece discusses driving tests and safety standards for vehicle operators across sectors, warning of lax access to cars for all and urging fitness and attentiveness. It also covers King Edward VIII’s decision to postpone his wedding to Mrs. Wallis Simpson until after the coronation, and notes a forthcoming editorial showcase from South Georgia journalists.
The article discusses an upcoming June eighth referendum to decide on state reorganization processes including social security and related welfare measures. It argues this general election style vote would let the people settle legal questions that might wait two years.
The English royal family appears to have patched up tensions caused by Edward's unexpected actions. Windsor contemplates retirement from the throne rather than relinquish marrying a commoner and an American divorcee. The ex-king's brother visited the Austrian castle to review family troubles in an amicable and proper manner.
Report of a dark colored heifer wandering near Monticello. Authorities describe it as a roaming cow that narrowly avoided causing harm to people and traffic, prompting concerns about livestock management in the vicinity.
New York column recounts the Minsky burlesque chorus requiring fans to fill a 22 item questionnaire with personal questions from dancing to marriage plans. The piece notes the satirical tone and hints at the backstage dynamics and the okayed irony of the era.
The article portrays President Roosevelt defending his Supreme Court reform push. It emphasizes his resolve to win authority to appoint new justices, noting Democratic support and administration strategy. The piece frames the public backlash as evidence of progress toward addressing national poverty and conditions.
The text recalls a precedent from 24 years ago when a Democratic president fought a major issue through a long summer and won. It contrasts Wilson’s stay in Washington during a hot season with frequent trips to Maine and Roosevelt’s plans for an early spring departure to Warm Springs Georgia. The piece emphasizes the health of the president as a public asset.
Police were called to the Austin residence of Mrs Charles L. Manning to catch a bear seen near the property. Manning said she did not mind the animal’s presence, but authorities intervened to remove the bear safely.
A medical note explains chilblains arise from cold plus other factors. It divides victims into fat and thin types, linking diet, air, and infections with cases. Prevention stresses protecting extremities, proper clothing, diet, dental and sinus infections check, and outdoor exercise to boost circulation.
A neighbor’s trespass escalated from yard play to entering a home when she opened a screen door. The woman described the act as too much and expressed strong concern about safety and boundaries.
A Civil War era tale from Durham North Carolina recalls a master and his slave who shared a long life bond. The master asks the enslaved man to promise to report life after death if he passes first and to return as a spirit if possible.
In McKeesport Joseph T. Sullivan slept through a street car stop and argued a token charge. Magistrate Walter Morgan ruled the extra fare valid noting a car operator’s duty is to run the car. In Ironton a woman facing intoxication chose spanking over jail, then was briefly released after a jokey magistrate remark.
Won't That Jar Ya concerns a dog named Jerry owned by Archie King at Hiatt's Camp in Arizona. The item notes the canine and ownership, with minimal additional context from the readable fragment.
A small rabbit sought escape by crawling into a milk bottle but was retrieved when a dog returned home with the bottle in its teeth and the rabbit inside.
Denver Acting Police Captain Ed ward Madden declines a woman’s request to wake her husband for a 2 p.m. rise. He says the department does not provide that service unless the husband’s snoring is a disturbance.
A. R. Lee of Pittsburg County Oklahoma used an 18 foot water-filled coal strip pit as irrigation during a severe drought. He powered a Sinch centrifugal pump with an 8 horse engine to water an acre and a half of melons an acre of tomatoes and green beans on his farm. He plans to reuse the setup next summer if needed.
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