04 May 1928
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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1928
Page
1
A local editorial urges support for the John D. Archbold Memorial Hospital campaign in Thomasville. It stresses that a $5 share by residents is only a small part of the need and highlights donor Wil Gibson’s role and the hospital’s modern, well-run facility benefiting the county’s colored Y M C A and broader community.
New York May 4 A magician Joseph Dunninger wowed reporters by presenting what Mrs Houdini called the best spiritualistic manifestation of her late husband He produced a luminous portrait a handwriting sample and a wax hand cast claiming he did it without supernatural aid Pecoraro the seeking medium had earlier failed to elicit a real message from the deceased in a $21000 science and invention prize contest.
The passage argues that progress should be attempted for the sake of potential success rather than guaranteed outcomes. It emphasizes weighing possibility over certainty and focusing on what could be achieved through effort and rationale.
The article discusses a proposed Democratic bolt led by Jim Read’s California campaign manager after a defeat to Al Smith. It notes swift rejection by Reed, split opinions across regions, and the South’s sympathy for Republicans while acknowledging a looming electoral choice. The piece questions how the party can justify support in light of current alignments and the nation’s drift toward Smith.
Fair tonight and Saturday for Thomasville and vicinity. Observations show 8 a.m. readings with high pressure over the South Atlantic States and Middle Rocky Mountains. Precipitation was light in the Middle Mississippi Valley and Upper Lake regions. frost reported in the Western Plateaus and temperatures above normal in Central Valleys. No major change expected in the next 24 hours.
A Dallas report says Texas cotton season is the most backward in fifteen years. Traders urge the government to issue the weevil report as scheduled despite winter-quarter delays. Weather prospects show rain in the western belt with cold, dry conditions elsewhere. Lancashire mils strike fears rise. Royal Summary Home in Vancouver notes possible establishment of a viscer eg al home on the Pacific coast.
Washington announces a broad release of 50 million images depicting George Washington in prayer. A two cent stamp for the Valley Forge encampment centennial hits shelves May 28. National City Bank will offer unsecured loans from 50 to 1000 dollars at six percent, following state loan shark crackdowns. New York couples Mr and Mrs
In New York, Mrs Kennedy alleges she was punched in the nose by her banker partner, claiming a mistake led to the injury. Charlie Kiehaber, a truck driver, pledges to exercise more care henceforth.
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