06 May 1930
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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1930
Page
1
Thomasville Chronicle prints a collection of humorous witticisms and social commentary. The piece notes civic topics, census remarks, gas franchise chatter, and upcoming legislative races with local flavor and dated tone.
The Thomasville census returns 11 826 residents nearly twelve thousand, a 44 percent gain from ten years ago. The piece lauds steady growth, regional competition, and future prospects with industry expansion and winter resort appeal between Florida cities and the Carolinas.
The column questions census accuracy and compares claimed gains for cities like Athens Atlanta Rome Albany Valdosta Waycross Brunswick Savannah Macon and Augusta to 1920 figures. It notes Waycross losses and criticizes estimates used by merchants and readers, then shifts to local topics about chain stores baseball and politics, suggesting cautious interpretation of population data.
The article lauds local census workers in Thomasville, noting all women conducted rounds diligently from morning till night and back again to ensure every home was counted. It argues care and effort prevented misrepresentation and credits the women with a square, intelligent performance.
May 6 1930 Thomasville forecast fair tonight then increasing clouds with showers and thunderstorms. 8 am observations note 81 percent humidity, 47.31 inches year to date precipitation, and a trend toward unsettled weather with thunderstorms expected Wednesday.
The thyroid is a small pear shaped gland near the windpipe essential to life. It weighs about one ounce with two lobes each around two inches tall and one and a half inches wide. Overproduction raises eyes and pulse while underproduction dulls growth and memory.
In Hyattsville Maryland near the Washington line a famed labor advocate known as Mother Jones nears her hundredth birthday while fighting for life. Despite illness she plans to be well by May 1 and attend a Chicago Federation of Labor celebration. Her fearless history includes clashes with authorities, jail, and a global reputation as a union champion. Senator Borah recently praised the inspiration she has provided to workers.
In Edward Solovy’s Chicago apartment burglars bound Mrs Solovy and bound the crying baby to a chair. They fed the infant milk from the icebox and then stole jewelry valued at 1200 dollars before fleeing.
For rent five room house on Monroe Street apply George Sampson at 243. For rent small cottage in Fairview see C. T. Gandy or call 204. For rent modern tungalow on West Jackson Street call 73.
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