29 Sep 1937
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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1937
Page
1
A long readers note discusses Fire Prevention Week urging local cooperation to cut fire hazards. President Roosevelt's proclamation backs awareness and practical steps to prevent fires, with emphasis on attic trash, wiring, and unsafe storage. The piece cites past city fires and calls for a week of focused effort to save homes and lives.
Florida outlawed slot machines effective October first and seeks tighter enforcement as Georgia and Alabama act to confiscate or bar similar machines. The move follows a broader cleanup after the prohibition referendum, with grand juries targeting open saloons and illicit venues. Florida notes other social ills will follow the slot ban as efforts continue to curb nuisance gambling and vice.
A 1920s-era reflection on home radio and global news and events. The piece notes King Edward VIII's abdication and broadcast ceremonies, Mussolini's reception in Munich, and Adolph Hitler’s oratory, all delivered into homes via a ten inch square box. It highlights how mass media brings world affairs directly to the viewer's room.
Cordele's annual financial report shows that for every dollar collected, one dollar goes to public schools and building maintenance. The city held a cash balance of over six thousand on February first, about half of the prior year's balance. The piece also reflects on cotton usage, German affairs, and infrastructure linking farms to towns.
The Giants and the Yankees are set for a marquee rivalry that could reach the world series. A cautionary note cites new Soviet war materials, still untested, shaping a tense backdrop to the athletic clash.
After a thorough understanding of its purposes, Brunswick took advantage of that straight and through route to Atlanta to celebrate and get spread all over the pages of the papers.
The article charts daily odd lot activity from June 7 to September 13 showing small investors buying more than selling despite waves of market decline. It notes rising odd lot purchases and overall public confidence, even as big players sell. It ends with an unrelated doughnut sugar-coating tip.
A veteran writer profiles six Broadway producers noting their wealth, gambling, and devotion to the small stage. The piece describes their manners, family ties, yachts, and habit of seeking the right play, with insights into their press dealings and preference for sophisticated comedies over musicals.
A 460000 pound, 80 foot long M. W. Kellogg Co. tank or tower will begin a 1371 mile water journey next month from Jersey City to Whiting Indiana. It measures 15 feet in diameter and contains 12500 cubic feet, heavier than the Statue of Liberty and twice the weight of the Mayflower.
A curious scene unfolds as a traveler, seated with a man who has just lost a hand, is approached by a snoopy bystander who notices the maimed guest. The observer awkwardly forces attention, while the affected man reacts with mix of confusion and humor about mislaid belongings.
Standard Oil Company of Indiana intends to distil crude oil and tow the vessel up the Hudson River and through the Erie Canal, passing Utica, Rome, Oswego on Lake Ontario, then to Lake Erie and Lake Huron before returning to Lake Ontario. To prevent rolling, the hull will be ballasted and flooded with water down the port side.
Kellogg Company experts warn the Erie Canal will have only a six inch draft clearance. They caution ships may face limited access and need careful scheduling to avoid grounding risks.
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