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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1925
Page
2
Unclear OCR text fragments describe sewer work and costs with stray phrases about lines, lengths, and ownership. The readable content is fragmented and lacks discernible events, dates, or clear entities to identify. The piece seems like a damaged public works note with no coherent outcome.
Long time lease offered on a two floor plus half basement block with rear warehouse facing a broad alley. Buildings measure 44 by 95 feet, divided into two stores, lease contingent on satisfactory purchase of stock in a grocery and a variety store. Prime main street location with modern improvements.
Chattanooga August 6. Dr John R Neal senior counsel for John T Scopes says the evolution theory denies the divine creation story and will be pressed in a companion federal suit. The suit will challenge the Tennessee law as unconstitutional infringing liberty and misusing taxpayer funds while preserving a right to teach their children.
A speaker framed evolution versus divine creation as a clash of science and faith. He argued the new bill advances tolerance and ranks it above the Scopes trial in Dayton as a pivotal moment.
An Atlanta correspondent argues country papers and small city dailies possess a strong ethical edge over large metros. Personal ownership and readership bind editors to community, enabling constructive editorials and readable news while cautioning against chasing sensational general news.
Prominent farmer H R Banister lauds tobacco as a money crop after attending Thomasville sale. He notes wide price variation from seven to thirty nine cents per pound and estimates eight hundred dollars could be earned on two acres. Banister urges Thomas county farmers to plant tobacco and support the local market.
A crowded local page lists visitors from Dothan Atlanta Albany and Savannah with brief notes on their stays and activities. Mentions include Mr Floyd Baxter Mrs C E Kilmer Col B B Earle and others visiting for business leisure health or family reasons. The column also notes services and local businesses and an upcoming burial in Cairo.
H R Banister of Coolidge Georgia thanks supporters of the A B and A railroad and warns against scrapping the short line. He notes the Thomas county tobacco warehouse relies on the line and local patronage sustains service, praising the site selection and development for the county.
Local showers occurred across the state but drought persists in northern and central sections. Cotton progress varies with moisture. shedding and rust reported. boll weevils numerous where moisture is ample. Corn is poor in drought areas. tobacco curing good. peanuts sugar cane rice need rain. sweet potatoes poor. pecans generally good. A H Scott meteorologist in charge.
The article claims Colombia covers a territory equal to the combined areas of the British Isles Germany France Holland Spain and Portugal. It emphasizes the country’s large geographic extent in comparison with major European regions.
Among yesterday's arrivals were J. M. Beard of Montgomery Alabama R W McLeod of Jacksonville Florida E C Swearengin of Central Illinois G K Getter of Central Alabama J E A Bell with wife and sister of Tampa Florida C W McAuley of Jacksonville Florida E D Paulk of Knoxville Tennessee L J Settle of Waycross F Beaty of Pavo Shirab of Pavo A B Moore and C D Williams of Montgomery Mr and Mrs G J Sayler of Gillette Wisconsin W C Bunx of Atlanta.
New York reports a bitter exchange over the 1926 heavyweight title clash with debates among Dempsey Tex Rickard and Jack Kearns. Promoters expect the bout to occur in New York or Jersey City around mid 1926 with a large gate and half a million dollar forfeit.
Thomasville forecast shows fair conditions tonight and Friday. Observations at 1 p m indicate a high of 101 today, a low of 70, and a today mean of 80. Relative humidity at 1 p m was 56 percent with prior readings at 86 percent in the morning. Rainfall since the first of the month totals 1.44 inches. Wind at 1 p m from the northeast. The piece also includes discussion of boxing promoter remarks by Jack Dempsey and notes on a state constitutional amendment debate and finances in Georgia.
Former Governor John M. Slaton warned in Atlanta that a constitutional tax reform movement could shift all state tax burdens to land. He described a proposed classification that would tax money and tangibles at one-fifth the land rate and would centralize revenue with the state, excluding towns counties and school districts.
Daniele da Volterra an Italian painter earned the nickname breeches maker for adding draperies by order of Paul IV to figures in Michelangelo’s Last Judgment in the Sistine Chapel Vatican Rome.
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