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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1902
Page
4
The piece notes Congress planning adjournment for holidays. It reports Mrs. A. B. Grant’s death in Washington and brief war talk about England and Germany. It mentions lobbying against a bill, remarks on prosperity, and questions about legislative sessions. It covers tuberculosis in the Sac and Fox tribe, oil price rises, and Standard Oil dividends.
The Morning News notes the Brin son bill to shield the Georgia syrup industry forbids adulterated syrup and urges farmers to maintain purity and richness. It asserts Georgia syrup is the best table syrup and warns against inferior products that could ruin markets like New Orleans molasses.
The piece discusses Bishop Turner advocating colonization of African Americans in Africa as a solution to the race problem, while Senator Morgan of Alabama proposes sending them to the Philippines. Morgan cites a home in the Philippines for emigrants, noting Congo and Philippines histories and the advantage of under a U S flag.
The article notes Senator Hanna repeatedly denies presidential candidacy while asserting he could win the Republican nomination if he sought it. It argues his political skill and ties to business interests would aid a run against Roosevelt, and questions whether longer legislative terms than standard are prudent. It also notes Georgia lawmakers will serve three sessions, not two.
Some sections fear the United States may be drawn into the conflicts between England and Germany and Venezuela, expressing fatigue after prolonged war.
The notice announces a 10 percent discount on all laundry items listed from now until the night of December 23. Customers are instructed to cut out the list and use it for billing, with telephone number 67 to arrange pickup and delivery.
The Ordinary of Thomas County Georgia orders an election for January 6 1903 to decide if distilled spirits bitters and similar drinks may be sold within county limits under the Local Option Law The notice directs publication in the Thomasville Times Enterprise and postings at local court grounds and militia district sites with names and dates fixed by statute.
Edward W. Singletary applies to be permanent administrator of J. C. Singletary in Thomas County Georgia. The Court of Ordinary will hear the application at its January 1903 term, with witnesses and official signature dated November 10, 1902.
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