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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1902
Page
8
The piece surveys state politics with remarks on taxation of franchises and the omnibus statehood bill, plus notes on Senate tenure changes and the slow pace of reform. It contrasts Georgia sunshine with northern blizzards and questions Arbor Day observance, urging wider participation.
Composer of The Mocking Bird Septimus Winner died recently at his Philadelphia home aged 76. The author sold the piece for little money and publishers later realized about 300000 dollars from it.
The Atlantic Journal notes the difference between a lobbyist who hovers around legislators and the person who presents before a committee to argue on a bill. A Boston Commercial Bulletin item then cites Wall Street arithmetic: ten mills form a trust, ten trusts form a combine.
The article extols feeding livestock with bone and flesh foods and suggests Scott's Emulsion as a mixed food for children. It claims Cod Liver Oil aids flesh blood and muscle while Lime and Soda support bone development, presenting a science based claim for a bone soft undeveloped child.
The excerpt shows Theodore Roosevelt praising both Union and Confederate veterans and stressing national unity while highlighting the political skill in balancing color lines and party loyalties. He recalls Justice Harlan’s Kentucky roots and cites personal Civil War connections to justify bipartisan praise.
The Enterprise announces a complete new costume for its mid winter bow. The paper, over thirty years old, vows to present every line in up to date type and hopes its outward grace reflects inner quality. The editors express ambition for Thomasville and Georgia’s best paper and city.
The article outlines nitrogenous materials used in commercial fertilizers, emphasizing ammonia and nitrogen forms, and details packing-house products like dried blood tankage bone meal and horn and hoof meals. It discusses their nitrogen content, phosphoric acid percentages, and the misperception about ammonia in fertilizers.
Petition filed in Thomas County Georgia asks to incorporate as M Wilkes Sons & Company for twenty years with renewal option. Capital stock set at 25000 dollars, increasing to 40000 allowed, principal office Meigs with possible branches, business to include mercantile trade and related financial activities. December 1902 filings note petitioners E E Wilkes Mary J Wilkes Mack Wilkes J H Pullen James A Vick with attorneys S A Roddenberry and county clerk J W Groover.
An advertisement claims Botanic Blood Balm cures blood poison and cancer poisons with plant ingredients After 30 years testing it supposedly heals eruptions sores and swellings while improving digestion and blood quality It offers $1 bottles and free samples from Blood Balm Atlanta Ga.
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