21 Jan 1919
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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1919
Page
1
A semi weekly edition from Thomasville carries a mix of influenza chatter, editorials on public health and county unity, and notes on local real estate. It urges calm, verification of rumors, and stronger county cooperation through a revived commercial association.
The Thomasville Times-Enterprise argues that durable roads require consistent funding and sound engineering. It urges Georgia counties to adopt proper paving standards, remove barriers to federal road funds, and establish permanent state support to enable nationwide-style highway construction.
Authorities urge isolation of patients while healthy household members may go out. Schools to close temporarily and work continue at home. Limit crowds, avoid crowded venues, sterilize glasses, and favor paper cups. Flu vaccine shown to help. two of thirty four vaccinated here contracted the disease. Seek medical advice for any cold or flu symptoms.
A reader expresses thanks and best wishes for the Times-Enterprise, praising the paper and its staff. The note reflects local pride in Thomasville and questions the impact of boggy wet roads on Thomas County and neighboring highways.
Summary of December adjourned term cases held January 6–10 and January 13. Many verdicts favoring defendants or plaintiffs are listed, including settlements, judgments for plaintiffs and defendants, dismissals, and a mistrial in a prohibition case. Jury discharge followed by a motion session scheduled for January 20.
Corp George B Stephenson writes from Brest France after WWI hostilities end. He recounts travel from Glasgow to Winchester Southampton Le Havre and Brest, notes avoiding front duty, and hopes to return home after Christmas. He sends regards to Leafy and friends and mentions miles from Paris and Atlantic coast proximity.
The month had above normal temperatures with a mean of 54.8 degrees and a high of 77 on the 12th, followed by a late stretch of cold weather. Total precipitation reached 8.13 inches, the wettest December since 1569 aside from two earlier years, with a 5.75 inch wet period from Dec 19 to 24 and an inch of rain in under an hour on the 21st. Sunshine measured 115.2 hours, 17 percent of possible, 13 percent below normal. A partial solar halo occurred on the 23rd, and there were frosts on the 3rd, 5th, 26th, and 29th, with the killing frost on the 29th damaging gardens. The growing season of 1918 lasted 326 days, a new record, compared with 292 in 1905.
Druggists advertise a remedy promising cure for protruding piles in six to fourteen days. The product allegedly relieves pain after the first application and offers a guaranteed result with continued use.
A office report states a man with a large force of workers gave No. 161 Tonic to 25 ill men in one day and none died. The tonic formula is disclosed to the public and includes iron for the blood quinine against influenza and magnesia to relieve bowels. It is sold across the South by druggists and dealers.
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