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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1925
Page
1
The Thomasville Times Enterprise highlights local life with items on a new hospital opening, a sales week, baby bonds, Stone Mountain Memorial coins, and humor about speeders and local affairs. It mentions Brunswick playgrounds, road construction, school topics, and a forthcoming Savannah visit of visiting girls for events.
A Thomasville columnist urges residents to boost local spirit and collective effort, arguing that civic vigor drives growth more than capital or markets. He cites the Chamber of Commerce as a model and warns against apathy, urging widespread participation for development and opportunity. A tobacco market note follows, highlighting countrywide demand and potential profits despite drought.
A reader column discusses merchant reliability and customer demands, praising local home stores and editorials while urging patronage of home retailers to boost Thom asville’s economy. It notes Jon McCormick’s retirement plans, a successful golf tournament, and remarks on Mrs. Woodrow Wilson in Europe and tax-cut rhetoric.
A historical note explains tobacco growers in South Georgia can expect strong demand and cash sales as markets expand. Government data show 1925 U S cigarette output at about 75 billion, with export growth and keener competition boosting buying agencies. The U S government may collect around 350 million dollars from the tobacco industry, with bright leaf playing a substantial role.
An Athens Banner-Herald editorial argues Georgia needs a businessman and patriot as governor, criticizing prior administrations and urging officials to serve the whole people. It cites the Thomasville Times-Enterprise endorsement and warns voters of accountability if they fail to choose capable leaders. The piece notes tobacco farmers in Thagnas county praise a local warehouse, mentions a new hospital serving South Georgia and North Florida, and comments on prohibition trends.
Thomasville resident W Cochran testifies that Doan’s Pills cured his backache and kidney dull ache with lasting benefit. He recalls using them in 1914 and again in 1922, praising permanent relief. Price 60 cents at dealers. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY markets the remedy.
Train arrivals and departures shown for Thomasville stations with times to Savannah Jacksonville Montgomery Atlanta Albany and Dothan. Times follow Eastern and Gantrat standards and reflect information not guaranteed with daily exceptions noted.
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