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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1925
Page
4
The page lists July September December price quotes for wheat and grains including corn oats rye with figures for July and various mids, plus lard ribs and bellies. It shows percentage changes and price levels such as 1.54 and 1.03 with several decimals and ledgers of values for different items.
Savannah reports a turpentine firm at 90 percent and St Louis Grain lists wheat at 31.56 for July with 1.55 for September and 1.56 for December. Corn quotes include 1.0314 for July and 1.06 for September with 89 for December. New York markets show stocks strong bonds steady and mixed currencies while cotton, sugar, and coffee move. Chicago notes wheat strength corn gains cattle declines hogs steady. New York spot cotton middling 24.90.
New Orleans market notes show July at 23.82 to 23.90 and October 23.70 to 23.72 with December 23.84 to 23.85, January 23.86 and March 24.06 as listed on July 16 through July 23.
Miss Lillian Harrison from Argentina fails to cross the English Channel, forced to abandon five miles from Dover on the French coast near Cap de la Hague after an attempted swim today.
New York July 16 heavyweight champion Jack Dempsey will defend his title this year likely in September against a promoter selected challenger. He arrived with his bride Estelle Taylor and said he will meet local promoters during a New York stay to arrange a bout before facing Harry Wills. He aims to fight within two months after further meetings with Floyd Fitzsimmons and Fox-Richard, and reaffirmed no strong preference for an opponent.
In Dayton Tennessee jurors hear Walter White and F E Robinson testify for the state as Dr Metcalfe is questioned about evolution. Clarence Darrow defends Metcalfe while Mr Bryan’s stance and courtroom tension dominate the proceedings.
Forecast of local thundershowers with observations at 1 pm. Reported high yesterday unknown. record highs noted for July 12 1901 and July 27 1911. Mean today 78 with normal 83. Humidity 97 percent at 8 am, 80 percent at 1 pm, 94 percent at 4 pm. Rainfall 3.05 inches past 24 hours, 4.82 inches this month, 20.63 inches since January 1. Wind SW at 1 pm 8 miles per hour.
Three employees of the Mathieson Alkali Company died and two others were seriously ill after inhaling fumes while coating the interior of a tank car with a rubberized solution at the company plant in Niagara Falls New York.
Notice announces introduction in Georgia General Assembly of a bill in session to amend the December 21 1898 act creating the Thomas County Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenue. It seeks to fix compensation and expense accounts and to provide for recall by popular vote. Dated July 14 1925.
A humorous travel ad features the Wise Cracker praising Jacksonville as the best vacation spot. He cites Aragon Hotel central location, ocean breeze on the veranda, and endless activities from surf to fishing to boating. The piece extols theaters, dining, and shops as part of a lively coastal escape.
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