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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1914
Page
2
A miscellaneous Georgia oriented column notes Dry Atlanta complaints and assorted items. Mentions Quitman's prominence, Woodrow Wilson in Mexico, Oliver Hart fortuness, a North Georgia woman’s suicide, Caruso air cabin singing, Atlanta’s game quake, Judge Thomas and Adel News politics, Astor aviation, and Alabama sports slang.
The Waycross Herald sport writer laments Bill Clark while noting duty on William’s right arm. Huerta’s daughters in Los Angeles learn their father will reclaim them for Mexico City. Georgia comments on taxes, politics, and Deputy Superintendent M. Lt. Brittain’s potential reelection amid local figures Felder and Slaton. A New York doctor warns of mercury poisoning and suggests tartar emetic in tablets.
Meriwether Vindicator editorial in Augusta Chronicle urged Georgia to give the tax equalization measure a fair trial. It defends honesty and equity, notes calls for amendments, and warns against repeal while praising pro-education attitudes of wealthy residents and support for pro-rating taxes and future reform.
In Washington on May 25 Secretary Redfield declared there is no intention to accept William J. Harris's resignation as Census Director. Harris had verbally offered to resign while pursuing a Georgia gubernatorial campaign, but Redfield refused to accept and Harris will remain in post during the campaign per the Albany Herald report.
The Macon News cites uncertainty over a man in Middle Georgia such as Surefelder or Felder and notes The Thomasville Times Enterprise finds Bill Burwell the first to decline a gubernatorial bid this year. The piece questions if Burwell or the unnamed candidate shows greater judgment.
Washington June 1 Evidence of a well organized campaign to delude farmers into buying a supposed cure for hog cholera appears to come from the Department of Agriculture. Articles praising Bene tol are being sent to newspapers making it seem the Department approved reports from Minnesota. The department rejects any endorsement of proprietary cures and warns only anti hog cholera serum is recommended.
The article details William J. Harris, Census Director and Georgia gubernatorial candidate, who did not fully resign from his federal post while pursuing state office. The piece notes ongoing political maneuvers and uncertainty surrounding his status as the race unfolds in Washington.
A testimonial advertisement touts a tonic to revive energy and cleanse the system. Mrs James Duncan of Haynesville Maine claims complete cure after doctors gave up. Bucklen's Arnica Salve ad mentions Miss Agnes Higgins visiting Thomasville girls.
Atlanta May 29 The Georgia Supreme Court will hear a suit over whether girls under sixteen may perform on vaudeville stages. The case stems from a city ordinance violation conviction of theatre manager W T Murray for allowing underage girls on public stage. The conviction was sustained by the superior and appeal argues the law is unconstitutional.
A campaign letter from a Thomasville candidate pledges impartial, courteous service and denounces factional politics. He seeks voters’ support for sheriff and tax receiver roles in the Democratic primary, asserting experience and commitment to duties. He thanks past supporters and urges trust in his re election bid.
A distressed woman describes relief from womanly troubles through Cardui as she campaigns for local offices in Tennessee. The fragment mentions Mrs Jessie Sharp of Columbia and a tax receiver candidacy, with references to health, endurance, and political endorsements. The text blends medical testimonials with campaign appeals and local civic notes.
The Georgia State League baseball clubs begin official play from April 16th to May 18th. Recorded by Quintley Melton, secretary treasurer, the filing covers fielding averages for the month.
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