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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1920
Page
3
An ad-promotional piece claims rheumatism stems from germs in the blood and that cures are unavailable until the reader sends for literature and medical advice at a Georgia laboratory. It touts a gold remedy sold by druggists and urges inquiry to Chief Medical Adviser in Atlanta.
A Jones Alabama reader reports gaining ten pounds in four months after using Ziron, claiming improved strength and appetite. The ad promotes Ziron as a mild iron tonic for run-down health and offers a money-back guarantee through local druggists.
An old advertisement touts Dr Hitchcock's Liver Kidney and Blood Powders as a three in one remedy to relieve constipation and cleanse the body. It claims liver relief supports kidneys and blood, promises safe vegetable ingredients, and offers a 25 cent tin with a personal guarantee from the druggist.
The Board of Education endorses merging the Stanaland and McIntyre districts and building a central school. A petition with fifty district patrons prompts action. They urge an election per law on July 3, 1920, at the Court-House in Ellabelle District for the consolidation vote.
Sealed proposals due 3 p m on June 11 1920 to the Thomas County Board of Commissioners for earth fill and clearing at two bridge approaches on the Dixie Highway and Ochlocknee Coolidge road Plans and specs are on file in Thomasville and with the State Highway Department Proposals must include five percent bid bond and may be rejected The work begins about June 25 1920 and runs 150 working days
City court calendar outlines Civil calls June 21 22 23 24 28 with criminal hearing July 5 and motions June 21 list of defendants plaintiffs and attorneys. It also includes call of appearance docket June 26 and required juror prompts for June 21 and a lengthy slate of State defendants to report.
Sunday services run at 11:00 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Pastor leads. Sunday school at 10:00 a.m. with Lee Bond as Superintendent. Young Men's Bible Class at 10:00 a.m. taught by Rev. Z E Barron. Young Ladies Bible Class at 10:00 a.m. taught by Miss Agnes Owens. Junior B Y P A at 3:30 p.m. led by Miss Mildred Bradshaw. Senior B Y P U at 7:00 p.m. led by Miss Claudie Richardson. Prayer service Wednesday at 8:00 p.m. Georgia time.
Mr. Heeth, back from a world cruise, visits Thomasville before returning to New York to resume duties on a Barber Line steamship. The U S Department of Agriculture crop reports are available from the Commercial Association for Thomas County. Moore Music Company moves to Broad Street near Western Union. Judge Berry C. Johnson announces for Coroner. Mrs. Singletary hosts a social honor for Piney Woods Degree Team and Mrs. Singletary, with speeches, drills, and gifts. May weather summary reports 3.56 inches rainfall, 94 high, 41 low, 236.2 hours sunshine, and 21 mph winds on some days.
An advertisement warns that mosquitoes spread malaria and other germs, killing more than wars. It urges protection through proper screening and daily spraying with TORMENT 1, a gaseous insecticide claimed safe for humans, sold by druggists and dealers and manufactured in Quitman Georgia.
A string of visitors and temporary residents are noted in Tallahassee and nearby towns. Names include Miss Bledsoe from Tallahassee, EB H Harrell of Moultrie, Robert Bonnet of Macon, Col Leb Dekle, T A Collins of Ellaville, J H Holland of Atlanta, T E Lynch of Baltimore, A L Fowler of Jacksonville, Mrs G C Mays of Albany, W J Monroe and R Benway of Rochester, Lula and Sara Harley en route to Philadelphia, and Mrs W C Hurst of Savannah.
Foundry and Machine Shop descriptions and a holiday round of local people. Includes Mildred Andrishok returning from Waycross teaching stint, Ethel Williams heading to Macon, Gordon Institute student Morris Crawford at home, and several travelers and residents visiting area businesses.
Wednesday's locals include C G Vaughn A C Ly Lakeland E H Herman Pelham S Shoenig Sylvester ONeal Bainbridge S C Maxcey Tallahassee P H Carswell Tallahassee R A Smith Indianapolis T A Couch Dallas W M Watts Savannah Mrs B C Milligan and Miss Cora Brown Boston C H Stewart J G Moore Pine Park plus news of E F Dyer Metcalfe in St Margarets Hospital Montgomery for an operation.
Classified notice notes assorted colors real leather patent leather belts with buckles and a sale price of 25 to 50 cents highlighting men’s genuine leather belts in assorted styles and sizes.
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