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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1903
Page
9
The notice lists publication cadence for the Weekly Times Enterprise printed weekly and daily editions with rates for one year six months and one month terms. It shows Saturday weekly issues and multiple term lengths for both weekly and daily editions.
The article discusses Decatur county tobacco yields in 1900 and compares Georgia to larger tobacco states, noting high quality and profitability. It argues for diversified crops for regional independence and mentions Comptroller Wright’s challenge valuing railroad franchises for taxation.
The second day of the Teachers Institute drew a larger crowd with renewed vigor and fresh ideas. Prof Wooster discussed instincts in education and key questions from G W Threlkeld. Miss Nettie Sampson performed Love's Profise Waltz. Prof Wilder taught arithmetic methods. Prof Wardlaw urged Athens summer school plans. sessions moved to the court house for language and geometry talks.
Dr Wootter defined imagination as recalling and reproducing memory and noted its role in originality. Teachers discussed reading methods, nature study and geography with Prof Wooster guiding and Judge McLendon delivering remarks. Recesses featured piano solos and a windstorm delayed afternoon activities at the courthouse.
New names listed on the Tuesday registration include Miss Ethel Moody of Boston Miss Anna Ramsey of Boston Miss Elizabeth McCord of Zebulon J P Swan of Akridge and B J Parish of Shelley.
Scott & Bowne advertise Scott's Emulsion as essential for life and health. The product claims to aid men with flesh and strength, support women during trials, and nourish children for growth. Free samples offered. available at druggists for 50 cents and 1 dollar from 409-415 Pearl Street, New York.
Yesterday was the second day Jupiter Plavius visited the Institute. Judge Roddenberg was detained in Moultrie and did not appear. Supt Wardlaw Principal Lawson and several city teachers visited. The Institute will close at noon today and teachers return home. Names added to the roll include Miss Maud Matthews of Pavo and Miss Mary F J Barnes of Thomasville.
In Belgrade on June 11 Alexander the King of Servia Draga his Queen and their Premier and War Minister were shot by revolutionaries. The dramatic coup ended with Peter Karageorgevitch proclaimed king and the populace greeted the change with enthusiasm.
Thomasville public schools report an extraordinary record of daily attendance for the 1902 03 year. A list highlights white students who were present every day, including Lillie Singletary Bessie Spence Eth el Cone May Cooper James Hopkins Katharine Merrill Edwin Brown Ruth Goodwin Iola Hunter Janie Tharpe Ruth McBride Susie Brandon Tempe Cassady Alex Cassels Fred Taylor Robert Balfour Ruth Burch Fred Boyer Mary Patten Clarice Lloyd Leila May Singletary Mary Jerger.
Miss Ruth Hanna daughter of Senator Hanna wed Joseph Medill McCormick son of Robt S McCormick ambassador to Russia at St Pauls Episcopal Church. Bishop Leonard performed ceremony with President Roosevelt and Miss Roosevelt among the guests in Cleveland Ohio on June 10.
The Thomasville lodge of Knights of Pythias contributed 25.00, lifting the total to about 175.00. Initially, even the most involved hoped for only a third of this amount. The K of P's are described as generous gentlemen.
Tax receivership ends next week prompting citizens to file taxes before June 20. The note also mentions a telegraphic update from Moultrie News about social outings by Jas Brown Chas Wolff and Jim Hyde returning from Savannah and tasting Tybee salt water. Reverend G Sherwood Whitney will hold services at a different church in Moultrie next Monday. Will Sheats son of W N Sheats Florida state schools superintendent visits for health reasons.
An advertisement promotes Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as a remedy for kidney and bladder trouble. It claims quick health benefits, urges trial, and offers sample bottles by mail from Kilmer Co of Binghamton New York with bottles sold in 50 cent and one dollar sizes.
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