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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1916
Page
2
The Times-Enterprise notes the Verdun game extends to extra innings and adds a wry line about weddings amid newspaper humor. It references a famine in diamonds and a joke about a quart in the express office with its drawbacks, plus a quip about dipping and a swimming hole. It touches on Britain and U.S. relations with Wilson.
A controversial remark accuses Mr Bryan of living in a nation where newspapers lie about him. The era's chatter hints at shifting cotton prices near twenty five cents, urging readers to hold their money amid seasonal uncertainty.
The piece notes Roosevelt as the remaining Republican potential nominee beside Hughes, predicting his ascent within the party. It cites Georgia statistics showing one in 117 residents own an automobile, acknowledging the state’s low auto ownership and its impact on local lifestyles.
The Southland Farmer reports Mississippi has made tick eradication mandatory in all counties by 1917. Since 1908 forty four of eighty one counties freed from quarantine and twelve more are in progress. The policy spurred pure bred stock imports and top Hereford examples, with Alabama also advancing in tick eradication alongside cattle industry growth.
A reflective piece praising German military initiative and planning, arguing Russia bears the main burden of the war effort and that Allied victory hinges on Russia. It notes Britain's daylight saving concept, Verdun defense, and a North Sea fleet clash as the war’s volatile, evolving backdrop.
Mrs Emma E Hamilton a renowned Ensley Alabama resident reports dramatic improvement after two bottles of Tanlac. once weak with nervous breakdown she gained eighteen pounds and regained appetite sleep and strength. she credits Tanlac bought on her husband’s suggestion and endorses its use. sold in several Georgia towns including Thom asville Boston Pavo Meigs Ochlocknee Coolidge Metcalfe Merrillville and more.
Georgia observers note gasoline sales and spending surge as millions of gallons are examined in April alone. With prices around twenty four cents per gallon, state residents may incur about six million dollars yearly under current trends. Analysts warn April peaks may not hold through summer as demand grows with more cars on the road.
Mrs J B Whittaker of McDuff Virginia reports that Black Draught relieves her family’s sick headache and stomach trouble. She praises the vegetable medicine for aiding digestion and reducing illnesses, noting it’s kept on hand and that children request it during minor ailments.
A reader testifies that Sloan's Liniment cured years of rheumatism with one 25 cent bottle. The ad urges rheumatic, sore, and stiff patients to buy at drug stores for quick warming soothing relief.
The May rainfall shows a 11.96 inch year to date deficit from last year with May rainfall at 1.54 inches, twenty days of sun and several thunderstorms. Temperatures ranged up to 98 and down to 57, the mean was 76. Wind primarily from the northeast, no hail sleet fog frost or snow recorded.
A black cow with a yellow stripe on its back and Jersey calves strayed on May 10 near Thomasville R F D No 1. A blue heifer with a white head, cropped and forked ears was stolen about April 6 from W A Vick’s farm near Liberal with a Liberal reward for information. Contact J T A Phelps Pavo Route 4.
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