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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1916
Page
5
An early health advertisement touts S. S. S. as a blood nourishing remedy for skin and systemic ailments. It claims long use, many cures, and invites readers to consult Swift Specific Co. from Atlanta Georgia for free medical advice.
British Meteorological Office figures show Zeppelins attacked England across diverse conditions. From new to full moon phases, winds from light to strong, freezing to heat, and snow squalls including a blizzard during a March 5 raid.
At the Georgia Bar Association gathering which adjourned Saturday Hon J HansellMerrill of this city and Hon T A Hammond of Atlanta were appointed delegates to the annual meeting of the American Bar Association.
Cairo defeats Thomasville 18 to 0 in a one sided ball game on June 2. The upset score prompts calls for better practice and notes nearby weather crops, local moving picture plans, and civic chatter including politics and a new skating rink at Copeland Park. The issue also covers naval appropriation debate and a Georgia charter petition for a Christian Science Society in Thomasville.
An individual identifies as candidate Jim Burch seeking the state House seat from Themes County. The statement notes eligibility to run under the upcoming primary election process and declares intent to compete for representation in the Legislature.
W. C. Morgan announces his candidacy for election to the Lower House of the Georgia Legislature in the Democratic primary. He urges voters to support his bid and participate in the primary contest.
Washington June 3 Senate Tillman chairman of the Naval Committee announced he will lead the fight to amend the naval bill to provide for six battle cruisers and two dreadnoughts. The House passed the largest naval appropriation to date and the measure is set for Senate consideration.
Cairo joins progressive South Georgia towns by granting a Thursday afternoon half holiday for clerks. Thomasville will start a weekly half day next Thursday. Merchants ask shoppers to finish early so clerks can leave promptly at six o clock and avoid overtime.
The Evening Standard reports a basis for settlement of the Irish question with an Irish Parliament to be set up immediately excluding Ulster. The body would be formed from Irish representatives in the British Parliament.
The tonic claims to be as valuable as a general tonic with quinine and iron. It targets the liver, drives out malaria, enriches the blood, and builds up the system. Sold for 50 cents a bottle.
Black Berkshire boar with four white feet marked two underbits in one ear and one in the other was taken up in a field on Thursday May 1. Owner can recover by paying for keep and advertising costs. Co. E. Plummer Route 3 Thomasville Ga.
Citizens of Boston in Georgia are notified that at the next General Assembly session an Act will repeal the current city charter and another Act will grant a new charter with expanded powers. Dated May 15, 1916. Mayor B. A. Norton signed.
An advertisement touts Dr King’s New Discovery as a pleasant syrup for coughs and colds. It promises proven medicines, a money back guarantee, and urges buying a bottle and keeping the remainder for cold relief.
Boston resident Mr Beverly Neel visits Thomasville for a few days while J A Phelps from Pavo spends time in the city. Others include Mr Elmer Pyles near Pine Park and Col R R Terrell of Whigham attending court. Local families entertain guests from Atlanta Ochlocknee Meigs Beachton and Gainesville.
Mr. MRvJOM Ricketson and family move from near Boston to this city and plan to reside here. Mr. Ricketson will be actively engaged in the real estate business.
Superior Court convened this morning with Judge W E Thomas presiding and all officials present. The criminal docket began immediately and continued through lunch, with several important cases expected to be decided in the first two days.
Frances Dunaway daughter of Mrs M A Dunaway and Albert L Fowler were married Sunday afternoon at five in the Thomas county Methodist Church. Rev C F Cook officiated. The couple will reside in Thomasville and are praised as a lovely pair with supportive friends.
An old advertisement touts LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE as a tonic with laxative effect that does not affect the head. It claims no nervousness and urges readers to note the full name and look for EH. W. GROVE’s signature on the product, price 5c, volume V.
The Times Enterprise notes the first cotton bloom from J O Newton seven miles from town on Hall road. Bloom noted Wednesday May 31, picked May 2. Planting date March 17 by Dock Harrison, a cropper at Newton place. Dry weather nudges bloom earlier than last year.
Coolidge Ga prepares a first class amateur baseball club with a new ground nearly completed and uniforms ordered. The team includes Geegach Baker R O Neal M Gibson Barrow Nesmith Smith Williams Baker Owens and Sheffield. Manager O S Moncrief invites game arrangements with nearby towns.
Miss Helen McKinnon and Mr Alva Martin left Friday for Horsford Florida where they will be guests of Mrs A H Hancock for a few days.
Mr. J. S. Wilson, Mrs. J. W. Wilson and their daughter Miss Ruth Wilson of the Spring Hill district were among the well known visitors seen in Thomasville Thursday.
Advertisement touts Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic as strengthening feeble elders and weak youths to endure summer heat. Claims purified blood and overall system build up with a 50 cent price.
Atlanta June 3 At a Georgia Fruit Exchange meeting executives praised the Southern and Central railroads for peach crop schedules that match last year’s luckiest service Georgia peaches will receive priority handling and ample cars to avoid delays Officials from Southern Central and Pennsylvania railroads attended vowing even better service and strong car supply as about 3300 cars were projected to move the crop ahead of markets for early shipments with many carloads already sent this week and more to come.
Englewood Illinois resident Mrs E Sheldon credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with curing menopausal headaches nervousness and fatigue after suffering life threatening illness. The testimonial claims the medicine saved her life and kept her from insanity with advice from Lydia E Pinkham’s laboratory and free medical guidance.
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