World News Sparks and Oddities From May Evening Papers
A jumble of remarks from the South to New York, noting peace talk in South Africa, political jests, and media gossip. The piece mentions Lord Kitchener, Lord Roberts, Edison’s auto power, and a Mount Vernon flirtation fine. It also reports a Georgia conference, farmer note on cotton, and a study from Lathem Alexander Co.
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South Africa
Lathem Alexander & Cos
New York
United States
Terms of peace outlined by Bal four to Commons
The terms demand Burgher forces surrender arms and munitions, return prisoners with no loss of life, and protect property. Cutch may be taught in schools if requested, with protection rules. Military occupation to end, self govern ment to begin, no Transvaal tax for war costs. 15 million dollars to restock Boers. rebels face trial per their colony’s law. rank and file disenfranchised for life. no death penalty.
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South Africa
Transvaal
Edison claims world motor breakthrough and new roads
The Edison announcement in New York declares a battery motor fit for bicycles to ships, with six months to mass production after a 5,000 mile test. It foresees street cars adopting the system to replace trolleys and boosts expectations for better roads and farmer benefits. The report also covers the Boer War end and related tributes, plus brief notes on diplomacy and public opinion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edison
Glen Ridge
N.J
Arun
Patterson
Brooklyn Rapid Transit Company
Betiad State Convention Remarks Reported
Fragmentary OCR note shows remarks about Betiad State convention and claimed control by an untold entity, with mentions of Wag and tatu in unclear context.
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Ville American Trig
Wag
Tatu
Consumption Cure Ad for Scott's Emulsion
An old advertisement urges use of Scott's Emulsion to cure consumption and urges continued use in hot weather. It invites readers to request a free sample, listing Scott & Bowne as chemists and noting pricing and where to obtain from druggists.
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Scott
Scott & Bowne
Pearl Street
New York
Soc
Ex President Cleveland to Speak at Tilden Club Opening
Former president Grover Cleveland has accepted an invitation to speak at the opening of the Tilden club on June 19. About 1,500 Democratic leaders are invited including David B. Hill William J Bryan Senator Bacon of Georgia and others. The event marks Cleveland's first political address since retirement and signals a push to harmonize diverse silver and policy views within the party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grover Cleveland
New ‘Tilden Club
Democratic Party
David’ B. Hill
William J Bryan
Bacon
Georgia
Patrick A Collins
Boston
John D Milburne
Buffalo
Richard Olney
Belix Alder
Bourke Cochran
William C. Whitney
Grace Grant
Gilroy
van Wreck
Hewitt
Cooper, Holson and Ely
Lewis Nixon
Cleveland
Editor Seeks Europe Vacation for Coronation
The Atlanta Journal editor deserves a grand trip to Europe to witness the coronation of King Edward. Critics note the editor’s merit and reward. meanwhile mock Panama hats are produced in New Jersey. Steam leaks persist from bate crater as lava remains hot.
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The
Atlanta Journal
Europe
Edward
New Jersey
Morsgan
Wall Street
County Commissioners Proceedings June 3 1902 Thomasville Ga
County commissioners met in regular session in Thomasville Georgia on June 3 1902 with all members present Minutes read and approved Treasurer John Parker reports May 1902 balances receipts fines road fines court costs and sales of old bridges listed in terse form including amounts and sources, noting balance carried forward and miscellaneous items
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Board County Commissioners
Thomasville
John
Parker
BF. Parker
County finances and jail house reports for May
The May report outlines county expenditures for sheriff jailer coroner and court services plus salaries and supplies. It includes collections from fines lease of convicts and costs paid to the county treasurer and various officials. Judge Patten and Dr Bouchelle submitted health and facility notes for the jail and poor house. A list of accounts paid to numerous suppliers and individuals is recorded, followed by a closing in church. A political note closes the section.
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Ove- Mente
LRG
Seeeees Leeesee Et Eeteeersens
Essee
Arthur Patten
W.M. Reese
Dr. Boucaelle
KL. B. Bouchelle
SB. Li. Hayes
Hi. M. Smith
H.C. Capelandeatnr
J. Q. Bryant
J. B. Rountred
Joe Calloway
Ressseree Vessessteeeersee
L. B. Bouchelle
Sinvesassabaps
Times-Enterprise
Deine Tetads
BS RF. Whiddon & Co
Thomasville Variety Works
Weaeeses
Bell Telephone Co
Steyerman
Wertz & Son
G.C. Jordan
J. P
Collier
Charity Hospital
Care County
Glen Ticsis
W. LL. Bail
Adegeien
Hansell & Werrill
Insurance
R and B
J. M. Massey
Wood
J.F. Parker
J. L. Inka
Fench
Ridibara
Flora Lundy
J.L [Ngram
J. P. Uaant House
Spence
J. H. Norton
W. M. Jones
Innacs
Marshall & Bruce Co
Heald Bros
Ss.es.saee
Autrey & Murphy
Lumber
J. D. Connoly
B. Singletary
Rfb
Whiddon
M. R. Elders
Jas
Watt & Bro
A.W. Palin
J. NM. Carter
Ccceessenenees
Meigs Mfg. Co
West Disinfecting Co
Grugss
J. P. Grant
mdSe
E mM Smith
T. J. Hight
Florida
Steefeck
T. J. Dight
Cumbass
L. B. Bouchell
J. T. Pittman & Son
A. EB. Berry
J. Cy Smith
E Carter
Paupct
Esseesensees Wiseseree 5 CO
Montgomery
S. L. Hayes
Plant Food Elements State Chemist Letter on Soil Nitrogen
State chemist outlines how plants cannot take nitrogen from air and must rely on soil sources. The treatise explains nitrogen’s role, air abundance, and the high cost of nitrogens like witrogen as a plant nutrient, noting implications for crop production and labor incentives.
Council Proceedings and Farm Nitrogen Discussion
The June 2 1902 council session notes present Aldermen Culpepper Hayes Mallette Pringle Hambleton Pittman. Transfers license H Kelly to T B Duren Co. Sexton reports May burials and cemetery lots sold. Followed by a chemistry lecture on soil nitrogen forms nitrate availability decaying organic matter humus and mineral elements including silica potash phosphorus and lime and their roles in rich soils.
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Culpepper
Alderton Hayes
Mallette
Pringle Ferring
Hambleton
Pittman
Reid
H. Kelly
T. B. Duren & Co
Thomasville
Magnolia Cemetery
Laurel Hill Cemetery
B. F. Cochran
Sexton
James Watt & Bro
Watt Supply Cor
Tromasville
Thomasville lumber firm dissolved mutual consent
May 30, 1932 notice states the firm of John A. Calhoun & Company dissolved by mutual consent with Calhoun retiring. J W Bonnell and J W Isonnell will continue the business at the same Thomasville location, assuming all liabilities and assets of the old firm.
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Thomasville
John A
Georgia Notice for Permanent Administrator Appointment
Thomas County Georgia M A Freetwod applies to be permanent administrator of the Georgia Taylor estate The court of ordinary will hear the case at the regular term on the first Monday in July 1902 Ordinary M Jones presiding
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Georgia
Thomas County
M. A. Freetwod
Georgia Taylor
Court of Ordinary
M. Jones
Leave to sell estate land of Commodore Taylor in Georgia
M A Fleetwood as administrator applies to the Ordinary of Thomas County Georgia for leave to sell land belonging to the estate of Commodore Taylor to pay debts. The application will be heard at the regular term on the first Monday in July 1904.
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Commodore Tuayior
M. A. Fleetwood
Admr
Commodore Taylor
Availability of Plant Food in the Soil and Crop Rotation
The article discusses plant food solubility and availability in soils, stressing that continuous cropping depletes soluble phosphoric acid and potash. It advises fertilizers or fallow periods, or crop rotation, to restore supply. It explains that the limiting element governs yield, using potash as a key example, and foreshadows soil analysis.
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John M. McCandless
Peculiar Hen Pecked Husband Tests Wife Temper
A Cleveland Leader anecdote recounts a husband gauging his wife's mood by a ritual. He enters only after his hat is ignored for five minutes, otherwise his wife is agreeable. If the hat is thrown out again he seeks shelter elsewhere that night.
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Cleveland
Perpetual Motion Clock Powered by Sun in Brussels
A Brussels clock is shown to approach perpetual motion as sun powered wind drives a shaft and fan. The fan lifts a clock weight, then brakes briefly as weight descends, repeating as long as sun and parts endure. The court house maintained orderly proceedings yesterday.
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Brussels
Boston Lumber Company petition for incorporation in Georgia
Petition filed in 1902 with Georgia Superior Court for incorporation of Boston Lumber Company. W B Williams EB Martindale and A W Hicas seek twenty year term with renewal, capital stock twenty five thousand dollars, five hundred shares of fifty dollars each. Office at Thomasville, Ga., with power to engage in lumber manufacturing and related ventures and to acquire property and borrow money.
Comfort Trading Company charter petition filed in Thomas County
The petition by B M Somfort D E McDonald and H Carryon seeks incorporation of The Comfort Trading Company in Boston Georgia with capital stock of 25000, rights to expand to 50000, and authority to engage in broad merchandising manufacturing and utilities including railroads and telegraphs with branch offices nationwide. The petition outlines stock rights board management and corporate powers and asks for twenty year term with renewal.
Petition for Incorporation of This Standard Lumber Company
The petition seeks incorporation of This Standard Lumber Company in Georgia Thomas County for twenty year term with renewal. Capital stock set at fifteen thousand dollars, shares of one hundred dollars, with ability to increase to thirty thousand with two thirds approval. liabilities limited to unpaid stock. Principal office in Thomasville. authority to buy sell own operate rail facilities and related property. general merchandise and saw mill business. borrow money. corporate powers as provided by Georgia law.
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B. M. Somfort
D. E McDonald
H Carryon
Themelves
Comfort Trading Company
Tte
Cspital
Boston
United States
M. Baum
Superior Court
Thomas County
James W. Shoover
Petiti Ners
Georgia
Thomasville
A. Rodenbery
J. W. Grooves
Winslow's Soothing Syrup for Teething Children
Advertises Winslow's Soothing Syrup as a remedy for teething children and diarrhea. Claims to soothe the child, soften gums, relieve wind colic, and cure diarrhoea. Priced at twenty-five cents a bottle.
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Irs
Winslow
Public sale ordered of W A Gavıs estate land in Thomas County
By order of the county court, the heirs of W A Gavis deceased will auction 14.5 acres of lot 41 in Thomas County Ga on the first Tuesday in June 1902 at the courthouse. Sale starts during usual hours to pay debts and distribute assets. Description follows from the Cassady road stake Northwest corner and runs specified bearings and distances to a branch according to the county surveyor plat in book L OG.
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Gerorgia
Thomas County
Court of Ordinary
Bghest
W. A. Gavis
Cassady Road
Superior Court
Land sale in Georgia county court order to sell estate properties
An order of the court of ordinary directs a public sale on the first Tuesday in June at the courthouse. The property in Thomas county includes parts of lots 44 35 and 2 totaling about 750 acres plus a mule and farming equipment. Also the estate of Wm H McCartney of Belmont Ohio is included with cash terms and daily continuation through sale. Mrs Mary Candace Land executrix seeks leave to sell lands belonging to Lizzie Brooks deceased with hearing set for the first Monday in June 1902.
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Court of Ordinary
Igor
Said
Thomas County
Tocwit
Magnolia Road
Los
H. McCartney
Bel=mont
Ohio
Georga
Mary Candace Land
Lizzie Brooks
Wm. M. Jones
Notice to creditors of J. A Dixon estate
Notice to all creditors of the estate of J. A Dixon in Said county to render their demands within the legal time and to pay any debts owed to the deceased immediately.
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J. A Dixon
Citation to sell undivided interest in Fulton County land
George G. Smith guardian of Susan A. Young applies for leave to sell an undivided 164th interest in 151 and 835 acres of lot 152 in the 11th district Fulton County Georgia. Citations issued to all interested to show cause why sale should not be granted on the first Monday in July 192.
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Georgia
Thomas County
George G. Smith
Susan A. Young
Lthh
Fulton County
Gar
M, Jones
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Patten
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Hayes
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State Chemist's Letter
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K. T. Maclean
Boston “Lumber Company
Thomas Counts
W. B. Williams
EB. Martindale
A. W. Hicas
State of
Boston Lumber Company
Dolla
Progood Corporation
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Periagne
Inanus
God -Eliing Immber
Timgey
Hiei Sheir
S. A. Roddenbery
J. W. Groover
This Standard Lumber Company
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