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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1921
Page
2
The article notes radical anti liquor advocates urge destruction of confiscated stocks. It discusses regional views and the impracticality of officers disposing of wines and other beverages. It cites concerns about disease and public health implications in managing seized alcohol.
A jumble of scattered lines cites references to a rattlesnake warning humans, Germany’s money woes, the DuPont influence in Delaware, the former Kaiser’s finances, Lenine and Trotzky amid a world government plan, Bryan’s Florida citizenship, fruit prices in Valdosta, Dublin tax records, wedding mishaps, excuses as virtue, mosquitoes and malaria, pecan crop care, and Franklin K. Lane’s cost of living in public service.
The Railway Labor Board announced roughly twelve percent wage reductions for railway workers, prompting debate over freight-rate cuts. Proponents argue high freight costs depress agriculture and melon sales, urging pruning and delayed shipping of green melons to boost demand and fair prices.
The Tulsa disaster left thousands of Black residents homeless with ruined homes and severe poverty. Officials urge justice and neighborliness while warning that racial prejudice fuels further violence. The piece argues unity can curb future arson and calls for equal rights and accountability.
A Thomasville resident ridicules delaying purchases to wait for lower prices. He notes visitors buy gasoline, cigars, and party items despite claims prices will fall. The piece argues buyers should purchase essentials now to avoid misjudging market shifts and support merchants offering low prices.
The Thomasville Press notes farmers shifted from cotton after the boll weevil arrival. They moved to food crops, boosting profits as the county reduced cotton bales from twenty thousand to five thousand and doubled income from alternative crops. The piece argues diversification raises earnings and lowers risky reliance on cotton.
A critical March of opinion questions a 500 million annual naval buildup to outpace other nations and links this stance to rejection of the League of Nations. It argues that inviting Japan and England to curb armaments could realign power, while warning the public about continued anti League policy and its global consequences.
A discussion on the flood of mail and partisan material sent to newspapers. It cautions about paying for space or disguising ads as news and warns that propaganda aims to mislead, waste funds, and misinform readers while newspapers seek truthful reporting.
A sensational scandal swirls around Mrs Stillman as she is linked to a New York film promoter. Reportedly aiming to boost box office, critics question unclean allegations and market motives in promoting her potential screen appearance.
Tulsa citizens set up a 150 member public safety committee to be ready to quell disturbances at the start. The group operates separately from city and county police, while emergency sworn in officers and Legion members rounded up suspects in the riot aftermath.
Representatives of the Atlanta Bar attended the Georgia Bar session at Tybee Island from June 6 Saturday. Hon Murphy C Candler chairman of the State Railroad Commission reviewed rate changes and defended the commission against local political pressure. He said regulatory powers must be free from influence and noted that most rate increases were warranted with solid proof. Businessmen regarded his speech as a defense of the commission and a plea for fair treatment of public utilities.
R L Osborne died in a Tulsa hospital from wounds after being shot by a guard during a failed stop of an automobile party. His sister Mrs Paul Warner was injured by flying glass. Military authorities say the party did not halt when ordered.
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