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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1919
Page
2
A miscellany of quips and forecasts from the Thomasville newspaper column. Snippets tease political stances on suffrage, war, and labor, plus weather, agriculture, and prosaic advice on fishing and lawns. The tone mirrors a 1910s regional paper.
Georgia claims leadership in small farm productivity and land availability. The article urges rapid formation of a business backed agricultural organization to manage influx of migrants, expand follow up, and promote the state to farmers via coordinated advertising and publications.
The Thomasville public health effort expands under Dr. Schreiber with a full new form initiative. A Red Cross backed public health nurse will work in parks and county health programs to prevent disease through the form of bedside and school services, medication, and child welfare.
The death of Uncle Charley Gandy creates a vacancy in the coroner’s office. Friends urge Judge C. T. Gandy to run for the unexpired term, with inquests duties familiar to him and likely no opposition if he consents.
A note from J. W. Spence expresses gratitude to the Prospect community for help and kindness during the sickness and death of their infant, wishing God's blessings on all who assisted.
Pine Park Georgia reports two days of fair weather with hopes of continued warmth and a melon crop outlook. Rain has damaged crops roads and river fishing. Meat Market opens by T S Singletary beside Bryant Co store. A baby death shocks families Henry Bonner. Sunday School Picnic at Metcalfe and Misses Chastain Moore depart for Valdosta Normal College.
Fragmentary ad copy urges readers to own a home. It references a location 888, an optometrist named Lawhead, and appeals to styling and fitting. The text is garbled but implies a housing promotion and a local business contact.
A stream of short calls notes visits by Ed Phillips T E Anderson B E Mayes W Carlton Smith H L Williams and J W Thomas on business in Metcalfe and nearby towns. It also mentions the birth of John Allan McGrady and plans for Miss Mabel Evans to attend G N S College events in Milledgeville.
A string of visitors and returning residents are noted in Thomasville. Ford Hargrett of Tifton and W E Barnes of Albany are among those seen here, with D G Binion returning from business in Atlanta and Birmingham. Miss Victoria Collier of Albany and Mrs R H Horton weigh in on a weeklong stay, while Lawhead Optometrist promotes lighting for good sight. Regulars include G W Hurst of Cairo, Miss Margaret McNeill home from Hastings Florida, and the Scales family visiting from Pleasant Grove.
Miss Kate McNeil and Mr Oakey Hansen were quietly married this morning at 9:30 o'clock in a Baptist ceremony conducted by Rev W My Harris. The couple's friends note the union with Much interest. Ol sonarhan aware.
The United States Public Health Service recommends quinine for malaria and cites Dr Williams No 101 Tonic as a preferred medicine. The tonic combines quinine with iron and magnesia to treat malaria, improve appetite, and regulate bowels. A bottle can be obtained from your local druggist.
The Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues of Thomas County Georgia invites sealed proposals until June 25 1919 4 PM for all material labor and equipment to erect a bridge over the Ochlocknee River Plans and specs are on file at Thomasville State Highway Department and J B McCrary Company Copies may be obtained for 20 to cover reproduction costs bid deposits 5 percent and payment terms per contract balance upon completion Right to reject any or all bids reserved.
Miss Alise Hendricks and Mr. Charles Bryant wed at two o clock yesterday afternoon at the bride’s parents home Pine Summit Rev EB M Overby officiated The bride wore white georgette and lilies of the valley The bridal party included Verma Kidd Eula Reld Emma Laura Kidd and Raymond Floyd The couple will honeymoon in Florida including Miami Palm Beach and Jacksonville and then reside in Thomasville Texas officials and friends extend best wishes.
Petition filed in Thomasville Georgia by J B Way T A Couch and L L Hanna to form The Thomasville Oil and Gas Company for twenty year term with stock up to one million dollars 10 dollar shares ten percent paid in principal office in Thomasville GA branch offices possible all acts usual for oil and gas business including drilling refining and transporting profits property and corporate rights sought under law filed June 2 1919 by attorney Clifford E Hay with Clerk Oscar Groover certifying true copy
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