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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1925
Page
4
Chicago reports mixed commodity prices with wheat steady and corn firm. Wheat July 1.59 Sept 1.59 Dec 1.61. Corn July 1.14 Sept 1.16 Dec 96. Cattle and hogs uneven. hogs active. Cotton steady in New York with spot at 23.70. Turpentine prices firm in Savannah at 92 to 92 1/2 cents.
New Orleans notes steady weathered by June and July market shifts. June through January rates show small swings with values from 22.12 to 22.34 across months. Officials see limited impact on local trade as traders monitor upcoming period changes.
The text describes the North Pole region as a hollow of no land nearby and notes scarce animal life including musk ox, reindeer, polar bears, and wolves. It mentions human life only at distant 700 miles north and a brief summer period with towers.
The International Plasterers Union announced a strike affecting about 75 million dollars in Chicago Detroit Washington Toronto and New York construction. The walkout follows refusals to sign jurisdiction agreements and stems from conflicts with bricklayers over plastering work. Leaders warn of possible White House involvement to avert wider harm to the building trades.
Atlanta on June 11 reports show Georgia state banks ended 1924 with assets of 487.16 million and deposits of 352.69 million. State banks total assets rose despite a 30 million transfer from Lowry Bank and Atlanta National Bank to the national column.
New Orleans reports say four persons were killed and one injured when a car driven by Clifford Dihm was struck by the St. Louis and San Francisco train No. 2 near Opelousas. The dead include Mrs S J Gonzalez fifty five, Miss Ida Gonzalez thirty two, William Dihm forty five, and a nine year old grandson. Clifford Dihm, about forty two, was taken to Opelousas hospital.
Major Fredrick L. Martin and his mechanic Sergeant Alva L. Harvey perished in a crash on the Alaska peninsula in May 1924. Robert West, fisheries worker, recovered their personal effects and instruments, noting the plane lay in a 1,600 foot valley among 4,000 to 6,000 foot peaks and would not have remained airworthy.
The passage argues courage fades when we imagine demands could have been avoided. It highlights strength in choosing and keeping a decision, showing that a fixed, committed mind yields true success.
The Educational Commission to East Africa report, distributed by the Phelps-Stokes Fund, portrays Abyssinia as an enigmatic, independent empire with vast agricultural potential and a pivotal role in regional development. It notes contrasts between advanced governance and poor sanitation, education, and housing, urging international cooperation to foster sound economics, sociology, government, and education. Dr. Thomas Jesse Jones led the six month East Africa study.
London reports aviation officials tested two aircraft at Croydon showing improved stall and nose dive resistance. Major General Sir Sefton Brancker said the devices could reduce accidents by about 50 percent. The ten seater features slots between auxiliary wing planes to retain control, while the small aircraft uses a slotted control system. Balham’s solo flight drew praise as a remarkable demonstration.
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