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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1916
Page
2
A digest of brief notes from Georgia including remarks on biennial legislatures, local events in Moultrie and Lowndes County, cattle dipping, and light social observations. Mentions babies and corpses registration and light political quips about Wilson Lansing and the governor.
The Dixie Highway from Thomasville to Americus shows good and bad sections as work continues. Camilla paints trees white for tourism, while Pelham showcases a four story department store the Hand Monument. Americus stands out for beauty and hospitality with paved sidewalks and well kept streets.
The Cotton Market opened barely steady in New York on June 12 with declines of one to five points after disappointing cables. There was heavy liquidation as prices fell nine to ten points, then trading quieted and prices firmed within a few points of Saturday’s close.
Wall Street opened higher and many standard shares plus specialties kept gains this afternoon. Beet Sugar reached a new record, advancing to 81 percent.
New York June 12 stocks gain on Hughes nomination and Col Roosevelt's conditional withdrawal. United States Steel and leading rail shares advance one to two points with New York Air Brake up five. Active buying by commission houses and out-of-town demand boost market. short covering aids advance.
Mrs Anna Kelly of Burlington Wisconsin writes that after taking Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Tablets and Sanative Wash she was cured of irreg ularities and pains in side and back. She praises the remedies and urges other women to try them.
Mrs Dora Upchurch of 345 Wylie Street Atlanta says Tanlac saved her life after a year of severe indigestion and rheumatism. She reports weight gain of ten pounds after three bottles, improved sleep and appetite, and relief from pain. The ad lists Thom as exclusive Thom as Thom asville, and several local stockists across Georgia.
Atlanta reports rising insanity numbers and overcrowded conditions at the Georgia State Sanitarium. Death rates soar in the negro department to 20 percent and whites to about 7 percent as 4,100 patients are housed with no new buildings since 1903. Trustees urge state action to provide adequate facilities amid 12 years of rapid admissions.
The Southern Lumberman's weekly market review notes a spottiness in the yellow pine market but says it starts June with surprising strength despite adverse conditions. Trading shows conservatism amid global tensions, firings of demand by consuming factories, and a steadier balance from producer curtailment with shipments near orders and production.
An owner states after purchasing the Bakery of H. M. Carter the business will continue. Improved methods aim to serve customers promptly on short notice.
Judge W. A. May presided as Branch and Snow represented B F Moody while Judge M Baum defended Mary E Moody. The eight month old Alva remains with Mrs Moody and the husband gains limited access Sundays for one hour at a neighbor’s home after a two day hearing. The Quitman Free Press notes a large turnout at the courthouse.
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