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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1915
Page
1
Weather and temperature signaling is explained with long blasts for weather forecasts and short blasts for temperature changes. The piece also includes opinions on current events such as the Frank case and ongoing war tax policy.
The report notes a professional beggar who asked for a quarter and bought a quart er from a blind tiger. It mentions large cattle shipments from South Florida to points west of the Mississippi and references a Petrograd Hotel in London with modest service.
A reader voices frustration that Bryan should refrain from discussing peace plans. The writer argues his frequent commentary undermines national unity and progress.
In a sharp column the writer questions William Jennings Bryan's courage and consistency critiquing past stands and predicting support for Wilson. The piece challenges Bryan on conscience and democracy while musing on disarmament and war era attitudes.
A Georgia editorial condemns the Leo M. Frank case campaign as misrepresentation and costly publicity aimed at sparing his death sentence. It praises the law’s integrity, laments national attention, and warns the online public and officials to accept the verdict and proceed. It singles out Secretary of State resignation as a national distraction.
After W. J. Bryan resigned as Secretary of State, criticism grows of Bevan who urges against administration policies toward Germany. The Times-Enterprise notes Bryan’s steadfast stance and Bevan’s ongoing public rebuttals, with both sides shaping opinion during tense diplomatic relations.
The writer visits Thomas County and admires growing crops at the home of M. C. Scott. He notes crops are above average and predicts farm life brings both challenges and rewards for the forthcoming seasons.
Aimed at Thomasville readers, a plea urges forming a city band and orchestra. It proposes a Thomas County Music Club with 200 members paying six dollars yearly for twenty free concerts and recitals, funded by fines for players and paid admissions. It calls for weekly summer band concerts and winter paid recitals to elevate culture and community life.
An old advertisement touts Dr King's New Discovery as a cough remedy that stops irritation and soothes coughing. It claims 45 years of use and a money back guarantee, urging readers to buy from a druggist at a low price.
New York June 14 The cotton market opened with a decline of one to three points but saw scattered covering later to rally near Saturdays closing. Undertone remained steady as prices closed steady.
New York June 14 war stocks and metal issues led the trading on the Stock Exchange with advances of a point or more. Trading softened after noon as gains faded and outside interest waned. Bonds were firm and stocks closed heavy.
Liverpool report notes cotton steady with middling at 5.36 pence per pound. Futures idle for July August at 5.25. Receipts amount to 15 000 bales.
An old advertisement proclaims Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic as a general tonic. It touts tonicity, blood building properties, and claims to drive out disease. priced at 50 cents.
The notice lists reduced five year farm loan rates for April 1 1915. Loans under 1000 receive 7 1/2 percent, 1009 to 2900 at 7 1/2 percent, 2000 to 5000 at 6 4 percent, and 5300 and above at 2 percent. Loans are restricted to the best men on well improved lands.
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