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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1920
Page
2
The paper prints a column of satirical notes and political observations on figures like Catts Wilson Lodge and Pershing. It jokes about the June bride, Ireland land, and the Georgia GOP while critiquing Chicago politics.
The piece argues the GOP aims to straddle the League issue to avoid alienating Senate partisans and Johnson’s bolter risk. It notes Lodge influence, factional splits, and cautious support for the treaty while opposing Wilson’s plan, with party nerves and strategic maneuvering as conventions loom.
An examination of the vice presidency notes it is often overlooked yet pivotal if the President dies. Parties focus on the top job while the second slot may shape ticket strength though few candidates emerge with real presidential chances. The article discusses regional tensions and Southern delegates influencing selection.
A conflicted note argues General PEM should not retire but seek meaningful work in public life. It contrasts a life of action with peace duties and includes reflections on speed limits, road safety signs, and civic responsibility urging citizens to share road ethics and respect for rules.
The Georgia Republican selection of Henry Lincoln Johnson as national committeeman signals a power shift from white to black leadership within the party. Democrats offer no opposition, while whites fear loss of patronage and seek reorganization. Colonel House travels to Europe as speculation rises about Wilson's next move.
Sunday services filled Hobbs School with Rev. G. W. Cannon and Rev. Morgan Cannon delivering sermons. Locals Will Willis Griff Golding J W Hines traveled to Thomasville. Families including Lawry Shirah Hines Newsome Beatty and Marable gathered for visits and a Coolidge commencement. The Cannons welcomed a newborn boy at home.
Mrs J M Savage returned home after visiting near Coolidge. Nancy Chason visits relatives in Cotton. Miss Mabel Thompson and Miss Ruby Heisler spent Sunday with Miss Ruby Heisler. Ruby and Laura Long visited Mrs Agatha McDaniel. C T Oliver visited with W H Williams. Wiley Roberts of Florida visited Saturday. Fondren Thompson spent the night with William Law. Frank Graham, Wiley Roberts, Mabel Thompson and Ruby Heisler attended the Meigs commencement Monday night.
Thomasville Georgia June 11 1920 minutes show special meeting for Johnson and Federal Aid Project No 12 bridges. Two bids Kries Wardrop Knoxville Tenn and Vaughn Construction Co Thomasville Ga with separate federal and Johnson Bridge items and total bids of 38620.00 and 35496.63 dollars respectively.
L. Fenny of near Chastain visited Murphy Sunday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Sloan spent Saturday with the latter’s parents. John Russell and family visited with Melvin and Marion. O. R. and C. E. Dunlap spent Sunday with their parents. Howard Murphy visited friends in Murphy. Adelle Murphy and Lennie visited Mrs. Murphy’s sister. U. B. Murphy and family shopped in Coolidge. T. J. Tucker made a business trip to Pelham.
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