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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1913
Page
2
The Themenville Times-Enterprise airily jabs at politics with notes on tax, suffrage, and legislature cycles. It lampoons sugar and wood free trades, mocks an “eight-legged hog” in Omega, and comments on education policy and road costs, all amid local levity and colorful opinions.
The article discusses Georgia farmers needing market plans for figs and other southern crops and highlights Moultrie Chamber of Commerce efforts to develop markets. It also covers compulsory education proposals, outlining board discretion to cite parents for truancy, with support from State Superintendent Brittain and noting Georgia is among the few states without such a law.
The Georgia State Board of Health urges care in choosing a nurse for infants. It warns against dirty habits and infectious disease, stressing intelligence and cleanliness, and advises constant supervision and immediate dismissal if she cannot be taught proper care.
A funeral oration argues for eternal life, suggesting God will not let the human soul perish. It likens mortal existence to nature and asserts immortality for the deceased, praising divine purpose in creation and the enduring spirit.
Old Standard tonic Grovh's Tasteless Chill Tonic advertised as a general strength restorer. Claims to drive out malaria and build up the system, marketed as a true tonic and appetite enhancer for adults and children.
Atlanta June 14. Railroads report statistics arguing that most deaths occur when outsiders trespass on tracks without crossings, not at grade crossings. Over five years 4 361 highway crossing deaths versus 17 861 elsewhere, with trespassers comprising over 1 000 at crossings and 14 469 on other track areas.
The Farmer's Institute will be held in this county at Meigs on Wednesday June 18 1913. Several lecturers from the State Agriculture and the U S Department of Agriculture will present talks on subjects vital to all farmers of the county. All farmers are invited to attend and ask questions. information will be cheerfully given.
Advertised claim offers a money refund if PAZO fails to cure any case of itching bleeding or protruding piles in six to fourteen days. The curet application coats the affected area and rests. Price listed as 58 cents.
Atlanta reports Friday, the thirteenth, brought relief as the city’s ten million gallon pump, plagued by April stallings and stubborn glitches, suddenly operated smoothly. Officials credit the unusual luck to a change in fortune for the beleaguered equipment and the town.
Atlanta June 13. Delegations from across the state decorate the Kimball lobby to press for creating a new county named after Governor Candler. F H Sills of Metter opens two Kimball rooms as headquarters to argue the need for rapid roads and a distant courthouse relocation.
Atlanta reports high praise from Brigadier General R K Byrne and Governor Joseph M. Brown after a Georgia militia marksmen contest at the rifle range. Oscar Hollerman of Gate City Guard leads with 259 after 1000-yard and skirmish firing. J R Cothran of Company D close behind. Genera l Evans notes spirited enthusiasm and a shift from veteran leaders to younger shooters.
The Census Bureau reports US cotton consumption in May at 510 416 running bales including 19 018 foreign and 27 451 bales. End May on hand in factories 1 005 257 bales, in independent warehouses 938 809 bales, and 30 559 943 spindles operated in mills nationwide.
An advertisement from Waynesboro Georgia promotes Dr L P Herringtons Liver Pills For Georgia People claiming quick relief from biliary and liver disorders as well as neuralgia indigestion and headaches. Mayor Frank S Palmer endorses the product and urges purchases from local dealers or direct mail order with prepaid shipping.
Scientists claim laziness stems from illness not character and blame malaria germs for fatigue and chills. An advertised No 101 Tonic from The G B Williams Co promises cure with a money back guarantee, sold by druggists or mail order from Quitman Georgia.
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