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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1915
Page
1
The document lists the Times Enterprise publication details with frequencies Tuesday and Friday, naming staff members and postal handling. It notes editors and managers, and provides standard subscription terms and post office classification information.
The U S Weather Bureau issues a forecast for June 16 1915 covering the South Atlantic and East Gulf states. Showers expected Wednesday Saturday and Sunday with temperatures above seasonal average.
A dated weather signaling system uses blasts of varying lengths to indicate conditions. One long signals fair weather, two long rain or snow, three long local rain or snow. one short lowers temperature, two short raises temperature, three short signals a cold wave. The text notes a possible defense for defiance and asks about a county fair this fall.
A patchwork of late-19th or early-20th century quips on politics, war, travel, and daily life. mentions Mexico presidency talks of Villa Carranza Bryan and Miami, jokes about brides and June showers, mobs in Illinois and New Orleans, and a note on San Marino and submarines.
The paper thanks its staff of writers scattered across the county for their splendid work. Readers praise the correspondents as the most effective county coverage, noting growth and strong local news and advertising value delivered by youthful reporters.
Advice warns parents to watch language around children as words shape character. The piece emphasizes careful speech to prevent lasting influence on youngsters.
A Macon News excerpt warns that children imitate parents speech and repeat unfounded rumors. It cites a Boston case where a young girl killed herself after attention and notes the harm of gossip at home. Parents are urged to discipline speech to protect children and avoid spreading tales.
A historical discussion on alcohol use among soldiers in modern warfare. It outlines changing views since the last war, noting alcohol impairs perception and performance, while examining whether temporary stimulation may offset downsides. It cites medical authorities and contrasts German French Austrian and Dutch allowances, warning against scandal and urging fair treatment of individuals.
The F L A G League announces a shortened second half from fifty to forty games starting June 23 and ending August 6. Each team will play one four game series with every other team at home and away reducing travel by about 7 000 miles, easing a tough year for baseball teams.
Atlanta dispatch reports Victor I. Innes and his wife Mary Innes, both accused in the disappearance and presumed murder of Eloise and Beatrice Norms, face either staying in jail in Texas or extradition to Atlanta. The U S Supreme Court has refused bond in Texas, with no imminent hearing before court adjourns on June 21 for the summer recess.
In Little Rock Arkansas Loy Halye a black man who shot and killed Roy Lester a well known young planter was taken from Sheriff Boyett between Hope and Louisville and lynched by a mob as he was being brought to safe-keeping Sheriff Boyett was attacked during the removal This incident follows earlier reports of a lynching in Tennessee.
Premier Asquith declared in the House of Commons that the forthcoming three months would see expenditures not less than fifteen million dollars per day. The vote authorized the 1.25 billion credit to finance war efforts.
Three Marine companies with about 300 men aboard the flagship Colorado depart San Diego under Admiral Howard to the Lower California coast. They carry Navy orders to act if needed to rescue Americans amid Yaqui hostility, with Indians reportedly declaring war on Germany Mexico and the United States. Howard has broad powers on arrival in the troubled zone.
Atlanta and Macon citizens plan a joint welcome for Governor-elect Nat Harris on June 26. A 2000-strong Macon delegation travels by special train and rallies at the Ansley Hotel, Harris’s anticipated residence, with parade participation by Macon and Atlanta groups.
Paris reports Henry Beach Needham, noted American writer, killed in a fall from a military aeroplane. Official announcement says he died today, with the incident occurring in France.
The Tifton Gazette showcases careful written editing and thorough preparation for a small town paper. It highlights the editor’s broad duties from editorials to locals and news, illustrating dedication in a modest publication setting.
The House reportedly presented Miss Clark with two hundred two diamonds at once possibly as a gift to each halt member. The event raises questions about the value and propriety of such a donation within legislative circles.
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