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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1903
Page
4
The piece notes Gainesville’s tragedy stirred charity while the Breakers burned, argues Flagler remains financially sound, and mentions legislators bracing for a forthcoming summer session. It also contrasts the fool’s folly with the wise man’s restraint and hints at the Grover boom, quiet and sleepy.
The Macon News quotes John Boifeuillet on a lighthearted bout of courtship as seven suitors pursue marriage, yet none receive vows or blessing.
The article notes Cassandra Dixon sounding warning notes about the negro problem while criticizing his own bell tower as cracked and the notes not ringing true.
The Comptroller-general and the railroads will probably provide summer employment for the courts in the matter of franchise tax returns.
The Georgia Dental Society chosen its officers in convention at Tal-Talah Falls. It necessarily took a man with a pull to be elected.
A man recently died in a dynamite blast in North Georgia after an incident described as a tragic accident. Local authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the explosion and its location in the region.
The Waycross Journal notes a promise is the only thing a person can both give and keep. It adds that most people struggle to even make such a pledge.
A concise opinion notes that hard work as a newspaper man beats ruling a small European state after considering the Servia assassinations. The remark elevates journalism over autocratic rule.
A brief note states a young graduate has stepped back from public life for a year while B A graduates take on oversight duties for a few days, reflecting a ceremonial transition of responsibility in the college community.
An exchange extols a religion that compels repayment of neglected debts and yields a decent life here on earth, even without belief in an afterlife. It emphasizes practical virtue and societal benefit over metaphysical promises.
A Texas exchange notes a rural letter carrier at Fortney caught a possum in a mail bus. It hints that President Roosevelt may favor the eternal fitness of things by appointing a colored brother to a rural route.
The piece argues for practical philanthropy over lofty ideals. Gainesville is praised for active aid sending a thousand dollars to South Carolina flood victims, while Jacksonville is criticized for minimal contributions despite rebuilding from disaster.
The Milledgeville News features Brother Vaughan joking about a coined term sumpunctous used to describe the summer girl. Readers seek meaning, while the editor thanks Uncle Nod for help and defends the playful Southern gentleman tone.
A Chicago publication denounces lynchings in the state as a disgrace matching those in Georgia. It laments the mayor and prominent citizens for their attitude and urges broad, foreign mission moral outreach beyond local censure.
The Thomas County Teachers Institute has just closed, drawing much attention. The Times-Enterprise applauds the teachers and notes their call for more press cooperation, urging all papers to support education and share resources to advance schooling.
The U S Department of Agriculture economist John Hyde reports 28 907 000 acres planted in cotton this season a 3 7 percent rise from last year The May 25 73 1 percent growing condition compares with prior years The gains come with several states posting high increases while Georgia Alabama and Texas show the lowest conditions for this season and the crop is generally 10 to 21 days late.
A pamphlet printed for the Veterans and Daughters of Confederacy in Dawson and Quitman contains an address by Hon Pleasant A Stovall praising Lee. The closing call urges enshrining Lee in the hearts of the people to inspire a new national basis and reflect glory on the Confederacy.
The Financial Age notes improving labor outlook and highlights a division where several unions seceded from the New York building trades central body citing dissatisfaction with its leadership. The move is seen as a healthy sign toward more conservative leadership and better relations between employers and workers.
The piece praises John Roach Straton for opposing rag time religion and urges ministers to abandon sensational theatrics. It argues irreverence harms the gospel, favors honest preaching, and suggests Salvation Army methods are distinct while other groups should not imitate gaudy devices.
The Calhoun County Courier reports Joshua Jones editor of that paper copied the Times Enterprise editorial Church Decaydence dated May 31. The piece appeared without attribution and the Courier vows to cut the Jones paper from its exchange list citing repeated pilfering among Georgia journalists.
June brings brides and roses and a wave of commencements. The article celebrates sweet girl graduates and college youth, praising their will to tackle problems and predicting that experience will teach them methods. It ends with a cheer for the graduate and a wish for growth and longevity.
South Georgia is praised for diversity in farming, arguing farmers reject the delusion that cotton is the only money crop and that wealth growth comes from broader agricultural development rather than political appointments.
A promotional note touts Electric Bitters as a remedy for nervousness sleeplessness stomach upsets and general system trouble. It claims to tone the stomach regulate kidneys and bowels stimulate the liver and purify the blood with guaranteed satisfaction if not?
A Beall Mississippi man touts Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption saying his wife’s symptoms cleared after using four bottles. He notes she was sick last fall and was cured by the remedy, with trial bottles and a price of one dollar.
An advertisement promotes Dr King's New Life Pills as a gentle yet thorough remedy for dyspepsia dizziness headache liver or bowel troubles. The blurb warns mistakes can be costly and notes availability at W. Peacock's drug store for 25 cents.
The product Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy is advertised as a universally recognized, dependable and pleasant remedy. It is highlighted as especially valuable for summer diarrhea in children and credited with saving many young lives annually. Sold by J. W. Peacock.
An old advertisement touts Green's August Flower as the largest selling remedy for indigestion biliousness and generalized malaise. It claims it cleans the system regulates the liver and stabilizes nerves. It promotes the product available at W J Peacock's for 25 and 75 cents.
An advertisement extols Bucklen's Arnica Salve as the best remedy for burns cuts sores eczema and piles with quick soothing relief. It urges having a salve on hand for everyday accidents and lists J. W. Peacock's drug store as the seller at 25 cents.
Chamberlain's Pain Balm is an antiseptic liniment that speeds healing of cuts bruises and burns without maturation. Sold by J W Peacock.
An old advertisement promotes E. C. DeWitt & Co. as the makers of genuine DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve. It claims the salve heals without scarring and treats piles burns eczema and skin diseases. Sold by R. Thomas Jr.
The North Georgia and Middle Tennessee regions along the Western & Atlantic and Nashville Chattanooga & St. Louis lines offer health and pleasure resorts. Marietta Cartersville Rome Lookout Mountain Monteagle Sewanee and springs such as Catoosa Beersheba Bon Aqua East Brook Estill Nicholson tempt summer tourists. Write for a free illustrated folder to Harman in Atlanta or Smith in Nashville.
A 19th century note from Gebo Montana recounts a settler saved from severe diarrhea by Chamberlain’s Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy. The neighbor’s bottle brought rapid relief and sleep within hours. the item ends with a sales note for J W Peacock.
The ad stresses nourishment through the stomach and claims Kodol Dyspepsia Cure quickly cures indigestion and stomach troubles. It promotes keeping the stomach healthy to prevent weakness and disease and lists symptoms such as loss of appetite and headaches. Sold by R. Thomas Jr.
R. Thomas Jr sells Kodol Dyspepsia Cure promising to aid digestion and absorption of all wholesome foods to nourish nerves, tissues, and muscles and restore overall body organs and health. It claims to cure indigestion and related stomach disorders.
Ladies and children are urged to try DeWitt’s Little Early Risers praised as a gentle non purging laxative pill. Endorsed by W H Howell of Houston Texas and Bob Moore of Lafayette Indiana, sold by R Thomas Jr.
Jaquith Ynland of Michigan attests that Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy outsells all similar preparations and provides the best satisfaction. He guarantees every bottle. Local dealer J W Peacock stocks this remedy.
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