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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1916
Page
2
The piece discusses U S policy toward Mexico after the war, noting Carranza's leadership doubts and the Monroe Doctrine's role. It argues U S influence may be needed to secure peace and protect foreign investments, while warning against foreign entanglements and urging a strong national government in Mexico.
Late dispatches urge stringent action by US forces in Mexico. Washington orders the militia mobilization from every state, signaling a likely clash with Mexican forces under Carranza or Villa. A war similar to 1845 could follow, with Texas secession echoed in a future conflict.
Georgia enforces the May first prohibition law amid various evasion attempts by residents and smugglers. Federal court actions lead to confiscation of about thirty thousand dollars worth of liquor near Ocilla, with sheriff authority to destroy seized whiskey. Officials vow close surveillance and strong penalties as shipments drop and enforcement expands.
Miss Ethel Brewer credits Tanlac with dramatic health gains after stomach trouble pellagra and weight loss. She says four bottles ended indigestion vomiting and skin issues, restored strength and weight to 113 pounds. Her father praises the medicine and notes local druggists distributing Tanlac.
Grove's Tasteless chill Tonic advertised as a general tonic with quinine and iron. Claims liver support malaria defense blood enrichment and overall system buildup for 50 cents.
The Woman's Baptist Missionary Union of the Taylor Association will join the Campbell Association for a joint meeting at Ochlocknee on June 22. All women and girls are urged to attend as workers from training school student Miss Fannie Lee McCall will join June 22 to 29 assisting youth work across Ochlocknee Coolidge Pine Park Pavo New Shiloh Meteatte Beth.
Mrs Exa Brittain and her daughter Miss Grace Brittain of LaGrange Georgia are visiting Mrs Brittain's sister Mrs C Dasher on North Broad Street.
The Thomas County Produce Exchange has begun operations in the Commercial Association office with C. C. Pittman directing the selling agency. Early melon shipments include Meigs Boston Ochlocknee Pavo Barwick and Coolidge as members move to sell through the Exchange. The group plans to handle other produce on a commission basis and operate with prorated year end balances after covering essential expenses.
Robert E. Green of Thomas County was found guilty of illicit distilling by the U S Court in Valdosta. He was fined 200 dollars and sentenced to 30 days in the federal penitentiary after a six hour jury deliberation. The case drew strong testimony from Thomas County residents. Green reportedly owned the property known as Hell where federal officers were denied entry.
Mrs. Sarah M. Chapell of Mt Airy says Cardus cured years of womanly and stomach troubles after six bottles. She urges other women to try it, noting friends also began using Cardus. The Chattanooga Medicine Co. invites readers to request 64 page home treatment book and instructions.
Advertises Dr King’s New Discovery for colds with pine tar antiseptic oils and balsams. Claims to ease coughs sore throat and bronchial tubes and to clear the head, noting decades of use and urging readers to keep a bottle in the house.
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