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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1915
Page
1
Publisher listing and subscription pricing details for the Times Enterprise Company at Thomasville Georgia. Editor W D Hargrave and E R Jerger noted. Weekly and quarterly rates shown, mail transit information included.
A historical notice explains whistle warn signals. Fifteen to twenty seconds for the warning blast attract attention. Follow up blasts of four to six seconds indicate weather, three long for local rain or snow, two long for rain or snow, one long for fair weather. Short blasts indicate temperature changes with three short for cold wave.
A fragmented article references a water wagon, swomarine dangers, and a stork doing business nationwide. It hints at new wrinkles to attract certain ladies, questions German U-boat actions against Norwegian ships, and mentions a corruption fund tied to a European wartime indemnity.
After a hard day, South Georgia enjoys cool summer nights as blessings that bring peace and contentment. The text notes a joint German and Austrian military journey into Russia as described in a contemporaneous report.
A remark notes that if half of the edible garden produce wasted annually were canned, critics would not loudly complain about high prices. The statement implies significant losses in supply due to waste and highlights price concerns.
Barnes asserts he created Roosevelt and seeks to prove a lie was truth in the Rochester courtroom, a remark offering him some consolation amid the trial proceedings.
The text notes this season favors advertisers as business men push sales to secure funds for upcoming Fall expenses, highlighting the urgency for campaigns to move inventories and raise cash.
A man grew furious when told his middle name was Petrograd, declaring he would not be called a liar by anyone who did not smile. The remark prompted a tense exchange as readers weigh reputations.
A fragment notes the June 18 1815 clash where English and German forces triumphed, with the text referencing historical events and future reflections in a faded account. The readable portion highlights the alliance and victory, but details are incomplete and names or places are not fully legible.
The article notes it will be suggested that Japan dispatch hundreds of thousands of troops following Italy Bulgaria Greece and Rumania failing to stem the German advances.
Hon. H. W. Hopkins of the county is listed as a member of the committee discussed by Dr. Eichelberger in his temperance fight. Judge Hopkins, however, is not among those we are listed as liquor favorites.
Editorials attack Sophus Daniels as the United States Navy head, claiming incompetence and asserting Willie Hearst has superior knowledge. The piece likens the situation to fussing over umpires in Brunswick and Dothan, arguing the President uses funds to influence reports and remains confident in his actions.
The governor commuted Leo M. Frank's death sentence to life imprisonment, citing personal moral conflict and avoiding bloodguilt. The move drew mixed reactions while authorities stressed the trial’s fairness and maintained Frank should remain in state custody.
A Mississippi-like plea urges ending the season at the first half or on July fourth due to severe financial strain. It argues attendance deficits threaten league viability, suggests Brunswick as final opponent, and notes no official club endorsement. The piece cautions one town folding could collapse the whole circuit.
A debate on imposing burdens for town pride is echoed as a common stance in every league town, stressing shared responsibility and uniform expectations without exception.
The piece extols hard work as the path to success and contrasts it with idleness. It wishes for an abundance of Georgia watermelons, envisioning five thousand carloads ready for market.
An Alabama official noted for drinking yeast for buttermilk is described as the swellest man in the state, a colorful line reflecting local character.
Greece signals possible action against Turkey amid regional tensions. Officials indicate readiness to respond to escalating disputes and protect national interests, with regional allies watching closely.
A reflective line questions whether temper and frustration should linger rather than be resolved, exploring themes of forgiveness and restraint in human interactions.
Atlanta officials say many beer saloons will not renew licenses due to poor profits. Clubs generally renew licenses, with the T M A still undecided. Of 155 beer license petitions favorably recommended, three were blocked over alleged five cent beer sales.
Health officials in Atlanta present a table tabulating the economic worth of a life at various ages and occupations. It shows newborns valued around 90 dollars, a ten year old at 2601, a 25 year old about 25800, a day laborer over sixty around 70, while professionals and educated individuals command far higher figures.
Deputy Organizer R S Norman from Moultrie visits Ochlocknee to finish local Woodmen of the World work. The camp more than doubles its membership with help from local members and plans a July picnic with speaker W H Woodruff of Macon. Several candidates will be inducted into the order that evening.
Atlanta June 19 A divorce petition alleges C H Barnes rushed onto his porch mistaking his sister in law for his wife then smashed a bust of Plato and furniture in a jealous rage before discovering his error. Mrs Barnes seeks dissolution of marriage citing humiliation and desire to separate.
A Confucian professor challenges Bishop Basaford as he lectures to 1000 students in North China praising Christianity as essential to modern civilization and China’s future. Mission reports describe Mexico openings for Protestant work after revolution and a Korea revival where many profess faith and confess prior doubts.
The piece counsels balanced engagement in others' affairs noting the virtue of showing interest without overstepping equals. It emphasizes respecting personal boundaries while encouraging prudent public-minded curiosity.
A distorted note reports a confession by Mrs. Fanta Mare Reid claiming a tonic called us woman’s tonic cured her. The unreadable text hints at improved digestion and sleep after taking the product, urging readers to visit an office for details and claiming long term success.
In Atlanta on June 19, Mrs Irene Sparks won a divorce from James D Sparks of Fort Smith Ark as the largest alimony verdict in Fulton Superior Court. The jury awarded $35 000 cash and ordered $125 per month until the lump sum is paid, with Mrs Sparks allowed to remarry and her husband barred from remarriage. The case cites cruelty and drunkenness with sensational allegations.
Georgia legislators plan a bill to create a public highways commission led by Representative W. P. Andrews. It would move the automobile tax road fund to state control, authorize federal road appropriations, and direct the commission to decide highway construction sites for a state system.
Mr. J. W. Thompson, a well known Ochlocknee farmer, brought hams to Thomasville this morning. One ham weighed thirty one and a half pounds from a four hundred fifty pound hog. The animal was about two years old and of the Duroc variety. Thompson is succeeding in hog raising and has more fine specimens at home to showcase Thomas county's skill.
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