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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1919
Page
2
A Thomasville Times-Enterprise column argues for a robust Board of Trade in Thomas County. It stresses the importance of member cooperation and a capable secretary to attract settlers, advertise resources, and promote commercial development.
The piece argues against propoganda pushing Japan tensions and notes contrasting efforts to prep for war versus pursuing peaceful co existence. It cautions that fear driven by yellow peril rhetoric risks national strain while praising American soldiers' service and postwar support.
The Thomasville Methodists arrange a free trip for Rev J E Seals and Rev E M Overby to the Centenary Celebration in Columbus Ohio this July. The gift, funded by church members, honors their spiritual leadership and efforts in surpassing the parish quota for the centenary.
The mosquito menace in Thomasville grows with millions present and malaria risk rising. The piece urges urgent prevention using kerosene oil to drain breeding sites, calling for health authorities and action to stop the danger and protect lives.
The piece discusses imposters wearing military uniforms and the danger they pose to public trust. It notes uniforms can be bought widely, questions profits from wartime gear sales, and cites legal penalties for unauthorized use. It argues discharged soldiers may wear uniforms with red discharge chevrons and condemns uniform peddlers as undermining military honor.
The War Department rescinds Section IV Orders No. 8 of 1919 and substitutes new rules for medals. A bronze Spanish War Service Medal is awarded to regulars volunteers or National Guard with ninety days in the war with Spain from April 20 to December 10, 1898, not eligible for the Spanish Campaign Badge. A bronze Mexican Border Service Medal goes to National Guard on the Mexican Border in 1916-1917 or Regular Army patrol members from January 1, 1916 to April 6, 1917, excluding those eligible for the Mexican Service Badge. The text ends incomplete regarding Adjutant Serena.
Tucker pens a speculative column exploring why Columbus may be dry. He weighs recent happenings across the river and questions whether prohibition or scarcity has taken hold, urging readers to consider the causes and consequences.
Mrs. Julia Brown in Georgia near the Florida line found about fifty malaria mosquitoes dead in her bedroom after a spray of Torment the day before. The product from The G. B. Williams Company Quitman Georgia is advertised as deadly to many pests, with a pleasant odor and harmless to humans. Sold by dealers nationwide.
Thomas County Georgia asks for sealed proposals by June 25 1919 4 PM to build a reinforced concrete bridge over the Ochlocknee River near Thomasville. Project includes heavy excavation wood piles reinforced concrete piles and steelwork with costs and bidding terms outlined.
Advertises listing land for sale including improved farms and unimproved acreage to assist buyers and settlers. Encourages property owners to cooperate, offering a blank form by mail. No charge. contact W. W. Croxton of the Home Seekers Bureau in Atlanta at Terminal Station Building.
Gussie Knighton of Beachton Ga notices the death of her darling son Pres Rudale Knighton aged 9 years 1 month and 5 days May the Lord bless each and every one of them.
Minnie Pall pot of this place writes of severe back pain after a left side issue. She describes years of suffering, weakness, and a daily misery with headaches and stomach upset from medicine. After reading testimonials she tried Cardui, improved after the second bottle, and claims to be well now praising Cardui.
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