No Fence Movement Sparks County Debate in Thomasville
A long letter from Thomasville argues the no fence policy favors one faction and imposes costly, uneven duties on landowners and tenants. It warns of required pastures for hogs and the risk to small farmers, urging cautious consideration of a county wide fence plan.
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Thomasville
Poills
Thomas County
England
New World
Florida
Thomas
Wells
Bahnsen
Georgia-Florida
Dixie Highway
Carnivorous River of Doubt Creatures in Film Shown
In Rio de Janeiro an educational film exhibited highlights wildlife and frontier industries in Mato Grosso as part of a Brazilian state feature. The report notes the film as the second largest of its kind shown locally.
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Nfe
Interior
Theodore Roosevelt
Matto Grosso
Rio de Janeiro
Brazil
Chinese Theatre Americanized to Meet Demand of Patrons
A Los Angeles Chinese theatre adopts Western influence to attract patrons. An American jazz orchestra replaces native strings and Chinese women take female roles, with real scenery and backdrops added to ease traditional stage limits.
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Los Angeles
Little
Chinatown
Watermelon Shipping Season Nears Its End
The July report notes the watermelon crop ripening late and Florida shipments near completion while Georgia melons dominate the market with no competition. Analysts expect 8000 to 10000 cars this season and prices to stay satisfactory throughout the shipping period.
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Florida
Georgia
Watermelon Cargo Surges From South Georgia
Watermelons move south from Georgia with 60 percent of prior acreage yet longer fruit and higher prices. Early shipments average 400 dollars per car, about 250 cars move daily, bringing roughly 100000 dollars into Georgia on the first day. Season peaks next week and remains heavy into mid summer.
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South Georgia
Atlanta
Georgia
New York Service Via A B and Atlanta Schedule
New York service via A B and Atlanta departs Thomasville 7:30 p m arrives New York 9:16 a m next day. Contact L. and Crosby commercial agent by phone 300.
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New York
Birds Denour Pests and Natural Pest Control
The Department of Agriculture notes birds will eat a pest known to scientists as the Japanese beetle and serve as a natural check on its depredations. The pur ple grackle has proven to be the most effective.
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Department of Agriculture
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United States Rubber Co
Broad Street
T. A. Futch Hardware
Texas
Federal Indian Service
Cretonnes
Bal
Atlanta, Ga
Oxfords
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