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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1916
Page
2
In this issue the Times-Enterprise columns joke about a Ford turning turtle and comment on local politics and the 4th Georgia regiment. They praise Lating's response to the Car tanza note as a strong case for intervention and note a good watermelon crop bringing western money to Georgia.
A Georgia paper praises the Commercial Association plan to revive the Spirit of 76 for July 4 1916. James B Burch urges Americans to honor the Declaration of Independence and Georgia's role, hoping for a peaceful patriotic event without political hustings.
The Georgia National Guard is mobilized with 8277 officers and 121 514 men totaling 129 791. State troopers and volunteers, mostly young men from many cities, report with rifles to serve, showing readiness despite earlier doubts.
The article previews a decisive 1912 presidential contest between Wilson and Hughes. It bashes the Progressive split, blames them for breaking with Roosevelt, notes the Republican pick as an old-line reformer, cites trust busting and policy votes, and signals a tough fight ahead.
A measured discussion contrasts Democracy and Republicanism in a national debate about freedom versus the influence of money interests. The piece argues for restraint on concentrations of power and questions the safeguards that would allow unchecked influence to prevail.
The Grady County Progress invites a correspondence between Thomasville club president Judge W H Bibb and Col J W Booth of Cairo to arrange a series of games. The paper notes doubt over which city holds the stronger club and suggests alternates if Bibb is unavailable.
The Times Enterprise prints the formal announcement of Congressman Frank Park seeking re election in the upcoming primary. He is praised for advancing legislation of local interest and enjoys strong support in the district from his many warm friends who will vote for him again.
Mrs C McDonald and family of Boston Georgia express sincere appreciation to friends who assisted during the sickness and death of husband and father J C McDonald. They extend blessings and good wishes. June 20 1916.
The ad promotes Dr Kings New Discovery a sweet syrup for coughs and colds. It guarantees satisfaction with money back and urges keeping the bottle for future use. It claims long time users are best friends of the product and provides usage directions.
The Macon Telegraph notes Private Red Welch of the machine gun company, granted five days leave to marry in Thomasville, becoming Macon battalion's first war bride. Welch, a former Mercer football star and ministry student, said a good man goes to heaven fighting.
Mrs J B Whittaker recalls suffering years with sick headache and stomach trouble before using Thedford’s Black-Draught. She says it benefits young and old, stops long sickness spells, and remains a staple in her home. The vegetable remedy claims relief from indigestion colic wind nausea and similar symptoms. Price 25 cents. Get a bottle NC a.
Georgia dairyman J B Zachry says his wife’s health improved after three bottles of Tanlac with indigestion relief, weight gain of eighteen pounds, better sleep, appetite and energy. Southern distributor G F Willis urges spring use. Tanlac sold in multiple towns including Thom asville Boston Pavo Meigs Ochlocknee Coolidge Metcalfe Merrillville with local retailers.
A 25 cent advertisement promotes LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE claiming tonic and laxative effects without head nervousness or ringing. It emphasizes the full trade name and includes a signature line for E. W. GROVE.
A candidate declaration states Jim Burch will seek the Republican primary nomination for a Representative seat from Thomas County in the upcoming legislative race. The notice confirms a run for the Legislature with the candidate’s name and county.
Dr W C Morgan announces candidacy for election to the Georgia Lower House subject to Democratic primary voters. He states his intention to seek a seat in the legislature through the primary process.
Announcement by T Al Bowers declares candidacy for Representative in the Legislature from Thomas County subject to the State Primary. He pledges the same platform as in 1914 on New County and county matters and thanks voters for past support.
In a district candidate statement Frank Park expresses gratitude to voters of the Second Congressional District. He notes his record is visible and seeks renomination in the Democratic Primary scheduled for September 12, promising to meet constituents across the district and continue serving if endorsed.
Mrs Charles Morris Miss Rosina Morris and Mr Simon Morris of Athens arrived Sunday to spend a short time while touring this part of the state.
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