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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1928
Page
5
Local farmers report persistent rain aiding rapid crop growth across Springhill. Wet conditions support corn and soybean stands while mild temperatures encourage steady development and early planting progress. Farmers monitor fields for soil moisture and potential weed challenges.
A report notes melons cucumbers cantaloupes and other vegetables are selling at the local market. Visitors include Rev R G Jackson from Thomasville and Mr and Mrs Early Langley and mother from Columbus. Also in town were Mr and Mrs J F Long and family from Metcalfe and Mrs Susan Carlisle from Cairo visiting relatives.
Dispatches indicate that victorious Chinese civil war leaders may establish Nanking as the capital. The article notes Nanking’s central location 210 miles up the Yangtze, its Ming walls, the dragon imagery, and its potential population growth beyond a million.
Five thousand cases of grapefruit and one thousand cases of oranges were pre cooled in a Jacksonville storage plant and shipped directly to England in a ship's refrigerator chamber. The move reduces costs versus rail shipment to New York and marks the first direct Florida citrus voyage to England.
Henry Herben er offers lawn care tips focusing on building soil humus with cowpeas and Austrian winter peas. He describes turning under green pea vines to enrich soil, sowing carpet grass, and safe use of nitrate of soda to color and sustain turf through ten months of green growth.
Georges Claude reports a lab Sea Water Dynamo near Liege uses surface to deep water temperature differences to drive a 50 kilowatt generator producing about 40 kilowatts. He envisions vast future power from the sea, especially near the equator, with plans for larger plants and commercial installations.
Camden Arkansas claim a world record in education as the McGills of Camden boast eleven children all graduates of advanced schools. Ten hold university degrees and Dr W McGill, not a full university graduate, finished at Jagaman Watchmaking School in 1908. Dr A G McGill, X ray specialist, graduated from Tulane in 1906 and Vanderbilt in 1916. The remaining eight children attended the University of Arkansas.
Washington reports the department of commerce continues investigations into expanding cotton's applications beyond textile use, exploring new markets and manufacturing processes to leverage the crop's versatility. The inquiry aims to boost agricultural and industrial sectors through innovation.
Mrs Geo Hunt er states Cardus eased dreadful side pains that kept her bedridden for weeks. She dropped from 126 to under 100 pounds before relief after four bottles. She reports renewed health and no side pains, urging trial. druggists sell Cardus. NC-188
The survey lists 136 base fabrics woven from cotton and notes about 150 farm articles, 100 household items, 43 railroad products, and 20 industrial applications. Despite diverse uses, per capita consumption has risen only slightly over the past decade.
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