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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1916
Page
1
The Hon Fondren Mitchell is the latest entry into the race and he is making things hum all over the circuit. Grady county sent a large delegation to Moultrie promoting Grady and its stock-raising progress. The Progressive party awaits a small slice of pie from the enemy for support in this shifting political climate.
A Moultrie live stock display reflects a Southwest Georgia shift to better cattle and freer, more profitable farming. The scene shows top quality cattle from across Georgia, illustrating smarter management and a gradual movement away from scrub stock toward higher yields and stronger profits for farmers relying on both livestock and agriculture.
Merrillville residents report several young men joining the Georgia division of the National Guard in Macon for potential service in the Mexican conflict. Names listed include Sam Gregory Cree Wilson Lee Laster and Bill O Neal.
An advertisement promotes Herbine as a fast remedy for biliousness and constipation with initial improvement after the first dose and full vigor after several doses. The price is 50 cents and Mash-Milton Drug Co. sells it.
Jim Burch announces candidacy for Representative from Thomas County, subject to the forthcoming primary. He declares intent to seek a seat in the Legislature and urges support from voters in his bid.
Candidate Dr W C Morgan declares his bid for election to the Georgia House of Representatives. The plan hinges on voter support in the upcoming Democratic primary.
J A Bowers announces a bid for Legislature from Thomas County subject to the State Primary. He pledges county unity and support for New County matters as in 1914 and thanks voters for past favors. Fondren Mitchell announces candidacy for Solicitor General of the Southern Circuit subject to the September 12 1916 primary. He promises full time and prompt hearings before juries and asks for support.
A voter notice from a Democratic candidate in the Second Congressional District expresses gratitude for support, affirms a record of service, and announces re nomination for the 65th Congress subject to primary rules. He pledges to attend to district duties and be present in the district to gauge voters.
A mass meeting at MacIntyre School House on January 27 discussed testing the constitutionality of cattle dipping and quarantine laws in high courts. A July 7, 1916 gathering at Paradise Park in Thomasville was planned to vote and then proceed to the Court House at ten in the morning.
Rufus Odom Walter Carlton and Milton Green enlisted as regulars in the United States Army. They departed with Recruiting Officer Dunn for Fitzgerald Georgia and will soon be sent to Columbus Barracks Ohio for military training.
Variety Works is in full blast with numerous contracts including woodwork for post office buildings at Palatka and Quitman, two dwellings at Albany, the Methodist Church at Moultrie, the Thomasville church, Rebecca school building, two homes at Bainbridge, and the Masonic building here.
Mrs. Sarah M. Chapel of Mt Airy says Cardus cured years of womanly and stomach troubles after six bottles and recommends it to others. The Chattanooga Medicine Co advertises the remedy with a Ladies Advisory Dept and a 64 page home treatment book.
James L Leonard of Crosett Riley Cincinnati arrives with buyers and sets up in Thomasville. His team covers Georgia melon farms and West Florida as he forecasts a steady season with fair prices and good quality. The group will stay for several weeks to move South Georgia crops.
If you have the itch, dont scratch It does not cure the trouble and makes the skin bleed. Apply Ballard's Snow Liniment. Rub it in gently on the affected parts. It relieves itching instantly and a few applications removes the cause thus performing a permanent cure. Price 25 50 and 1.00 per bottle. Sold by Mash Milton Drug Co. adv.
The boll weevil has reached Thomas county after recent rains. Mr. F B Norton reports finding enough pests in his Boston area field to confirm the invasion. Others in the area have also seen signs of damage in recent days.
Fragmentary OCR text shows odd coin-like values such as five cents to fifty cents and ten cents. No clear event or subject identified.
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