21 May 1915
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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1915
Page
1
The page shows the Thomasville Georgia Times Enterprise publication name with owners E R Jerger and W D Hargrave, business manager, and the notice of mail transmission as second class matter. A price of 1.00 and 50 cents is indicated.
Weekly forecast from the U S Weather Bureau notes fair weather in the South Atlantic and East Gulf regions with showers later in the week and generally moderate temperatures. An accompanying editorial discusses war, US leadership under Wilson, and the Carnegie Hero Fund with details on its purpose and grants.
The Times Enterprise publishes a concise resume of Mr. Carnegie's work and founding ideas following the recent Carnegie hero medal award to a worthy local youth.
Moderate buying lifted prices in the Cotton Market by 10 to 12 points from yesterday's close while overall business stayed quiet. Prices held near the best level and closed firm as trading remained dull through mid day.
New York May 20 prices tended downward at the outset with dealings growing dull by afternoon. Leading shares yielded fractional losses on small offerings while specialties moved. Bonds and sugar commodities show shifts as traders digested early figures.
Liverpool on May 20 reports spot cotton steady with middling at 5.27 and futures steady at 5.19 for June-July. Receipts reach 12 000 bales.
Local reader Mr Chas A Ragland credits Thedford's Black Draught with relief from indigestion and stomach ailments. Ad claims common symptoms include nervousness nausea and heartburn and promotes quick relief and long history of success. Item notes price 25 cents and widespread sale.
Semi official reports from Athens state that the Allies have occupied Kalid Bahr on the European side of the Straits opposite Chanak after bombardment by the Anglo French fleet.
James Watt recounts a cousin in Canada’s troops fighting on the Continent. He survived a bullet to the nose and describes a French Algerian gas attack, a rout, and the Canadian division retaking the line with courage and discipline amid heavy losses.
State Superintendent Brittain announces the annual teachers examination set for July 30 and 31 at the courthouse starting 8 a.m. daily. The first day covers primary subjects. second day adds advanced topics for elementary and high school licenses. Examinations determine eligibility to teach through seventh grade and high school levels.
The Second District School at Tifton holds commencement May 22 to 25 with twenty graduates eight men and five women. Rev Daniel Iverson will preach and Walter R Sumner will give the literary address. The schedule includes Class Night Sermon Annual Debate and Graduation Exercises with events through Thursday noon barbecue and trustee meeting.
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