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Newspaper
Carroll Free Press
Location
Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1920
Page
3
A vintage health blurb advises women to improve beauty through gradual change, diet, and exercise. It warns that pale or yellowed skin, drooping flesh, and eye changes may signal digestion or bowel issues, and touts Cham berlain's Tablets as a corrector.
An advertisement touts Ziron Iron Tonic as improving appetite, strength, and headaches. It quotes Cordele Georgia resident Sim Grimsley who reports better eating, energy, and fewer headaches after using Ziron. The copy cites a “new scientific combination” of iron with phosphorus and other compounds and promises a money-back guarantee.
Roopville locals recount recent visits by Hugh Hammond of Franklin and Jimmie Lop Alexander of Atlanta. The letter mentions community events, church meetings led by O D Garrett and Geneva Alexander, and plans to attend grand operas in Atlanta. Commentary covers politics, weather, spring sentiments, local commerce, and a humorous critique of Taft and S. Smith remarks.
The Saturday box supper drew 24 boxes due to bad weather and raised funds for the local school. Auctioneer Mr. Charlie Stailinge led the sale at twenty two dollars and ten velita. A singing event is planned for next Sunday afternoon and several local residents were noted as guests or visitors.
Mrs Harry McCain attended a Saturday night event. The Allen family hosted a Sunday singing enjoyed by all. Towdon guests Mr and Mrs A J Berk and Kaly visited Mr W H Kump. Garfollton guests Mr and Mrs J Beck accompanied by J D Richardson's Sunday visit. Olivia and Mikea Ma Lendon were with Mrs Vila North, while W B Garner and family joined Mulott's singing.
Sunday afternoon service at Miller's Academy features Dr Martin of Toollapooga and a forthcoming fourth Saturday session. Many locals attend church, quilting, and social visits. families from Tall Springs, Bremen, and Abilene are mentioned, with neighbors near Pleasant River and High Point hosting gatherings, and Mrs. Belle and Judge Head among local attendees.
In Carrollton route 6 neighbors report Friday night candy pulling with Bessie Mae Morrow Dessie Lee Morrow and Dewey Gain. Bowey Gain spent last Friday night with Dillard Moater. Leia Williamson spent Sunday with Angie Brock. Blanche Barnes visited Lee Morrow Sunday afternoon. A singing occurred at John Smith’s last Sunday night. W A Guin bought Strickland’s store. W O Morrow and Rich Morrow hosted Sunday visits. Pearl Foster and WHI Poster were guests Sunday.
Residents recount a closing school event on April 2 and share social visits. Dollie Wolog of Waco visited Mrs Lurm Reeves last Sunday. A parade of locals including Miss Tanner Miss Hiltom and Mrs Pyoek visited friends and attended a singing in the area.
Visits span Monday to Sunday with Miss Tuttle Mapp and Madge Filton among those seen in Tarnoon and Sand Il. Mrs Sine Revved Bindnes terndan and Miss Annie Ruth Jordan share school plans as Victor Dixie buys a truck. Kroner Hilton from Bremen visits relatives. Melvin Tarris and wife attend singing at Walett.
Sunday and Friday gatherings among Powers Turner Norton and related families are noted with visits to Willy Rien Bow don and Bowdon. The report mentions Eva Houise Turner and Eva Powers plus Mr Paul Turner suffering a poison accident.
A short note explains that a cold can make a child susceptible to diphtheria and urges removing a sick child from school until fully recovered. It warns the cold itself may lead to diphtheria and promotes Mamberlain's Cough Remedy as a quick cure to reduce danger.
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