Educational rallies and a strong A and M campus in Carrollton
The article voices pride in Carroll County leadership and education. It highlights the upcoming August 15 election for roads and revenues, notes Governor-Senator Smith’s influence, and praises the Fourth District A and M School in Georgia. It calls for a new dormitory to handle applicant numbers and urges local citizens to fund it promptly.
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Carroll County
Georgia
U. S
Fourth Congressional District
Fitts Drug Store Invites Townsfolk For Free Ice Water
In town patrons are urged to stop by Fitts Drug Store for a refreshing ice water break during their errands. The notice emphasizes the store as a welcoming community stop.
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Fitts Drug Store
The Man Who Was Gone In a Court Hearing
A witness was called in a case, but when asked about the man’s whereabouts the reply was that he is dead. The judge pressed for the missing witness while the person quipped about duty and death in a humorous Scottish tale style.
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Iw. Sinclair
Wilson's Freckle Cream guarantees to remove freckles
An old fallacy about freckled skin is debunked by Wilson's Freckle Cream. The ad promises to remove even heavy freckling and tan while advertising a fair skin glow. It offers a 50 cent jar with money-back guarantee and requests name and address for full-size mail order.
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Wilson
Wilson Preckie Cream Co
Jeston
TWO GUNBOAT PETS AND A DARING CHASE ON BOARD
A British gunboat Rattler encounter unfolds with a nineteen to twenty foot python and a chained orang utan on deck. The reptile breaks free and prowls the ship as crew and a lieutenant battle to keep the orang utan from becoming dinner. Thirty bluejackets arrive, securing the python and restoring order while the ape remains aloft until the danger passes.
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Orang Utan
Harper’s Weekly
Bildad's Pride Sparks Club Quarrel Rumor
At a dinner, M Bildad boasted of his fists and nearly fought Dubbleigh. Tompkins pressed for truth at the club, asking who held Bildad back. Bildad named Dubbleigh, red with anger as he recalled the near blow.
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M Bildad
Dubbleigh
Tompkins
Aildad
Bildad
Harper's Weekly
The Bride's Menu Prank On Honeymoon Shopping
The New York Press notes a witty exchange after a bride returns from her honeymoon. She lists exotic provisions bought during a shopping tour, sparking her husband to question staples like bread and meat as she casually reveals she forgot them.
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Mary
New York Press
First Done at Fontenay by the Black Watch
The Black Watch at Fontenay adopted a novel defensive maneuver to frustrate French infantry. Unable to reach entrenched troops with broadswords, Forty-second Highlanders fired a volley and then lay prone to let enemy fire pass overhead. Colonel Sir Robert Monro, noted for his size, could not lie down.
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Fontenay
Black Watch
Pontenay
Forty-second Highlanders
Robert Monro
Teyer
Popular August Excursions by Central of Georgia Railway
Popular August excursions via Central of Georgia Railway to Chicago St Louis Detroit Cincinnati Louisville Washington Norfolk Richmond Asheville Tate Springs and other resorts. Exceptionally low rates with excellent service and fast schedules. For rates dates of sale limits sleeping car reservations contact agents in Atlanta Macon Savannah Columbus Albany Birmingham Montgomery and others. Five room house within two blocks of square for sale.
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Chicago
St. Louis
Detroit
Cincinnatti
Louisville
Washington
Norfolk
Richmond
Ashville
Tate Springs
Atlanta
J. W. Blount
Macon
W. B. Clements
C. P
T. A. Savannah
Unt
Columbus
Hackett
T.R. Ji
Albany
Eith
Trav
Birmingham
Ala
Geo. W. Wright
Montgomery
South Leads in Increase of Farm Values.
The Manufactur ers' Record reports farm lands in the southern states rose from 2 388 592 000 to 5 207 200 000 dollars in the decade 1900 to 1910, a 118 percent gain, with farm buildings rising 91.7 percent. New England and middle states showed smaller increases, while the South's growth signifies rising southern farm wealth and improved dwellings according to Macon News.
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South
New England
Middle States
District of Columbia
Delaware
Minois
Indiana
Michigan
New Jersey
New York
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Wisconsin
Macon News
Lamps chimneys wicks and lanterns at Fitts Drug Store
A brief catalog note listing lamps with chimneys wicks and lanterns offered by Fitts Drug Store. The item suggests a ready supply for lighting needs at the local shop.
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Fitts
The Man Who Meddled
A pale man warns a prospering merchant to avoid meddling in others affairs. The merchant, seeking confidence, warns him about a new secretary. The secretary is accused as dishonest and a rogue, but the reveal shows the secretary is the merchant's son.
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Tie
For Sale 238 Acres Near Carrollton on Villa Rica Road
Real estate notice offering 238 acres of land ten miles from Carrollton along Villa Rica road. Interested buyers should apply to L A Woood or L L Newell for details and inquiries.
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Carrollton
Villa Rica Road
L.A. Woood
L. L. Newell
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Philip Cook
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T, D, Buckelew
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Moore
Joe C Styles
TD Buckelew
W A McLendon
HJ Reaves
HM Feaver
Thos M McConnell
W T Beck
JB Fowler
J A Hearn
W J. Millican
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