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Newspaper
Carroll Free Press
Location
Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1910
Page
4
A dry spell has worsened conditions for cotton and corn across the county. Today’s rain offers relief to late gardens and fields, while residents note the heated race for county Representatives is picking up momentum. The storm’s impact is seen as a blessing for farming efforts amid political campaigning.
A large crowd gathered on First Tuesday to participate in a town swap stock event where residents traded a wide range of items from pocket knives to horses or mules of uncertain age, reflecting a lively community exchange.
The opening speech planned for Waycross by Hon. Hoke Smith was prevented by illness and appears on pages six and seven. Dr. J C Lewis delivered the largest watermelon of the season to the office today, earning the thanks of the entire staff and highlighting his success as both farmer and doctor.
This week the announcement of Mr. T. A. Cook as candidate for Surveyor is published and he is recommended to the voters of the county as a competent and worthy man.
Voters are urged that when two men must be chosen for one office, they must cast two votes. A single vote will not count if the ballot specifies vote for two. The guidance emphasizes following the ticket instructions to ensure one's ballot is valid.
The Bowdon News plant is moved to Villa Rica and will be published there. Bowdon loses a local paper, but Bowdon citizens have been noted as eager and active in town improvement opportunities.
The passage argues that neighbors and friends may hold differing political views and stresses the right to personal opinion. It cautions against misrepresenting facts while suggesting a firm but nonoffensive way to correct the other person.
Local residents and visitors are listed in a social page of greetings and travel. Garretts and families plan a Palmetto visit, Almon and Cleo guests travel, and many Misses and Mrs. guests move between Atlanta Temple Villa Rica Cedartown Newnan and other towns. Concerns include illness, social calls, optician lectures, and upcoming card sales.
Hon O B Stevens seeks another term on the Railroad Commission after a full term. He is the sole former member facing a lawyer challenger, with three lawyers already on the body. Agricultural interests deserve representation and Stevens is praised for experience and service. The Rome Tribune endorses his reelection.
Miss Mollie McRaney of Prentiss Mississippi writes of a severe kidney and bladder trouble that four bottles of Foley's Kidney Remedy cured. She recommends Foley's Kidney Remedy to any sufferer of kidney disease, saying it saved her life. Sold by Johnson Drug Co.
A fat girl seeks medical help to lose weight. A physician prescribes a strict diet of dry toast and boiled beef and asks her to return after a month. She reveals she followed the plan religiously, yet she barely fits through the doorway, prompting the doctor to ask for alternatives.
A woman in a pink party dress recalls being pawed and struck at a social gathering by a guest she suspects is an ex pugilist. The incident leaves her distressed, questioning why such individuals are invited to parties. A separate note discusses concerns about keeping goldfish in open vessels without shade and suggests adding plants or a rock grotto for shade and shelter.
Foley's Kidney Pills are presented as a safe remedy for kidney and bladder ailments. The advert claims no harmful drugs and asserts a long, thorough test of effectiveness. Sold by Johnson Drug Co.
Harris Hardware Co offers screen doors hammocks and refrigerators at very best prices with a wide selection of freezers water coolers and related items for home use.
Special reduced prices advertised on hammocks ice cream freezers and refrigerators by Harris Hardware Co. Sale highlights include discounts across these household and outdoor items with emphasis on value and selection for potential buyers.
Edwardsville resident J S Bartell reports kidney congestion with severe headache and back pain. After a few short weeks of Foley's Kidney Pills his backache diminished and kidney action improved. Sold by Johnsen Drug Co.
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