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Newspaper
Carroll Free Press
Location
Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1907
Page
7
The Piedmont Hotel offers 500 guest rooms and 150 private baths under Harvey & Wood management. It is described as thoroughly fire proof with modern conveniences and renowned for its cleanliness during the summer season.
The article notes Scottish sleep customs with large sheets and their evolution to half sheets, citing Fynus Moryson in 1598 and John Ray in 1662. It contrasts these practices with later times. It also recounts tar and feathers as a historical punishment, tracing its roots to Richard the Lion Hearted during the third crusade and a royal warning about punishment for theft.
Reports describe Blanche’s mishap at the theater where a tangled up hairstyle and audience disturbance led to a lengthy recovery. The episode, though embarrassing, drew sharp remarks about behavior and decorum during the performance.
A reflective meditation on domestic virtue and courtesy. The piece praises patient mothers, polite husbands, and gentle parenting, arguing that small acts of kindness at home build character and happiness. It contrasts cheerful homes with harsh ones and urges parents to model joy and courtesy for their children.
A father's core duties begin at marriage guiding home life and children's training. Private worth underpins his reputation with God and man, as he safeguards his wife and children's welfare. Neglect or abuse of this trust leads to ruin and sorrow for the family.
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