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Newspaper
Carroll Free Press
Location
Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1907
Page
8
Citizens discuss local streets and the roadside boom in Carrollton as Crentry reproduces Lady Godera’s ride. Legislators’ Saturday returns are anticipated amid debate over fertilizer tax raises and their broader impact.
The town credits its new water system with averting greater hardship during the hot season, noting improved supply and reliability compared to prior conditions.
In a New York Press reflection the author laments the decline of family Bibles as living genealogical records. He praises their central, sentimental utility, noting how scribes preserved births marriages and deaths across generations, fostering clan ties now weakened by modern urban life.
An article notes popcorn kernels contain more oil than common corn. Heating expands the oil until the kernel explodes, causing popping. Popcorn is described as inexpensive and nutritious when not overindulged.
Georgia Carroll County notices cite G P Nixon administrator of Wiley Nixon to show cause why he should not be discharged and receive Letters of Dismissal on the first Monday in September 1907, J H Barron Ordinary.
T. F. Sikes as Admr of A. P. Greeny deceased applies to sell estate lands. Hearing set for 10 a.m. on the first Monday in September 1907. Signed by J. H. Barron Ordinary on August 1907.
Pursuant to order, a second class public road will be established on the first Tuesday in September 1907. It begins at the Carrollton and Villa Rica road in front of A W Jordan’s residence then runs south through lands of A W Jordan, Mrs Mary B Vines, T L Dyer, and Mrs E A Jordan in the 714th District G M. It proceeds east by the homes of W H Farmer and S J Crawford about a quarter mile in the 72gth District G M, then through the land of J B Boatright to intersect the Carrollton and Hulett road in front of Boatright’s residence. This August 8 1907. J H Barron Ordinary.
Mrs. James H. Turner of Carrollton Georgia Route 6 narrates how her young child was freed from bed wetting after a decade of trouble. The account emphasizes a household remedy and parental relief from a long standing problem.
In a remote Wyoming school, a teacher tries to explain the long a sound using brand marks on cattle. A nervous pupil finally blurts out an odd response, “That’s Bar A,” as the lesson unfolds among ranch country imagery.
A German newspaper recounts two courteous ads about a purse found in Blumenstraße. The first requests the finder to forward the money to the loser. a follow up notes the recognized gentleman invites the loser to call at his house on a convenient day.
A young wife rushes to answer the door with a made up smile after a quick toilette. A stranger brags about selling inexpensive clotheslines and leaves, exposing a sly encounter in a domestic scene.
A Brooklyn school scene shows pupils reacting to class removals with mixed feelings. A small girl asks a classmate if they were moved up and the response notes it was easy in that class, highlighting tension and elation around promotions in public schools.
A London inspector recalls how detective work challenges assumptions. He admits being duped by a charming young woman, then reveals the truth by later marrying her, underscoring the saying appearances deceive in the field.
A discussion defines politeness as a balanced medium between formality and rudeness. It is a prudent restraint aligning with reason and benevolence, adapting to custom and fashion unless conflicting with virtue and religion.
Dialogue reveals a sister defending a man at dinner while a father judges him by looks. The boy asks if anyone opposed him and learns his sister stood up for him, with paternal skepticism noted.
Practical tips from Suburban Life on using kerosene to loosen dirt and clean items. Rubbing hands with kerosene removes wagon grease before soap and water. A soap and kerosene emulsion cleans dirty clothes by boiling with water, saving hard rubbing. It also softens stiffened children's shoes after soaking.
A bachelor girl recalls a turn of phrase from a former sweetheart who urged her not to cry by choosing a good meal. She says when sadness comes she eats, remembering his advice and the comforting effect of lunch or dinner. The memory lingers as a remedy for sorrow.
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