Local Notes From Bowden and Carrollton
Bowden items show Mrs. S J Brown visiting Carrollton and Prof Whatley and W T Johnson traveling to arrange a school tax digest. Local tradesman J W Barrow finished a brick store in about three days. An ad promotes Dr Shoop remedies for heat nerves pain and digestion with Camp Drug Co as seller.
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Bowden
S.J. Brown
Carrollton
J. H. Ward
W. D. Whatley
W. T. Johnson
J. W. Barrow
Camp Drug Co
Money Matter Ad from R D Jackson
An aged debt or loan offer urges readers to arrange money matters for the fall season with best terms advertised by R D Jackson. The note invites immediate action to avoid rush.
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R. D. Jackson
Fontenelle Ponders Sheep and Mutton in Irony
An old French cookbook tale recalls Fontenelle lying on a hillside watching 200 sheep. A friend teases him that the philosopher ponders life while noting none among the flock may yield a tender leg of mutton. The scene links appetite and contemplation in wry humor.
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Fontenelle
The
Tontenella
Bhaep
Oldest English golf clubs trace origins to Blackheath
The Royal Blackheath Golf Club claims to be England’s oldest and perhaps the world’s oldest existing club, founded by James J. in 1608. Prior to that golf spread mainly in Scotland where acts against golf and football appeared in 1457 and 1491. The Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews, formed in 1754, later gained royal patronage in 1834 with the name and a gold medal for annual play.
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Royal Blackheath Golf Club
England
James J
Scotland
Blackheath Club
Royal and Ancient Golf Club
St. Andrews
William TV
Royal and Ancient Golf Club of
For Sale or Rent McClure Farm Near Carrollton and Clem
Advertises a two horse farm known as the W. B. McClure place between Carrollton and Clem with reasonable terms. For details contact Miss Mary McClure 87 E Washington St Newnan Ga or William McClure U S P Atlanta Ga.
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W. B. McClure
Carrollton
Clem
Mary McClure
E. Washington St
Newaoan Ga
William McClure
U. S. P. Atlanta Ga
Kodol Promises Quick Stomach Relief for Digestive Problems
One preparation, Kodol, claimed to promptly aid the stomach by digesting all classes of food. It alleges thorough action and relief from stomach disorder with continued use for a short period. Sold by all druggists.
Health Coffee Imitation From Dr Shoop Substitutes Real Coffee
A description of Dr Shoop of Racine Wisconsin producing Health Coffee a substitute made from toasted grains malt and nuts claiming it tastes unlike real coffee. It is marketed as quick to brew with a stated claim of making coffee in a minute by Burnett and Merrell.
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Pr. Shoop Racine
Wis
Foley's Kidney Remedy A Boon to Elderly People
A health notice promotes Foley's Kidney Remedy as beneficial for elderly people with kidney or bladder disorders. It claims to stimulate urinary organs correct irregularities and tone the system. Sold by Hamrick's Pharmacy.
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Foley
Faley
Hamrick
Book No 4 For Women Promises Free Medical Advice
An advertisement promotes a book offering relief and confidential medical guidance for women. It claims Dr. Shoop of Racine Wisconsin provides a Night Cure with soothing antiseptic suppersories and invites readers to request the book from Camp Drug Co.
Elton man praises DeWitts Kidney and Bladder Pills
Bert Barber of Elton Wisconsin says he has four doses of DeWitts Kidney and Bladder Pills and they have done more than any other medicine. He continues to take them hoping for a perfect cure. Sold by all druggists.
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Bert Barber
Elton, Wis
Mr. Barber
DeWitts
All
Bill Fails to Pass on Libby Cut Glass Sale
The bill prohibiting Creel Jewelry Co from selling Libby Cut Glass remains before the house pending further action. Conflicting viewpoints are aired as lawmakers consider impact on trade and local business.
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The
Creel Jewelry Co
Notes on Animals and Music Origins
A discussion notes that music may originate from animal cries and bodily rhythms, with Dr. Henry Wetherby suggesting nerves influence musical perception and emotion. It contrasts lower notes with anger and reverence and upper notes with cheerfulness, birdsong, and love, citing varied animal and insect sounds.
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Jubal
Annals of Psychical Science
Henry Wetherby
Totherby
Sacred Geese of Rome Tradition and Rescue Tale
The New York American recounts the legend of Rome where Gauls invade and a silent detachment climbs the hill. A goose noise alarms the guards, Marcus Manlius hurls a man from the wall, and Romans honor the event with a yearly golden goose procession to the capitol.
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Rome
Marcus Manlius
Romana
Capitol
New York American
Young editor snubbed by host’s daughter at New York reception
A fashionable New York gathering featured a recently appointed young newspaper editor who asked a 13 year old girl how she liked journalists. The girl replied she only knows the paper carrier who delivers each morning. Accounts from Lippincott's describe the exchange with sly humor.
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New York
New York City Hosts 31 Islands Guarding Future Trade
The National Magazine notes New York City contains thirty one distinct islands contained by deep water. These islands offer abundant shipping access and dockage potential for future growth, underscoring the city as a major commercial hub beyond its famed status.
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New York
Venice
New York City
National Magazine
Georgia Legislature proposes Insurance Department bill
Atlanta July 2 The Georgia house introduced a bill by Messia Barksdale Covington Persons Bar ratt Nowell calling for a state Insurance Department separating comptroller general and insurance commissioner and giving the new department oversight of current insurance matters. The house also passed a railroads electric headlights bill and tabled a prohibition bill amendment despite opposition.
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Atlanta
Messia
Barksdale
Wilkes
Burwell
Hancock
Covington
Colquitt
Persons
Monroe
Barratt
Stephens
Nowell
Walton
Hoke Smith
State House
Donaleon
DeKalg
Tefft
Dougherty
Senate
Overstreet
Queen Victoria Visits Parkhurst Prison In Touching Scene
Queen Victoria, escorted by Mrs. ison, visits the Parkhurst female convict prison. The inmates erupt in cries of recognition and gratitude, pleading for pardons as the monarch enters the women’s ward and, after a tense pause, returns with regal dignity to examine the scene.
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Queen Victoria
Parkhurst
Ison
Also Mentioned on This Page
P. Kelly
Paul F. Brown
Kelly & Brown
Proprietors
Carroll County
Carrolllton
G. W. Fleming
Bernard
Mrs. E. Fleming
B. W. Little
Joe Smith
Tallapoosa
Lizzie Smith
Lois Buckalew
J. B. Moore
Sapie
Hohlfeld
Masons Fruit
Mason’s
Schram
Delta
Franklin
Red Cloud
White Mountain
Carrollton Hardware
Georgia Legislature
Brock
Georgia
Frantlin-Totner Co
Dr. King
Granteed
Patie Tauro
A. J. Maier & Co
LA Galle
Cnicaca
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