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Newspaper
Carroll Free Press
Location
Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1917
Page
3
A devotional piece urges readiness for the coming Lord and describes a transforming future. It cites Matt 5 and portrays the transience of world wonders, the judgment seat, and a hoped universal gospel replacing autocracy with democracy under Christ.
A health testimonial from Mrs. Laura Beall of Plattsburg Mississippi reports lasting recovery after left side pain and ineffective doctor’s medicine. She credits Foley's Kidney Pills, two bottles, for her improved health, noting the medicine as sold by Red Cross Drug Store in Carrallton Georgia.
Washington reports cite evidence cited by Lord Robert Cecil and James Gerard that Germany planned to strike the United States after winning in Europe. State Department confirmed concern but offered few specifics while noting Wilson must deal with Germany under the Kaiser.
The Woman's Missionary Society of the First Baptist Church schedules a two day prayer season on September 5 and 6 starting at 3 PM. Wednesday features devotionals by H R Robinson and Helen Brown with hymns and a Georgia Baptists outlook talk, followed by a singing solo. Thursday offers devotional by E M Bass with hymns, undergirding state missions by Mrs Rhody, a violin solo by Vivian Snead, and a collection after Mrs Veal's initial engagement.
Mrs. John Bourner of Brussels Wisconsin says Foley's Honey and Tar Compound heals soothes and relieves hacking coughs and she will never be without it in the house. Sold by Red Cross Drug Store Carrollton Georgia.
A call to residents to maintain local country and neighborhood roads, stressing ownership and responsibility. The piece argues roads are our property and essential for productive transportation, urging action to prevent wasteful travel over mud and rough surfaces as national crop movement rises.
A reflective line cites that worry may be worse than drink, though it leaves a different aftertaste the next morning, suggesting a moral on temperance and self-control.
A soldier at Ft McPherson writes a satirical verse about the selective draft and Uncle Sam as Conscript Bill. The piece mocks political maneuvering in Senate and House debates and warns readers to treat the draft with caution.
A Carroll County editorial urges strong support for the fall fair to boost production and community spirit. It stresses competing for ribbons spurring effort, and calls every eligible resident to enter farm garden or home exhibits at the A and M fair from October 8th to 10th, urging unity for a larger better event.
An old ad touts a blood treatment for eczema and skin irritation promising lasting relief. It extols 5S for “real efficiency,” claims decades of market presence, and directs readers to a Chief Medical Adviser in Atlanta for individualized advice.
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