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Newspaper
Carroll Free Press
Location
Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1919
Page
3
A nostalgic verse recalls walking home from church on an old Christmas Day with Margery. The scene blends tranquil winter imagery and a budding affection as the speaker imagines a future with Margery beside him and children at play.
Local items advertise cheap mules, printing services at Free Press office, and weather related farm notes. Social visits and family news include Miss Ella Bolemaon, Mrs Raburn, Mr Norris Gray, and visits to Temple and Carrollton. Community reports mention mail route service, church campaign notes, and upcoming regular mission days at Abilene and Concord. Also references to buying property near Naw Mezico court ground, and watch repair offers from Horton's Book Store.
A new elixir called Aspiron al uses the latest scientific remedies and is said to be endorsed by European and American Army surgeons to shorten a cold and prevent complications. Druggists are instructed to refund the price if relief does not come within two minutes.
An advertisement proclaims Aspironal as a fast acting remedy praised by authorities and the public. It markets one bottle for half a dollar, two teaspoonfuls with four water, and a two minute money back guarantee if the cold does not fade. The copy urges widespread trial and suggests sharing with family.
The text urges Christmas as a time for self examination and self improvement. It stresses unselfish living, urges a five to ten hour reflection, and notes fault finding and honest resolve to overcome flaws to foster ongoing character growth.
Christmas glows with sparkling snow on the ground and a cozy kitchen scent. A son returns from overseas with brave tales while relatives fill the festive table. Holly wreaths, crackling fire, children’s laughter, and church bells soften yesterday’s worries as love returns.
In Whitesburg, J W Byram plans to move into a new house soon. Winnie Man Canslor visits Palmetto and Lydia Brown visits Atlanta. C W Chatham pursues fishing work. Pearl Morris returns to Al Tay after two weeks with sister Eula Wustfmastes. Margie Wodnett at LaGrange school visits home for Thanksgiving. Noah Rit ey and family will go to Jenva for Texas. Annie Lou Phillips guests at home. B H Huffmaster and family spend Sunday with T J Morris. Whispers say W H Couby is seriously ill after a long illness.
Questioned by many, the article claims rheumatism comes from a germ in the blood and promotes a remedy that claims to reach and remove these germs. It advertises Swift Specific Co with a Chicago address for personal treatment inquiries.
A domestic exchange reveals a couple arguing over belief in Santa Claus. The wife asserts the children know there is no Santa, while the husband mocks the idea as nonsense. The dialogue shifts to a humorous plan about celebrating Christmas and a postholiday routine.
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