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Newspaper
Carroll Free Press
Location
Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1885
Page
4
An old farmer explains practical hillside ditching to prevent erosion. He emphasizes large deep ditches, keeping them clear of debris, and using upper-edge protections to avoid gullying. Proper upkeep, timely clearing, and simple devices prevent washes from filling ditches, preserving soil and slope stability.
The article argues bran is a profitable dairy cow feed and notes its nutritive value remains after milling. It praises bran for muscle recovery and digestion while comparing barley, oats, and corn for horses, emphasizing feeding order, timing, and risks of feeding when hot or after exertion. It advises hay first, then grain, and water around digestion.
A veteran shares practical notes on salting meat to cure bacon and beef. He warns against salting warm meat, stresses cooling before packing, and outlines ratios of salt, sugar, and saltpetre. The piece contrasts dry salting for bacon with wet methods and mentions repeat rubs for thick cuts. It also briefly notes a court-ordered ejection of a dog with a judge referenced.
A tale of a nervy youth facing a teaching exam before a stern M D chairman. When asked what cures them the candidate blurts brimstone and grease. The doctor agrees it is the principal thing to know and grants a certificate despite the tremulous audition.
The Rev I Pitman, a well known Baptist preacher of Heard County, is dead. WB Berry has been reelected mayor of Newnan with no opposition.
Legal notice from Carroll County Superior Court ordering A W Williams to pay principal, interest, and attorney fees on promissory notes secured by a mortgage on property in Villa Rica and a frame storehouse. Publication required in Carrollton Free Press for four months or service on the defendant three months before term. Clerk certifies minutes.
A Kansas report notes an earthenware Indian idol with brown glaze and a handle was found. It is described as holding two quarts. The item sparks mild humor about religion and patterns, including a quip about artificial flowers.
An Exeter Diocesan Conference tale tells of a sick rector valued at £1000 a year who rushed to settle his affairs amid a pushy client seeking the advowson. The plan to pay £10,000 for the next presentation faltered as the rector recovered, living 25 more years in his benefice, avoiding simony. A teacher defines riot as a free fight for a penny. A Java question puzzles a boy, while a quatrain laments spring.
Guardian Owen O Conner sells through the Ordinary of Carroll County Georgia at public outcry on the first Tuesday in January 1885. The property includes 100 acres in the tenth district known as Owen Conner land. Sale proceeds go to creditors of Owen O Conner’s estate.
Notice to debtors informs interested parties that a new road will be established as marked by the Board of Commissioners. The route begins near the residences of James Chambers and runs northeast through land of several claimants, crossing a stream and intersecting existing roads near Kilgore. Read December 1, 1885 by commissioners A. Thereikson W. Siane J. W. hoor x. A. Windstar.
Hartwell Nurseries Hartwell Georgia advertises trees ready for use by November 1st. Proprietor W Phee promotes packing charges and offers a copy for interested buyers. The fragment cites a nurseryman and author credit, reflecting period promotional copy.
An enthusiastic prospectus proclaims The Independent as a radical, comprehensive weekly magazine inviting readers from all walks to engage religion philosophy science literature art travel life and current affairs with breadth candor and earnestness. It claims no party allegiance and promises fearless discussion and wide appeal across classes and professions.
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