Leap Year and Domestic Help Draw Local Curiosity
The Carroll Free Press notes Leap Year antics and asks if Santa delivered eggs or coal. It cites a US Department of Agriculture study showing average household labor values from 138 to 293 dollars per family and 1 to 15 percent of labor hired, highlighting widespread difficulty in obtaining reliable domestic help.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Georgia
California
Kansas
Wisconsin
Pennsylvania
Vermont
High Point Holiday Visits Across Counties
Miss Eunice Harrison of High Point spends holidays with relatives near Bethel. Several local residents, including Zell Wallon and E E Mr Zion, Mr. Lambert, John Lovvorn, Jake, and Floyd Johnson, travel or visit relatives over the weekend in Milledgeville Tallapoosa Burneth and Wilton areas.
Regular Baths for Children in Hospitals and at Home
The article advises regular baths for children including initial oil baths in hospitals for cleanliness and shock reduction. After a week, two daily baths can be given if the child tolerates, with room around 86 degrees and water under 95 degrees. Baths should last five minutes, soap lightly, and pat dry quickly.
Ford Cars for Quick Sale In 1914 Models
Two extra good 1914 model five passenger Fords with new tires for quick sale. Also one good Baby Max well conditioner. See me or call 255. H. N. Pritchett.
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Maxwell
H. N. Pritchett
Stewart Griffin Wedding Quiet Ceremony in South Street Home
Miss Caroline Stewart and Dr. Claude Griffin wed in a small Saturday evening ceremony at the bride’s parents residence on South Street. Rev. R. A. Edmondson officiated before a fern and palm altar with limited relatives present. The bride wore brown velvet with Georgette crepe and gold accents, bouquet of orchids and lilies of the valley. The couple left for a secret post wedding trip. Also noted is the December 24, 1936 marriage of James Hamilton Hogan and Georgia Ruth Ashmate, performed by Rev. E. WT. Steed, with friends predicting happiness.
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Caroline Stewart
Claude Griffin
Fr. Stewart
South Street
R. A. Edmondson
Atlanta
Mendelssohn
Mrs. Griffin
James Hamilton Hogan
Georgia Ruth Ashmate
Co’lock
E. WT. Steed
Lenses Adjusted Ease Eye Strain at Local Clinic
Eye care note indicates lenses properly adjusted relieve eye strain. Patient advised to see Dr. P. O. Namner at Dr. Cramer's office for evaluation and follow up.
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P.O. Namner
Imperial Chemical Company charter petition filed in Carroll County
Petitioners C K Henderson Jr and P C Jack seek incorporation of Imperial Chemical Company in Carroll County Georgia for twenty years with renewal. They propose a capital stock of 30000 dollars, up to 100000 with common stock control, and powers to operate manufactories laboratories and warehouses, to borrow, to own securities, to acquire existing businesses, and to issue by laws and contracts. The filing in 1916 includes charter terms and governance provisions.
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Georgia
Carroll County
Superior Court
Said County
C. K. Henderson, Jr
P. ¢. Jack
Imperial Chemical Company
State of
Grekelas
J. W. Stone
Imperial Chemical Co
Carrollton
Pecerpler
A Stone
Carrall County
Nw. Stone
Divorce Notice Maggie Jacks v Y T Jacks
Libel for divorce filed in Carroll Superior Court October Term 1916. Defendant resides out of county. service ordered by publication twice a month for two months before the next term in the county gazette. Dated October 16 1916 Judge R W Freeman.
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Maggie Jacks
Y. T. Jacks
Carroll Superior Court
Georgia
Said
Money to Lend Supply Offers Best Terms Ever
Advertisement from R. D. Jackson promises unlimited money loans in Carroll and Haralson counties to qualified men on favorable terms.
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Sonata
Carroll
Haralson
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Carroll Free Press
Ralph Meeks
Carrollton, Ga
Santa Claus
Garrolion
Stewart—Griffin
HOGAN
Ashmore
the Carroll Free Press
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Maxwell’s Store
the Corporation
R. W. Freeman
Judge Superior Court
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R. D. Jackson
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