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Newspaper
Carroll Free Press
Location
Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1922
Page
3
A vintage hair remedy claims Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound darkens hair naturally and evenly. Instructions say to comb or brush through one strand, dampen daily, and expect gray hair to disappear by morning after one or two applications.
A vintage ad promotes St Jacobs Oil for lumbago sciatica rheumatism and backache. It urges a small trial bottle from a drug store, rub on the back, and claims soreness vanishes after fifty counts. The pitch emphasizes safety and instant relief with no skin burning.
The article urges reflection on life as a race, citing Hebrews and 1 and 2 Timothy. It lists three focal points: inspiration from faithful predecessors, preparation by laying aside weights and sin, and aspiration by looking to Jesus. It calls for renewed church activity, Sabbath devotion, and a large Christmas offering for Wesley Memorial Hospital, with charity statistics and a biblical reminder to aid the needy.
G Hambrick pastor sends sympathy to the bereaved. Services: Sunday morning and evening as usual. Wednesday starts a six week series on contemporary 'isms' beginning with Christian Science. Christmas tree events praised. Pastor pledges hopeful outlook for the new year and unity with other city churches.
Pastor J W Bolton will preach at the Christian church morning and night on Old Year and New Year. Wednesday prayer meeting covers World Peace and Studies in Christian Stewardship. Junior Endeavor meets Friday at 3 with New Year resolutions topics led by Mary Jordan and Mildred Maxwell. Endeavor Reading Circle meets Friday at Mrs Maxwell home. Sunday night topic Lessons from a New York Pantm. Pastor also to Whitesburg Thursday night. Chapter New Testament World to be studied in Training for Service.
Auxiliary meeting Circle 1 at Presbyterian Church on January 1 1923 at 2 30 pm Hostosa Mrs John Walker topic Mexico hymn Let the Lower Lights Bet Burning devotional Jesus the Creat Phy Meign Mrs A A Simonton map talk Outline our new field and name missionaries there Mrs C K Henderson Jr business reports of recording secretary reports of other secretaries report of treasurer roll call and offering circle of prayer adjourn
Correspondents report Christmas services led by Rev Pettman and social visits across Sumday, Sumday night gatherings, and family gatherings in Sumday area. The piece notes Miss Lovester Butler, Miss Ruby Mobley, and others visiting relatives, with several households enjoying holiday time. A wedding at Miller's Academy features Miss Gladys Smith and Mr John Tillmot on December 24 1922 performed by Rev Chandler.
Carrollton readers note Christmas Day 1922 with a modest public letter praising temperance and civility. The column laments past rowdy behavior, mentions the death of Mrs. BE Grice formerly Miss Rena Leggett in Alabama on December 4 1922, and offers religious reflections urging faith in Jesus Christ for eternal happiness.
Waco and Bremen residents share holiday moves and visits. T N Welligrow shopped for Christmas. A L Turnee and J Ref Key trip to Bremen. Jerry Akin and Mary Akin plus Anderson Akin shopped in Carrollton. Mr and Mrs A L Turner stayed with O Thomas Young at Center Point. More visits, family gatherings, and quiet Christmas described.
Bowdon State Normal and Industrial College Aubrey details a Christmas chapel program on December 22 including Bible reading, carols, prayers, and a story by Miss Maud Lovvoro. Debates planned for January 10 address US involvement in a conference. A basketball win over Woodlawn School of Lamar, Alabama, 26 to 12, is noted with lineup highlights. Enrollment expected to rise after holidays.
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