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Newspaper
Carroll Free Press
Location
Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1908
Page
4
Col John Temple Graves argues women should receive equal wages to men. Chorus counters that women already earn and use credit, prompting further remarks in The Darien Gazette. Selborn Wright’s stance on the prohibitions bill is labeled wrong, with criticism that he caused mischief.
Carrollton correspondent notes The Free Press has undergone many excellent changes. The Georgia weekly paper is described as one of the prettiest in the state and is said to be full of well assorted reading matter.
An exchange praises a remarkable woman teaching in a small country school. It imagines her marrying a simple man and living out retirement, noting that if she were a man her abilities would bring her to prominence. It laments that capable men are not neglected while many capable women remain obscure.
The court orders defendant C R Wright to pay a $500 fine or serve three months on the city gang. The ruling follows a hearing on the hypothetical case concerning an ordinance passed January 7 by the mayor and council prohibiting locker operation in the city.
A historic editorial urges voters to set aside prejudice and grudges when choosing public officers. It argues that personal dislikes should not influence assessments of a candidate’s fitness and warns that votes shape the public trust.
A Fort Worth Star reflection says a man seeking to know humanity should edit a newspaper. Experience across roles like preacher banker merchant or farmer only hints at life’s quirks. true insight comes from time spent as editor observing the eccentricities of people.
Zinc metal is converted to oxide and combined with white lead to produce L. M. Paint. The oxide adheres well and remains durable on a surface. L. M. Paint agents often sell for about $1.20 per gallon through Roop Hardware Co. Carrollton Ga. Furniture of the period noted L. & M. Paint as a premium finish.
An old advertising fragment from L. M. Paints Agents describes a brick front painted 25 years ago with L. M. Paints. It touts Brilliant Red trim with Shaker Green or hat White. The body will not need paint for 25 years and mentions a local address in Brooklyn, New York and Carrollton, Georgia as part of the agents reference.
The states power to regulate railroad freights and passenger tariffs is for public protection of fair rates. Public corporations granted eminent domain are subject to state authority to prevent unjust discriminations and enforce just charges, with the Railroad Commission empowered to enforce constitutional provisions.
Governor Hoke Smith urges residents to spend at home to sustain Georgia's economy. He argues that dollars kept locally circulate, supporting wages and local businesses from butchers to farmers, and generating repeated returns within the state. He warns that sending money far away deprives local enterprises and workers of vital support.
Mrs Eva Uncapher of Grovertown Stark County Ind says she was coughing to death and too weak to leave bed. After trying four one dollar bottles of Dr King’s New Discovery she recovered fully. The remedy is a cough and cold cure for throat and lungs and is guaranteed by W E Johnson & Co Groverton Indiana. Trial bottle free.
Cough remedy Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup acts gently on the bowels while soothing throat and lung irritation to stop coughing. Children like it and it is sold by Hamrick's Pharmacy.
An old advertisement urges mothers to keep Foley’s Honey and Tar for children at the first sign of danger. It claims the product saves many little lives and emphasizes it as a safe remedy without harmful drugs, sold by Hamrick's Pharmacy.
Announcements authorize James Beall for Judge of Carrollton City Court and re election for Ordinary of Carroll County subject to the Democratic Primary. Georgia Carroll County announces J H Barron for re election as Ordinary, awaiting endorsements. Also Hon J Brown named as candidate for Carroll County Ordinary in the Democratic Primary.
E Creel announces that Mr Mat Griffin of Temple is a candidate for Tax Collector in the Carroll County Democratic Primary. The filing notice states Griffin running for the office of Tax Collector in the primary election.
From multiple friends a series of treasurer candidacy notices appear. Oscar Timmons requests support for Carroll County Treasurer with thanks for past backing. J L Booner seeks Democratic primary support citing paralytic years and citizen good will. J J Gaston is named for Carroll County Treasurer pending Democratic primary action. E C Johnson also announces candidacy due to family needs and promises adherence to the primary.
Voters are told that Gus Nix of Carrolton Route 2, D. M. Boutright, and M. D. Lee of Bowdon Route 5 announce their candidacies for Tax Receiver, subject to Democratic Primary action, urging voter investigation and support.
County surveyor candidate Or B Pearce announces bid while noting Democratic primary. Also includes libel for divorce case in Carroll Superior Court Oct Term 1907 against Lilla Jane Duke with April 1908 court date and clerk S B Pace. Foley remedies advertised by Hamrick's Pharmacy.
Shady Grove reports Rev McCluone preached an able sermon. Evie Rigsby from Carrollton returns home after visiting here. Ommie Tacket of Senoia visiting her mother Mrs William Tacket. Evie Rigsby visited Miss Alzena Horton. Joe Powers visited C Dyer and family. Dr R H Robinson made a professional call at J W Horton. A pound supper at Water Carter's was enjoyed. Minnie Ward teaching nearby visited home near Stripling Chapel. Will Gurley of Coweta visits Robert Rigsby. Singing at R L Edgeworth last Sunday enjoyed by attendees. A singing is planned for the second Sunday evening. Yuula West spent Sunday evening with Florence Morgan.
Mra J McWhorter spent last week in Bowdon visiting her parents Mr and Mrs B F Barrett. J N Sewell was in Hulett last Friday. Rev Wm Hall was called to the bedside of his sister Mrs Marlow who is ill near Carrollton. Jesse Oliver and sisters Mattie and la spent weekend with grandparents Mr and Mrs Joe Oliver. Rev Gober filled his regular appointment Saturday and Sunday. Mrs and Mrs Willie Johnson of Sand Hill were guests here last week. Miss Ferris Duncan visits Mrs C E Stallinga near Banning. Virgil Carmical of Carrollton visited relatives here Saturday. Mr and Mrs C E Stallinga were guests of Mrs S Duncan last week. Walter and Lewis Sanders of hear Mt Zion visited neighbors Sunday.
Union Miss Rhoda Martin visited home folks last Saturday and Sunday. J W Simpkins and wife attended preaching at Mt Pleasant last Sunday. There was preaching there again next third Sunday p m by Rev Layton. Jim Hammond hosted preaching Sunday night at Grandma Hammond's feeble, with singing at Fannie Duncan's that night enjoyed by all. J B Driver and family visited his son J D Driver last Sunday. Sam Driver of Hulett visited relatives Saturday night and Sunday. Rufus Heath and family visited J D Driver last Sunday. Use De Witts Little Early Risers pills recommended, sold by
Mrs Roxy Howell returns to her home on Long View Street and announces the opening of Millinery goods with a full line of notions. She invites ladies to visit before buying and promises very cheap prices to save money on all millinery items. Trade will be appreciated.
In a chaotic scene the Atti hearing notes rising river levels and a falling barometer near the Euphrates headwaters. Noah confronts the Pitha canthropus, accusing him of dithering as stock liquidation spreads. only the ingersidera-Puck remains apart from the panic.
In his day Herr Lauterstein taught many music students with promptness and economy as guiding principles. Now old and teaching only a few, his habit of speech puzzles a student who asks for tomorrow’s lesson time. The master replies to be ready and prompt to avoid wasting time for both pupil and teacher.
A London Answers quip about a bus conductor and a witty passerby leads to a playful exchange. The excerpt shifts to a reverent meditation on touch, urging readers to feel sunbeams and blossoms, and to savor the warmth of human contact versus sight. Helen Keller’s reflection in Century Magazine praises the deep emotional sense of touch as a faithful companion to perception.
A young woman laments two men pressing for marriage. Earold threatens self harm if refused while Randolph vows politics and fame if rejected. She struggles between saving a life or a nation from another politician.
A New York Press piece recalls a dealer demonstrating how a thief might mistake alum for a diamond by touch. It contrasts two fifteen carat stones, one real and one alum, and notes alum’s similar feel but lighter weight. The tale mentions a Boer testing diamonds on a wagon wheel and explains plate glass diamonds, their brittleness, and aging in light.
A clergyman recalls a summer evening in his study with his Airedale Sandy. The dog, excited by a moth outside, paces the window, then whines and paws to be let out. He bolts around the building and attempts the moth from outside, prompting the question did the dog reason.
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