Joe W Parker of Carroll County A Model Farmer
In Carrollton and surrounding areas the respected farmer Joe W Parker is highlighted for a lifetime of hard work and unwavering integrity. Born in Georgia, he moved to Carroll County in 1870, bought land in 1884, and built a substantial, self reliant livelihood. He endured early hardships, supported a bedridden wife, and raised children while expanding his land holdings. Parker attributes success to frugality and diligent business habits, staying sober and law abiding. The piece applauds “common people” who drive local wealth and pledges to feature more such profiles.
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Carrollton
East Carroll
Joe W. Parker
Clayton County
Carroll County
Parker
Cardui touted as women’s tonic in local ad feature
In Mt Airy North Carolina Mrs Sarah M Chap tel reports suffering two years from womanly and stomach troubles. After six bottles of Cardui she nearly recovered and says friends noticed her improvement. The ad urges other women to try Cardui and mentions Chattanooga Medicine Co. as the advisory contact.
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Mt. Airy
N. C
Sarah M. Chaptel
Tvo
Cardus
Cardui
Lady Reader
Lisa
Human Icicles Surfing At Coney Island In January
A fragmented report describes a winter scene at Coney Island where a group calling themselves Human Icicles delight in cold water surfing. It notes unusual icy conditions, a man in his seventies appearing as a playful figure, and a surreal winter carnival vibe along the New York seashore.
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Coney Island
New York
What is my life in its relation to home and church
A devotional meditation on James 4 asking what life means in home, family, community, and church. It warns against boasting of plans and emphasizes dependence on God and the lasting good of virtuous influence that outlives a life. Enduring questions frame how actions affect parents siblings neighbors and church.
Southern rail line cited in praise of corn club winners
President Harrison of the Southern Railway Company lauds the USDA results showing Southeastern states excel in Boys' Corn Clubs and Girls' Canning Clubs for 1913. Highlights include Walker Danson of Alabama with a 232.7 bushel per acre corn record, Clyde Sullivan of Georgia with 5354 pounds of tomatoes per tenth acre, and multiple Southeastern girls beating Northern and Western records.
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Washington
United States Department of Agriculture
Harrison
Southern Railway Company
Southern Railway
Jerry Moore
South Carolina
Walker Lee Danson
Alabama
New York
United States
Southeast
Walker Dunson
Virginia
North Carolina
Georgia
Florida
Tennessee
Walker Danson
Clyde Sullivan
North
Lizzie Kelley
Tax payment deadline extended by city order
Notice from the Mayor and City Council extends city tax payment into January 20 1914 with fi fas to follow delinquent taxpayers. Indebted parties must settle by that date or face fines, per City Clerk J L Thomasson.
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Curling
J. L. Thomasson
Store for Rent in Carrollton Route 2
Store room at Lowell with or without residence for rent. Apply at once to W. L. Nix in Carrollton Route 2.
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Lowell
W. L. Nix
Carrollton
Route 2
Private School Music Expression Literary Studies and Physical Culture
Misses Martha and Helen Brown advertise private instruction in music expression literature and physical culture. Phone 3 at 8 Sims Street. They claim southern states offer superior opportunities for profitable diversified agriculture for men seeking engagement.
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Martha and
Helen Brown
Sims Street
Ohio and
Potomac
Mississippi
Free Flower Seed Hastings Catalogue Tells You About It
Hastings seed house of Atlanta Ga offers a free yearly catalogue by mail. It promotes five free flower seed varieties and a cash prize for Corn Jib boys, plus information on corn cotton varieties and other seeds from a 2 200 acre farm. Send your request mentioning this newspaper.
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Great Southern Seed House
H. G. Hastings & Company
Atlnita
Elas
H. G. Hastings , CO
Atlanta
Adyt
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Joe Parker
Toe Chattanooga Medicine Co
Chattanooga, Tenn
Asdnohition
James 4
Free Flower Seed
Hastings’ Catalogue
Rae
the Peoples Bank
Geo. W. Fleming
J. M. Jackson
G. €. Cook
Foley
Foleys Honey
Johnson Drug Co
Chero- Cola Bottling Company
Chero-Cola Bottling Co
Depot Street
Best A. C. A
D. M. Martin & CO
Griffin
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