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Newspaper
Carroll Free Press
Location
Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1909
Page
2
An advertisement touts Dr Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery as a cure for indigestion dyspepsia and weak stomach with symptoms like sour belching heartburn and coated tongue. It claims wide benefits from mucous membrane diseases to chronic coughs and nasal catarrh when used with other Pierce remedies.
An advertisement argues that Dr Shoop Restorative strengthens weak stomach heart and kidneys by targeting the nervous control of each organ rather than drugs. It claims visible results in five to ten days at low cost and notes wide pharmacist adoption with Camp Drug Company listed as seller.
The Cotton Journal argues for shifting acreage from cotton to corn in the South. It extols independent farmers who grow grain, hay, poultry, and livestock to feed themselves and their communities, contrasting them with cotton farmers tied to credit. It urges planting corn widely, noting boll weevil regions require it and all others should adopt it for stability and self sufficiency.
An advertisement extols Kodol for Dyspepsia and Indigestion promising digestion of all foods at all times. It claims relief from worry and dyspepsia, touts 24 hour effectiveness, and notes the product is sold by all druggists.
An advertisement notes that with every 25c Dr Shapps Health Coffee package buyers receive a 25c No-Drip coffee strainer coupon. It touts satisfaction from a blend of toasted cereals malt and nuts and lists Burnett Merrell as the seller.
A religious exhortation condemns chronic self pity as harmful to self and others. It urges readers to quit whining, embrace work, aim for strong manhood or superwomanhood, and seek joy through faith. It contrasts miserable self focus with those who see divine beauty in nature and press toward salvation.
Prohibition reports across Georgia show an unusually calm Christmas with fewer arrests for drunkenness and disorder in cities like Atlanta Macon and Americas where guard houses were crowded. Liquor interests claim prohibition fails yet records favor state laws and enforcement while temperance forces admit room for better organization.
The Canebrake Alfalfa Club of Uniontown Alabama declares a 64 percent dividend on December 15 1975. Organized February 6 1906 the club rents 80 acres near Uniontown and reports several crops of hay with a promising upcoming spring crop. The Georgia and Alabama Industrial Index notes alfalfa profitability in Alabama.
A single line notice sells a family horse labeled Jj L Kaylos. The ad mentions a usable mount suitable for a family, listing no additional details or contact.
William W Thompson of Kalamazoo urged local business leaders to invest in advertising. He argued liberal publicity doubles profits and that newspapers are key to business success. He cited bank funding secured by the reputation built through advertising and urged continued local newspaper promotion.
R Lee Sharpe of Carrollton Georgia advertises a new four drawer vertical letter file cabinet for 17.50 dollars. A bargain and a beauty offered by the seller.
Money matters for fall urged with best terms and urging readers to act now. An advertisement notes a Dr Shoop's Croup Remedy trial claim, praising a safe syrup by Camp Drug Company and Camp Drug Company’s distribution through local agents.
A western judge granted a divorce citing ill temper and bad breath. An advertising claim for Dr Kings New Life Pills promises relief from constipation and bad breath, improving mood and health. Sold for 25 cents at Johnson Drug Co.
A public notice urges readers in arrears to come in and settle up at once to meet obligations. It stresses urgency and immediate action to resolve outstanding payments.
An advertisement extols Dr Shoop's Cough Remedy as a safe cough healer for all ages with no opium or dangerous drugs. It also promotes Kodol as a universal indigestion digesting product sold by Camp Drug Company and other druggists.
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