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Newspaper
Carroll Free Press
Location
Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1910
Page
4
In Carrollton Georgia the gubernatorial pot remains unopened as candidates for the legislature keep coming. Local and long distance phone support remains at 249 as citizens emphasize the need to promote ballot purity and endorse only loyal candidates.
The present registration law of our state looks to a pure ballot, but like all new laws, it no doubt needs amending in order to perfect it and make it conform to the needs of our people.
A bride died after a rice grain left in her ear a decade ago caused complications. A South Georgia editor notes such incidents are rare and jokes that old shoes might be safer.
A critic notes that if journalists were as vain and closed minded as some readers, a weekly publication would be dull and unworthy, likening reader attitudes to stubborn old stereotypes to illustrate editorial challenges.
Citizens stress the high funds invested in macadamized streets and call for ongoing maintenance to keep them in good repair. They warn neglect could waste public money and hinder progress.
The article notes typhoid fever season is upon us while the city remains unusually healthy. It urges vigilance and cleanliness, stating cleanliness is next to godliness and that wise residents will heed the warning.
The Grady County Progress, a new Cairo newspaper, announces T A J Majors of Douglasville as editor. Jack praises the venture predicting great success for the enterprise.
An exchange remarks that a dollar subscription this season makes the average country editor feel important and wealthy, akin to an auto owner hearing his horn for the first time and startling a pedestrian.
The farm boy’s proven path to business and professional success lies in early rising, steady thrift, and self reliance learned in youth. He goes to bed at a proper hour, remains healthy through labor, and gains a sound body and mind as essential equipment for worldly achievement.
A claim that Foley's Kidney Pills are safe and effective for kidney and bladder ailments. The advertisement asserts no harmful drugs and that the product has withstood long tests, selling through Johnson Drug Co.
Whitesburges daily life notes cover Dr J R M Carter attending the board meeting, Bevis and Bevin moving to start the school year, and plans to remodel dormitories and desks. Resignations, hires, and travel updates include Rev J H McLeod leaving for Sept 1 and a preaching petition, Prof Roy Almond and Prof Bevis joining staff, and local residents John Kilgore, Sheriff Brewster, and Wendell Richardson listed among currents.
Miss Martin recounts a cross country trip from Mississippi through Colorado Springs and Denver to the Rockies with ten thousand foot peaks and Hell Gate by train. She details deserts, Salt Lake City, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Long Beach, and a Pacific coast view, noting floods of snow, earthquakes, and a summer stay with Rhoda Martin present.
For late one 42 inch corm mill in good repair and also one sawmill prices apply to A R Spence Carrollton Ga.
The notice states that parties who have hauled trash bricks bats mortar rose bushes cans stumps and old clothes are known and must clear the area within 10 days or face damages sought by Mrs. J. W. Outts.
Saw Mill and Lumber Men plan to purchase lumber and shingles for two six room houses. Contractor L. C. Mandeville and C. L. Walker are listed as associated parties in the notice.
Stripling's Chapel reports Rev J R Speer of Rockmart preached Saturday and Sunday. Bro Bailey traveled to Atlanta to visit his ailing wife. George Chambers and Jesse Carroll attended District Conference in Dallas last week. Lenora Hubbard of Carrollton spent Sunday with her parents and Mrs Isaac McLendon. Minnie Ward left Sunday to take charge of her school at Shady Grove. Maud Hulsey of Carrollton visited Miss Mattie Martin. Sug Robertson spent weekend with her mother Mrs John Carroll. Residents attended singing at Pleasant Hill. Rhoda Morris and grandchildren Margaret and Louis Hearn of Carrollton are visiting Mr J F Morris for the week.
An advertisement proclaims Cham Berlins Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as the most successful medicine for bowel complaints. It claims to relieve pain and suffering and save lives, noting it is invaluable for children and adults and sold by W. L. Worth.
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