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Newspaper
Carroll Free Press
Location
Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1909
Page
5
Army experts imitate Indian signaling using smoke bombs and rockets to convey messages when wires fail. Navy ships stock rockets and a color star system on masts. both services use a patent plate that shoots colored stars from cartridges.
Notice states Jim Parks is colored under contract and to quit his crop with me. It warns against hiring or harboring anyone for the year 1909.
A New York Press retells the 1798 voyage of the Branke off Cape Henlopen. The privateer captured a Spanish merchantman with gold and jewels, burned another ship, and sank after a hurricane. Expeditions failed to raise treasure, with only anchor chains and a cannon found. the wreck lies buried offshore.
In a witty exchange from the Boston Courier a character named Jonas admits he did not beat a rug as ordered. He explains seeing the rug’s worn, feeble state and choosing not to lambaste it. He adds a humorous self reflection on his own virtues and respect for old age as lacking.
A Cornhill Magazine tale recounts a parish funeral where John the clerk, missing to dig a grave, returns covered in haymaking gear. He calm explains that weather dictates the day and insists the widow must listen to reason. The vicar relents as John convinces her to proceed with the burial.
An advertising note promotes Pink Pain Tablets from Camp Drug Co offering fast relief in about twenty minutes for headaches and various pains. The 25c percent formula is highlighted and readers are urged to ask a druggist or doctor about it.
The Indiana Farmer cites John Burroughs to argue milk formation is biological and involuntary. The udder is a blood driven manufactory whose milk flow reacts to nervous excitement and disturbances, with milk production arrested like digestion. The piece also notes Paris oldest Pont Notre Dame bridge history and Watteau sign on Gersaint shop.
Dialogue from London Tit-Bits shows Bashftul Youth asking if Bella’s mother objects to his visit while Fair Charmer insists she does not. She claims Bella's father heard she only intends to pass the time, not pursue a serious engagement.
The exchange reveals a cook paid $2 weekly while the remaining $8 covers lodging. Mrs Flatleigh and Mrs Urbanville dispute the arrangement as a strange labor scheme described in the Unienago News.
Chickens and eggs bring your butter and bees wax to the old stand on Alabama Street. Highest cash market price paid. Also offering PIL get immediate relief from Dr Shoop s Magic Ointment.
The Boulogne chief magistrate M Vandille, famed for parsimony, left a fortune of 4 million after his death. He kept a strict milk inspection habit, bled himself in a costly medical scene, and died days later leaving his wealth to the king as sole heir.
A literary friend returns a manuscript with Judge's remark that the work contains much that is new and good, but what is new is not good and what is good is not new. The note captures a sharp critique on novelty versus quality.
Public school teachers in Carroll County have until September 13 to finish the summer term to allow attendance at the Teachers Institute from July 5 to 9. Travis Co. S. Com. 8.9J
A collage of quotes on language, law, and old sayings contrasts with a medical note praising Dr King’s New Discovery for lung troubles. It cites a 100000 year ago skeleton find and ties today’s dangers to disease, ending with a promotion for Johnson Drug Co and a $1.00 price.
An advertisement from Roop Hardware Company touts 35 years of experience for L and M Paints. It claims the product uses Metal Zinc Oxide with White Lead, offers superior wear and color retention, and promises 10 to 15 year protection at low cost.
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