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Newspaper
Carroll Free Press
Location
Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1912
Page
4
Carrollton Ga July 18 1912 item notes a prone position event or uniformed drill segment titled Tocal and Long Distance Prone No 249 with location Carrollton and date. No further details available beyond the fragment.
The State Executive Committee overstepped its role by adopting a resolution opposing the constitutional amendment for direct Senate elections. A party committee may oppose, but cannot bind or instruct the Legislature or Georgia delegation. Commentary from Macri Telegraph notes similar overreach and urges correct duties for both bodies for the state and party.
To the Confederate Veterans of Carrol County five veterans are applying for crosses of honor and will receive them soon. Last date for applications is November 1, 1912. After that date no more crosses will be bestowed. Mrs. E. B. Meadows, Pres. A. W. C. U. D. C.
Notice states from July 1 all Ice books will be sold for cash with no charges accepted after that date. Carrollton Ice and Bottle Co.
Bankers heavily endorse Draughon's Practical Business College more than all other U S business colleges combined. For catalogue write Draughon's Practical Business College Atlanta Ga or Jacksonville Fla or Nashville Tenn.
The advertisement argues that educated people do not accept any impostor for scientific optical service. Dr Shelter, serving nearly three thousand patients in Carroll county, offers properly fitted glasses and thorough eye examinations. It urges those with headaches eye strain or red tearing eyes to seek his service, even at home, in town, or at his Chestnut Street office in Carrollton Georgia.
Georgia faces potential multi million dollar losses from army worm damage after a state wide warning. Entomologist J Worsham urges immediate action, recommends Paris green insecticide, preparation for dusting on cotton and grains, and farmer alerts.
Howl HH. Perry challenges Senator Bacon’s reelection bid arguing against high federal taxes and tariffs. He endorses income tax, tariff reductions, anti monopoly measures, strict regulation of railroads, stricter immigration laws, parcels post, government express service, and limits on congressional perks. He backs farmer relief, better labor laws, and voters selecting U.S. senators. He also supports free Panama Canal passage and regulated interstate alcohol shipments.
Eye sufferers should read Dr Shelfer's ad on page 4. Harness repairing a specialty by Jd M Butler noted in the column. The terse item references Butler's focus and directs readers to Shelfer's page 4 advertisement.
The Senate, by a 55 to 28 tally, declared William Lorimer's election to the U.S. Senate invalid amid charges of corrupt methods. Lorimer proclaimed himself a victim of conspiracy and vowed to reveal the truth, while the resolution leading to his removal asserted the election was invalid and the seat compromised.
Senator Lorimer of Illinois faced a brutal party split as Tennessee’s Senator Len’s resolution declaring his election tainted passed 55 to 28. Lorimer delivered a marathon three hour speech, refused to resign, and proclaimed his innocence amid dramatic appeals to the chamber and spectators alike.
New regulations approved by the steamboat inspection service require ocean steamers entering American ports to be equipped with lifeboats sufficient for all passengers and crew. Seasonal exception applies to lake bay and sound steamers from May 16 to September 15 when travel is considered comparatively safe.
A. M. Nason of Ca naan e near farming complains of sciatic rheumatism due to uric acid. He credits Foley Kidney Pills with a complete cure and removal of persistent eye specks. The pills are described as a uric acid solvent for rheumatic forms and are sold by Johnson Drug Co.
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