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Newspaper
Carroll Free Press
Location
Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1909
Page
2
Mrs Kittie Huffman of Paris Arkansas writes to the Carroll Free Press from Arkansaw describing rugged terrain drought affecting crops and courteous locals. She longs to visit Georgia and hopes to see her letter printed, promising further correspondence if printed.
Four room house available for rent on Rome Street. Apply to Mrs J F Cole or J Robt Walker.
Dr J D Hamrick of Carrollton Ga reports a patient with floaters headaches and dizziness improved by properly ground glasses. He describes eye strain from uneven lighting and eye inflammation correcting to normal with guidance on care. He urges readers to seek eye care promptly.
An advertisement proclaims 35 years of sales and satisfied users of L. M. Paint. It asserts zinc oxide and white lead formula, claiming unparalleled wear, bright colors, and 10 year repaint intervals, with Roop Hardware Company selling the product.
Local excerpt touts L S Napier of Rugless Ky finding relief after ten years of riding pain from piles. Bucklen's Arnica Salve claimed to heal piles burns scalds cuts boils fever sores eczema and related afflictions. Also advertised pink pain tablets by Dr Shoop promising quick relief and a formula on the side of the box. Sold by Camp Drug Co and Johnson Drug Co.
A Washington Star note explains a simple method called the orange sandwich to mask castor or olive oil for children. A small amount of orange juice covers the oil on a spoon, improving acceptability and easing dosing for worried mothers.
In a domestic assault hearing the magistrate dismisses the case after noting provocation by the wife. The husband protests that she cut a piece from his car, but the magistrate decides to bind her over to keep the peace, while the husband exclaims she has thrown it away.
A husband teases his wife with a hidden secret tied to a dollar he holds. She begs for details and becomes absorbed in the mystery, then abruptly stops speaking to him for three hours. The exchange hints at unspoken motives and marital strain in a fragmentary Chicago Herald clipping.
A financier, famed and aloof, sits in his cabin aboard a transatlantic liner. A young passerby interprets his bearing as plotting a damning merger or railroad coup. The unseen tension reveals itself as the man studies a paper in solitude.
A London paper lists prize winning tongue twisting sentences. The entries include The bleak breeze blighted the bright broom blossoms and Two toads totally tried to trot to Tedbury. Also Strict strong Stephen Stringer snagged six slickly sickly silky snakes and Susan shines shoes and socks in a playful line.
The petition by J H Melson I L Heaton Mandeville H P Kelly W Z Millican B B Thomason W Adamngon A K Snead requests incorporation of Fourth District A and M Fair Association in Carrollton Georgia to promote agricultural education and the A and M School, plan exhibitions and levy a five thousand dollar capital stock, with future increase options and rights to own property and amend charter. The petition seeks authority to wind up, sell assets, and conduct affairs under Georgia law with attorney Thomason.
Witness my official signature and the seal of said court dated the 16th day of July. The document bears the court clerk’s attestations and the signature of the seal holder for record.
Archaeologists in Switzerland uncover bones attributed to early humans dating about 100000 years ago. The report notes dangers from wild beasts in that era and contrasts with modern threats from disease. A. W. Brown of Alexander Me credits Dr King’s New Discovery for saving his life amid severe lung trouble and coughing. Trial bottle offered.
Women may obtain a silvered No-Drip Coffee Strainer by writing to Dr. Shoop Racine Wisconsin. No money needed simply request the No-Drip Coupon Privilege and provide name and address. The Dr. Shoop product claims to mimic real coffee though it is made from toasted grains malt and nuts with quick brewing. Burnett and Merrell.
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