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Newspaper
Carroll Free Press
Location
Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1909
Page
2
S H Hobbs of the Raleigh Progressive Farmer warns Southern farmers on lay-by timing for cotton. He cites three mistakes: laying by too early, deep cultivation, and plowing while wet. Rapid shallow cultivation preserves root hairs and avoids crab grass, with level lay-by using sweeps.
A Civil War veteran's memory and pride are honored as Col. Marcel lus Pointer dies in a New York hotel room after a life of service. The piece praises old South virtues, resilience, and self-reliance, contrasting with later urban prosperity and wage labor. Dr. Seaman and A. Knapp are cited on farming wealth and investment.
An over the counter remedy labeled Bicodol claims to ease indigestion by aiding digestion but current listings indicate possible palpitations and cardiovascular side effects. The package emphasizes digestion support and relief from discomfort after meals.
A personal lost note from Carrollton Georgia dated July 26 1909 seeks a finder for a Cross of Honor believed lost. The note promises a reward and is signed G W Merrell.
Real estate notice lists farms for sale in Douglasville Georgia offered by John M Brown. Public notice provides reference RF D 2 and invites inquiries from interested buyers and agents.
Bradstreet notes weather and grain reports are favorable this week with cereals leading and cotton improving after heavy rains. Winter wheat moves northward, rains damage uncut wheat in Tennessee Kentucky Missouri, but Kansas Oklahoma report good quality. June crop prospects show slight expansion yet overall yield may not beat last year. Dr Shoop's Restorative advertised as stomach nerve remedy sold by Camp Drug Co.
Petition seeks incorporation of Fourth District A and M Farm Association in Carrollton for twenty years with renewal. Located in Carroll County court district. Aimed to promote agricultural and mechanical arts development in the Fourth Congressional District for the A and M school, with profits to dividends per law.
A damaged OCR fragment shows a legal notice style referencing a witness signature and court seat with dates and names but remains unclear and partially garbled. The text mentions July and Pearce with possible US OC or court designation and lacks complete action or jurisdiction.
Scientists report finding bones of men in a Swiss cave dating about 100000 years ago. The article notes modern dangers from disease rather than wild beasts and cites Dr King s New Discovery as a cure that could have saved lives. It also includes advertisements for health products.
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