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Newspaper
Carroll Free Press
Location
Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1920
Page
7
Advice urging everyone to stay physically fit to support dependents. If constipated bilious or troubled with indigestion use Chamberlains Tablets per directions to restore health and energy for daily work.
A 50 year old physician in a rural district gained fame for curing disease. Dr. Pierce later set up in Buffalo and marketed Golden Medical Discovery as a tonic and blood maker made from roots and barks. Widely used for stomach liver and heart, with over twenty four million bottles sold nationwide.
Glad to testify from Watoga West Virginia that at about 15 she suffered headaches backache and weakness. After using Cardus she improved from the first bottle and gained strength marrying and having three children. She credits Cardus for avoiding doctors for female trouble. The ad urges nervous or weak women to try Cardus, noting 40 years in use and physician recommendations.
In Bowman Georgia Mra M M Watson reports to have found Padgett's Indian Herb Juice superior to doctors after four years of ineffective treatment It calmed head spins and pain after meals and improved appetite The herb juice is claimed to cleanse and toning the system ease constipation indigestion and liver bowel issues It is marketed as aiding weak kidneys and rheumatism and carries a one dollar price with a full refund guarantee by druggists if unsatisfied
Carrollton area notes show neighbors visiting kin across towns including Cottle Reid Moon Stallings Nixon Horton Copeland McCain and Lee households. An all day Sacred Harp sing is announced for Tallapoosa church on the second Sunday in June as friends gather with baskets.
A correction note states the Beulah singing will be on the second Sunday in June. The paper lists numerous local social visits with Miss Maude Bohanon as guest in Miss Lois Daniels’ Saturday night gathering and multiple Sunday activities among Beulah residents including the Bohanon, Gable, Kelley, Marlow, and Bagwell families. The community reports a bright cotton stand as the farming season progresses.
Mr and Mrs John Farlow welcome a new baby boy. Mr and Mrs Oscar Moon visited at the home of Mrs Moon's parents Mr Joe Copeland and Mr Charlie Williams Sunday. Mr and Mrs Sam Smith visited Mr and Mrs Mart Ivey Sunday. Little Mary Moon of Bowdon visited her grandparents Mr and Mrs John Moon last week. Mr and Mrs John Moon visited their son Mr Virgil Moon and family in Bowdon Sunday for Marys birthday. They report a nice time and a good dinner.
Mr and Mrs Nf T Jones spend the weekend with their son Nalcus Jones in Griffin. Tom Pitta bought a car as gasoline is cheaper than mule feed. Ben Chambers of Carrollton passed through our villa Sunday. Rowland Williams visited his father B T Williams near Mt Zion Sunday. John Henderson and family spent Sunday with Andrew Langley of Waco. Shade Thompson visits his daughter Mrs Tom Baker at La Grange.
Mrs P G Johnson of Bowdon died after gallstone surgery at home. She aged about 40, died May 5 or 6 and was buried the next day. She is survived by her husband seven children three brothers and a sister. Maiden name Lilla Lott daughter of Mark Lott a native of Alabama. She attended the M E B Church South and funeral was preached by Rev Elliott of Mt Zion.
Saturday night a singing by Misses Belle and Temple Stone was enjoyed by all. Mr Grady Garrett and family spent Sunday with Mr Earl Pike and family. Mr Walt Powers and family visited Mr Ira Jackson and family Sunday. Mr and Mrs Charles Garrett of Bremen stayed Thursday night with his brother Grady Garrett. Miss Cora Belle Jackson visited with the Stone sisters. Miss Euna Upchurch spent Saturday night with her uncle Grady Garrett and family.
Mr and Mrs W B Harris and Mr and Mrs Melvin Harris drove to Burwell Sunday. Florida visitor Mr Mobley is staying with daughter Mrs W B Harris. Sid Mapp Hattie Mapp Reese Harris and Joe Johnson drove to Carrollton on business Saturday night. Lee Hilton and Lara Reeves attended Shady Grove singing. Mrs Cliff Harris suffered a bad leg bruise in a recent accident. Mrs Cliff Harris visited Mrs Bid Mapp Sunday afternoon.
Miss Inez Strickland spends days with the Misses Beasley. Albert Duke and sister Lizzie of Douglas visit Bartow Duke. Eva Powers Maudie Duke hostesses with Mrs. Etta King. Rora Yates of Roosterville visits aunt Mrs. Velma Miller. Belle Crumbley joins Mrs Dora Ownesby. Alonzo King and others spend Sunday with Lonnie Powers. H C Nixon family visit in Duke home.
A blend of cocoanut and palm oils forms Shueo Shampoo, a perfectly saponified solution free from impurities. Two or three teaspoons on wet hair create a bubbly lather that lifts dirt, leaving hair clean, soft, glossy, and easily rinsed with no sticky residue. Available at drug stores.
A Jones Alabama reader touts Ziron as a scientific tonic that rebuilt strength after weakness and poor appetite. He reports gaining ten pounds in four months and improved energy, citing its mild iron content and claim of backing from medical authorities. The ad urges readers to buy from their druggist with a money back guarantee.
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