Dear Readers of the Free Press in Carroll County
A letter from J G Buyers praises The Free Press as a homelike county paper. He notes Carroll County’s moral people, compares Carroll and Cullman, cites Cullman’s fair prizes, mentions local school graduation with seven graduates, and recalls a Mark Twain anecdote about bad roads and stagecoaches.
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Free Press
Carroll County
Carrollton
Red
Carroll
Cullman
Columbus
J. D. Simpson
Birmingham Methodist College
Sholy
Darky
Alabama
Mark Twain
Walker Estate Valued at More than Half Million
Walker estate valued at over 500000 includes 232180 in life insurance from major companies and real estate in Bibb county and Georgia, Tennessee, South Carolina and Florida. Will filed for probate naming Mrs. Walker as executrix. insurance proceeds to the estate will be the city's largest since R H Plant.
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B. Sanders Walker
Maron
United States
Bibb County
Georgia
Tennessee
South Carolina
Florida
Cure a Cold in One Day Patent Medicine Claim
Ad copy touts a remedy labeled as a fast cure for colds and coughs. It markets Bromo Quinine laxative pills with claims that it stops coughing and cures the cold, offering a refund if unsuccessful. The product bears W. Grove’s signature on each box and is priced at 25 cents.
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W. Grove
Examination and Teacher's Institute for Carroll County
The Teacher's Institute begins Monday, June 9, at 9 a.m. and runs four days. Afterward, the licensing examination to teach will be held Friday and Saturday, June 13-14. The High School auditorium hosts both events. E. T. Steed, C. 8. S.
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Teacher's Institute
Carroll County
E. T. Steed
Lost notes on farm near Beck's Cross Roads Carroll Co Ga
Notice declares loss of several notes on multiple debtors including Dr J L Lovvorn Mandeville Mills H P Robinson and B L Burns. Details list amounts due dates credits and endorsers with prohibition against trading for the notes. Signed J T Barnes all persons forbidden to trade for these notes if found.
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Beck's Cross Roads
McIntosh Road
Carroll County
J. L. Lovvorn
Mandeville Mills
L. GC. Mandeville
Seab Simonton
L. P. Mandeville
H. 0. Lovvorn
R .M
G. W. Lovvorn
H. P. Robinson
B. L. Burns
J. W. Burns
E. A. McCalman
J. H. McClellan
J. T. Barnes
Alumni Association Hosts Fourth Annual Carrolton High School Reception
The Halcyon Club rooms held Carrollton High School Alumni Association’s fourth annual meeting on May 29 with 41 members attending. Officers elected were Mrs. C. B. Simonton president, Mrs. L. Robinson vice-president, Mrs. L. L. Newell secretary treasurer, and Miss Mary Lou New assistant secretary treasurer. The gathering featured punch, cream and cake in white and gold, and a reception for the Class of 1913 with an orchestra and vows of continued school loyalty by 164 members.
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Halcyon Club
Alumni-ae Association
Carrollton High School
J. Appleton Mandeville
J. G. Cheney
C. B. Simonton
L. Robinson
L. L. Newell
Mary Lou New
Association
Lucile Shell
Annie Maudrew
G. C. Cook
Kinnebrew
J. A. Mandeville
Elma Boykin
Card of Thanks from Anne Lassetter
Anne Lassetter expresses heartfelt thanks to friends for kindness and support during the contest. She wishes others success and goodwill in similar endeavors and sends best wishes to all.
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Anne Lassetter
No Secret Remedy Gains Wide Notice
The notable Chamberlain tablets are praised as a grand remedy for stomach and liver troubles and are now widely known. Available for sale at Red Cross Drug Store.
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Chamberlain
Red Cross Drug Store
Carrollton Baptist Association Appeals Funds for Draketown School
All churches in the Carrollton Baptist Association are urged to forward funds collected for the Draketown School to J. J. Bennett, Cor. Sec. Atlanta, Ga., for application to this cause. Vouchers should be turned over to the Chairman of the Executive Committee, W. J. Millican, Chairman, Ex. Com, J. A. Kelley, Secretary.
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Carrollton, Baptist Association
Draketown
J. J. Bennett
Cor
Atlanta
W. J. Millican
Chim
J. A. Kelley
Shake Off Rheumatism With 25 Cent Liniment Sale
Red Cross Drug Store advertises Chamberlain's Liniment at twenty five cents to relieve rheumatic pains, promising quick relief and urging readers to try the product now.
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Chamberlain’s
Red Cross Drug Store
Georgia Techs Quarter Centennial Commencement Held
Georgia Tech prepares for a large alumni gathering for its quarter centenary commencement in Atlanta. Distinguished speakers include Dr Thomas E Green US Education Commissioner P P Claxton, Alphonso Smith of Virginia, and Dr Herbert S Bigelow. The week features receptions, dances, and a massive burlesque pageant marching June 10 before Governor Brown.
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Avlanta
Georgia School of Technology
Georgia
South
Tech
Thos. E. Green
Chicago
Green
United States Commissioner of Education
P. P. Claxton
Tech Y. M. C. A
C. Alphonso Smith
Edgar Allen Poe
University of Virginia
Grand Opera House
Herbert S. Bigelow
Cincinnati
Brown
Matheson
Atlanta
Piles Cured in 6 to 14 Days by PAZO Ointment
Advertisement promises quick relief for itching and bleeding piles. Claims first use provides ease and rest. PAZO OINTMENT priced at 50 cents with a money back guarantee if it fails to cure in 6 to 14 days.
Decoration Day Observed At Ephesus This Saturday
Decoration Day at Ephesus will be observed on a Saturday before the third Sunday in June to decorate graves. Services will last through the day and the public is invited to come bring dinner. W. D. Phillips.
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Ephesus
W. D. Phillips
The Destructive Effects of Cigarette Smoking
A contemporary warning on cigarette dangers cites opium content and Havana flavoring, warns of arsenic in wrappers, and cites physicians linking smoking to insanity epilepsy heart disease blindness cancer and death. It urges youth restraint citing Sterling Peyton's attributed quote.
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Havana
Lewis Sayre
Hammond
Morrell McKenzie
England
America
Sterling Peyton
Carrollton Ga. Council Proceedings June 3 1913
Council met with full board except H W Long and W H Shaw. May minutes read and approved. All audited accounts ordered paid. Police Chief Acklin Street Foreman Thornton and Clerk Kingsbery reports read and filed. 1912 taxes report accepted. Kingsbery relieved of further duties. Permit granted J A McPherson to build residence at Sims and Peachtree. Council adjourned.
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Carrollton
H. W. Long
W. H. Shaw
J. F. Acklin
B. M. Thornton
P. P Kingsbery
P. P. Kingsbery
Purification claim for Darby’s Pro Phylactic Fluid bath
An old ad promotes Darby’s Pro Phylactic Fluid for baths to remove odor and refresh the skin. It claims thorough purification and a refreshing bath experience with a large bottle priced at 50 cents, sold by Red Cross Drug Store in Carrollton and Temple Pharmacy in Temple, Georgia.
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Darby
Red Cross Drug Store
Carrollton
Temple Pharmacy
Temple
Evolution a Law of Living Nature and Its Certainty
The passage argues evolution is a settled law like gravitation, not needing evidence. It notes confusion comes from competing explanations and continual debate, but these do not undermine evolution as a fundamental truth, per Osborn.
Worth of Your By Holland
A historical brief notes a publication or column titled The Worth of Your by Holland, discussing value assessments. It presents a concise, period voice sketching financial or personal appraisal themes likely tied to local economy or property.
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Alexa
Money Offer Sparks Local Farm Credit Drive
A sensational notice advertises unlimited supply of funds to qualified men for good farms in Carroll and Haralson counties. It promises the best terms ever offered for six months, urging interested applicants to respond promptly to secure financing.
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Carroll
Haralson
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