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Newspaper
Carroll Free Press
Location
Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1909
Page
7
The article explains thunderbolts as high tension discharges between oppositely charged regions in clouds and to the earth. It describes zigzag paths, alternating current oscillations, and the fleeting durations photographed to reveal the inner structure of a stroke.
The piece traces word histories for topsy turvy explaining how turf drying led to the term. It defines Coxcomb as a spoiled term for cock’s comb and notes Hurly burly as arising from a feud between Hurleigh and Burleigh families.
A patient recovering from ether is told by a nurse he has lost his right hand in a trolley car accident. The man sobs as he learns surgery required amputation. He jokes that his left hand will suffice but mourns a string on his forefinger tied by his wife to remind him to buy something this morning.
Plutarch cites the Spartana as quick witted and terse, training in concise phrases to express admiration or disdain. Lycurgus, famed for few words and swift action, answered a query on enclosing Sparta by saying a city is well fortified with a wall of men instead of brick.
A physician notes that egg intolerance occurs variably among individuals, with infants and young children most affected. Susceptibility depends on egg freshness, bird source, and preparation method, and symptoms range from nausea to violent irritant-like poisoning, sometimes leading to bilious auto intoxication.
A persuasive admirer pressed for an interview at a hotel asking about the single line in Romeo and Juliet. Tulia Marlowe replied she is not thinking during the drug scene but hoping she won’t sneeze, quoting a witty exchange from the Chicago Record-Herald.
A Boston woman's club event featuring a English lecturer on marital duties prompts a feisty retort. After the speaker urged wives to greet husbands with a kiss, an elderly attendee quipped that it was the best way to catch them if they've been drinking, drawing laughter and a sharp remark from the audience.
Memorial tribute adopted by the Woman's Mission Union notes Mrs. W. H. Acklin born in Tennessee, long Carrollton resident, widow of Acks received at church for over thirty years, death April 9 1909 at about 79. Resolution says union and church lose a faithful member and requests publication in county papers. Also mentions Foley's Kidney Remedy warnings for kidney and bladder trouble and promotion by Johnson's Drug Co.
Central of Georgia sells summer excursion tickets to New York Boston Baltimore and Philadelphia via the East at low round trip rates from Carrollton to New York 40.50 Boston 46.50 Baltimore 32.00 Philadelphia 36.00 meals and berth aboard ships included Tickets valid return through October 31 1909 Schedules and ship rates available from nearest ticket agent or W H Fog GE P A Atlanta Ga Also ad for Shoops Pain Tablets and a notice to creditors of Mozes Taylor administrator of Mozes Taylor deceased
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