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Newspaper
Carroll Free Press
Location
Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1913
Page
2
A Macon man proposes a state Pure Advertising bill to require truthful ads with penalties. He backs a plan by State Senator S M Turner of Quitman and J F Townsend of Macon, aiming to restore confidence in advertising.
A plea to residents to spend money locally rather than mail order or sending funds away. It argues that each dollar kept in the community attracts more dollars, boosts local prosperity, and benefits every resident through increased profits and living standards. Encourage patronizing home industries to maintain circulation.
Mrs. Carrie B. Jordan of Atlanta suddenly regains mental faculties after a nineteen year period of amnesia. She awoke at a local hospital where she is recovering from an abdominal operation performed five weeks ago. She recalls only events prior to the affliction and asks to see her daughter, now Mrs. Pansy Rowe of Atlanta.
Advert shows a claim for fast cold cure with laxative effect and a money back guarantee. Mentions W GROVE patent style advert with small print about refunds and price.
An ill old man first calls a physician of his own race, then asks for a white doctor. The white doctor checks his pulse and tongue and asks about temperature, prompting the patient to respond that he has not missed anything but his watch yet.
To Nashville and return for World-Wide Baraca Philathea Union June 21-25 1913. To Los Angeles for International Convention United Society of Christian Endeavor July 9-14 1913. To Monteagle and Sewanee for Opening Week July 3-10 Bible Course July 10-30 and Missionary Meeting August 30 1913.
Mrs. Daniel Kintner of Defiance recalls years of nervousness head- ache and indigestion after stomach trouble at eighteen. She credits Dr Miles Nervine with helping her. the ad promotes the remedy and a money back guarantee from Miles Medical Co, Elkhart Indiana.
The Carrollton District Sunday School Convention meets at Old Camp Ground church on Sunday June 15 1913 at 2 30 p m Devotional by Rev L P Huckaby Address of welcome W P Stone Response Prof J H Melson Committees organized Workers Meeting A K Snead Classes Organized S C Kytle Worker's Reward Prof H B Adams The Carroll County Sunday School What it Stands For Rev W E Dozier Music by C R Mullins executive committee
For Sale One lot of land consisting of 200 acres six miles north of Bowdon Will cut up in tracts to suit purchaser Also one shingle mill and half interest in saw mill outfit Write me for terms J T McGUIRE Bowdon Ga Route 3
A weary couple ride a Pullman to their destination after refusing to pay for a berth. An observer notes the man is worth a substantial fortune, yet in death he will leave all behind, as there are no pockets in a shroud.
Advice on keeping eggs clean by preventing mud in the hen house. Ditch around the house to drain water and place nests with clean straw and a glass nest egg. Maintain litter on the floor to wipe muddy feet and protect eggs.
An advertisement urges families to keep Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy during hot weather. It claims high value and necessity before summer ends and notes sales at Red Cross Drug Store.
Ebenezer Sehermerhorn, a poor 24 year old farmer, woos widow Tompkins with bold plans. After multiple failures including guarding her home and bee attacks, he finally confesses his long held wish to marry her, and she reveals she has been ready to say yes for months.
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