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Newspaper
Carroll Free Press
Location
Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1915
Page
3
A vintage advertisement extols 8 8 8 as a pure vegetable infusion that enters the blood and dissolves joint pains. It promises rapid action, claiming relief within five minutes and universal cleansing of impurities, urging readers to request the product and contact Swift Specific Co at 204 Swift Building, Atlanta, Ga.
Athens health officers urge residents to use borax to prevent fly breeding. The method targets stables and manure, with ten ounces per eight bushels of manure and a water spray, costing about three dollars per farm for May to October. Government sources endorse the technique and offer Bulletin No. 118 for ten cents.
The Free Press argues that Georgia must not bow to petitions or sentiment in the Leo M. Frank case. It warns that yielding to appeals would discredit the judiciary, encourage lynching, and threaten public safety for women, urging that innocence must be proven before leniency.
A bashful woman entered a store with three chickens and asked the price. The clerk, unaware the birds were tied, asked if they could lay on the counter. She bit her kerchief and explained they are roosters. Hartwell Sun.
Alfred G. Gardiner of the Daily News calls President Wilson the first citizen of the world, praising his principled leadership. The column notes Wilson’s nonintervention stance during much of the war, his refusal to yield American rights, and the belief that war should be avoided without sacrificing national integrity.
The text argues farming relies on weather, soil humus, and legumes to restore soil fertility. It cites losses from late planting, lack of inoculation, and smut, urging a return to Nature by burning nothing and growing winter and summer legumes to plow under annually for richer, more resilient fields.
Complete Elgin watch in 16 size with 7 jewels, nickel screw back and bezel case. Was 5.50 now 4.50 at Creel and Harper.
Four room dwelling recently remodeled on West Javenue with good well pasture and barn. Reasonable rent. Apply to J. T. Bradley at Carrollton Bank. Look through this issue of the Free Press to see who is advertising. It pays others, else they would not continue it. Whether five line local wanted or something for sale rent or trade let the people know 17
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