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Newspaper
Carroll Free Press
Location
Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1914
Page
2
Local editor Ralph Meeks reports a favorable crop outlook for Georgia amid this week’s political events. He notes looming legislative sessions in Atlanta, crop profits, and a push for homegrown markets while warning against street beggars and political sensationalism in Carrollton.
An advertisement extols Mother's Friend as a trusted aid for expectant mothers. It describes external application to ease abdominal tension and nerve strain, claims reflex action benefits for breasts, and notes widespread use and endorsements from many women across generations. The Bradfield Regulator Co promotes it from Lamar, Georgia with testimonials and a request for readers to write for a little book.
Route No 9 reports the death of Misa Puss Garrett at about 74 after a short illness near Bowden road where she resided since girlhood. Aunt Nancy Segler, 79, suffered paralysis and revived with Dr J A Martin's aid. Dr Hicks Martin died in Bowdon and was buried at Mt Zion. A Mr Traylor, son-in-law of Mr Widener, died suddenly last week. J W B notes a dry spell and a cheerful carrier Fuller still comes on time.
A Victorian style health advert promotes Foley Cathartic Tablets as a regulator for stout people. It claims no biliousness or constipation and no after eating distress, with a belief they ease digestion and provide comfort, marketed by Johnson Drug Co.
Advertises a 17 jewel Waltham watch with 20 year engraved case, adjusted and complete for 11.50. Limited quantities available at the price. Send a postal to Creel and Harper in Carrollton, Georgia to receive the watch by parcel post.
The man said it was the first time in his business career that banks competed to lend him money and he was impressed by it. He added his home bank had ample funds and could supply all he needed.
W. E. Avery suggests a hillside farming method combining oats then cowpeas and sorghum, followed by rye and vetch cover crops, with phosphate and guano applications, to convert worn lands into productive fields and nearly guarantee a bale per acre of cotton with level terraces and centered furrows.
Local retailer Fitts Drug Store touts top quality medicines and health products. Customer health is prioritized with curated selections and trusted brands.
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