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Newspaper
Carroll Free Press
Location
Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1914
Page
5
The article discusses heavenly judgment asking who will be present and cites II Corinthians 5 10 stating all mankind must appear before Christ. It lists varied groups such as kings queens rich and poor old and young preachers and people and mentions ships Titanic and Empress of Ireland among the dead.
A church singing program at Eureka Church was held with J. T. Widner delivering the initial song and E. L. Pearce as chairman. The event featured multiple lessons, a sermon by Rev. T. A. Bonner, and a bounteous dinner, followed by an afternoon session with five more lessons and songs, concluding with a short talk.
In Alabama context a farmer asks how to combat pickle worms that bore into cucumbers and cantaloupes. The Progressive Farmer notes Bordeaux mixture is a fungi cide, not insecticide, and recommends adding about two pounds of lead arsenate to 50 gallons of Bordeaux mix to kill worms while protecting plants, with a repeat spray after heavy rains.
Box up Fly Paper and Fly Killers at FITTS DRUG STORE to prevent flies. The passage reflects apocalyptic biblically styled rhetoric about judgment and universal witness, urging faith and humility before Jesus.
Advert reads Rei Cross Drug Store offering Liv-Ver-Lax as a superior product with claims of no bad effects and improved relief compared to cal yomel.
Georgia Chamber of Commerce plans a second Georgia Products Day with a statewide producers directory. The move targets increased home patronage and showcases Georgia resources from agriculture to minerals. Letters from producers urge listing, and a Baltimore Manufacturers Record notice spurs investment interest in Georgia with good education facilities nearby. Undoubtedly Georgia producers will submit names for the directory before printing.
Rhetorical exhortation invites readers to reflect on faith and personal salvation as the revival at First Baptist Church opens on Sunday, June 21, prompting examination of home life community life and readiness for Christ and judgment.
An ad notes LIV-VER-LAX as a purely vegetable tonic for health. It suggests consulting Red Cross Drug Store for purchase or more information.
In Memory on Wednesday morning June 10, Jesse Beall son of Mr and Mrs Henry A Beall died after two weeks illness. Funeral held Thursday at 2 pm at home led by Rev J M Dodd and Rev R A Edmonson. Jesse cherished by friends as bright thoughtful boy, floral tributes from schoolmates. Grandmother and Atlanta relatives attended, with Loy Johnson and Georgia Hancock among visitors.
The Red Cross Drug Store advertises LIV-VERLAX as a product that makes the sun shine brighter and offers information on its use. The notice emphasizes consumer curiosity about LIV-VERLAX and its advertised effects.
All persons are warned not to hire or harbor B. B. Davis who is under contract to work for me through crop time. Dated May 30, 1914 by L. E. Huffman.
Promoters Creel and Harju of Carrollton Georgia offer a 17 jewel Waltham watch with 20 year engraved case, adjusted and complete for 11.50. Hurry to mail a postal today for quick shipment.
The Annie Wheeler Wheeler Chapter thanks Mrs LaSalle Corbett Pickett and guests for a reception held at Mrs C H Stewart’s Carrollton home. Gratitude extends to nonmembers Mrs S Holderness and Mesdames Irving and James Cheney for serving, and Miss Fay Causey for music by a fine local orchestra.
Mt Zion residents reported a successful Chautauqua in Carrollton last week. Mt Zionites hosted and visited kin while Miss Daphne Morris returned from Athens Tennessee to continue schooling. Reverend Bramlet, former Mt Zion pastor now in West Virginia, preached to a large congregation.
Mrs. E. B. Meanows, president of Annie Wheeler Chapter U D C, extended cordial thanks to friends who assisted and joined the group. A change in reception hour caused some confusion, but the occasion remained delightful as members invited more to become part of the chapter.
A claim that LIV-VERLAX is harmless and not a deadly poison like caromel is stated as making children safe and happy when used. The note attributes the endorsement to Red Cross Drug Store.
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