Carroll Free Press Local News June 19 1913
Local items from Carrollton Georgia note visits and socializing. Miss Lula Beck spent days in Carrollton visiting relatives. Dr David Powell spent Sunday with his parents near Jake. Miss Nell Reaven visited Mrs Hearn at Burwell. Miss Effie Hutchenson and Mary Holland attended a Hopewell Alabama singing. Mrs Moses Waite of Atlanta visits her mother Mrs Jones. Mr and Mrs D P Holmes visited relatives near Burwell. Dr Lucius Louvorn visited Columbus. Dr Joe Morris returned from Macon. Miss Ruth Smith spent a day in Carrollton last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lula Beck
Carrollton
Effie Hutchenson
Mary Holland
Hopewell
Ala
Moses Waite
Atlanta
Jones
Mr. Holmes
Burwell
Lucius Louvorn
Columbus
Christian Church
Moses West
Oscar Morgan
J. W. Horton
Joseph Jordan
O. J. Morgan
Bud McCarty
Mayor Gaynor Faces Mixed Approvals Amid Criticism
A Macon Daily Telegraph excerpt weighs Gaynor’s unpopularity against his past service. It cites Epictetus quotes and letters mocking his administration while noting business groups back renomination. The piece argues enduring public praise is unlikely in era of loud complaints, yet praises his efficiency and independence.
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Epictetus
Gaynor
New York
The
New York Sun
Business Men's Association
Sun
Angel of Heaven
Macon Daily Telegraph
Co operative Distributive Action for Farmers Urged
J Z G argues in The Progressive Farmer that farmers must unite to fix selling and distribution. He says standardizing products and systematizing distribution require cooperative associations, warning that individual selling efforts fail like pouring oil on fire and damming Niagara with a pitchfork.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.Z. G
Progressive Farmer
Darby’s Pro Phylactic Fluid Bath Refresher Ad
An advertisement touts Darby’s Pro Phylactic Fluid as a bath additive to remove body odor and refresh the skin. A large bottle is priced at 50 cents and is sold by Red Cross Drug Store in Carrollton and Temple Pharmacy in Temple, Georgia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darby
Red Cross Drug Store
Carrollton
Temple Pharmacy
Temple
Wintry weather slows cotton growth and crop work continues
The region sees slowed cotton growth due to cold weather while threshing wheat and oats proceeds. The Sunday School at Shady Grove plans to welcome Tom Dimmock next Sunday, with Brigadier General Green retreating as plow boys close behind. Local social visits include Mrs. Clifford Grizzard's improving health and various neighborly calls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Dimmock
Bro. Dimmock
General Green
Dixie
Clifford Grizzard
Confession Highlights Cardui Benefits for Mrs Reid
Mrs Eula Mae Reid of Hines Alabama says Cardui the woman's tonic improved digestion and energy. She gained 10 pounds after taking Cardui and urges others to seek relief through a doctor recommended regimen. The Chattanooga Medicine Co advertises advisory materials and home treatment for women with special instructions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hines
Ala
Eula Mae Reid
Cardui
Cardus
Levina
Chattanooga Medicine Co
Deol
Chattanooga
Tenn
Local Social Roundup Sees Guests and Travel Plans
Miss Eugenia Mandeville leaves for Montgomery to visit Mrs. Earl I Brown. Miss Lula Kingsbery from Atlanta due soon to stay with Mrs. C K Henderson. Mrs E A Shelfer and children join sister Mrs Bush bound for Birmingham next week. C K Henderson spent Tuesday in Newnan. Mrs E H Colclough returns from Rome visit. Cloud Street recently returned from Honduras in town this week. Prof and Mrs H B Adama depart for Mansfield for summer. Misses Maggie Rogers Marguerite Agnes Adams head to Nashville Tennessee for the summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lula Kingsbery
Atlanta
C. K. Henderson
E. A. Shelfer
Maggie Rogers
Marguerite and
Agnes Adams
Nashville, Tenn
Shake Off Your Rheumatism With 25 Cent Liniment
A sales note urges readers to try Chamberlain's Liniment to relieve rheumatic pains. The 25 cent bottle is offered through Red Cross Drug Store as a quick remedy.
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Chamberlain's
Red Cross Drug Store
Local Visits Reported Across Carrollton Route 3
Mr Johnnie Samples of Mandeville passed through our town last Saturday. Misses Sadie and Emma Brown stayed with Mrs J B Saturday night. Mr and Mrs T A Davis visited the latter’s parents Saturday night and Sunday. Miss Nan Phillips visited Misses Lillie and Callie Davis last Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnnie Samples
Mandeville
Our Ville
Sadie
Emma Brown
J. B. Brown
T. A. Davis
Nan Phillips
Lillie
Callie Davis
Contradictory Terme Explained by a Don at Cambridge
An American visitor asks about Cambridge terms, with a genial Don explaining that full term equals three quarters of a term and May week is the first half of June. They discuss general admission day, ordinary degree, and inspector of arts, then the visitor wonders about a ticket to Cambridge from London.
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Cambridge
London
London Globe
Quirky Australian Census Slang Variants Cited
The New York Sun recounts the Australian census yielding humorous religious spellings and self descriptions. Variants of Presbyterian and Roman Catholic appear in dozens of spellings, with playful labels such as Roam ing Catholic and Shirts of England.
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England
New York Sun
Profitable Begging Sparks Evasive Postcard Strategy
In a snippet from a historical column a millionaire notes receiving 150 begging letters in a day. He instructs “Mr Scribble” to reply evasively on postal cards and encourage further letters, illustrating a satirical view of charity and manipulation.
Eminent Statesman Seeks Clean Money, Cabman Replies
In a brief exchange, the eminent statesman asks about clean money while rifling his pocket book for a new dollar. The cabman responds that he does not mind how the money was made, reflecting a practical view on wealth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry
Philadelphia
He Had a Suggestion and Curious Street Talk
A jumble of quips and jokes from the Cincinnati Enquirer recount a boy asking why not use a billy wont and a man arrested for pigturbing wood. A traveler’s note about a Wiklivu wife and strong teeth appears amid odd commentary and a cheerful idiot remark.
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Litte
National
Old Fogg
Fogg
Cincinnati
One Subject Sharp as You Glance in Denver Republican
The Denver Republican laments shifting political topics and urges focus on a single sharp issue. It mocks reformers and pundits who chase fleeting topics and warns that endless discourse may dull critical work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Met
Sina
Pledge Missed But Teacher Checks Honor
A student forgot to sign the exam pledge about not receiving aid. The professor had just finished grading and trusted the student did not cheat, saying it was unnecessary since the paper showed no aid. The anecdote comes from Lip Incock's quotation collection.
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Clessroom
Lippincott's
Rural Life and Fishing in a Lyrical Verse
The speaker longs for simple country pleasures over city life and autos. He imagines casting a line in clear waters and preferring a peaceful, rustic existence. The lines express rural charm and a wish for nature driven leisure away from urban noise.
Against the Rules in Mill Creek Park
William visits Greenwood avenue area and Mill Creek park on a Sunday. He admires the views and the old gentleman warns him the scenery is beautiful but “it’s against the rules.” The exchange captures a local park etiquette moment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William
Greenwood Avenue
Mill Creek Park
Taddle
Youngstown Telegram
Rapture and Vows in a Somerville Journal Verse
A poetic piece from the Somerville Journal portrays two lovers amid adoring exchange. He praises her beauty and grace while she yields to his ardent promises and declares their bond sacred and unbreakable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sho
Somerville Journal
In Boston of Gourse Soup Interlude Disrupted
The Cleveland Plain Dealer quotes a scene where a customer named Walter is told to take the soup away, with a remark about a non existent ball and a joke about a superficial fracture of the queensware, reflecting a comic exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Gourse
Walter
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Right and Duty Quote by Joseph Mazzini
A historical reflection contrasts individual right with collective duty. It argues that right may spark resistance yet cannot found society, while duty unites and builds, rooted in general law rather than mere human will. The piece notes force as fallback between rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Mazzini
Grace and Peace from God and Jesus Christ
The article reflects on the phrase Grace and Peace found in Pauls epistles and Peters Revelation, stressing Grace as sustaining despite sorrow and Peace as the comfort of trusting believers. It cites 2 Corinthians 12 9 Ephesians 2 5 8 Romans 5 and related verses to show salvation, grace, and peace through Jesus Christ.
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Jesus Christ
Apostle
Corinthians
Gallatians
Ephesians
Phillipians
Thessalonians
Philemon
Peter
John
Isle of
Patmos
Jesus
God
Rom
Can't Keep It Secret Tablets Promote Health Remedy
The passage touts Chamberlin's Tablets as the best remedy for stomach and liver troubles, claiming growing recognition and urging purchase at Red Cross Drug Store. It highlights the product as a splendid, widely known cure available locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlin
Red Cross Drug Store
Money for good men on deod farms in two counties
A brief notice offers supply money on favorable terms to qualified men farming in Carroll and Haralson counties. It mentions a six month period and a simple application process to secure the funds.
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Carroll
Haralson
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