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Newspaper
Carroll Free Press
Location
Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1907
Page
3
An advertisement extols Dr Pierce Golden Medical Discovery and Dr Sage's Catarrh Remedy with claims of a full ingredient list on bottle wrappers. It promises relief for indigestion catarrh bronchial coughs and chronic stomach and liver ailments noting limitations for acute coughs and advanced consumption.
A farmer in Carrollton Ga testifies that after a month and three bottles of Dr Richards Dyspepsia Tablets he recovered from years of indigestion headaches and poor appetite. He praises the remedy and plans to tell friends about it. Prices cited include 60 cents per bottle and 250 cents for Laxocomfits.
The camp with veterans and the United Daughters of the Confederacy unanimously approves two pension bills. One defines poverty for indigent pensions by wealth and income limits and urges inclusion of worthy soldiers and widows on the pension roll. The other allows widows who married before 1875 to receive pensions if the soldier served, with flawed prior restrictions. The group urges Georgia papers to publish the resolutions and seek public opinion.
Lieut J M Little a Talbot county native and U S Army officer is detailed as commandant at the Georgia Military College Milledgeville by the War Department. Congressman Adamson pressed the request amid fears of sailing to the Philippines. trustees had selected him and the district’s support prevailed.
J. M. Walker & Sons announce the purchase of the Foundry and Machine Shop from Drewry Iron Works and say they will operate it with their Sash and Door Factory. They pledge prompt attention to any work in either line.
Milton McKenzie and sister Miss Vonia attended the singing at old Carrollton Sunday. Mrs. H. J. Smith of Carrollton spent days with friends here. Mrs. E. L. Jones visits relatives near Whitesburg. Mrs. R. H. McClung of Center Point spent Sunday with daughter Mrs. Cansler. Virgil Harris of near Oak Ridge visited. Ellis Vines near Whitesburg visits grandfather E. L. Jones. Mae and Ivie Spence hosted a small party with games and refreshments. Alton Shaddix and Agnes McKenzie wed last Sunday at the bride’s parents home. Rev. J. M. Stallings officiated.
Union notes a Sunday singing at Mt. Pleasant with many locals present. John Hancock and Miss Ruby Bell of Clem united in matrimony last Saturday afternoon and receive best wishes. J. M. Simpkins remains ill. Mrs. Erlene Jones improves. Barnett Wallis and family visited the Simpkins.
Mr. L. C. Rodgers of Branchton Pa writes he once could not work nor bend to tie his shoes. After taking six bottles of Foley's Kidney Cure he is a new man and wishes success to the remedy.
W W Hagan of Carrollton Georgia offers lathing services on short notice for plastering. Phone 171.
A Carrollton planter reports life changed by Dr Richards Dyspepsia Tablets after two years of indigestion dizziness and fainting. He bought at Johnson & Co. Drug Store and says three bottles cured him. Also cites J C Hilton and R F Dien endorsements and price 60 cents per bottle.
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