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Newspaper
Carroll Free Press
Location
Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1917
Page
12
The potato beetle has appeared in Atlants Georgia and the State Department of Agriculture warns gardeners to act. Entomology officials offer remedies using arsenate compounds mixed with skocked wine or flour dusted on plants or sprayed with water for ready application. If beetles persist another treatment may be needed.
Sworn to and subscribed before me this Suth day of May 1917. B. L. Garrett, Notary Public. Directors.
Dowling leaves his club breakfast and rents a widow's house after savoring a lavish single‑person meal. He courts the widow, signs a lease, and soon marries, keeping the house for himself while returning to club life only for a final breakfast reminder.
A May 3 statement by S. W. Straus, president of the American Society for Thrift, urges constructive thrift over indiscriminate economy. He warns against harming industry with excessive frugality while stressing prudent spending, feeding allies, and supporting war finance, urging individuals to live honestly and productively. He notes America’s strong prosperity but calls for smart saving and avoidance of waste to sustain the war effort.
Mrs A G Wells of Rocky Mount NC praises Foley's Kidney Pills for kidney relief beneficial to aging from heavy housework. Red Cross Drug Store Carrollton GA sells the product. Also a renewal reminder note about library subscription renewals included.
The narrative praises advertising and recounts a Chicago case where an accused man was freed after his lawyers advertised for witnesses at the YMCA. It then shifts to local notes, mentioning farmers planting velvet beans and visits from residents, social visits, and upcoming singing events.
After Sunday School the class was called together by J. M. Campbell who was elected chairman with T. J. Boyd W. O. Hembree J. M. Wallace Jr arranging committee. Music by Charlie Noles Homer Campbell 20 minutes each. Rev G W Jones preached Water of Life sermon. Refreshments followed. Afternoon session opened with music by G C Richards W J Boyd Prof Swafford 10 minutes each then more music and closing by the chairman.
A jesting line from the Albany Knickerbocker Press notes a former office worker visiting the old employer a week after being fired. The exchange hints at lingering workplace tensions and curiosity about the firm’s continued operation.
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