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Newspaper
Carroll Free Press
Location
Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1917
Page
8
A Carrollton reader writes about a refreshing shower on the river and visits from Joseph Chandler and Jonly Murehman. The letter urges national unity, condemns war as avoidable yet insists on supporting the country, warns against speculators, and hopes for an end to suffering through collective effort.
Mrs Ira Smith died Sunday morning at a young age after a short illness and was buried at Union Camp Ground Monady. The community extends sympathy to the bereaved husband and relatives.
A reader letter praises Foley's Honey and Tar for a severe winter cough from Amberg Wisconsin, while an ad claims Foley's Honey and Tar relieves coughs and whooping cough in Carrollton Georgia. The item also notes a free press subscription reminder.
A Mrs. J. B. Gadd of Hixson Tennessee touts Cardul as a cure for left side pain and fatigue. She reports initial partial relief after one bottle and full recovery after a second course following childbirth. The ad urges women to try Cardul for headaches backaches and insomnia.
Suffering with typhoid fever Miss Altn Gres shows slow improvement. Neighbors and relatives from Arp Bill Arp Cool Springs and Carrollton route 4 visit and exchange greetings. Several families report illnesses measles and ongoing health concerns along with Sunday sermons and social visits.
Washington May 7 seed to plant an acre of Irish potatoes costs about ten cents. Seed sweet potatoes cost less than a dollar per acre where vine cuttings are used for early plants. The yield per acre is usually greater than Irish potatoes. Sweet potatoes can be grown throughout the South and in other sections. USDA specialists urge expanding acreage where feasible. Seed is plentiful. last year's crop was the second largest. Vine cuttings allow planting many more acres from one acre of slips, with plantings possible until early August in the lower South. This method preserves land from other crops and reduces disease transfer. Storage in well ventilated houses is advised to prevent losses. Farmers' Bulletin 548 provides detailed storage and marketing instructions.
Bowdon and nearby towns see a flurry of Sunday visits as the Moore Yates and Smith families, along with Crusher and Griffin households, host relatives from Atlanta Abilene and nearby areas. Other notes mention paper envelopes printed with names available at the Free Press office.
Last Saturday May 15 the annual decoration dig was held at New Lebanon church Rev J M Dodd from Cyr railtom preached a fine sermon crowd small due to sickness Inge Miss Jablo Garrett of Mr Zion visiting briefly Rev J W McLeod served Sunday Denver Hitevon of Me nd Mrs Oscar Pentecost ill Mr Pleasant Mareis Miss Mary Harris Miss Woste McWhorter attending Titasles at present Mr and Mrs G Pont eacost traveled to Roopville to visit their mother Mrs Francis Voentec who is very ill Death of Pat Peep a respected Carrell County citizen aged died The family noted his health poor for some time His funeral was a surprise to friends Remains interred at New Lebanon cemetery
Miss Davie Parker and Mee Glorence Cleveland wed last Saturday afternoon amid a circle of friends sending congratulations. The column catalogs visits and greetings from residents, church events, and neighboring towns including Coleman's Mill and Union. Subscriptions and legal blanks are noted as office items.
For rent one store room suitable for small stores or restaurant at $15.00 a month next door to Fletcher's meat market on Alabama Street E. 3. Kaylor. If ye will ae cent. 18-4 Look listen farmers you need money to make efson or at fall borrow now at 5 1-2 percent. Bd Jackson Carrollton Gn.
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