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Newspaper
Carroll Free Press
Location
Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1908
Page
4
The Carrollton Bulletin discusses national and state politics from a local lens, noting Uncle Joe as a political boss, Prohibition timing in North Carolina, tensions over Congress sessions, and reflections on public buildings. It praises Bowden’s commencement and the First Baptist Church, and lauds Carrollton’s public architecture.
The piece frets about public violence and moral warnings while noting Texas floods and Oklahoma cyclones. It jokes that Josiah Greeley would urge youth east if alive. It recalls Davis birthday essays and southern pride, and favors return of Carrollites from the lone star state. It quotes Capt. C. M. Speer on a Carroll Free Press item.
Carrollton Ga May 19 1908 the Carrollton Public Schools announce election of superintendent and teachers for 1908 09 to be held June 3 at 4 p m applicants must apply in person or in writing to the president board or superintendent before the election date salaries unchanged secretary W W Roop serialed notice provides details for filing and addressing applications
A reflective maxim urges loyalty to present duty and tells readers to seek sunshine amid transient clouds. It suggests that the sun remains behind obstacles and will eventually shine, even when least expected.
I thank the good people of this city for their kindness to my wife during her severe illness. I have lived in many towns and Carrollton excels them all in helping friends in need. K. J. Middlebrooks.
In memory of our beloved sister A M Easterwood wife of Bro M D Easterwood who died April 2 1908 after 20 years as a Baptist church member. The church notes her as exemplary and the family asks not to weep for they hold hope of reunion in Heaven. Committee signatures include J M D Stallings moderator and clerks 8 W Tyson J L Davis J W Wren T B McClung.
The annual singing meeting began by appointment and was called to order at 9 30 by President Mr McCune. Officers elected included President McCune Vice President Reid and Secretary Abercrombie. A arranging committee was named J E Eason W J Laindon and J R Norwood. Music featured by J C Arthur M W Coats R J Akins and later Allen Barnes D Entrekin M A Barrow. Preaching by brother Layton followed by lengthy singing sessions and refreshments.
An advertisement touts Dr Shoop Pink Pain Tablets as a universal pain cure sold by Camp Drug Co. The copy claims the tablets shift blood pressure away from pain centers, promising relief from headaches and other pains within 20 minutes.
The advertisement explains kidneys strain impurities from blood and Foley's Kidney Remedy will make them healthy. It urges immediate use to remove waste from blood and notes Hamrick's Pharmacy sells the product.
Caution about serious outcomes from coughs and colds. Foley's Honey and Tar is promoted as curing obstinate coughs and colds and preventing pneumonia. Sold by Hamrick's Pharmacy.
Joan Riha of Vining Indiana reports long use of DeWitt's Kid nay and Bladder Pills, claiming superior satisfaction. She cites a dozen local users plus her own positive results and notes Hamrick Pharmacy as the seller.
It cautions that neglecting kidney or bladder trouble may lead to Bright's disease and promotes Foley's Kidney Remedy as a remedy taken at the first sign of danger. Sold by Hemrick's Pharmacy.
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