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Newspaper
Carroll Free Press
Location
Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1917
Page
10
An old advertising note touts S. S. S. as a lasting cure for eczema by purifying infected blood. It claims washing skin and salves only relieve itching temporarily, urging readers to obtain the vegetable remedy from druggists or contact Swift Specific Co. for free advice.
A searing run of large figures compares wartime outlays to daily life. It calculates that at one dollar per minute the appropriation would take 13 415 years to spend, with silver dollars and loans illustrating the vast U S wealth and spending.
Mrs Wise of Austell died after a short illness. She was born November 2, 1859, in Haralson County and had lived in Temple and Carroll County. She leaves three children William Wise Pearl Langford and Aaron Wise, with many relatives and friends. Funeral services were held in Villa Rica conducted by Rev. W. W. Ladd.
Fragmented OCR reads like a civic admission notice listing names and dates. The legible parts mention a person’s name and an application tied to a time frame, with unclear references to offices or procedures.
Charles Bates Stedger argues that Britain’s reliance on volunteers proved costly and warns the U S must avoid similar errors by building a capable army through universal service. He cites historical lessons from the Revolutionary War and Civil War and advocates conscription alongside trained manpower.
Washington May 24 The War Department issued a memo stressing seven catarinal groups to be registered on June 11 1917. Citizens aged 21 to 31 must register unless exempt by military authority. Exemptions include essential naval and guard forces and other designated services. Penalties for noncompliance include enforceable measures rather than fines. A response form and stamped envelope will be provided for registration applicants.
Fragmentary OCR text references selling stock of Eutoria and vanetacturing components, with scattered names and phrases. The readable portions mention Kanai Th goal, Conan, Davnntner, Bang, and Gertiom, but no coherent event or clear details emerge. The piece appears as damaged archival notice with partial names and actions.
In memory of E F Duncan, Carrollton, May 1 1917. Born January 6 1855, married L E Garden on Livember 18 18. The family mourns four sons and three daughters. Baptized 1947 into Missionary Baptist Shary Grove. Remains at Jones funeral home. Funeral conducted by Rev J S D. We weep not for him but trust in heaven. A precious one from our midst gone.
Georgia Carroll County court order announces a sale of undivided one half interest in the J. D. Hamrick home place in Carrofi tea city. Sale at the courthouse door on the first Tuesday in June 1917 to highest bidder for cash. Property borders Willems, Longview street, Central of Georgia Railway right of way, and Shiney and Adda Bolderson properties. Signed May 1 1917 by Maryes Mandeville administratrix.
Practically new sorter item advertised by Apple and Carella Hardware Co and J. T. Bradley. Bargain price offered to buyers in the notice.
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