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Newspaper
Carroll Free Press
Location
Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1918
Page
2
An old advertisement warns that pimples signal sluggish blood and skin disorders. It touts S. S. S. as a greatest vegetable blood purifier and urges readers to buy a bottle and consult a Medical Director in Atlanta for free advice.
Mrs Mie Shadingerting returned after a weeks visit with her brother in Terrell. Mrs FP Eldgon and Lidrin visited relatives near Hulett. Ruth Nix spent the weekend with her parents. Joaio Juthy visited Manline Stadingto. Dell Terrell is able to get up. The Nix child Clinton has diphtheria but is doing fine.
The Boaz Free Press column records multiple social visits and family notes from residents such as Mr and Mrs J Parker Mrs A F Smith and Miss Inez Scott. The item mentions a birth of a boy to Mr and Mrs W E F Gook and references a Sunday School rally at High Point.
David Henry Ates, 65, of Lincoln Ayes Washington, reports Poley Kidney Pills relieved head soreness and limp discomfort. Advertisements note hats and trim bargains, plus men’s suits from $12.95 to $25.00 at Baskin, with Kausett Ten Cent Co promoting goods.
Carrollton area notes discuss road improvements on Route 2 and Ballard road reducing travel distance between Bowdon Junction and Roopville. The item laments lack of obituary notice for Mrs W. S. Binprint and asks publishing of death notices for Mist John L. Prince tied Min Sarah Dale. Local verses praise the road and mail delivery.
A vintage ad touts Calotabs as a quick remedy for colds grippe and fevers. It claims a single Calotab at night followed by water purifies the liver and restores health with no side effects and promises refunds if not delighted.
Ina Miles died at age eleven on a Friday afternoon after a three year heart illness. She was cared for by family and friends at the Miles home, spoke to her siblings before dying, and her funeral was held at Antioch Baptist Church on Saturday afternoon with many neighbors in attendance.
An errant ad from John W. Baskin & Co promotes Foley brand remedies and related items with alleged money value offers. The notice lists fake addresses and names, urging readers to cut out the slip for a refund of “trink preles” and includes Foley’s Honey and Tar products and Foley Kidney Pills.
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