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Newspaper
Carroll Free Press
Location
Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1910
Page
4
A writer argues against the idea that preacher sons are inherently worse than others. He notes publicity favors crimes by ministers’ sons while others go unnoticed. He contends education equalizes opportunity and condemns denying children basic schooling as cruel.
Carrollton Furniture and Undertaking Co. leads an auction offering a piano and a sewing machine. The highest bidder will claim the items in a public sale, with bidding to determine the final award.
Poultry powder for hens to boost yield, stock and poultry foods and books offered by J. R. Holt Drug Co. Also promotes Foley's Kidney Remedy to aid kidney trouble and restore health, with a testimonial and sale by Johnson Drug Co.
Editor Mrs. McLennon seeks witnesses to prove A T McLendon Glenns Squadron Ga Reserves Cav enlisted Coweta Apr 1861. James L Chappell served Co B 8th Ala Inf Coosa Ala to Appomattox. Wm M Timmons enlisted Big Shanty 1862 Layfette Ga widow seeks comrade to prove service. Jesse Bryan enlisted 1862 Harris Co Ga died July 1864 Atlanta. Francis M Hunter seeks Brooks Hunter Capt Burke 7th Ga Inf wounded at 2d Manassas. Amos R Horseley enlisted Dec 1861 Jefferson Co Ala seeks witness. David Appschurch widow seeks pension unknown unit state troops. surrender details missing. Comrades please drop a card G W Merrell Carrollton Ga.
Libel for Divorce and Alimony filed in Carroll Superior Court April Term 1911. Order directs filing and restrained conduct until further court order. Defendants to show cause in Newnan Georgia why injunction and a receiver should not be granted. Service by publication to Carroll Free Press for injunction and alimony notices. October 24 1910. R W Freeman J SCCC. D F Pearce Clerk.
The J R Holt Drug Co apologizes for not always delivering promptly and announces adding another delivery bay or more to ensure prompt service to its friends and patrons.
A humorous exchange notes repayment of a costly musical education with a home purchase twist. The speaker explains daughter’s schooling bankrolled the effort and, after her return, the neighbor finally sells the house next door at half price.
A reflective meditation on money’s limits noting that money cannot buy sunsets nor the priceless sight of a child’s greeting. It suggests a well furnished mind can access inner play and thoughtful amusement any time, like a playground for ideas.
Notice states Reverend Jesse M. Dodd will preach a special sermon to the Confederate Veterans at the First Baptist Church on the upcoming Sunday. The event invites veterans and community members to attend at the church location.
A promotional notice says a beautiful doll will be given away starting November 1. The sale offers cash coupons with every cash purchase and each coupon gains one vote for the most popular little girl. Ask for full particulars.
A writer cites curious prayers from laymen and ministers, including a layman’s variant of a psalm line and a minister translating a Latin sentence. A preacher once began a long prelude before the sermon and, in his haste, exclaimed he would relate a little anecdote to the Lord.
Ad claims complete toning up of digestion and organs including stomach liver kidneys and bowels. Promotes Electric Bitters as the remedy to restore appetite and health for a renewed vigor, urging readers to buy at Johnson Drug Co and W W & W L Fitts.
A young theological student who has supplied the Bushby pulpit for Sundays speaks with Mrs. Kingman and Mrs. Sings tian about the morning sermon. He reflects on the material chosen and notes comments from a companion about how the sermon touched the audience and the topic.
A London Lancet correspondent laments the absence of a scent description system in all languages. M. J. Williams argues that terms like horrid or lovely fail to classify smells as precise as describing colors or sunsets. He notes the challenge when conveying music and other sensations to friends.
The article outlines the decimal numeral system origin in India with the zero, its transmission to the Arabs about 50 A D, and its later adoption in Europe in the twelfth century. It notes Hindu inscriptions from the third century B C and a dated example from 738 A D in the Chicago Examiner.
The ad promotes Peruna as a remedy for catarrh of the stomach. It cites testimonials from A. W. Jackson of Greenville Ohio and others in Baltimore Los Angeles Slatington and more, claiming weight loss relief improved appetite and restored health. It describes symptoms and urges readers to verify statements by writing to named individuals.
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