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Newspaper
Carroll Free Press
Location
Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1918
Page
9
An advertisement extols Mother's Friend as a safe external preparation for expectant mothers. It promises a smoother first stage of pregnancy, relaxed abdominal muscles, and eased pain during childbirth. The copy urges obtaining the product from Bradfield Regulator Company, department D, Atlanta Georgia.
A fragmented health column notes physicians recommending purified water, rest, and avoided dangers in cold care. It mentions Calotabs as a purifying remedy and references a pharmacist guarantee if not effective, reflecting early 20th century medical advice and drug claims.
Fragmentary obituary notice from Carrollton recounts the death of Miss Misa Bingen Hatin and mentions relatives including Lane Bird and the Hand family. The item hints at inheritance and local community ties, with references to Olin Hand and Matilda Stephens and notes about the Free Press involvement.
The community notes crops and school house moves to a four acre plot donated by A. Z. Stylea. Spanish influenza lingers as residents report illnesses. Local residents including W T King, Gussie Adair, McGuire family, B D Phillips, Moon, and Hagsed are mentioned with various travels, purchases, and illnesses.
Sunday visits and family gatherings across Heard County are listed with numerous Harper and Williamson families. Mr and Mrs Wilayn Harper and relatives hosted and visited kin in Lowell Carrollton and center area as Misses Harper and Stone circulated between homes. A note ends with a merchandise ad for men’s half soles at Fasett Ten Cent Co.
Neaday nights with Missed Belle and Reulah Bhoommke guests Mrs. Della Music Mow Tate Mike Nellie Wi Nansen and others. Various residents visited relatives Sunday night and Wednesday through weekend, including Miss Gertrude Harper’s pint children and Mrs. Mollie Shnemake. A Carrollton visit and a SundayReloudl attendance are noted. Perry Hay and Betty Johnson are mentioned with family visits.
Roopville notes the flu presence with no fatalities so far and mentions attendants at the Carrollton Association. Cotton crop near harvest, farmers to begin wheat sowing. Mr Gibson called to Balem church for preaching on the Fourth Sunday. Red Cross ladies praised for prompt work. War rumors and figures. local school progress amid widespread illness.
Mioti's items see price range adjusted from 12.95 to 35.00 at John W. Baskin and Company. The change appears in a sales notice indicating updated pricing and availability of Mioti's products. Local retailer Baskin emphasizes these figures in current catalog listings.
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