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Newspaper
Carroll Free Press
Location
Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1908
Page
2
Georgia adopts a convict labor reform by which misdemeanor and felony convicts are assigned to counties for road and farm work. Counties may hire or lease farms, form districts, or join with others to operate gangs. The prison commission, governor consent, and state institutions may also provide labor, with payments and quotas outlined.
In Augusta Chronicle letter, Richard Malcolm Johnston cites Gen Francis Marion's guerrilla bands in the Revolutionary War. He states Georgian riflemen, noted for their crack of shot, earned the British nickname Georgia Crackers.
We fit eye glasses with care and precision offering clear vision and lasting comfort. Our skilled staff match frames to faces and ensure proper sizing for daily wear.
A historical note explains the term Georgia cracker as a derisive label for certain settlers. It cites a theory by Charles H. Smith linking crackers to a hardy Scotch immigrant in Georgia who clashed with rough settlers. It also describes a Century Dictionary definition and a Georgia history explanation tied to wagon drivers and cracking whips.
Excursions running via Central of Georgia Railway to Atlanta and Macon for events in 1908 including the Georgia State Fair October 8-24, United Confederate Veterans October 23-24, Southern Medical Association November 6-12, United Daughters of the Confederacy November 11-15, Georgia Carolina Fair November 27, and Georgia State Fair October 27 to November 7. Fares from points across Georgia and Alabama with sales from multiple agency stations.
The New York board of health denounces flies as carriers of typhoid microbes and other diseases. The Albany Herald questions guilt in this charge but condemns flies as a menace to cleanliness. Mosquitoes are also named as disseminators in the concern for public health.
A fragmented ad promotes Dr Shoop remedies for women with ailments. It touts Night Cure as a topical membrane support and Restorative as an internal tonic healing system. The copy claims improved vigor and strength, urging readers to take Dr Shoop’s Ryes or dye Tallols or Liauid for general tone.
The Griffin News condemns mosquitoes as nuisances and disease vectors. It advocates aggressive elimination in Griffin and urges towns to adopt extermination campaigns to reduce bug numbers and protect public health.
Georgia notice states the partnership between Gay and Wilder is dissolved by mutual consent A M Gay retires and S E Wilder continues business taking over all assets and liabilities dated August 26 1995
All persons are warned against trespassing on the ground of Oak Lawn farm. No ball playing hunting or fishing will be allowed after Sept 15. Lee J. Williams.
Reidsville North Carolina resident J C Goodwin says Bucklen's Arnica Salve cured a bad leg ulcer last summer with no scar. The ad claims the salve is guaranteed for piles sores and burns and sells for 2 cents at Johnson Drug Co.
Rk H McClune offers a neat improved farm property exceeding a hundred acres for sale on favorable terms. The seller invites serious buyers to inquire about terms and location.
The Floyd County Fair at Rome runs September 29 through October 3 with low railroad rates and strong crowds expected from nearby cities. Attractions booked include Wedemeyer's Concert Band, Jesse Jameson, Dancing Dolls, Martin's Wild Animal Show, Japanese Village, Moving Picture Show, Salome dance, vaudeville acts, and a steer plowing contest. There will be top south racing horses, novelty races, a cavalry drill on Horse Show Day, and daily races throughout the week.
A Pittsfield man claims Dr King’s New Life Pills ease stomach liver and bowel kinks without fuss or friction. The Johnson Drug Co offers them at 25 cents with guaranteed satisfaction.
Notice is given to all creditors of the estate of Maggie L Wells late of Caroll County Georgia to render an account of their demand within the time prescribed by law. All persons indebted to the deceased are requested to make immediate payment. August 31 1968 Roxt L McCoroven Admr of Maggie L Wells deceased.
An old advertisement promotes Foley's Kidney Remedy as a cure for kidney and bladder disease and a booster for kidney function. It asserts safety against Bright's disease and diabetes if taken early, and notes sales by Hamrick's Pharmacy.
Notice of a two acre farm four miles from town on Carrollton and Coleman Mill Road offered for sale or trade for a larger place. Apply to ee Cc. L. Gray, Carrollton Rt, 2.
Hon Jake Moore of Georgia reports a 20 year indigestion problem easing within a day after using Kodol. He says he gained weight and improved health, endorsing the remedy in a letter dated August 10, 1604, and noting its sale by all druggists.
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