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Days Of The Buggy Relived 1 Revolutionary Marvel The *" ate s The Carmichael Brothers' A- Buggies Were Ultimately L_ BY KEVIN COOK Time was when mom, dad, and the rest of the family would put on their finest attire for a ride in the old horse and buggy. If it was Sunday, they might visit friends or relatives, or perhaps their destination would be the little valley near the stream, the perfect location for a picnic lunch. Whatever the reason, a horse and buggy ride was a looked-forward-to event back in the late 1800’s, and these curious vehicles were the era’s dominant form of transportation. ■<>>MaMHHBHHHHMHIiHHNK^K^ v<k ' **.• AM A Health Tips From the American IVledical Association SUMMER HEAT You can’t really beat the heat. Whether it’s the heat or the humidity, or both, it’s hot in almost all of the United States in July. After weeks of sweating and steaming, it’s not uncommon to find the heat is beginning to wear you down. You can’t do anything about the outside tempera ture. You can avoid it if you’re fortunate enough to work and live in air conditioned comfort, but it still will be hot outside. The American Medical Association points out that there are some things you can do to be more comfort able - things that can help you beat the heat. Stay out of the sun as much as possible, especially during the middle of the day when rays are hottest. Wear light, loose clothing. The ladies have the edge over the men in this respect. Drink more liquids than usual, but take extra salt only on your physician’s advice, particu larly if you have liver or kidney trouble or a heart condition. Take a shower or dip in the pool once or twice a day to cool off. Get plenty of rest and sleep. Eat your regular diet and don’t go overboard on t >ld cuts and salads, unless you like them anyway. Get up early in the morning to do your heavy work on the lawn or garden. Or work at dusk in the evening, but try to avoid heavy exertion during the hottest hours of the day. There is sound physical reason behind the siesta custom of the tropics. You need exercise in the summer as well as in the winter, but don’t overdo it, especially on extra hot days. Don’t overdo physical exer tion, whether at work or at play. The more relaxed outdoor life of the summer months has many advantages to compensate for the heat. Stay relaxed and use common sense and you can beat the heat—at least somewhat. A jewelry store uses a taran tula as a guard, along with a sign in the display window noting "This area is patrolled by a tarantula." Break-ins have declined dramatically. W' 30 s 12’s 100’s ~ Sinutab Anusol Bayer <MS9 Suppositories Aspirin ?L, $1 49 99' Sinutab ; mmmm^ > ant -Tm 11 Oz. ;BB Intensive Care |B| 7/2 oz ‘ Old Spice §§ 10 oz. Lotion or Vaseline Shave Cream nB 15 Oz. Bath Beads Petroleum Jelly 770 *B^73* Service Discount Drugs^^Hßß THE 775-4344 SQUARE" NIGHT: 775 7204 The Carmichael Buggy Company In Jackson, operated by three brothers (J. 8., J.R., and A.H.), was a leading buggy manufacturer in the late 19th century, producing what was then the utmost in elegant transportation. A mere (to folks nowadays, at least) 40 dollars would purchase from the three brothers a beautiful buggy with an ash and yellow poplar body, large, spoked wheels, a durable canopy roof (with fringe, if desired) plush, comfortable seats (front and back ones), and a side-mounted lantern. from HISTORY’S SCRAPBOOK DATES AND EVENTS FROM YESTERYEARS July 29, 1914—A successful telephone conversation is conducted on a line between New York and San Fran cisco—the first transcontinental call in history. July 30, 1619—The first representative assembly in America convenes at Jamestown, Virginia, attended by two delegates from each of 11 Virginia plantations. July 31, 1940 —Adolf Hitler bans the practicing of Christian Science throughout Germany. August 1, 1933 —Carl Hubbell, the New York Giants' southpaw pitcher, records his 45th consecutive scoreless in ning. August 2, 1858—Boston and New York install the first street letter boxes for the collection of mail. August 3, 1958—The atomic-powered U.S. submarine Nautilus makes history's first underseas crossing of the North Pole. August 4, 1916—1n a treaty with Denmark, the United States acquires the Virgin Islands for $25 million. SEE Ammm WINNERIV THE JACKSON PROCRESS-ARGUS, JACKSON, GEORGIA THURSDAY, JULY 28, 1977 Though they were considered a revolutionary marvel in their day (with gears and wheels formed of hickory wood), the Carmichael Brothers’ buggies were soon retired to rot in bams and fields across the nation as a fellow named Henry Ford began tinkering with mass production and an odd contraption later to change the world: the automobile. But the next time your car stalls in the middle of nowhere, or sets you back a fortune in repairs, or entraps you in endless, unmoving traffic, or runs out Thirty Days Sitting silently at the local bar. the man sipped his drink with sadness written all over his face. "What's the problem?” inquired the friendly bartender. ‘ Oh. I’m having troubles with my wife.” was the explanation “She told me she wasn't go ing to speak to me for 30 days and today is the last day." 1 CSIITO There’s anew look at our motor bank .we ve installed the faster, easier-to-operate Tel-Air system for your convenience. You'll like the clear LllllV lrlr ILII voice communication and direct visual contact y yvith our window teller. Fast, pneumatic tube M 1 carrier-units speed transactions and whisk you S _ 4 • on your way. Next time you're in a hurry, visit our motor bank. TCTOfYI It won't take long. mcintosh state bank Where The Focus Is On You Memberf.d.i.c. it lii Wrxr -/x Ist r rX z k ' ' \ - /SMi / JT\ ' • in- irntTTT - / • / You know when you need to move into your new building. And it’s one of the first things you should establish with your builder. One word of caution, however. All builders don’t have the fast-to-erect Butler ' i "l *?. ** v 1 | KyR f| " ft £ jLgg a. > —. ~ ... Let us build you a Butler Building K-D-S Construction Company 1-20 ACCESS ROAD, ROUTE 7 CONYERS, GA. PHONE: 922-3232 of gas, or simply bums too much of the expensive fuel, imagine yourself back in the horse and buggy era, gliding along the red clay roads of Georgia; the scent of honeysuckle fills the air, and your view is one of peach trees and com fields and cows in the pasture and birds against a vibrant blue sky. It’s a nice feeling alright, but the guy in the car behind you will undoubtedly interrupt your fun by honking his horn off the steering wheel if you play make-believe for too long, transporting you back to reality. The Henry County Weekly-Advertiser, Thursday, July 21, 1977 Say when* systems to work with like we do. So all builders aren’t going to be able to help like we can. If you’re going to say when, make sure you’re talking to people who can do some thing about it. Give us a call.