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Newspaper
Carroll Free Press
Location
Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1920
Page
2
A historical brief asserts rats as the worst pest worldwide from filth in dwellings to food contamination. It cites bubonic plague risks and declares rats and mice cause over 200 million dollars in annual U S crop and property losses, equating to the output of 200000 workers.
A historical notice advertises relief from skin ailments with sensible treatment and real results. It promises building up general health while combating boils pimples and rashes and mentions the Swift Laboratory in Atlanta Georgia.
Notice announces third round locations and dates for filing or returning state and county tax information for the year 1920. It lists the schedule and places where taxpayers must appear to complete tax return matters.
The Biological Survey of the USDA warns common brown rats breed rapidly, with 6 to 110 litters a year and about 10 young per litter. Without control a pair could reach nearly 360 million in three years. They urge communities to deny food and shelter and seek expert help.
Local briefs show Miss Flora Evans improving from illness. Miss Margaret Adams and Miss Yates made a business trip to Atlanta. Mrs. Glenn Gray family mourns for baby Clarice who passed away. Several visits and social hours recorded among Temple residents with relatives in Rockmart Douglasville Carrollton and Atlanta.
Rural observations detail visits to relatives and neighbors in Bowdon and Shiloh Haralson county. Families like Lovvorn Styles Glenn and Huddleston are mentioned among singers, guests, and illness recoveries. Schoolhouse construction and a Bowdon to local telephone line progress are noted.
Miss Hazel Show of Atlanta spent the weekend with homefolks. Mr. Walter Perkins visited relatives last week. Mr. Zeb Morris returned to the Uni
Miss Maud Wright from Bowdon and Miss Erma Shaw hosted guests after a week’s vacation. Atlanta visitors Ferman Holmes and Earl Robertson joined local friends, while Forrest Attoway recovered from pneumonia. Winnie Holmes visited from Carrollton as did Bonnie Morris et al. Grand Opera trips, a school box supper raised two hundred dollars for desks, led by Mrs. Arthur Holmes and auctioneer T. M. Hamrick.
E T Jackson county agent urges Carroll County boys to pursue major prizes in 1920 agricultural club contests. A Hanson Motor Company auto valued at 2100 dollars is awarded to top district and county clubs, with further cash and travel scholarships from Armour Packing Company and multiple fairs totaling over 1822000.
Mrs M M Davis mourns husband and father who died March 31 from influenza. He was laid to rest at the family cemetery beside his wife, who preceded him nineteen years earlier, with Rev. Merrell officiating. Local visitors frequent family members and relatives share condolences as community ties remain strong.
A real estate firm pitches selling a farm listed at a low figure to renters and other buyers. They claim rental payments could cover principal and interest, offering a potentially more profitable future. They also promote a town house and lot as a paying investment with a right price and strong demand.
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