The Free Press reports record cent drive subs reach
Carroll County records show 2933 new subscribers in the cent drive while circulation nears 4400. The Free Press prints 4447 papers today and plans to maintain reader growth, praising renewals and urging continued subscription support. The piece touts the countywide reach from Dog River Hills to Blackjack Mountain and notes overalls promotion efforts amid local commerce.
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Free Press
Fro Press
Carroll
Erdatik Wrod
Janks Aty
Ireo
Dog River Hills
Blackjack Mountain
Reid Mountain
Hiltem
Hilton
Memorial Day Program and Memorial Certificates
Memorial Day program features Prayer by Rev J Parrish and Memorial Address by Clifford Walker Georgia Attorney General. Prof A J Melson introduces speaker. Judge W J Millican delivers talks on French Memorial Certificates and delivery of certificates. Drum corps and Daughters of the Confederacy participate. Benediction by Rev J M Doud. Graves decorated. veterans and speakers dine at the W J Stewart building. Everyone invited with flowers.
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J. Parrish
A. J. Melson
Clifford Walker
Georgia
W. J. Millican
Daughters of the Confederacy
J. M. Doud
W. J. Stewart
Auto tag lost near Meeks address triggers reward
Lost car tag No. 492 reported by R. B. Meeks who offers a reward of one dollar for its return. Contact Meeks at his 20opret residence for recovery.
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R. B. Meeks
American Tobacco Declares 75 Per Cent Stock Dividend
American Tobacco directors announced a 75 percent stock dividend payable in B stock. Shareholders of A T Securities gain in a one to four ratio since original American Tobacco common holders received four shares of A T Securities per share of American Tobacco. Stocks moved higher with American Tobacco at 280 and A T Securities above 72.
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American Tobacco
A. T. Securities
American Tobacco Common
A, T. Securities
Wall Street
Thornton's Market Opens With Swift Meats Display
The opening of Thornton's Market is announced with 100 per cent Swift products. Mr. F A Ward of Atlanta supervises the opening, arrangements, and decorations. The shop features Fourth of July style decor and a pleasing meat display with varied cuts and selections.
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Thornton's
F. A. Ward
Atlanta
Card of Thanks for Kindness in Illness and Death
The Tackett family expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for deeds of kindness and words of sympathy during the illness and death of their wife and mother. Sincere thanks from Mr J I Tackett Miss Mune Tackett Mr and Mrs W E Tackett Mr and Mrs P C Carroll for support and comfort.
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J. I. Tackett
Mune Tackett
W. E. Tackett
P. C. Carroll
Thanking supporters of The Free Press contest
A note from Lida Duffey thanks everyone who assisted in the contest. She acknowledges not winning but expresses appreciation for the help received, and mentions L. L. Bouner advertising a nearly new cook stove sale.
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Lida Duffey
L. L. Bouner
Governor Bickett Denounces Overall Clubs in North Carolina
Beleigh April 19 Governor Bickett denounces an overall club formed by federal and railroad workers saying it harms and raises prices beyond what wearers can pay. He cites caps on hats shoes shirts socks and clothing costs and urges not to buy an automobile until prices drop. telegram of support from Robert K Bambo lauds his stance as practical for state officials and business leaders.
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Carrollton
Farrollom
Enon
Theraia
Beleigh, N
Bambo
Bickett
Robert K. Bambo
Southern” Wholesale Dry Goods Association
Fi South
Raleigh
Hobe
Bambi
Carrollton Semi Pro Club Signs Top Players for May 24 Opener
Rumors from Lindale suggest Jake Munch of Atlanta and Philadelphia Hd die McDonald of Birmingham join Carrollton’s 1500.00 dream team with Hy-Pockets Herndon and others arriving daily. Work on the park is near done for the May 24 opener with Romo. Moso Now, Carrollton’s star, may move to Cedartown. other clubs in Griffin and LaGrange boast fence busters as preparations proceed.
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Lindale
Jake Munch
Atlanta
Philadelphia
Hddie McDonald
Birmingham
Carrollton
Bell
Dugan
Pittsburg
Jesse Craven
Tom Craven
Hall Carmichael
Carrollton 5
Moso
Cedartown
Removal Notice Moves Auto Tire Firm to Public Square
Removal notice states E. T. Grizzard has relocated his Auto Tire and Accessory business from Muse & Hooper Auto Company to 14 Public Square, the former site of Travis & Long Insurance. The ad invites customers to come to see tires and parts.
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Muse & Hooper Auto Company
Public Square
Travis & Long
Sca Moe
E. T. Grizzard
Singing at Eureka Church Second Sunday in May
Notice invites all to attend the Eureka church singing event on the second Sunday in May. Attendees are asked to bring a well filled basket and new books. M. G. Dingler signs the notice.
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Eureka
Conice
M. G. Dingler
Al Meats Sermacle Church Service Details
Wival meeting at the Tabernna church begins next night at 7:30 o clock. Baptist Convention in Washington D C will have charge until Dr Ben Cox arrives in May. Opening sermon to be delivered by Dr W Bl om, pastor of that Presbyterian church.
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Tabernna Church
Baptist: Convention
Washington, D. C
Ben Cox
W. Blom
Presbyterian
Newsprint prices force upheaval in Southern papers
Ga April 20 report notes end cost rises for newsprint ink labor and other items push daily and weekly papers to raise ad and subscription rates. Papers may cut pages and seek higher prices. forecasts suggest newsprint could reach 30 cents per pound with October 1 increases. Large and small papers alike grapple with ties up in freight, risking pauses in Atlanta papers and nationwide shortages.
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Focal
Forboon
Ratce
Atlanta
Journal
Baltimore
Cartersville Tribune
Cobb County Times
Drea Press
Grand Jury Presentments for April Term Carroll County Ga
The grand jury reports the April term 1920 presentments after auditing county books. They recommend pensions, jail and jailhouse improvements, road board creation, equipment for militia districts, and publication of presentments in local papers. Foreman Gustavus A Hogan signs with the jury and clerk.
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Superior Court
J. R. Torrell
Supe Mary Giva Broom
Carroll County
Tver Robinson
Mary Ann McWhorter
Roy
Colored Department
W. T. Morris
Board of Education
G. F. Fowler
C. E. Roop
C. B. Boyd
J. B. Terrell
Big
Carroll Free Press
Slse
Carroll County Times
Gustavus A. Hogan
J. W. Pritchard
Willin C. Capes
William O. Turner
Ferman J. Nolen
WM. D. Nunnally
Palmer Leads In State Convention Vote Totals
At 9 o'clock Tuesday night Palmer held 106 convention votes, Watson 60, Smith 4, with the state total 382 votes, indicating Palmer leading as results progressed.
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Palmer
Smith
Watson
Tom Watson Carries Carroll County In Local Election
Thom E. Watson carries Carroll County with about 2000 votes while Palmer garners around 1000 and Hoke Smith about 840, reflecting a regional lead in the contest.
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Tom Watson
Carroll County
Thom E. Watson
Carroll
Will
Palmer
Hoke Smith
Severe rain and wind storm hits Bowdon Junction area
A severe rain and wind storm moved through Temple, Bromatt, Bowdon Junction and nearby territory Tuesday evening around 4 o'clock. Several buildings lost their roofs and many chimneys were blown down, with Bowdon Junction bearing the heaviest winds in the track.
Joseph A Lyle Dies Sudden at Home on Tanner Street
Joseph A Lyle dies suddenly at his Tanner Street home from heart disease. A longtime cotton weigher at Bradley warehouse, he was a respected citizen with a wife two sons and two siblings surviving. Funeral held at First Methodist Church with interment in city cemetery, floral tributes noted for the family.
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Joseph A, Lyle
Tanner Street
First Methodist
Rev
W. Te Taw
Lyle
Booth
Bradley
Fred Lyle
Coweta
Arthur
Illinois
L. Burnham
Duman Lyle
Cowats County
L. A. Walker
Thin City
Subscribers and mailing list corrections urged by publisher
The notice requests subscribers to verify postoffice addresses and routes to ensure correct delivery of The Hres Proms. It names two mislisted readers Mia Lula Qentry and Mr. John L. Vines and promises refunds and corrected dates. asks postmasters and F D carriers for cooperation. Also advertises pure Puerto Rico potato plants at $2.00 per 1000 for May and June delivery and mentions general presentments to be recorded.
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Thors
Mia
Lula Qentry
John L. Vines
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