Malaria Toll in Georgia Reaches 559 Deaths in 1920
Report from Georgia Bureau of Vital Statistics shows 559 malaria deaths in 1920 with over 1.5 million lost workdays and more than 5 million dollars in drug doctor funeral costs. Proposed House bill by Mr Vocelle seeks 28000 dollars to aid malarious communities and cut costs.
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Georgia
Bureau of Vital Statistics
State Board of Health
House of Representatives
Vocelle
Camden County
20 Room Apartment House for Depot Street
Miller has begun work on a two story twenty room apartment house on Depot Street, with four distinct units, outside entrances, a separate bathroom for each unit and modern conveniences. Completion is set for September first. Also notes an exchange offer for a Grant Six car for lumber or property.
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Miller
Searnest
J. D. Hamrick
D. B. Martin
Cedar Street
Fire Destroys Griffin Home on Newnan Street
A Griffin residence at 65 Newnan Street suffered severe damage Friday night when a fire, likely incendiary, gutted the bathroom and porch weatherboarding. The roof was nearly ruined, but prompt fire company response and a house nearby preserved the structure. Owner Lloyd Griffin insured. occupants Rowland Griffin and family had relocated from South Georgia three years ago and were visiting.
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Griffin
Newnan Street
J. K. Richards
H. N. Spence
Hamrick
Griffin Mule Co
South Georgia
Chattahoochee Singing Convention at Indian Creek Church
The Chattahoochee Singing Convention will convene at Indian Creek Church near Bowdon for three days August 5 to 7, 1921. Sacred vocal music lovers are invited to attend. secretary N E B Denney endorses the event as one of the best since 1852.
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Indian Creek Church
Bowdon
N. EB. Denney
Association Program at Stripling's Chapel August 7
The Carroll County Sunday School convention meets at Stripling's Chapel three miles from Carrollton on Sunday August 7 with a theme Building Righteous State and a program of prayers, songs, business sessions, presentations by Prof Floyd Field and Mrs Floyd Field, story telling, school methods, and reports, concluding with adjournment at 4 30.
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Carroll County
Stripling
Carrollton
W. C. Jones, Sr
Floyd Field
Campbell
Hardwick's Tax Plan Favored by Business Leaders in Georgia
Atlanta August 1 Governor Hardwick's plan to solve state finance draws praise from business leaders across Georgia. Opposition forms over the income tax bill as the Senate refers it to a joint committee for the 1922 session. Hardwick argues income tax is fairest and most just, targeting invisible property.
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Atlanta
Hardwick
Senate
House
Georgia peach and melon shipments set record in 1921
Atlanta reports Georgia peach and watermelon shipments exceed prior records for the season. By July 22 10 204 cars of peaches shipped and projected to top 10 500. watermelons up to July 16 totaled 10 110 cars with daily gains since then. Georgia growers earn about ten million dollars.
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Atlanta
Georgia
Southern Railway System
Atlanta Journal
Immunity Road Building Saves A Four Mile Haul
Farmers in Autauga County Alabama faced a four mile detour to market due to a washed away bridge on an long neglected rural road. A road-building demonstration by the county agent and State Agricultural College used local labor to rebuild with gravel and corduroy in two and a half days, costing only 1.20 in nails. The project, funded by community labor and materials, improved access to the mill, church, school, and market benefiting about 500 people and cutting trips by more than ten dollars per trip for some farmers.
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Wenuse
Autauga Mty
Als
United Sates Department of Agriculture
State Agricultural College
Wix
Pellagra in the South Tied to Diet and Education
Ga Aug 2 Agitation over pellagra spreads amid fear and misinformation. Georgia health authorities say the disease is less deadly than once believed and preventable through balanced diets and proper treatment. Rural milk shortages and distribution issues contribute, but education and dairy production can cut Pellagra cases nationwide.
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Georgia
South
Bargains in forma or city property for trade
Advertising note indicating property bargains and trade possibilities offered by A C Turner with a contact phone 334, followed by a line about The Free Press providing a full line of legal blanks.
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Forma
A. C. Turner
Frea
Blood flows freely in Darktown murder attempt
Sarah Ann Boston fatally wounds her husband Willie Boston near the cemetery with a knife after a three month separation. He receives 54 stitches for arm and chest injuries. she is jailed. Willie, an ex soldier, is praised for bravery and medals, while Boston community discussions note the troubled marriage.
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Sarah Ann Boston
Willie Boston
Sarah Ann
W. L. Folds
Gossip and Its Damaging Power on Reputation
A proverb on gossip warns that talk is costly and corrupting. Gossip destroys time, truth, decency, and morality, can ruin a lifetime of good conduct, and poisons kindness by revealing only negative aspects of human nature.
Misunderstanding Neighbors Does Not Worry Him
The speaker notes that lack of understanding does not faze the neighbor who still offers sympathy. The line suggests a calm, resigned dynamic where personal disconnect is countered by supportive sentiment.
Appraiser From Federal Land Bank To Visit County
The Federal Land Bank of Columbia South Carolina will have an appraiser in Carroll County no later than August 15 to value lands of farmers who have applied for loans under the Federal Farm Loan act. This news brings hope as funds begin to flow to local applicants.
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Federal Land Bank, of
Columbia
8. C
Carroll County
Camp-Lindley Family Reunion at Grant Park
The Camp Lindley family reunion picnic will be held at Grant Park in Atlanta on August 18 1921. All descendants are invited to attend as a large gathering is hoped for. No plans will be made to publish the Camp family history from the data collected by the late William A Camp.
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Grant Park
Atlanta
Camp
William A. Camp
Rook Party At Temple Honors Rome Guest Misa Rose Byara
Mr and Mrs Hoyt Kinney hosted a rook party on Thursday in honor of Misa Rose Byara of Rome Ga the guest of Miss Loyal McColliater After games guests enjoyed sliced watermelon The attendees included Rose Byara Flora Evans Loyal McColliater Ella Stovall Alfie Barnett Grace Kirk Elsie Kirk Margaret Adama Paul Cobb Lewis Cobb Yuma McCollister Earl Barnett Florence SC Omer Sharp Cleveland King Loyd Aderholt and Mr and Mrs Dewey McCain with others.
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Hoyt Kinney
Misa Rose Byara
Rome
Loyal McColliater
Rose Byara
Flora Evans
Ella Stovall
Alfie Barnettt
Grace
Elsie Kirk
Margaret Adama
Messrs
Paul and
Lewis Cobb
Yuma MaCollister
Earl Barnett
Florence
8. C
Omer Sharp
Cleveland King
Loyd Aderholt
Dewey McCain
The Work Habit Develops From Country Upbringing
The article argues that most successful workers come from rural backgrounds. It says country children are taught to work early, while lazy urban youths are rare in country communities. Faithful, patient industry yields results and urban loafing habits do not hinder those who are raised to work.
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Depot ST
Free Press
Holland & Holcomb
Dukes
Folds
J. M. Merrell
The
First National Bank
Carrollton, Ga
A Million Dollar Bank
L. C. Mandeville
Pres. C. A. Lyle, Cashier
Stipling's
Immunity Road
South IE
Darktown
Federal Land Bank
Peoples Bank
Vicinity
the Peoples Bank
GEO
W. Fleming
G. OC. Cook
J.D. Hamrick
M.D
Malcom Hamrick
Optometrist
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