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Newspaper

Carroll Free Press

Location

Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Aug 09, 1917

Page

3

Carrollton School Board Adopts Salary and Tuition Adjustments

The Carrollton Board of Commissioners met August 2 1917 with President Mandeville and members present. They approved janitor salaries for College Street Maple Street and West View schools and authorized annual contracts. A civic club motion urged domestic service debates and military training in schools. The board set tuition and fee terms for out of town students and approved coal bids and book pricing adjustments for supplies. Burton named Bank Agent to formalize bond obligations.

Board of Commissioners of Carrollton J. A. Mandeville L. J. Brock A. O. Haile A. H. Warrin T. A. Herndon CG. Kytle W. O. Robinson L. K. Smith A. K. Snead H. RB. Adams H. Tf. Brooks College Street Amd J. J. Philips Maple Street West View Shatl Tich B. ¥. Boykin Mra. J Cy Loftin Carrollton Civic Club Hind Greived Aly the & Mantle Tnwn Tuithon Ronan Wistideauts Jeuyosidenve Eneb Seoul Werenwon Mode & Puller Vents van Waren Moderte Apeller Mro Millan Wo New York Hrate Beed OS. Hurton Cuyvaliton

Brown Urges Passage of Market Bureau Bill

Georgia farmers face a crisis if the market bureau bill fails to pass as it would fund a state system to market surplus. The measure would draw less than one quarter of one percent from farm proceeds to support distribution, aiding both producers and markets.

Brown Atlanta Georgia Market Bureau

Appointment of committee to study resolutions and pulsars

The document notes a meeting where a committee was appointed to oppose certain resolutions and to investigate the workings of pulsars after the law Carraliton. Individuals named include Dr James Reent Master Bay Seats Snews Brody Sydth Worpposited and Haile Herndon Rehinene with J A Mandeville as treasurer and others present as board members.

J. A. Mandeville Tres Smith See

Plan for a larger South fall and winter garden year round

The Progressive Partner urges farmers to plant more vegetables beyond spring crops. Grow cabbage, potatoes, tomatoes, onions, turnips, peas, and peppers in fall and winter, and double current vegetable production forhealth and economy. Emphasizes extended crop rotation, summer crops like okra and eggplant, and consistent cultivation to maximize yields.

Warroly Yar Gandon Garden

We Must Pay Teachers More and Improve Wages

A damaged editorial argues for higher teacher salaries as living costs rise. It notes current pay fails to match increased prices for clothing and goods, urging raises from 35 to 40 or 60 dollars monthly and suggesting tax or subscription remedies if local funds fall short.

Eantry PTW Progressive Army Ali

The Knitter Recites A Prayer Across A Quiet Row

A fragment from a hymn like verse portrays a Sister asking a father about love and duty while a child questions. The poem moves through prayers and studies, linking England, Minnesota, and Berlin as a broad fellowship woven together by faith and work within a religious setting.

The Woman Who Married for Money

A poor woman tired of servile work marries for money, hoping comfort and status. She endures drudgery and cheap meals while dreaming of luxury, a own home, and respect. After a failed relationship and a divorce, she faces poverty again, longing for a better life.

Barrett Advises Farmers to Take Part in Politics

New Orleans August 1 delegates to the Louisiana division of a farmers union heard an address by C. Barrett president of the National Farmers Union urging active political participation and better organization to advance farmers interests. W B Thompson spoke against regulating cotton prices beyond natural supply and demand.

Barrett New Orleans Louisiana Priniers Educational Americ C. §. Varrett National Farmers Union Union City W. B. Thompson

For Sale or Rent Homes on Newnan and Chandler Streets

For sale or rent one six room horse on Newnan street with barn and garden. Road Yonees fruit trees and orchard. Also one three room house on West Chandler street. Apply to Mrs. Pannie Gaston, 28 Chandler Street.

Newnan Street Chandler Street Pannie Gaston Chandler St

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