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Newspaper
Carroll Free Press
Location
Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1920
Page
4
The Army tested literacy among recruits and found many one and two teacher schools left thousands illiterate. It judged reading and letter writing skills through newspaper comprehension and letter quality, urging better nurture and broader schooling beyond nearby one teacher schools.
A collage of observations on modern life notes prohibitions on barrel falls at Niagara and risky rail crossings yet notes continuing hazards on roads. It reflects on pay rises to cover higher living costs and remarks on leaders and everyday speech patterns with wry humor.
Editorial voice urges large wage increases for railroad workers totaling 600 million dollars and supports corresponding rises in freight and passenger rates, arguing that any group yet to gain should also be granted increases.
The community reports a bereavement for Mrs. Tommie Moran and notes sympathy to Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Williams and Estelle of Cross Plains. Local residents visit kin in Austell and County Line while attendees attend preaching and social visits. several families share weekend hospitality and illness updates.
Sunday rain blessed Shady Grove with a shower while locals shared visits among families. Several residents from Atlanta Carrollton Auster and Temple were noted visiting and sick relatives. Sunday School was rained out but hopes for a strong turnout next week remain.
Advertiser notes that Carrollton businesses can reach trade territory for under half the cost by using the paper that covers the field twice a week. It pitches cost efficiency and focused local circulation to potential advertisers.
The United Daughters of the Confederacy announce numerous scholarships across colleges and preparatory schools. Applications require age, entrance exam eligibility, and endorsements by former teachers and Confederate descendants, due by August 15, with details routed through Mrs E B Meadows and Mrs F Cheney in Georgia and nearby chapters.
An editor urges readers to stroll through town and share civic ideas. He notes editors do not control taxes or how funds are spent and encourages public input. The column extols kindness, happiness, and personal responsibility, illustrating how small acts build trust and community, then critiques coal exports profiting from high demand.
At the request of friends John T. Hixon announces his candidacy for re election as representative for Carroll County. He asks for voters indorsement at the poll on September 5 thanking supporters and pledging to serve to the best of his ability if elected.
Campaign note from H J Reaves urging support for his bid to represent Carroll County in Georgia. The appeal thanks supporters, pledges effort to serve Carroll County and the state, and asks neighbors to subscribe to The Carroll Free Press.
Mr and Mrs B L Garrett of Macon visited Mr and Mrs B H Cox last week. Mr Winford Kilgore of Atlanta is spending this week with relatives in and around Carrollton. The Gordon family held their annual reunion at the W L Kilgore home with 115 dinner guests including seven Gordon children 42 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. The day featured visiting singing and meals. Mr and Mrs W C McLendon dined with Mr and Mrs Burr Gordon Sunday. Eck Gordon returned home to Ellisville Mississippi after two weeks here. Mr and Mrs Burr Gordon and Mr and Mrs Cleveland McLendon were guests of L G Gordon Sunday afternoon.
The Pollard family gathered at Irving Pollard’s home for a Saturday reunion with forty three attendees. Relatives from Atlanta joined the event which featured a bountiful dinner, music, and singing including a Dutch song by Grandma Defnall and a Mormon tune by Mary Suddeth.
Eight children and fifteen grandchildren gathered at the old home for a long awaited reunion. Ice cream and Coca Cola were served. School shows progress under Prof. and Mrs. Bagwell. Rain boosts crops. Mrs. Sallie Spake and her children visit Irondale, Alabama.
Mr Joseph Williams and family near Carrollton hosted Friday night guests Leon Williams and family. Miss Paulina Horsley and Vera Stewart Hackney visited Euretta Herrit Sunday. Earnest Young and family from Salem stayed with O B Hackney Wednesday. Paul Herrin visited Sand Hill relatives last week. Vera Stewart Tackeny visited Lola and Lois Boatright Wednesday. Mrs J T Horsley and children visited near Pleasant Hill. Rev W R Young stayed with W T Trackney Wednesday. S M Hackney and family of Consolation visited L B Williams Thursday. J W Sewell and family hosted Robert Morris and family Thursday night. W T Hackney and family spent Thursday night to Friday with S M Hackney and family and J W Ford and family at Connstation. Vera Stewart Hackney and Paulie Horsley visited Mrs Bessie Williams Sunday night. Bremer Williams spent Sunday night with Colbert Horsley. Paul Horrin spent Sunday night with Leon Williams. Aaron Williams and family visited relatives at Whooping Creek later in the week.
Savannah Press Views outlines a political column discussing Cliff Walker and Tom Hardwick in the gubernatorial race. The piece questions the challengers' qualifications and hints at editorial support or critique in a local political context.
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