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Newspaper
Carroll Free Press
Location
Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1920
Page
2
An old health ad promotes Dr Hitchcock's Liver Kidney and Blood Powders as a three in one remedy. It claims to restore liver and kidney function, purify the blood, and allow free diet freedom. The narrator urges readers to buy a 25 cent tin from a local druggist or mail order Hitchcock Medicine Co. Atlanta.
Britain and allied forces mobilize to confront Russian forces with robust munitions support for Polish fighters amid an escalating regional clash.
Reports indicate Soviet Russia has foiled truce attempts as Allied governments firm up plans to aid Poland. Lloyd George and Miller join in a complete agreement on responses to Russia. Britain and France move to support Poland with military advice and munitions while a naval blockade around Russia looms. The era of hopeful negotiations appears to end as Russia presses its grip and threats of a German Russian alliance haunt Central Europe.
Atlanta tenants on Peachtree Street threaten a rent strike after a 60 percent increase demand by Knox owner. Emma Garrett Boyd, a Knox resident, cites higher Atlanta rents than New York City and says a tenant committee failed to curb the rise. The move signals a broader challenge to landlords amid escalating rents.
Franklin Dempsey argues in Presbyterian Advocate that the dreamer precedes the builder. The dreamer envisions a complete structure unseen by workers and must be patient for planning. Realization requires both imagination and careful labor, with misunderstanding fading when dream and work unite.
The speaker laments vanished ancient powers and industries and argues that material wealth, ships, lumber, mines, and crops matter only as means to forge true manhood and humanity. Strong men are needed to restore civilization beyond wealth.
A quotation from James M. Barkley emphasizes national survival through manhood modeled on religious virtue. It argues lasting strength comes from profoundly religious people sustained by great revivals, as cited by Rev. Elam F. Dempsey in the Athens Banner.
Birmingham reporter visits Georgia and notes a heated election climate. Tom Watson and Thoky Smith seek Senate and Governor Doney roles, Hardwick runs for governor, Rapriness shown strong support as crops and commerce boom in Lanotta Roanoke Ato West Point LaGrange and surrounding towns.
Carrollton area residents share visits and confirmations of illness. Mrs Eli Terrell nick appears improving with hopes to be out soon. Several members of the Webb and Smith families visit Carrollton and discuss rain affecting crops and school progress at Way Wide under teacher Miss Winnie Sewell beginning August 9.
Community notice requests neighbors and friends to subscribe to The Carroll Press and to use its column in advertising, urging support for local coverage and promotional use.
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