Carroll Free Press Semi-Weekly News Note
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Newspaper
Carroll Free Press
Location
Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1920
Page
4
Optimistic Dry Goods Ad Sparks Retail Confidence
An Ely and Walker Dry Goods ad from St Louis is credited with dampening textile market pessimism. The piece urges merchants to seize the moment, stock a broad range of goods, and avoid doom pronouncements as consumer buying grows with rising wages and product demand. Dr. D. R. Calhoun is cited as the optimistic source.
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Ely & Walker Dry Goods Co
St. Louis
Iain Aud
Exchange
What A Community Center Means In A Country Town
A writer in the St Paul Farmers suggests community center activities for a country town. Debates on days, literary programs, community band and orchestra rehearsals, lectures, basketball and gymnastics, home talent plays, Farmer's club meetings, library, playgrounds, canning, and a general meeting place. The piece argues these lines of activity imply prosperity and attract and retain residents.
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St. Paul
Farmer's Club
Clayton Tribune to suspend publication after this week
The Clayton Tribune says it will suspend publishing due to inability to meet current expenses from high paper costs and other outlays. The note compares weekly paper costs to an average annual subscriber charge of $5.00, referencing the Butler Herald.
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Clayton Tribune
The
Tribune
Butler Herald
Carroll County Politician Makes Another Early Guess
The Carroll County political figure who has consistently predicted early primaries believes the current race will be decided quickly. The boast follows a year of active political engagement in the county and prompts counter guesses from observers statewide.
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Carroll County
Carroll
Roop for Circuit Judge and Wright for Congress Set for Victory
It seems Hon. E. Roop for Circuit Judge and Hon. William C. Wright for Congress will have smooth sailing with them the victory's won.
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E. Roop
William C. Wright
Congress
Walker and Dorsey Raining Ground in Carroll County
Fresh country news says Walker and Dorsey are raining ground as Carroll County may swing into their columns. The item highlights potential shift toward the Walker and Dorsey teams in local politics or sports depending on context.
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Walker and Dorsey
Carroll County
Carroll County farmers report best crop in years
Farmers in Carroll County, amid primaries, say their crops look the best they have raised, reflecting unusually good growing conditions and progress across fields.
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Carroll County
Georgia Primary Field Narrowed with Four Governors Hopefuls
Walter R. Brown joins four gubernatorial candidates in Georgia as entries close by noon August 15 1920 under state Democratic executive rules. The U S Senate slate remains Watson Dorsey and Stoke Smith while other statewide offices list unopposed and contested races.
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Walter R. Brown
Atlanta
United States Senate
John W. Hammond
Hiram Gardner
Ratenton
Democratic Executive Committee
Hammond
Kimball
Executive Committee
Illiam Gardner
W. TH. Dorrin
Charles W. Amith
Ben If. Will
M. TL. Brittain
G. McLendon
Claude A. West
Railroad Commission
Paul B. Trammell
W. Trox Bankston
J. J. Brown
William A. Wright
Judge Cobb backs Dorsey for U S Senate in letter
Athens Ga August 14 Judge Andrew J Cobb prominent jurist writes Governor Tough Dorsey pledging hearty support for his Senate primary bid. He says Watson is impossible and Smith undesirable, and he will aid within time and propriety, reflecting loyalty to the Democratic party and administration.
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Athens
Andrew J. Cobb
Tough Dorsey
State Supreme Bench
United States Senate
Watson
Smith
Democratic Party
Andrew J, Cobb
Unclear prompt quotes Butler Herald on work and vacation
The fragment cites Rush Burton and Butler Herald debating whether to take a vacation or press through work, with guidance to announce vacation dates in advance and adjust if conflicts arise, noting a yearly occurrence of such clashes and harsh working conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rush Burton
Butler Herald
County Chamber of Commerce urged for Coweta
A Newnan Herald report urges forming a full County Chamber of Commerce in Coweta to unite towns and rural areas, stress civic and commercial progress, and build broad community support. It argues the organization will create lasting improvement, with slow but steady gains through united effort and careful program planning.
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Chamber of Comerce
Coweta County
County Chamber of Commerce
Newnan
Coweta
County Chambers of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce
Yloup
Commeree
Caweta
Ita
Newnan Herald
Floyd County communities raise funds to boost teacher pay
Floyd county patrons in Texas Valley and Poster’s Mill district raise funds to supplement state salaries. The Orsian district adds 20 dollars monthly to the principal and 15 dollars to the assistant. Foster Academy’s principal to receive 30 dollars more monthly. New building completed. Superintendent Rash plans summer rallies with State Superintendent Britain to raise school interest and educational needs in the county.
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Floyd County
Orsian
Texas Valley
Poster
Foster Academy
Rash
Britain
Rush
Rome Tribune
Printer Seeks Custom Stationery and Mail Orders
Examine your supply of printed stationery. If you need Letter Tends, Bill Heads, Statements, Envelopes, Notes, Deads, Mortgages, Cotton Bille, Warehouse Receipts, or any special forms of printing, let us have it. Special attention given to mail orders. tf, Bt.
Have your fall job printing dole Sow
Fall season printing order by mail advertised with a terse request for orders. The fragment hints at printing services and mail ordering, lacking clear date, location, or contact details.
Club Girl’s Joyful Athens Trip Scholarship Recipient Recalls Sail
A club girl from Carroll County recounts winning a summer scholarship to Athens for the girls and boys short course. She describes lectures on home economics and livestock, city tours, bakery visits, meals, and a return trip with memories of three hundred attendees and a future dream to return.
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Mr. Qiitor
Athens
Carroll County
Heard County
Atlanta
Hastings Seed Co
Carrollton Trade Territory Ad Offers Bargain Rates
An advertiser promotes cost efficient coverage for Carrollton trade territory by using a par that covers the field. The notice touts twice weekly distribution and prompt mail order service from Ball Printing, urging immediate action before a rush.
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Carrollton
Placing Your Business With The Paper That Covers The Field
A concise note urging advertisers to choose the newspaper noted for consistent field coverage. It emphasizes reliability and broad reach for local business notices and promotions.
Old Jupiter Pluvius Delays But Lindale Wins Big Week
Rain soaked week as Lindale shone with Bonifay on mound and Swan on the hill. A 12 0 win over Cedartown followed by 4 4, then 7 7 tied game before two wins over Lindale and a 4 1 victory in the double header with Allen starring. The team leads Carroll county toward the pennant as eight straight games approach Romans.
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Jupiter Pluvius
Rome
Bonifay
Cedartown
Swan
Lindale
Umps
Jupiter
Harry Allen
Bell's
Carroll County
Pennantville
Roopville News: Land Sale Attendance and Local Visits
Crops look good in the area as the community notes a sick list for Marshall Scoggin's baby. Attendees at the Roopville land sale include B F Roop and Lee Garrett with visitors from Cullman Alabama.
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Marshal Scoggin
B. F. Roop
Lee Garrett
John Craven
Cullman
Ala
Laura Morris
Cattie Marrett
Dewey Wallace
G. N. Adorhold
Bethel
J. H. Davis
Craven
G. N. Aderhold
Shiloh
Knight
Carrie Scoggins
Needmore
A. C. Ragland
Carollton
Villa Rica Social Roundup Tells Visiting Guests
Villa Rica residents host and visit in Atlanta Cullman Carrollton and Griffin with many relatives and friends noted. Mrs Hixon Harold Bagwell and others traveling between Atlanta Columbus and Birmingham are mentioned along with a funeral in Atlanta.
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Horate Hixon
Atlanta
John Hixon
Ruby Harold
Villa’Rica
W. F. Bagwell
Catherine Swalley
Delphus Roberson
Eden
Ala
Hugh Tee Peryman
Columbus
J. J. Perryman
Misa Hattie Roberda
Manard Luther
Reba
Vaughtelle Webb
Ruth
Louise Steed
Carorllton
Lucy Henslee
Lois Bagwell
Susie Turner
Cullman
Candler Hamrick
Griffin
Bennetta Taylor
Birmingham
Dora McClendon
Buchanan
Tom Green
Hattie
Atlante
W. T. Tolbert
Notes in Books Best Form of Naive Notes
An advertisement describes naive note forms organized in books of 50 with stub, suitable for office or pocket use. Orders accepted by mail.
Printing Service Mail Order Tip Note
A brief notice advises customers to place failed job printing orders by mail and includes a tip related to tipping for service.
Springfield Herald previews Effingham county race dynamics
Editor Moore outlines statewide prospects with Cliff Walker seen as strong statewide and favored to defeat Hardwick. John Holder campaigns for governor while sparring with Hardwick. Dorsoy likely nominated for Senate on first ballot, with Watson or Dorsey as alternatives and Smith viewed as a traitor to his party.
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Moore
Effingham County
Cliff Walker
Hardwick
Dor- Soy
Watson
Dorsey
Smith
In Memory of a Beloved Friend Obituary Tribute
On Thursday morning August 5 Ollie McClung’s home lost a beloved mother aged sixty four after a Christian life. Her husband had died six months earlier and she rests with him in a peaceful home beyond. Written by Verd ia McCain.
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Ollie McClung
Sho
Verdia McCain
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