Mail matter entered at Carrollton Postoffice Georgia
A second class mail matter was entered at the Carrollton Georgia postoffice as reading from the local catalog.
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Newspaper
Carroll Free Press
Location
Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1921
Page
2
A second class mail matter was entered at the Carrollton Georgia postoffice as reading from the local catalog.
A Walton Tribune letter argues reading shapes individuals and communities, urging homes to budget one new book monthly and clubs to fund local libraries. It advocates home, school, and rural library networks, traveling truck libraries, and a city campaign to expand access and improve future citizens.
Farmers face the challenge of pricing and grading to compete. Buyers demand quality, and mixed grades fetch lower prices. Producers must supply consistently high quality to win contracts and satisfy discerning buyers.
The August grand jury of Jackson County condemns concealed weapons as disrespectful to law and authorities. It notes criminals evade real penalties, urges tougher sentencing and reform, and links crime to Prohibition violators while praising the judiciary. The report ends with suggestions to reduce crime and improve roads.
Slats recounts a week of small events and mischief from Friday to Thursday. A man tries to sell a device to improve a car, a zoo visit with a stork and animals, Sunday swimming instead of church, suspicion over marital fidelity, visiting an aunt, a quip about college and bathing beach, and a jam theft near camping in the back lot. The entries mix humor, curiosity, and everyday details with a childlike voice.
A nostalgic column riffs on gossip about a woman and her husband, noting the harm of rumors. It wanders into weather complaints, contrasting summer heat and cold mornings, and ends with a printer misprint of The Good old Summer time.
A tribute to Enrico Caruso the legendary tenor whose death is mourned worldwide by music lovers. The piece recalls his humble origins as a blacksmith's helper and his rise to fame, noting his enduring legacy and the sorrow felt across civilizations.
A. K. Snead as Mayor with T. H. Merrell M. M. Hallam J. P. Travis and T. W. Moore as councilmen seek re election subject to a primary in Carrollton Georgia. The notice urges voters to support continued municipal improvements and asks readers to try The Free Press for results.
The Langford family mourns as their infant son Homer, eleven months old and frail since birth, died on July 28. He was laid to rest at Pleasant View cemetery on July 29. A friend offers comforting words as the family grieves, trusting he rests in Jesus’ arms.
The Langgord and Huteon families express gratitude for the floral offerings and kindness shown during their bereavement. May God’s blessings rest upon each helper as they prayed for them.
An advertisement promotes Texas Wonder as a remedy for kidney and bladder troubles including gravel, backache and rheumatism. Sold by druggists or by mail for $1.26 in a small bottle. Claims many cures and offers sworn testimonials. Dr EB Hall 2926 Olivette St Louis Mo.
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