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Newspaper
Carroll Free Press
Location
Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1919
Page
9
A collage of editorials and notes from Florida papers tout shade tree planting in cities, curb hog laws, wartime food shortages, and publicity taxes. Calls for public funding of city projects contrast with warnings on taxation, while regional items applaud or mock local civic debates and school and infrastructure needs.
H. W. Flourno y declares his candidacy for mayor of Carrollton subject to the upcoming primary. He asks voters for support and notes his readiness to compete in the contest.
A garbled notice lists multiple candidate names for councilman as well as a planned all day singing at the courthouse in Carrollton next Sunday August 30. The Free Press has been requested to announce the event with attendees invited to bring dinner and enjoy a meal on the ground.
Tree surgery urges careful care of living trees like people. It notes urban pollution shortens life, cites US Geological Survey on hardwood longevity, and praises timely treatment to prevent decay. A local example mentions a majestic oak in Mr B M Long’s yard on Dixie Street.
The board of education will hold a meeting Monday September 1 and again Wednesday September 3. D. Whatley, Secretary.
Mr lend Cobb of Atlanta to spend Sunday and Monday at home with his parents. Mrs Aline Owens of Canon expected home Tuesday to stay several weeks with her parents. Mr A T Cobb and Mr A T Webb traveled to Columbia. C B R Martins moved family to Fayetteville Ga. Teachers in public schools to arrive Thursday night. Jomes have been secured. Miss Letitia Mullins formerly teaching at Hiram Gay has been home for three weeks. Miss Will Cole and son Wes to be in Atlanta Tuesday.
An ad claims a glycerine and buckthorn bark mix in Adlerika can flush the entire bowel and relieve sour stomach gas or constipation while preventing appendicitis. The instant, pleasant action is said to surprise doctors and patients, with Carlisle's Pharmacy listed.
Advert says Chamberlain's Tablets are easy to take mild in effect and highly valued by those who know their good qualities. They cost a quarter and are recommended for a pleasant physic.
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