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Newspaper
Carroll Free Press
Location
Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1911
Page
2
Four points from The Progressive Farmer urge more wind and air protection for young animals and milk cows, along with better feed, more protection from lice and ticks, and improved care of the mature stock. Executing these steps promises greater profits from livestock this winter.
The piece lists local visits and gatherings around Whitesburg Wayside Cross Plains and neighboring farms. Several residents including Mrs N L Horsley and children, George Williams of Waco, Prof Craton, and Mr Herschel Young attend Friday or Sunday events. A Progressive Farmer quote urges southern farmers to move away from cotton dependency toward profitable crops and stock raising.
A columnist argues the southern farmer should diversify beyond cotton. Cotton has long driven priorities, but farmers can gain wealth by growing corn and stock as western farmers do. The piece urges adopting a thoroughgoing diversification system to restore balance and prosperity.
Notice from Carroll County Georgia that on January 3, 1912 at ten oclock in the morning before Judge R W Freeman a petition will be presented seeking an order to sell town lot No 12 Deitz survey on the west side of Adamson Avenue Carrollton for reinvesting proceeds in another lot on Burnaville street near Mandeville Mills and Warman properties to conserve the minors Preston and Norman Jackson.
Obituary note for Mrs Dora Phillips who died October 5 1911 at Bro B G Phillips home. Survived by husband and infant, one brother and three sisters. Turkey Creek Lodge No 363 I C O F extends sympathy to Bro Phillips with a brief blessing from C Q Martin L J Bailey and W H Malone.
The statement condemns initiative referendum and recall as weakening public office. It argues recall could turn officials into puppets, but counters that recall parallels private sector norms where employers discharge unfaithful workers. It asserts recall may actually enhance official dignity by signaling public approval when retained. The note ends with Carrollton Hardware Co announcing three railcar loads of plows stalk cutters and farming implements.
The Southern Railway highlights extensive promotion of Southeast resources. Exhibits emphasize educational, agricultural, and regional showcases, with major displays planned in New York in November to attract attention to Southeast opportunities. The system distributes The Southern Field, state booklets, farming guides, and land and business opportunity pamphlets.
A license to teach examination will be held at the public school building in Carrollton Gay on Saturday December 16th by order of the Board of Education. J S Travis County Superintendent of Schools.
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