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Newspaper
Carroll Free Press
Location
Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1922
Page
9
A Mouros Women’s Club appeal urges collecting discarded magazines and papers to ship to rural schools outside city limits. The writer notes vast quantities of valuable literature end up in garbage and calls for a homebound donation drive to nourish hungry minds.
The article argues that postwar price mismatches threaten farm prosperity and city manufacturing. It cites high costs for farmers buying supplies and low returns for crops, warning that without rural credit, fair taxation, and lower transportation and factory costs, business will stall and urban centers suffer as country folks curb purchases.
A Montpelier Indiana bank distributed 150 pure bred hog gifts to farmers this fall to boost pure bred stock. Each farmer receives one animal with a two way return as breeding and care arrangements are set. The goal is to convert entire herds to pure bred and make the county a pure bred area inviting buyers from other counties and states.
The piece argues that free spending creates an artificial boom with inflated demand and rising prices. When demand collapses, production slows, wages fall, and business suffers. Banking and saving could have redirected funds to factories and farms, stabilizing employment and prices in 1921.
Miss Caroline Cheney and Miss Elizabeth Brock return from a visit to Decatur. Mr. and Mrs. Howell Robinson and Robbie spend Thursday with relatives in the country. Westminster Society met with Mrs. Camilla Newell. Mrs. Johnson of Muck Creek guests of Aunt Mrs. John Stephens on Austin Avenue. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Smith and children of Glenlock visit J. B. F. Dial household. Miss Amy Lois Hoard from Eas Point visits aunt Mrs. Joseph Bagwell. Miss Willie May Henry of Atlanta visits her parents on Maple Street.
Public auction set for the first Tuesday in January 1993 at the Carroll County courthouse to satisfy an execution against P O Ivey. Property is 151 Romo Street, house and lot, now in possession of P B Smith, with tax and ad valorem charges for 1931. Marshal T O Hamrick signs the notice for the City of Carrollton.
The piece discusses how the holiday shopping season drives spending across homes, clothing, furniture, and gifts. It notes stores differ in pricing, the value of clever bargains, and how big advertisers signal exceptional value, urging readers to read ads carefully to secure low prices. It warns against assuming uniform prices across stores and highlights the impact on family prosperity.
Public notice of a mortgage foreclosure sale in Carrollton Carroll County Georgia where Citizens Bank seeks to foreclose a deed to secure a $2000 note due October 15 1923 and sell the described parcels at the courthouse door on the first Tuesday in January 1928 the sale is subject to prior claims by J V Wann J J Reest and Mrs E H Savadora trustees.
Kenry Little and sisters Leone Nannie and Josie visited their uncle W S Walker in Elizabeth Harris school area. Mrs FE Morris of Carrollton visited daughter Mrs Grady Bilson. Grandma Sweat laid to rest at Mt Pleasant Cemetery. condolences to bereaved family. W L Little stayed with J D Lyle family near Oak Grove. wishes for quick recovery. The community heard a Sunday night prayer meeting led by A F Mote. Thelma Stallings visited Nannie and Josie Little. Mr Jim Little’s next Sunday night gathering announced. Pleasant Harrie and baby Willian visited Roopville recently. and other local greetings.
The text contrasts country girls becoming bread making champions with city girls consuming much candy. It notes ambiguity in stores drives expensive buildings and high rents, while country stores attract better merchandise. It suggests locals who criticize slow towns would also criticize big cities for pace and pressure.
In the Northern District of Georgia Northern Division in Bankruptsy J W Partridge has been adjudicated bankrupt on November 29 1922 The first meeting of creditors will be held at the Referee Office Carrollton Ga at 9 AM on December 20 1928 Creditors may attend prove claims examine the bankrupt elect a trustee and conduct business Carrollton Ga December 6 1922
Mrs Hugh Thrash of Atlanta was the guest of Mrs Kinabrew with sixteen friends at a Tuesday domino party. The gathering featured bright pot plants, a 6 o'clock dinner, and attendees including Mrs Willis Smith Mrs Will Webb Mrs G G Cook Miss Vivian Snead Miss Vivian Broduix and many others.
On January 18 a car will be placed at Carrollton depot to load and ship donations to the Baptist Orphans' Home in Hapeville. Parsons and others willing to contribute should bring articles on that day. committee members include T. A. Bonner J. W. Stallings L. Hammon.
Contact numbers listed for office and residence in Carrollton Georgia. The page shows Office 41 and Residence 344 with minimal surrounding context.
Lamar S Brown appears in a listing for hours at the First National Bank Building from 10 to 12 and 2:30 to 6:30, referencing the Howhs entry.
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