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Newspaper
Carroll Free Press
Location
Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1919
Page
4
A collage of quips and satirical observations on profiteering, Christmas prices, coal shortages, sugar, and public life. It comments on Americans, Russians, and British peers, mix of humor and urgency, noting debt, inflation, and social mores in a clipped, period voice.
On the fortieth anniversary of inventing the incandescent lamp Thomas A. Edison faced a workers strike that cut his power. He activated emergency storage batteries and continued work, demonstrating his calm resolve and preparation amid disruption. The moment is framed as majestic in its quiet defiance.
The United States Bureau of Education reports nearly 50 million dollars in foodstuffs produced by schoolchildren under supervision, organized as the United States School Garden Army. The period shows broad youth engagement and significant educational and character benefits beyond the market value.
A reflective piece celebrates optimists across Carrollton residents in daily life. It notes poets spirit in hopeful people who see sun after clouds and seeds of vegetation for next year. It ends by recalling frugal youth quarrels with sweethearts before Christmas.
A man returns with his week's pay, declaring his role of a solid citizen in town. His practical wife listens as he proclaims his financial duties, signaling a domestic milestone and shared household responsibility.
A catalog of dolls priced from 250 to 4.25 appears. The note mentions Myers' printing services for letter-heads and bill-heads at the Frea Press office, implying cost comparisons to other places.
W L Folds advertises prompt efficient vulcanizing service for watches clocks jewelry and kindred lines at Horton's Book Store with J Flannery promoting the shop.
Classified notice seeking two qualified men with rigs to travel. Apply at Singer Sewing Machine office in Carrollton Georgia. Also notes to tell neighbors to subscribe to the Semi-Weekly. Price 31.50 for deeds warrants and notes at Free Press.
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