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Newspaper
Carroll Free Press
Location
Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1920
Page
6
Walking dolls that move and speak are new novelties in toyland. The dolls walk sprightly across the floor, uttering words like inaia and papa, while eyes blink and head roll. The mechanism uses a waist key to drive leg motion and a wind-up voice unit for speech.
The article notes that despite changes since Dickens, England still cherishes Christmas week as the great annual festival. From Wednesday to Monday business stops, families reunite, memories revive, and the nation embraces cheer, fellowship, peace, and charity.
A correspondent proposes a barrel as a Christmas substitute for a tree. The barrel near the closet will be cambric covered and decorated with evergreen and holly. Gifts will be arranged inside, with Santa Claus presiding as names are revealed, promising festive fun.
Christmas is described as the merriest and best holiday, likely to be observed for ages. The piece asserts nations may rise and fall but a merry Christmas remains essential, hoping Father Time will spare the season to gladden all.
An old chronicler records frumenty, a medieval Christmas dish. The recipe uses clean wheat ground in a mortar, simmered until swollen, tempered with almond or cow milk, egg yolks, and flavored with venison or fresh mutton fat. Frumenty was sometimes served alone when sweetened.
A conversation notes a man praised for generosity by offering to provide what others want by bearing the expense himself. The speaker questions the reasoning behind his willingness to take credit for gifts if someone else foots the bill.
The fall term ends Saturday December 18 with noon departures for two weeks at home as spring term begins January 3. Prof Johnson attends a conference in Athens this week. The Ciccroinn Society holds a Friday program featuring a mock Christmas tree and a joint evening meeting in the auditorium. Several teachers plan holidays at home in Georgia towns.
A questionable health tip urges readers to eat moderately and line a tablet after meals to improve digestion and pleasure. The text cites Cham linins as a remedy, advising five hour gaps between meals and immediate use after eating.
Saturday night social activities include a candy pulling hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Bee Lands and quilting at Mrs. Holman with many local attendees such as Mr. Cecil Gentry and family. Several visits and social calls noted among residents with family names like Lands Gordon Phillips and Kilgore.
Bowdon Junction reports progress under Prof Tock Stallings and Miss Dennie Earnest assistant. The town closes Friday night for holidays with a Friday afternoon program. Rev House of Atlanta preached at the Methodist church Sunday drawing a crowd. Regular Baptist meeting days are the fourth Saturday and Sunday with Rev Jones officiating at 11. Sunday School meets at Baptist church in the morning and Methodist in the afternoon. Wolly Springs holds first Sunday singing with Sacred Harp books. Next weekend features War meeting days at Pleasant View with singing in the afternoon. Mrs J T Stallings and family move back nearby. Candy pulling at Mr Cook’s near Boar Creek draws a good crowd. Rev S J Parc rs h to lecture Saturday night December 18. Singing every second Sunday afternoon. editor and readers wish Merry Christmas and happy New Year.
At Geneva Alexander and Chas L Towns Jr wed at the bride's father's home with only relatives present. Geneva, a gifted young woman, and Towns, a dependable young man who served in France, are praised by friends and blessed for a bright future.
The candy boiling by Miss Willie Andrews delighted attendees Saturday night. Robert Folds added a room to his home. Farmers near end of cotton harvest anticipate settling debts. Prof. George Bell spent the weekend at home in Waco. Jim Coleman and family visited Shug Huffman and family.
The village reports steady health and cautious optimism despite a financial storm. Notable local mentions include J. H. Garrett’s birthday on the 14th inst and Pastor W Hl Alexander of Gibaon attending the Baptist State convention with his wife.
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