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Newspaper
Carroll Free Press
Location
Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1917
Page
12
The government plans to mail the draft age questionnaire on the fifteenth to all non inducted men. It aims to gather comprehensive statistics and speed up citizen registration. The form will classify men by status including single, married with or without children, and various labor conditions, with all registrants categorized in the final schedule.
The Savannah Press notes rumors that Tommy Watson has gone to a sanitarium in New York after the death of his daughter Mia and a recent mailing stoppage. The piece recalls former Georgia official Thomas M. Norwood on death and offers sympathy from Georgians despite political rifts.
A small classified note advertises second hand cars for sale or trade at Glenn Wolmes. It lists BUEDSOE and MOLMES as the parties involved in the offer. The item mentions available vehicles and potential trade opportunities in a concise local listing style.
The couple Mlay Nell Smith and Guy Green were secretly wed last Saturday after a ride to Douglasville. They then traveled to Atlanta and returned to Villa Rica Sunday evening. Mrs. Green, formerly Miss Smith, is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Morgan Smith and well liked. Mr. Green is a popular local businessman. The newlyweds are living with the groom’s mother near town.
Gunray Wangelin of G. A. R. Post Pinckneyville Ill endorses Foley Kidney Pills as superior for backache rheumatic pains stiff swollen joints and kidney and bladder troubles available at Red Cross Drug Store.
Mrs Smith Bonner passed away on November 1 1917 after months of suffering. Her faith remained strong as she faced death with resignation to God’s will. She leaves a husband and two children and is laid to rest in OK Camp cemetery after services led by Rev Ivey and Rev Bontery. Her faith and songs accompany her to the great resurrection.
An old item advises patrons to inquire at leading soda fountains for a bottle. The note appears as a brief public tip, lacking specific brands or dates, and focuses on where such bottles might be available.
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