Washington Letter Reveals Wilson Speech Spectacle
Mrs. Snead reports from Washington on President Wilson addressing Congress in a plain direct style. She notes the Senate and Vice President Marshall attending, Champ Clark’s noisy attempts to restore order, and Ernest Woodrow observing from the family gallery amid wartime discussions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. K. Snead
Washington, D. C
Wilson Andress
Congress of
United States
Tle
America
Wright
Ernest
Woodrow
Senate
Marshal
Champ Clark
Congress
Champ Glark
Wooten
City Women Buy in The Smaller Towns
Atlanta women seek spring millinery in smaller cities. They travel to buy hats suits and dress goods at lower prices, discovering stocks in small towns rival those in Atlanta stores. Many rides to and from these towns save money despite rail fares.
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Atlanta
Southern Farmers Form Marketing Board to Protect Cotton Interests
On January 89th in New Orleans the Southern officials formed the States Official Advisory Marketing Board to shield the southern planter. They named RH A Calvin of Houston as statistician and sent him to Washington to gather pending information and coordinate action. Farmers urged to write Calvin at the National Hotel to pledge at least 10 percent cotton acreage reduction for 1918 and shift to food crops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Southern Commissioners of Agriculture
New Orleans
States Official Advisory Marketing Board
RH. A. Calvin
Houston
Texas
Washington, D. C
H. A. Calvin
National Hotel
For Sale Wickless oil stove in good as new condition
For sale an over four burner wickless oil stove in good as new condition. A bargain. City Barber Bhop, 2-14-0t. Logged as an item listing with location noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kaylor
City Barber Bhop
Union Service at Presbyterian Church
City churches join in a Union Service at the Presbyterian Church on Sunday February 17 at 7 pm to welcome Dr. W K R Wonder. Rev W T Hamby ling leads as master of ceremony with talks by Rev J M Dodd Rev B J Parrish Rev Hosea Garrett and Rev W W Roop. Prof H B Adams represents lay members. Dan Hearn directs music. sermon by Dr Menderson. Everyone is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Our City
Presbyterian Church
W. KR. Wonder
W. T. Hamby Ling
Wct
J. M. Dodd
J. Parrish
Hosea Garrett
W. W
Bank Meeting Reports Strong Growth and Steady Dividends
The Citizens Bank annual meeting notes 12 years of business with high profits after expenses, 8 percent average dividends, and a surplus over 40 percent. Deposits rose from 146 701.40 to 307 020.70, savings deposits totaling 81 668.11. Officers reelected include A H K Snead president W W Heaton VP Lewis S Bins cashier Grady Cole assistant cashier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizens Bank
H. Burson
J. R. M. Carter
W. W.heaton
Tony McClelign
Tanner
A. I
Dowie
Sisie Wordy
A. HK. Snead
W. W. Heaton
Lewis
Bins
Enshiar
Grady Cole
Ensh Lev
Real Sensation Shoes Arrive Half Price at Local Store
A local merchant, J. M. Tyus, acquired a department store stock in Atlanta offering men women and children's shoes and slippers at half price. The stock arrived and is on sale at Tyus's reliable store as crowds rush to buy spring and summer footwear.
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J. M. Tyus
Atlanta
Red Cross Work At Roopville Gains Local Organizing
Mrs. W. J. Millican leads a Red Cross class at Roopville this week and a focal branch has formed locally. News from Roopville says the area shows exceptionally strong patriotic spirit and active community effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Roopville
W. J. Millican
America
Revival at West View Methodist Church Planned
Revival at West View Methodist Church begins on the second Sunday night in March with Rev W P Carmichael of Trinity Church Rome assisting as revivalist. Pastor CG Ivey announces Carmichael will lead the revival session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West View
W. P. Carmichael
Trinity Church
Rome
Bro. Carmichael
T. Ivey
Carroll Lodge Called Communications For Degrees
Notice invites all Masons in good standing to attend a called communication of Carroll Lodge No. 69 F and A M on Saturday night February 16 for work in the first degree and a regular meeting on Tuesday night February 14 when the third degree will be conferred on Aiveral. W M A Merrell and Secretary Kingsbery urge attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll Lodge No. 69 F. & A. M
Aiveral
Farmers Protest Price Fixing of Cotton in Georgia Lead Campaign
Georgia growers mobilize against federal price controls with 2000 letters sent from the Georgia Bureau of Markets. The campaign urges a 10 percent cotton acreage cut and letters to Washington to oppose price setting by Congress or the food administration. Georgia leads the Cotton States Advisory Marketing Board efforts with J. J. Brown as president and L. B. Jackson as secretary treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Washington
New Orleans
Cotton States Omeral Advisory Marketing Board
Congress
DB. Jackson
Georgia State Burea of Markets
Loord
Neha State Market
Qwilitia
Georgia
Food Administration
A. Calvin
Care National Hotel
Washington, D. C
Calvin
Cotton States
J. J. Brown
L. B. Jackson
Georgia Bureau of Markets
South
Candy Sale Postponed By Girls Patriotic League
The third unit of the Girls Patriotic League postponed its candy sale due to bad weather. The sale will now take place on Saturday February 18 with proceeds likely supporting patriotic efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Girls’ Patriotic League
Notice for sale gas engine and corn mill
Gas engine, corn mill and crusher offered for sale for 225 dollars. Contact J. E. Cansler in Carrollton at R 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Cansler
Carrollton
Henderson Family Arrives at Garretston Parish
Dr Henderson and family arrive in Garretston Tuesday evening to take residence at 53 Maply Street Ilelanpaiow. Dr Henderson will preach his first sermon Sunday morning at the Presbyterian church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Wenderson
Presbyterian Church
Garretston
Ilelanpaiow
Maply Street
Hefderagi
Lotelook
Ilia
willyLa
Free Press List Grows We Extend Thanks to Subscribers
A fragmentary notice thanks new subscribers and old renewals for the Free Press. It mentions a discontinued subscriber who may return and promises a January list of renewals and new names, describing a push for Fr IreAK subscriptions.
Controlling Profanity and Temper in Public Speaking
A speaker argues profanity harms public decorum and questions if losing temper proves manhood. He cites self control, especially around women, and urges readers to imitate restraint as taught by Paul.
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Spoue Erwin
Paul
C. T. Ivey
Rubber tires and fire equipment sale notice
Frank Taylor's Shop offers a 400 blower for sale at low price and rubber fires to be mounted on buggles. Equipment available at Kelley Springfield or Goodyear three, noted as three good grades of rubber. Back of Charlie Roop Building.
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Atone
Kelley-Springfield
Goodyear
Frank Taylor
Charlie Roop
Bargain Auto Tires Offered at Below New York Cost
The notice states discounted auto tires and inner tubes are available at prices under current New York cost. H. M. Tyus signs the ad, addressing auto owners and promising great bargains on tires.
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New York
H. M. Tyus
Federal food card use allows purchase of flour substitutes
A historical note describes a federal food card authorizing purchase of wheat flour substitutes in lieu of flour quantities. It specifies countersignature by county food administrator Andrew M Soule and assigns agent authority for Georgia. The card is delivered by the retail dealer to the merchant or mill to obtain substitutes in equal quantity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Food Administration
Eg Air Wong
Andrew M. Soule
Pedera
Georgia
J P Travis Appointed Food Administrator
Mr J P Travis named Federal Food Administrator for Carroll County and will begin duties promptly upon government notification. A local agent for each subdivision will be appointed, with Travis serving without compensation as a patriotic duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. Travis
PL Bravis
Carroll Noarty
Nia
Muttin
Tui
Carroll County
Travia
Patriotien
Civic Club Invites Members to Address by Mrs Mize
Mrs C A Mize Assistant District Emergency Agent from Rome Ga will speak to the Civic Club on Thursday February 21 at 2 30 PM at the Clifton Motel. Members are urged to attend and hear her distinctive and helpful address as requested by President J R Styles.
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C. A. Mize
Rome
Han
Civic Mub
Clifton Motel
Mra
J. R. Styles
Miss Toe Beck and Mrs Atchison Head to Atlanta Markets
Mrs Atchison and Miss Toe Beck travel to Atlanta and the Eastern markets on the 17th to complete their season buying. Upon return they plan to open a modern millinery parlour on the south side of Public Square Eaton’s old stand inviting the public to see the new line.
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M. Atchison
Potato Plant Sale Notice From Henry Carrallton
Henry Carrallton of Port Winders Ohio reports securing about 400 bushels of Porto Rico Yam aved seed potatoes and offers 7,000 plants per thousand at 225 dollars a thousand. He requests a check for 1 000 plants and notes delivery for an early bed.
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Porto Rico
Henry
Carrallton
A Fairy Tale About Tiny Debts and Big Sums
A Horton Headlight tale warns how a farmer with 1800 bushels of wheat sold to 1800 dealers on credit. Small unpaid accounts add up, leaving him unable to meet expenses. He wakes to find the grain still there and learns the moral about paying debts promptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bo Ho
Bern
Sorghum Syrup and Seed Ads from Bowdon Ga
Old fashioned sorghum syrup for sale in gallon jugs and half barrels. Delivery offered in Bowdon or Carrollton. Advert by Wm B McLendon & Son Bowdon Ga. Wanted pens and cane seed seeking price and seed. Ad by Chambers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowdon
Carrollton
Wm.b, McLendon & Son
Bowdon, Ga
Mass Meeting Considers Bond Issue for Public Improvements
At the February 11 meeting in Newnan council chamber, Hon. T. P. Boykin and A. K. Snead presided as the Mayor and Council debated issuing bonds totaling 40 000 for paving and street work. Voters supported pursuing bonds. a ten year protection against future disruption was approved. Roop Mandeville and Robinson tasked to study best options and report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connell
T. P. Boykin
Ohare
A. K. Snead
W. Flournoy
Carrailton
Lty
Newnan
Dixie
Capub Street
Alaima Atreet
Grifin
Eco Amy
EB. Roop
J. A. Mandoyitlo
Sama
CG. i, Roop
J. A. Mandeville
Raymond Robinson
Menoting
D P. m
Boykin
Campaign Against Profanity Among Soldiers at Camp Gordon
In February a drive by the Army and Navy Y M C A and Religions Work Director W Dohytis at Camp Gordon promotes clean speech among soldiers and sailors. Posters urge restraint and a disposal of swearing, with success noted as a soldier vows to write only respectful letters home.
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Atlanta
Army and Navy
Southeastern Military Department
Dohytis
Camp Gordon
Army
Navy
Goldiers
Roopville Auditorium War Event February 22
Roopville hosts a wartime program February 22 at 7 30 PM. The community will hear about the Kaiser and Washington while children ride in carts and sing along with patriotic performances.
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Roopville Auditorium
Glasses Lost in Carrollton Last Week
A reader reports a lost pair of old fashioned heavy gold rimmed spectacles with straight temples. Lost in Carrollton last week. reward offered if found and returned to Creel and Harper or Free Press.
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Carrollton
Creel & Harper Oued
Heturn
Free Press
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