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Newspaper
Carroll Free Press
Location
Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1920
Page
4
A December note cites Clarence Poe of The Progressive Farmer advising readers to prioritize county papers, then trade magazines and church or political papers. He argues local contact builds citizenship and urges readers to support and stimulate local editors for regional progress.
A humorous defense of the census mission noting the four cent fee for enumerators and the questions about home ownership race birthplace literacy and family details. The piece frames participation as a national duty and an honor in America's great citizen army.
A romantic excerpt praises a cigarette as the best companion, framing love as a lifelong bond with Florence White in New York Herald. The text shifts to a second scene about a ball star Ruth of Boston and a high reported price for services, noting compensation appears out of twist.
An editorial warns against liquor substitutes after Prohibition era scares. It argues that quack remedies flood the market with deadly poisons and urges readers to shun substitutes, urging careful dispensing by druggists and personal restraint.
The passage blends rural dialect with reflections on the economy and government policy. It notes private ships selling liquor and compares them to government owned craft. It closes with faith in the American good sense and morality both at home and abroad.
A reflective year end with protests against Reds and a noted slush fund. Cardinal Gibbons urges Americans to consider leaving if they dislike the U S. prices for commodities have fallen since midsummer, yet the public tone remains critical and amused.
In Carrollton reflections note nostalgia for ten dollar weekly pay and global hunger contrasts with lighthearted social quips. The piece jokes about presidential booms, egg prices, and shared family parity as Sugar Equalization boards equalize concerns, illustrating a small town mindset.
A Constitution summary urges the American public to retain war era investments and buy government securities to meet postwar obligations. Carter Glass emphasizes prudent money use, intelligent investing, and building reserve funds, warning against selling below market or chasing speculation amid rising living costs.
Asheville Board of Trade members push for a federal forest experiment station to protect headwaters of Georgia rivers. North Carolina senators and South Carolina representatives urge swift congressional action, with Navy Secretary praising forest preservation and future dividends.
Paris reports the American Red Cross says it will take eight years at the current pace to remove barbed wire from northern France battleground sites. Of 50,000 miles laid in the war, about 6,000 miles have been rolled up so far, hindering reconstruction efforts.
A brief pitch urging readers to consider printed stationery as a classy, businesslike gift this Christmas. It suggests discussing options with the sender and highlights its suitability for gifting to a father or son.
Collier's National Weekly urges federal motor vehicle registration to curb theft. A national bureau would issue ownership certificates, track transfers, and invalidate stolen cars by blocking sales. The scheme requires buyer certification and cross state transfers with a $5 transfer fee.
William Jennings Bryan said he and President Wilson share the goal of immediate ratification of the peace treaty and a swift League of Nations, while differing on method. He cited presidential recommendations and Congress’s equal role in passing laws and veto power. He and 88 Senators favor ratification but seek reservations to avoid turning the issue into a campaign fight.
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