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Newspaper
Carroll Free Press
Location
Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1920
Page
6
The Greater Georgia Association formed to advance Georgia’s agriculture industry resources and overall growth aims to awaken pride and exploit opportunities. It pledges non partisan non sectarian non political service and invites public input while urging support from citizens and business leaders across the state.
Local candidates begin lining up for Carroll county offices as potential contenders weigh their bids. The delay hinges on an upcoming mass meeting to elect a new executive committee and set a primary date with rules guiding the process.
Four women were excused from a jury after declaring they would never vote for capital punishment under any circumstances. The writer suggests women's influence could abolition capital punishment if a man wrongly imprisoned for life is later found innocent, implying clemency and reform. Women have hearts.
Secretary Houston of the agricultural department foresees a gradual decline in food prices with a sharper fall in agricultural goods soon. He cites wartime production, Europe’s slower postwar recovery, and shipping reopening as factors. Caution urged for the public not to expect immediate relief.
The essay argues that England's middle class including lawyers doctors preachers and others suffers from rising living costs while wages lag. It notes a growing union sentiment among this powerful group and contrasts it with a large unorganized working class forced to endure low pay and scarcity. The piece questions American and global economic pressures.
A critical editorial laments American consumer behavior amid profiteering and rising costs. It denounces public price committees and prosecutors while accusing citizens of reacting with loud outrage, then forgetting reforms as profiteers press on and consume remains high.
A reader sermon advises enjoying meals and notes digestion may suffer if meals are not enjoyed. It recommends eating moderately, chewing thoroughly, and spacing five hours between meals. After supper take one Chamberlain's Tablets to restore pleasure in meals.
Legal blanks of all kinds are available at The Free Proes office. Contact information and hours provided for residents and businesses seeking standard forms and filings. Availability includes contracts notices and basic legal templates.
In this sermon like reflection the article extols Earth’s bounty amid wartime shortages. It contrasts famine fears with global production surpluses and praises nature’s balance while urging fair distribution so no one hoards resources.
The essay argues wartime prohibition reduced drunken arrests and altered Christmas charity in major cities. It notes Philadelphia, Chicago and New York showed far fewer alcohol related issues and dinners for the poor were smaller or canceled. It casts doubt on evasion schemes and mocks profiteering and public gullibility.
William Junnings Bryan will speak in Rome Georgia on January 16 and likely in Atlanta the same night in support of the Anti Saloon League. The speaking tour aims to boost the campaign and Georgia leadership hopes to arrange an Atlanta address if possible. The Rome appearance is confirmed for January 16.
A reader advertises Jana branded envelopes with address printing as neater and cheaper than current supplies. The note invites visitors to the Free Press office to see demonstrations and pricing, promoting bulk quantities of a dime’s worth and a quarter’s worth.
A casual note wishes readers well for the new year, with friendly regional phrasing. It hints at shared customs and local warmth, inviting continued cooperation and good fortune in the coming months.
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