Change of Address and Newspaper Value in Carroll County
A Carrollton notice urges readers to report old and new addresses for subscriptions. It cites an eight dollar forty cent government bill for a newspaper under necessities and extols papers as public benefactors guiding government, democracy, and community life. The drive aims to place The Carroll Free Press in every home, encouraging neighbors to subscribe.
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Department
Washington
Carroll County
Carroll Free Press
Depopulating the Farms Warning to Rural Youth
The article warns young men in towns and farms to stay on the land. It explains housing shortages in cities, rising rents, and higher urban wages drawing rural workers away. It cautions that continued depopulation may threaten food production if farm labor does not influx from abroad.
The Worthwhile Life Of A Real Home Maker
The article argues that a woman who manages a household and raises children, guiding them to be good citizens, does more for the world than those who seek fame in literature, art, science, or professions. It emphasizes sacrifice, hard work, and the value of humble daily tasks as meaningful contributions to mankind.
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Suce Ceass
United States
Go Ahead Spirit Spurs Bonham Texas Progress Drive
The Bonham Board of Trade touts a year of local developments including a $100000 city paying project a $20000 potato curing plant land holdings of 20000 bushels of potatoes a $40000 compress and warehouse company and a $7000 notatorium. It promotes a $125000 Red River bridge and urges Carroll County to back the Trade Board to bring further town improvements.
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Bonham
Texas
Board of Trade
Notatorium
Red River
Carrollton
Carroll County
The Independent Man: farming independence and national musings
A column extols farm independence over city life, arguing farmers secure meals and savings. It reflects on William Jennings Bryan, Hoover, Mexico oil, and wartime sentiments, closing with a joke about winter fuel choices.
Bowdon Junction Woman's Club Reports 1920 Progress
The Bowdon Junction Woman's Club holds its first 1920 meeting with officer elections and 1919 work reports. Highlights include fruit and vegetable demonstrations, a finance report showing 281.88 raised for the auditorium, 50 dollars for school library books, a 26.10 play profit, and a 10.50 quilt fund. Next meeting February 14 at 2 PM at the new school auditorium with a Poultry program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. A. Nicholson
F. A. Nicholson, Chairman; Mra
B. J. Barnest
M. E. Reid
A. V. Carmichael
Woman‘s Club
Lena, Gandie
Hthel Raburn
Girls
Mra. Nicholson
Cla Ja
Treasury
Pee
J, DB
Belva Earnest
In Memory of Mrs Carrie Dixon
Mrs Dixon died after a long illness at home of Hal Dixon on December 30. She faced tuberculosis with quiet courage leaving a broken hearted husband three children and many relatives and friends.
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Mrs
Carrie Dixon
Hal Dixon
Dixon
Farewell to a Mother Named Ada Cooh
A friendship tribute expresses sorrow over the loss of a mother and her voice. The poem speaks of divine will, preparation for meeting the deceased in the afterlife, and the emptiness left in the home. It ends with a line about angels and a farewell to Ada Cooh.
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Mother
Ua Han
Ada Cooh
Burwell Burwell Rambler Social Notes Include Local Visits
The Burwell community report notes a large crowd at Sunday singing and several social visits. Wedding of Durward Jenking and Mittie Barnes is announced with best wishes. Local basketball teams gain attention as Murray Digby Capers Allen enjoyed motoring Sunday.
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Burwell Suniay Aifternoon
Mattie MuGibony
Paul Kuglar
Ronald Smith
Murnette Copeland
Amoy Barnes
Evelyn Smith
Durward Jenking
Misa Mittie Barnes
Burweil
Murray Digby
Capers Allen
Herbice Wright
Burwell
Indication of Another Large Cotton Croplooming in Moultrie
Moultrie Ga Jan 12 tractors and other farm machinery sales have surged past records in the past month. Local livestock dealers report unprecedented demand for horses and mules, suggesting another big cotton crop will be planted despite the bell weevil threat.
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Moultrie
Luncheon Honor for Mrs Bradley Hosted by Mrs Flournoy
Saturday a luncheon hosted by Mrs A W Flournoy honored Mrs J P Bradley. Attending included Mrs Bradley and a list of guests: Mrs B F Roykin, Mrs Br Hinabrow, Mrs F A Jolley, Mrs 3 C Rass, Mrs Mario Bradley Vaughan, Mrs T A Herndon, Mrs J Q Cheasy, Mrs Mary Camp Bickford, Mrs B L Shacfar, Mrs J H Griffin, Mrs Chip Foster, Mrs Raymond Robinson, and Miss Clive Bradley.
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A. W. Flournoy
Hnher
J. P, Bradley
Bradley
Roykin
Hinabrow
F. A
Jolley
Rass
Mario Bradley Vaughan
Ft. A, Herndon
J. Q. Cheasy
Mary Camp Bickford
B. L. Shacfar
J. H. Griffin
Chip Foster
Raymond Robinson
Clive Bradley
Mrs Veal Hosts Delightful Friday Afternoon Party
Mrs Fannie Veal entertained at her home on Friday afternoon with a creamed chicken luncheon and an attractive decor. Guests included Mrs A Dolley Mrs Ly Shaefer Mrs A Herndon Mrs J Boykin and many others in attendance.
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Goodwyn
W. J. Millican
B. Roop
Theater Party For Mr and Mrs Bradley A Robinsons Event
A Saturday afternoon theater party hosted by Mr and Mrs Raymond Robinson followed by coffee and sandwiches at Carrollton Drug Store. Guests included Mr and Mrs J P Bradley Mr and Mrs B F Boykin Mr and Mrs H L Kingsbery Mr and Mrs R H Kinsbrew Mr and Mrs Chip Foster Mr and Mrs E B C Basa Mr and Mrs R A Jolley and Mrs Cobb and Mr Paul Cobb of Temple.
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J. P. Bradley
Raymond Robinson
Strand Theater
H. L. Kingsbery
R. Luck
R. H. Kinsbrew
Chip Foster
C, Basa
A. Jolley
Cobb
Paul Cobb
Temple
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CG. A. Meeks
Carrollton, Ga
William Jennings Bryan
Miss Democracy
William Jennings
Mexico
Villa
Herbert Hoover
Sam
France
LaFayette
Bowdon Junction
Vere
Mrs. Veal
Carrollton Hardware Co
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