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Newspaper
Carroll Free Press
Location
Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1920
Page
4
The report from Washington states nearly 10 000 American doughboys in Siberia will begin their return to the United States early next month. The piece ponders why U S troops were sent there, why they stayed and now why they are coming home, noting the rising influence of Japan in the region and forecasting future Japanese plans.
Southern towns boast a favorable climate, luring Northern families to relocate. Carrollton residents are urged to invite friends to enjoy winter sun and possible business gains here. A satirical note mocks Europe’s debt, wealth happiness link, and British posters on Prohibition.
The piece jokes about a shortage of U S Senators as committees are held up and lawmakers line up with others. It notes rising wood alcohol price at 2 05 a gallon and implies higher death costs may follow.
A reflective line urging that wisdom held by powerful figures should be used now to guide decisive steps and reforms in governance and public life.
The editorial argues that rising wages should increase production but notes global declines in output despite better machinery. It cites Washington statistics showing higher wages correlate with more idleness and urges action to avert a national downturn. It also mentions Pershing and a light aside about grapefruit costs.
A mosaic of wry quips and social observations on Americans, politics, and manners. The brief snippets touch on immigration, domestic life, the Senate, marriage, and public sentiment, reflecting a rueful, humorous perspective of the era.
A public outcry renews calls for accountability as officials promise reforms. Activists gather in city hall and at a press briefing to urge transparent timelines and concrete actions, while critics push for faster procedures and independent oversight.
The Bowdon College trustees held an initial meeting inspected the campus and approved transferring Bowdon College as a branch of the State University. Elected chair Dr Li Lovvorn and secretary T W Boek. Appointed trustees J L Leyvern I H P Bock Judge Price Edwards Von Hulett Mall Judge Frank Loftin Judge George Gobor and W G Adamason. No appropriation until the legislature meets. Bowdon citizens will open the Norman Hehod. The board earns praise for Bowdon’s progress and western Carroll County pride.
Government weather service predicts a brief shower Wednesday with cooler air. Thursday brings light rain and a drop in temperature, allowing raincoats to be left at home. Early Friday morning the mercury should reach freezing point, but the day remains fair and dry.
Georgia Carroll County John Driver v Bertha Driver libel for divorce in Carroll Superior Court April Term 1920. By order of the court dated August 15 1918 you are hereby notified that the above stated case having been filed in the Superior Court of this county to the April term 1920 you are to answer within the legal time.
The court orders George Driver and Roy Dye to appear at the April 1920 term to answer their divorce petitions. In default, proceedings will follow the statutes. Witness Judge J. R. Terrell and Clerk J. W. Stone. January 20, 1920.
Carroll Superior Court prepares for the April Term 1920 as Roy Dye sues Lotte Dye for divorce in Carroll County Georgia. The libel action seeks dissolution of marriage and related relief in the 1920 docket.
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