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Newspaper
Carroll Free Press
Location
Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1917
Page
7
Local Carrollton column reflects a patchwork of notices and commentary across politics, business figures, and national topics. It mentions Macon Telegraph items, Iowa and North Dakota legislature snippets, and references to Admiral Benson, with local business life and social tidbits amid scattered typographical oddities.
A Commoner excerpt argues that adults must guard youth from impure stories and language. It warns that a single lax example or joke can corrupt character, urging Christians to take a firm stand to prevent wider moral decay.
The South extols Katy M Gordon for political savacity and keen judgment in advancing woman suffrage. Her proposals influence Democratic and Republican campaign methods, rivaling any first congresswoman claims with a strong regional leadership claim.
A nostalgic poem recalls a house filled with toys and broken playthings. The speaker longs to return to the home where children's games and cluttered objects symbolized a lost, comforting era and the life once lived there.
The August Chronicle urges organized efforts to conserve health in rural and urban Georgia districts. It champions county health services funded by a per capita levy, cites campaigns for cholera and tick fever, and urges use of the Ellis Public Health Act for counties to establish health boards. The piece urges all counties to adopt the law to reduce disease and death rates.
A clipping notes W L McClure manager at Bonita Theatre Garrotton Can earned a compliment from The Birth of a Nation producers via New York papers. It claims the film company gained one dollar more than expected from his arrangements. The piece mentions garbled phrasing and a May open house in Charlottan CIa.
The firm RD. R kaon and R. D. Jackson of J R. D. Jackson & Son Lawyers in Carrollton Georgia promote foreign capital agents Joan Toney AL G offering seven percent interest on quality farm lands in Carroll and Haralson counties with seeds before borrowing money.
A school visiting physician program draws praise and protest from teachers and parents. Critics say visits diagnose only illness and miss affordable care, while nurses educate families and ensure treatment at minimal cost. The debate highlights costs, access, and the burden on mothers supporting sick children.
Miss Ellie Wilson of Campbell county wed William John ston Simonton of Montgomery Alabama in Crimewood Park Atlanta. The ceremony at the bride’s brother’s home included a song by the groom’s sister, with guests A A Simonton Sr Padgett and the couple leaving for Montgomery to begin their home.
A playful poem describes the telephone girl who hears gossip from everywhere. She knows who is happy or blue and tracks social doings from dates to quarrels. Her power lies in hearing every rumor, secret, and bit of joy or sorrow across the town.
A splendid driving animal, gentle, sound and well broke. Six months old mule colt. Will sell cheap. Inquire at Free Press Office.
On the 200 yard instant, at seven o clocks, at the residence of the undersigned on Dixie Street, Miss Emiie Kaylor and Mr. W. O. Adkins of Athula were united in marriage. Miss Tammie is daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bayloe, known in the city since childhood. The couple plan to reside in Atlanta where Adkins is prominent in business circles.
Pauline Frederick stars in a thrilling romantic tale featuring the Royal Canadian Mounted Police as the dramatic backdrop. The story weaves danger and affection across a frontier setting with high suspense and patriotic overtones.
The birthday party for Halle Miss Roxie Garrett was held last Wednesday afternoon at her parents home on Newhan Street. Guests included Mildred Strickland, Maredille Toney, Qual Johnson, Geteva Martin, Ruth Martin, Gladys Martin, J. T. Martin, Annie Belle Boynton, Ruby Garrett and Yours Garrett. Chicken and fruits were served by the young hostess.
A terse note offers money to lend on Ree move arrears tied to an estate and gas matters. The fragment suggests a lending or loan arrangement connected to property and energy costs. No clear names or dates are readable.
In memoriam notices State that Anna Lee Wilder born August 2st 1916 died January 1st 1917 at the Wilder home. The paragraph mourns the loss, calls her a dear child, notes the vacant place in the home and asks God’s blessings on the bereaved parents Henry and DELLA Wilder.
The Sunday School mourns the death of N A Horton who served as superintendent for sixteen years. He was a devoted husband and father, trusted to the end, and his loss leaves the class and church sorrowful yet hopeful in gospel comfort. His wife and boys receive heartfelt sympathy from the Sunday School.
Readers are urged to submit a change of address by listing the old street and route first, followed by the new location. The notice emphasizes including both old and new addresses to ensure an accurate update.
Mr J Olney Meadows returns to Alana after a two week visit to his mother. The note mentions Meadows on Peschtree street and a new serial beginning at Morton’s Book Store.
I bought grade Percheron mares three years ago for 450 dollars. They weighed nearly 1,200 pounds each and have produced four colts, with the oldest pairs sold recently for 800 dollars. The next foals will be two years old in spring, and the six month mink is valued at 475 dollars. They require little rest after foaling and have earned about 475 dollars income from a 440 dollar investment, plus extra value from the current team. The owner notes minimal grain feeding and strong work capability.
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