Chautauqua Returns to Carrollton This Year
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Newspaper
Carroll Free Press
Location
Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1911
Page
4
City plans cement sidewalks on leading streets
City leaders announce a plan to install cement sidewalks on main streets with property owners contributing part of the cost. The move aims to improve pedestrian safety and streetscape across the enterprise city.
Shade Trees for Streets Suggested by Atlanta Journal
The Atlanta Journal urges residents to plant shade trees now, recommending pecan trees for both shade and fruit. The message encourages increasing shade along streets and calls for action to plant more trees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Atlanta Journal
Parks for Carrollton Nearest Chandler Spring Advised
As years pass, Carrollton needs well kept parks. Support Chandler’s Spring park and the vacant Bass lot at the depot for a city showcase. Urges the City and Central Railroad to act this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrollton
Chandler's Spring
Gwell
R. R
Congressman Adamson Praised for Prohibition Efforts
The letter lauds Congressman W. C. Adamson for his successful work enforcing prohibition in dry states and asks readers to notice his efforts in this line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Adamson
Georgia to tour as Agriculture grows in Empire State of the South
The traveling Agricultural College will soon begin a state tour. Agriculture is rapidly advancing in Georgia and the Empire State of the South will soon rival Illinois and other Western states in corn output. Twenty bushels per acre was once a good yield, but with poor progressive farmers that figure is now considered barely half a crop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agricultural College
Georgia
Empire State
South
Illinois
Western States
Promising Openings For Young Men In All Professions
The passage urges young men to seize abundant openings in government and business, but stresses preparation matters. It cautions against rushing into roles and promises large, golden success for those who fit themselves thoroughly for their chosen life work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver Wendell Holmes
Success Magazine
Williams' Candy Kisses Sale Brief
Williams' offers candy kisses at 20 for five cents in a compact markup sale note. The item line reads as a quick shopper alert from a local store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williams
Census Protest Fails To Halt Georgia Plans For 1920
Georgia cities and other states oppose Census Bureau returns. The writer questions the census method and urges a better system before 1920 while urging Carrollton to push its enterprises and plan new ones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
U. S. Census Bureau
Carrollton
Local Patriotism Aims Growth For Carrollton
Citizens urge renewed effort to boost Carrollton Georgia, noting rapid decade growth yet room for much larger development. The Board of Trade is expected to resume activity soon and continue efforts benefiting the town and county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrollton
Georgia
Board of Trade
Georgia Senator Shuffle Promises No Primary This Year
In a quiet outlook the Free Press notes many capable Georgia men contend for the U S Senate seat to succeed Senator Clay. The piece favors legislative selection or a primary, praising Murphy Candler or W C Adamson as strong, honorable candidates for the Empire State of the South.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
Georgia
Clay
Jos. Terrell
Thos, Hardwick
W. G. Brantly
J. M. Slaton
Murphy Candler
DeKalb County
W.C. Adamson
H. Warren Hill
Meriwether County
Our prescription department is in capable hands
Our prescription department, is in the hands of thoroughly capable men, is well stocked, is at our ser vice. Our charges are reasonable, J. Holt. Drug Co
Huggins and White Wed in Quiet Carroll County Ceremony
Miss Della Huggins married J R White at the bride’s parents home on January 22. Rev W S Hubbard officiated in a small gathering of family and friends. The couple, described as a handsome educator and a solid farmer, left for Holland Ga for their future home amid well wishes for a long, happy life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Della Huggins
J. R. White
Chattooga County
W.S. Hubbard
Holland Ga
Draggett and Ramsdale Lead Vein Stock Listing in Hudnut Era
The notice lists Draggett and Ramsdale among popular vein stock names alongside Hudnut El Gaya and several others in a J R Holt Drug catalog entry. It highlights the assortment as a notable stock collection in the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Draggett & Ramsdale
Hudnut
el Gaya
J. R. Holt Drug
A and M School Opens Strongly With New Enrollees
The A and M School opened January 3 with good attendance and brighter prospects than prior years. New names join the roll from Muscogee and Heard counties, and every county in the district is now represented. Teachers note progress in farm and shop work as societies reorganize and engage in instructional activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscogee
Heard
Whitesburg Public School
Pirof. Bevis
Community Notes From Whitesburg Georgia Era
Whitesburg residents share visits and travels including Mrs Wright and Sarah Wright of Roanoke Ala, Richard Parks of Newnan winding up his father’s estate, and J T Jones’s Masonry degree. Local school progress credits Bevis and teachers. mule shipment from Bob Jones. various moves, visits, and home building around Whitesburg and Carrollton with Lipcomb McClendon harness shop delivery and a new ferry road noted as finest yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jas. A. Kelly
Lee
Atlanta
Mary Lipscomb Will
Carrollton
Grady Jones
Tom Crawley
Banning
Whitesburg
Local farm activity and community notes in Liver
The town’s farmers are busy preparing land and fertilizing dry soil. The Harden infant recovering from pneumonia under Dr Grover Weat. Rev T A Bonner buys a farm near A M school land to build a dwelling. Brock brothers buy Buckeye farm seeking tenants. Lint Caldwell reports birth of a girl on the 22nd. Citizens plan hauling logs for a new school house. School progress under Prof G H Warren. W T Lee visits Sand Hill relatives. B F Smith of Boaz visits relatives. Mrs N L Powers recovering. J W Lee loses a milch cow. Call to organize a baseball team. J R Holt Drug Co offers baseball goods and pine tar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. M. Harden
Grover Weat
J.R. Holt Drug Co
Mammoth
J. RK. Holt Drug Co
Butter Color Sold For Twenty-Five Cents A Bottle
J R Holt Drug Co offers June Tint Butter Color advertised as a harmless enhancer. The product is guaranteed under the Pure Food and Drug Act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.R. Holt Drug Co
The City of Ispahan and Its Great Square
The article notes light through thin gold appears green when transmitted. It describes Ispahan as a historic hub with 173 mosques and 48 colleges. Afghan vandals destroyed waterworks and baths, and Meydan square spans a third by a half mile once ringed by a canal now vanished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ispahan
Chardin
Meydan
Stereotypes by nicknames across nationalities
Englishmen are John Bull while Scots are Sandy and Irish Paddy. A Welshman is Taffy from a nursery rhyme. In England the French are John Crepaud, in France Jacques Bonhomme or Monsieur Prud homme. Germans go by Cousin Michel and Dutch by Mynheer Clash. Swiss use Colin Tampon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Bull
Sandy
Paddy
Taffy
England
John Crepaud
France
Jacques Bonhomme
Monsieur Prudhomme
Cousin Michel
Mynheer Clash
Nicholas
Switzer
Colin Tampon
Boston Post
Josh Countessel aims to rouse mules with college yell
Farmer Countessel jokes about his son Josh returning from school and using a college yell to spur his team of mules. The WashingtonStar quote hints at a lighthearted plan to test Josh's schoolyard influence on the animals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josh
Parlor Barber Shop Advertises Premium Services
A short advert invites customers to a high class cut and shave experience at the Parlor Barber Shop on Newnan Street next to the Free Press office. Proprietor Virg Harris thanks patrons for their support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newnan St
Free Press Office
Virgil Harris
Peculiar Marriage Rites in India and Bangiru
The article describes two unusual wedding ceremonies. In Northern India a cow and calf are required, couples and priests stand in a stream, water is poured, and vows are spoken as the cow is claimed. In Bangiru a sharp knife makes a small leg incision, blood is exchanged between bride and groom, and a brief religious formula completes the rite.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
Bangiru
Banquey
Silverware Talk At General Store Sparks Debate
Fragile, garbled reminiscence recalls farmers discussing silverware at a general store. Farmer Bellows claims one firm produced more silverware. others dispute. Farmer Stubbs adds a skeptical remark about Sterling names appearing on many items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmer Bellows
Stubbe
Farmer Stubbs
Also Mentioned on This Page
Carroll Free Press
OP. Kelly
Paul F
Rown Kecly & Brown
Carroll County
Laval and
Long Distance
Carrollton, Ga
A & M School Notes
Irena Reid
Mr. Grady Nix
R. A. Edmondson
Methodist Church of
5. C. Kytle
M. C. Davidson
Sam
Clara Mae Smith
Claxton, Ga
Miss Smith
Brenau College
Bob Jones
Tyre Jones
W. H. Murphy
Gus Hogan
J. W. McLeod
Jethro Jones
Washington, D. C
Ludy Baily
Earnest
Tom Ansley
C. S. Ansley
John Ansley
Bill” Murphy
A.G. Henrix
Newnan
Mra Welcome Parks
Col
Sid Holderness
John Kilgore
George Moore
Tom Moore
Jim Vines
C. C. Jones
Ville
T. A. Bonner
Messrs
Dial
Joe
Jeff Brock
Buckeye
Lillie Powers
Tommie Lou
Carrie Lee Bonner
William Yarbrough
Lint Caldwell
G. H.warren
W. T. Lee
Sand Hill
B. F. Smith
Boaz, Ala
Our Ville
N. L. Powers
J. W. Lee
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