Change of Address Notice at Carrollton Post Office
Public notice from Carrollton Georgia instructs subscribers to file both old and new addresses for mail matter reclass to ensure correct delivery.
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Carrollton, Ga
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Newspaper
Carroll Free Press
Location
Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1920
Page
4
VALUE OF A DIME
A conductor on a Chicago streetcar passes a dime and a passenger urges him not to bother. The essay argues nickels and dimes build wealth, citing a New York skyscraper funded by cheap goods and a widow’s income, urging view of dimes as dollars to improve national finances.
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Chicago
Broadway
New York
Trade by favor sustains home town spirit
The piece argues that buying at home builds loyalty and reciprocity. It says shopping away from home weakens community business and friendships, reducing mutual support in future needs. Personal relationships from local purchases can yield tangible benefits.
Daily prayers echo over hard times and cash dreams
A Hastings Nebraska line lampoons daily needs from gasoline to dough and paper in a Tribune style verse. It notes printers fearing shortages cry for paper while urging a bold leap into politics as a last resort for reaching readers.
They’re in Every Town Sarcastic Plea Against Busybody Critics
The piece lampoons people who meddle in others affairs claiming experts at handling others business are better than managing their own. It notes such busybodies appear in most towns and are often undesired yet persistent. It ends by labeling them fools and mocking their self declared expertise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Buttinskys
Earth
Bai Ae
Advertising Banks and Publicity in Local Banks' Growth
The passage notes banks increasingly advertise to build trust, citing The First National Bank of Andalusia and country banks. It argues publicity boosts patronage and counters mystique, highlighting home-reliance over distant print sourcing and the value of visible performance.
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First National Bank of
Andalusia
Guntersville
Savannah Press
Keokuk
Chicago
Walton Tribuné
We’ll Be Round to See You Editor’s Quip on Advertising
A Texas Times editor laments the oddity of a newspaper man selling ads while noting ads permeate daily life from mattresses to coffee. Senator Smith doubts Bryan seeks the Democratic nomination, insisting he is sincere about not wanting it though party muddle grows.
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Larg
Texas
Lincoln Journal
Smith
William Jennings Bryan
Poor Mother in Walton Tribune Humorous Snippet
A Walton Tribune verse playfully depicts a chaotic household with a mother trying to control events while the father frets and the speaker notes the mother effectively wearing the pants in the family dynamic.
Rates Rise Due to Higher Paper Costs
In a note from the Monticello News, residents are urged to inform neighbors that a $2.00 weekly access fee was paid this year to receive The News, reflecting higher print paper prices and related costs.
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Nancy
Monticello News
Star Point School Expands Under Miss Gertrude Hallam
Star Point School at this place under the management of Miss Gertrude Hallam is doing food work. Work has begun on the new school house again and will be a modern building when completed. Mr Mote and family from Oak Ridge moved into the former residence. Mr and Mrs W J Blackwelder of LaGrange visited. Bud Barr moved in to run the store. Several attended services at Oak Ridge. We hope the Free Press will succeed and grow.
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Gertrude Hallam
Mote
Oak Ridge
Oaenr Mote
W. J. Blackwelder
LaGrange
Johnson Yeager
John Blackwelder
Monrca Blackwelder
Bud Barr
Miss Two Little
James Yeager
Loomin
Tenn
Georgia
Pree
Mothers and teachers form Mt Zion club meetings planned
The Mt Zion community reports a mothers and teachers club forming with bi monthly meetings at the school. Updates note illnesses and recoveries among residents including Miss Allie Creele and Prof T W Jenne. Basketball outings to A and M and Barwell were halted by rain with Mt Zion leading in both games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Jones
Barge
J. L. Gammon
Mary Gammon
Apend
Allie Creele
T. W. Jenne
Jenne
George Elliott
Jake
Earl Robertson
Atlanta
Neal Moses
I. D. Hamil
Martin
Chattanooga
Demeris Earnest
Villaelec
Roy
Earnest
Misa Lema Webb
Griffin
Carroldon
Styles
Burwell
Nine Mauldin
D. P. Holmes
Bowson
W. T. Morris Thureday
Barwell
Mt. Zion
Rain and Neighbor Notes From Carrollton Route 2
On Saturday January 24 1920 heavy rain and rising waters near Buck Creek threaten carrier routes on Carrollton Route 2. Residents report new neighbors and mention Jamie Bledsoe the dependable carrier while praising local families including Stamps Stamps senior and Elmira McLeod. John Ingrant Raymond Beck and John Wyatt are named in recovery and repair efforts.
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Dear
Wree Press
Buck Creek
Jamie Bledsoe
Carroll Fro Prees Students Come Out As Agente
Readable text notes students coming out as agente for The Carroll and Prees, praising their character as good people and hustlers with hopes for success. FW. B.
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FW. B
Roopville Notes on Weather, Mails, and Local Hopes
Roopville endures rain and slush hindering farm work for a week. Efforts press for a well boring machine as rock blocks adoption. Roop & Co to resume brick store, merchants stock for storage trade. Rainbow hope counters flood fear. Local politicos draw chatter from visiting candidates. School sanitation and dry clothing urged. Mail comes reliably from Lovelady route man with thanks. Rural carriers Messia, Alexander, Garret, Morrell praised for service and community aid.
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Roop & Co
Roopville
Divera
Lovelady
Carrollton
Roopvillian
Messia
W. H. Alexander
C. O. Garret
J. 2. Morrell
Winter Weather Hits Roopville and Local Obituary
Roopville reports ice and wintry conditions as residents cope. Mr. Copeland died last Monday, leaving a wife and three children, with funeral services led by Elder W. P. Merrell at Bethel church. Community members share sympathy and recount recent social visits. The census taker visited last week, prompting many questions.
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Copeland
Bethel Church
W. P. Merrell
Bob Duke
Bowdon Junction Community Notes Update
Bowdon Junction reports residents improving from flu with hopes for full recovery soon. Asa Bracknell of Newnan visited Bowdon Junction. local families hosted gatherings, quilting party by Mrs. G D Akin, and a surprise party for Miss Myrtha Raburn. Miller Academy visitors included Mr. Paul Akin and Miss Gaudie Raburn. John Boyd of near Bremon stayed with N E B Wallace family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ea Boyt
Asa Bracknell
Newnan
Bowdon Junction
Mra
Bracknell
M. Parker
L. P. Lambert
J. A. Treadwell
Harrison Akin
I. V. Parker
G. D. Akin
C.V. Raburn
Will Fraig
Misa Myrtha Raburn
Paul Akin
Misa Gaudic
Butrn
Miller Academy
John Boyd
Near Bremon
N. EB. Wallace
J. L. Wallace
Domino Party Hosts Delightful Afternoon
One of the season's most enjoyable gatherings occurred Friday afternoon as Mrs. A. O. Hale welcomed guests to an inviting domino party. Ferns and other decorations graced the home while Mrs. Hale served Charlotte and angel food cake. Guests included Mrs. A. S. Crone and many others, with entertaining by Mrs. Hale's daughters Miss Lillo Tone and Nelle Hale.
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A. O. Hala
Ferns
Theatre party for Miss Eleanor Gordon at Strand outing
Friday afternoon Elizabeth Ows hosted a picture show party for Miss Eleanor Gordon who spent the weekend here. After the Strand theatre, refreshments were served at the Core rolltait Drug Store. Invited guests included Clare Tolderness Marguerite Adams Ethel Taylor Olive Bradley Clarice Burnett Susie Tanner Elsie Sharpe Notle Fitts and others.
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Elizabeth Ows
Eleanor Gordon
Strand Theatre
Rolltait Drug Store
Clare Tolderness
Marguerite Adams
Ethel Taylor
Olive Bradley
Clarice Burnett
Susie Tanner
Elsie Sharpe
Notle Fitts
Little Miss Elizabeth Cobb Hosts Mother Goose Party
Priday afternoon Miss Elizabeth Cobb celebrated her seventh birthday with a Mother Goose party. Children dressed as Mother Goose characters played games throughout the afternoon and were served child friendly refreshments.
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Elizabeth Gobly
Chafing-Dish Party Hosted by Four Leaf Clover Club
Miss Annie Belle Parrish entertained the Four Leaf Clover Club at a spend the night chafing dish party Friday night. The Dutch D's joined in for games and marshmallow treats, with several members listed among attendees.
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Annie Belle Parrish
Four Leaf Clover Club
Misues Marghret Merrell
Lola Mocks
Thelma Bon
Minves
Mary Taonner
Lucy Cobb
Charlie Mae ‘Holmes
Miriam Stone
Elizabeth Boykin
West View Prayer Services A Success At Manderville Mills
A letter from J L McIntosh announces the West View church prayer services in Manderville Mills begun by Rev James Oates on December 15 1910. Services occur Wednesdays at 7 pm with Sunday sessions at 11 am and 7 pm and promise a revival as attendees unite in prayer following Romans 8 2 4.
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Free Presa
Carroll Free Presa
West View Church
Mandeville Mills
James Oates
Lord Jesus Christ
Jesus
Christ
Promaz
Westview Church
Manderville Milla
James Onten Io
J. L. McIntosh
Louvorn Road
Ship sunk by U boats in Pacific action
The American troop transport Marne was sunk on January 26 by fifty-one 8 inch shells from submarines off Cristobal. The incident marks another stern loss in the war at sea as Allied forces contend with submarine attacks near Central America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ipping
Marne
Cristobal
Local Social Schedule Notes From Bowdon Area
Thursday night near Emyrna Mrs. Dewey Caswell Boyd and others spent a day in Bowdon with Janette and C G dren. Annie Creel and Mise spent last Friday with Adama and children. J W Raburn and two daughters Lena and Gaudio were guests at W B Wallace's last Wednesday night.
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Emyrna
Dewey Caswell Boyd
Bremen
Bowdon Janette
C. CG Dren
Mins
Annie Creel
Mise
Adama
Chil
J. W. Raburn
Lena
Gaudio
W. B. Wallace
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THE
Carroll Free Press
C. A. Meeks
Home Town Spirit
Luke McLuke
Hastings
Neb
Tribune
Walton Tribune
Sister
Mount Zion
USA
Tom Stamps
Elmira Stamps
Zodia McLeod
John Ingrant
John Wyatt
Raymond Beck
John Wyattr
R. 1
Domino Party
Miss Elizabeth Cobb
West View
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