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Newspaper
Carroll Free Press
Location
Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1920
Page
8
Grafonola for sale offered by J. B. Mocks with trade for a cow. Lost watch reported near Dixie Street area between a fertilizer plant on January 20. Movement No 4 005224 case 637017. Return to Free Press.
Roger Mheke lists brand new Ford Touring Cars for sale. The ad notes a pattern on the cars. Contact details are not provided.
Three Nally farm tracts will be sold Tuesday morning at 10 oclock before the courthouse door in Carrollton on easy terms. Also offered is a top buggy, rubber tires, and a nearly new harness. For details contact Mrs M B North, Carrollton R3, telephone 50003.
Notifies the public under penalty of law to not hire or harbor James Douglas alias Boy D a 28 year old 4 feet 6 inches tall 100 pounds with a scar on his right forefinger He is under contract to work for Henry Phillips Whitesburg Georgia for 1920 Also a rental offer for a four horse farm six miles north of Whitesburg with two houses barns pasture 100 acres of land 15 acres creek bottoms rent options include thirds halves or crop share W L Cansler Whitesburg route IV near the farm.
The death of five month old Mary Lois Simpkins is announced for Mr. and Mrs. G. D. Simpkins. She is survived by Cordie, both sets of grandparents, and uncles Roy and Perla Simpkins. Interment was at Plennant Grove with funeral by Rev Hf Boatright.
The notice explains the back page want ad column details. It covers items for sale trade and notices for found lost needs and urges readers to place an ad to see results.
Carrollton residents and visitors frequent Atlanta with many traveling there Friday Thursday and over weekends. Names include Dr Harry Bledsoe Mrs Eugene Spradlin Mr Jim Cheney C E Roop Mrs Jim Smith and many others. Several residents report relatives and friends in Atlanta while others plan trips to Villa Rica LaGrange Chattanooga and Agnes Scott College.
Through the week end Mika Myrtie Sewell of Temple and Miss Maude Sewell of the A and M and Miss Velva Strickland of Tallapoosa are listed among participants or notable attendees reflecting local social or ceremonial activity.
Paris reports the Dutch government replies to Entente demand to hand over Wilhelm of Hohenzollern for trial under Article 227 of the Versailles treaty. The note argues Germany would have delivered him, cites crimes by the former emperor, and urges Holland to join in punishment of crimes.
John Worthlake of At Ignta experiments with a corn only diet claiming three cents of corn equals fifteen cents of wheat. He parches crushes and mixes corn with water to create various meals and says he remains in good health while pursuing cost savings.
Rep Harper Hamilton of Floyd County to introduce a measure at the next Georgia Legislature. He told Rome City Commission that motorists should wear colored goggles at night rather than dimming headlights, arguing headlights should remain bright.
John D. Rockefeller Jr. warned at the Fifth Avenue Baptist Church Bible Class that a universal six hour day would leave many people with idle time the devil would use. He said he stays busy to keep the devil from work and idle hands.
Forecast from Washington DC on January 24 1920. Cold weather expected after Monday with possible freezing and temperatures dropping into central Florida. Rainfall likely in the early days of the week with generally fair conditions thereafter across the South Atlantic and Gulf States.
Wanted to rent a typewriter. Apply at Free Press office for notes deads and bonds regarding title.
Members and visitors from Carrollton Civic Club met to discuss the town’s spring work for 1920. Topics covered included cleanliness, beautification ideas, member cooperation, and a plan to work with the Trade Board, Mayor, Council, and merchants for a defined civic program.
A newspaper brief notes importance of printed envelopes for mail logistics. It emphasizes durability and legibility, urging careful selection of paper, ink, and size to ensure proper addressing and delivery efficiency.
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