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Newspaper
Carroll Free Press
Location
Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1919
Page
9
Wanted: quality farms for clients in North Georgia and South Carolina. Seek well improved properties of any size with clear description and price. Prefer farms that can support continued residence and avoid outselling firms. Contact Frank Payne, Antericux, On.
Help wanted notice seeks girls over 16 to learn knitting with excellent wages and conditions. Apply at Richmond Hopiary Milla in Rossville Georgia, eighteen miles from Chattanooga Penn B Jalet.
A local essay argues Carrollton's planned White Way lighting will transform the town, lifting its image and habits. It questions how brighter streets will shape the community’s personality and engages readers to foresee the impact on daily life.
Mrs Mollie Garrett Mauldin died at her sister Mrs Gov Morris home on North Avenue after months of illness. She was 71 and survived by a daughter Mrs rower Murphy of Tellapoosa, four sisters Mrs George W Morris and Mrs John W Morris of this city, Mrs Bu Tah Roagin of Waco, Mrs Frank Bishop of Bitloghyille Ga, three brothers Frank Garrett of Waco, Robert I Sarrott of Rowdon, J Garrett of Nashville Ga. Funeral services were held at her home in Waco, then she was laid to rest beside her husband Rev A Matin도록.
The council of four meeting Saturday reached an agreement on the economic terms to be initiated for Austria.
A three day agricultural and home economics short course will be held July 23 to 25 at the District A and M School. Demonstrations cover livestock, garden work, dairy tasks, canning, and home economics activities with meals at the dining hall for 35 cents. Includes clubs, conferences, and practical farm experiences for adults and girls.
An appreciation piece extols local residents and merchants for cleaner streets and civic pride. It notes efforts by Wogons and Chongdanvitions Hint to organize cleanup, urges Stores to keep sidewalks tidy, and links public behavior to war thrift stamps and victory. It highlights recurring litter like penny walls and paper scraps as a moral issue and calls for continued community spirit.
On a Tuesday the 24th I joined Mrs Margaret Threadgill for supper with six ladies at her table. Five were widows, one nearly so, ages ranged from twenty one to eighty four. Mr Mireadgill and Moa attended as well. A good meal and pleasant time followed with five widows identified by age not listed.
J M Stallings notes Thrift Rump will stick when a fellow needs a friend, signaling loyalty amid tough times and mutual aid in the community.
Notice states after July 1910 the signer refuses responsibility for trades or contracts by others. No person has authority to contract buy or sell in the name of Beacham unless written permission is provided. Beacham warns money spent is saved with saving stamps remaining with the owner.
Chattanooga Tenn Feb 29 Five special trains carrying German prisoners and Austrian aliens will leave Fort Oglethorpe tomorrow for Charleston to board ships for overseas transportation. About 1800 aliens, mainly sailors from interned enemy ships and civilians, comprise the group. This is the second contingent in recent days with more expected to follow.
Property listing notes willing to trade a house with aid lots for auto as part payment. Contact A Grindlby at Coley Park Ga dated July 3.
City Tax Assessors announce completion of 1918 estate assessments for Carrollton. Taxpayers may view their digest in the City Clerk’s office and arbitrate assessment disputes within 80 days, or be barred from arbitration after June 19, 1919. Dated May 30, 1919. J. L. Thomasson, Clerk and Ex-Official Tax Collector.
Atlanta readers report a heated legislature session with speaker changes and a push to move the capital. Hoke Smith supports the Anthony amendment and state measures while critics fear federal intrusions and a costly new statehouse. Members debate removal of Bible depots and capital relocation, with vascular city interests arguing for Atlanta’s claim.
The article reports on political clashes over constitutional statutes, limits on the Ten Commandments, and a push by Bishop Cander against a straw movement. It notes an open show in Atlanta and baseball at army ramps. It covers Georgia postal rate changes with stamps and predictions of increased business letters, plus remarks by United States Marshal J Howard Thompson on widespread illicit distilling and wartime prohibition effects. It also mentions Camp Gordon welcoming Field Hospital Unit 111 and the swift, quiet mustering out of soldiers returning home.
George Gordon Battle, a prominent Southerner and New York attorney, expresses strong support for the Federal Suffrage Amendment. He declares lifelong belief in universal suffrage and confidence in adult citizens, predicting ratification by state legislatures as a foregone conclusion and cites the amendment’s inevitability.
A reader credits a stomach and throat medicine for fast relief after a serious illness two years ago. The note praises Chamberlain's Colic and Dinerhoem Remedy as effective for coughs throat irritation and feverish symptoms and suggests keeping it on hand for family use.
A column discusses introducing a mutton Monday to boost sheep meat consumption. It notes average household meat use, compares lamb portions to beef joints, and suggests smaller families could favor shoulder cuts or lamb roasts to encourage purchase and production.
In a pithy proverb voice a faith that pushes through hardship is likened to trading an old hoe for a steam shovel and securing practical savings. The text hints at a broader message on choosing action over worry to gain tangible benefits.
The church will hold the second Sabbath service at 8 30 with communion next Sabbath and infant baptism by request Friday or Saturday. Roy Walker, 17, died Sunday noon, praised as faithful and diligent, with sympathy extended to his family. Foreign mission topic is Signs of the Times, Home Mission The American Indian, Westminster Society meets Tuesday at 4 30 at Mrs J O Newell’s home. full attendance requested.
Sunday school at 10, preaching at 1 by the pastor on A Scriptural Revival. Long service at 8 with Evangelistic preaching at 8510 p.m. Workenday prayer led by Mr Claud Hamrick on 10th Chapter of Proverbs. Pastor's helpers meet Monday at 4. Ladies urged to attend for work and prayer ahead of August start.
Carrallton church notices announce next Sundays sermons at First Baptist with Hollejon on Trial at 11 AM and Most Myatarious Prayer on Record for 8 PM. Midweek study Prayer and Influence July 8 at 8 PM, Woman's Missionary Society tea July 9 at 4 PM. Also honor to Rey Walker and family at a funeral with broad community sympathy.
New York authorities seek extradition of Harry Thaw from Pennsylvania after he left a sanitarium without permission. District Attorney Swann announced plans to verify Governor Smith of New York’s signature before papers can proceed. Thaw’s movements included a Philadelphia to Pittsburgh route as part of the extradition effort.
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