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Newspaper
Carroll Free Press
Location
Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1917
Page
3
A lengthy examination defends conscription as a constitutional obligation supported by Madison era actions, Jefferson letters, and Confederate and U.S. case law. It argues that national defense justifies mandatory service, cites historical figures, and urges unity behind the government and flag amid World War I.
A Confederate era speaker recalls battles with Stonewall Jackson and general Lee while urging a final call to arms. He reflects on his sixties memory of mustering in the past, contrasting past courage with current struggles as he contemplates anew the nation’s fate. He swears to fight again if the Union goes to war, seeking one more gun.
An archived poem from the Mauidapalis Journal recalls Civil War divisions between North and South. The speaker urges old comrades to lift their rifles again if the nation’s honor requires it, invoking battles at Vicksburg and Gettysburg and appealing to brotherhood beyond regional lines as age advances.
Naval observers note the German shift toward submersible battle cruisers, capable of surface runs five miles inland and precise torpedo attacks. The Morel case underscores the growing difficulty of countering evolved underwater craft as ingenuity and resources push naval innovation.
A depicted scenario discusses the potential threat of invisible battle cruisers surfacing unseen to shell a vessel, arguing such craft could overwhelm standard submarines and create a dangerous new pirate on the sea. It notes the German submarine menace could become a deterrent if enough super submarines are produced, with heavy artillery delivering decisive blows.
Jessie Albright and Grady Crumbley married at the bride’s parents’ home on Sunday afternoon July 1. Rev M Spruell officiated. The bride is the daughter of W A Albright of Silverbend, and the groom is a young farmer from the Lee’s Chapel community.
The note promises ready access to catalogues and legal forms at the Free Press office, highlighting improved printing capabilities since installing the Model 14 linotype.
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