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Newspaper
Carroll Free Press
Location
Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1909
Page
4
The Carrollton official paper notes better streets, a first class hotel, and Chandler's Park but calls for more shade trees to beautify the city and homes, urging Carrollton to become a popular summer resort.
The last catalogue of the A. and M. School is neatly and attractively presented, reflecting the good work accomplished and that which remains to be done by this excellent institution.
Continued rains and rank vegetation signal potential sanitary issues in town and premises. Medical science has gained many victories through prevention rather than cure, urging careful inspection and action to maintain health.
The piece urges people to invest at home and warns that businesses sending agents to find stock buyers profit for themselves. It notes many can be caught if they Target scams are tried in the right way.
The passage warns against traveling to invest in get rich quick schemes, urging safer local business ventures. It notes distance can enchant the view, and few reach the end of the journey with success.
The notice urges all citizens to back the Qth District A and M Fair, praising the enterprise as commendable. The Board of Trade has engaged with the matter and calls on farmers and all county residents to cooperate for the fair to reach its full success.
The Dalton Citizen argues paying teachers has been a statewide shame and urges honest, fair funding for roads. It favors bonds or higher borrowing if needed, and supports rapid road construction to benefit farmers, merchants, railroads, automobilists, educators, and students. It even suggests teaching basic roads building in public schools.
A Covington Enterprise reflection notes that humans err in private and public life. It says great men cannot always explain their actions and warns against casting stones from fragile positions.
An Atlanta man assaulted an editor, was carried from the building on a stretcher, and was reported under police custody as the incident prompted calls against meddling with editors.
A forthcoming Hard Times Social is announced for an evening next week at the Park. The event promises fiddling and old fashioned amusements for a wholesome social gathering. An extended notice will follow with details.
A reader notes Mr. Ericson's old house, described as a beauty among neighbors with bright, clear coloring. The note mentions Mr. Ericson painted it with L. A. M.
For sale in Bremen Georgia two parcels: eleven and one half acres with good house and barn and a fine one hundred acre farm in cultivation one and one fourth miles west of Bremen. For further information write or see H. M. Davie Bremen Ga.
The piece argues that American mud on roads costs farmers and cities dearly. It claims U S roads are mostly mud deep and unimproved, wasting 300 million dollars yearly in degraded profits and broader social costs. It contrasts with Europe and notes effects on isolation, labor, and prices.
Rev J G Buyers of Vanderbilt University spent part of last week with his sister Mrs O W Roberts. Profs G T Hall and C F Richards attended Teachers Institute in Carrollton. Rev Jno Layton filled appointments at the Baptist church. Homer Hendon of near Carrollton visited here. Miss Vera Aderhold visited relatives in Atlanta. Dr O W Roberts went to Douglasville. Miss Fannie Sewell returned from St Simons. Rev W M Hall and family visited Atlanta. A crowd attended singing at Prays Church. Mayfield ice cream supper Friday night drew many. Prof G T Hall opened Wayside Academy Monday. T W Richards bought a new traction engine.
E P Hancock and wife visited his brother John Hancock Saturday night. B P Simpkins and grandson David visited J B Driver’s family Friday. Jim Potts and family visited R S Hearn and family Sunday. R H Williams of Cross Plains visited J D Driver and family Sunday. J A Driver and Dave Simpkins and Willis Williams and Floyd Driver appeared on Sunday. A sick list member Mrs J D Driver shows some improvement.
Progressive Farmer notes that timing a lay by for corn and cotton is uncertain but favors continued cultivation as crops grow. In wet seasons with clean fields little benefit comes from late cultivation, while in dry seasons shallow cultivation while growth continues yields profits.
Farmers lag behind as communities share weekends with relatives. Several households report Sunday and Saturday gatherings with Duncan, Davis, Taylor, and other neighbors near Lowell and Carrollton. A wedding occurred the first Sunday, and illness touches George Davenport and Mrs Driver, with prayers for recovery.
Rev. J W Spradlin filled his regular appointment at this place Saturday and Sunday. Arthur Houseworth and wife visited his mother in law Mrs E J Johnson Sunday. W O Williams spent Saturday night with W C Hammond. An ice cream supper at Jerry Tates Saturday night was enjoyed by all. Berry Williamson spent Saturday night with Willie Johnson. Miss Carrie Casper opened her school at this place Monday. Little Stellar and Camilla Harper visited grandparents early in week. Miss Irma Clay spent one day last week with Viola Hammond. Singing at Mr J A Hammond Sunday afternoon was enjoyed.
The column lists multiple social visits among Hammond Williams Harper and related families. It then features a testimonial by Mrs. Kilpatrick praising Electric Bitters for dyspepsia after twenty years, claiming dramatic health gains and renewed vitality, followed by a note on availability at Johnson Drug.
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