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Newspaper

Carroll Free Press

Location

Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jul 18, 1918

Page

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Institute for Farmers and Families at A and M

Prof J H Melwon with State College of Agriculture organizes an institute at the A and M School from July 30 to August 2. The program covers crop and animal disease care, canning club work, and livestock importance. Two delegates from each county's boys corn club and girls canning club participate. Free treatment offered for diseased plants or animals brought to meetings. Dormitories for distant attendees. meals provided for locals. All farmers are urged to attend.

J. H. Melwon State College of Agriculture Echool Fammera Wind Ror Elu Girl

Senator Smith Denounces Fake Story on Controversy

Washington July 13 Senator Hoke Smith dismissed a wire service story from a Washington date line claiming a controversy with Senator Jones over a point of order on the prohibition amendment. He said he spoke after Jones and did not get interrupted. He urged readers to check the Congressional Record for July 10.

Washington Hoke Smith Macon Telegraph Atlanta Constitution Senator Jones Smith

Negroes Studying Food Saving Efforts In South

Negro home demonstration agents of the United States Department of Agriculture and the State agricultural college are aiding their people in the South. About 202 trained women work under the state head of home demonstration. They assist families and train regular cooks, teaching gardening canning drying brining poultry keeping beekeeping and home repair while stressing food preparation and fuel conservation.

United States Department of Agriculture State Agricultural Alleges South

Brown Sugar Ration Order Aims to Conserve Sugar Supplies

Atlanta July 12 Supplies of white sugar were refused to soft drink soda joints candy makers and other so called less essential industries in an order issued by Dr Andrew M Soule state food administrator The objective is to conserve sugar for home use Brown sugar remains available to concerns cut off from white sugar by tonight s order

Atlanta Andrew M. Soule

Install Officers at Carrollton I O O F Lodge 96

Odd Fellows Carrollton Lodge 96 will install officers July 22 and conduct degree work. Refreshments served after the ceremony. G. T. Kuby, Noble Grand. J. Aldridge, Secretary.

Carrollton Lodge No G. T. Kuby N. G. Wi J. Aldridge Sce

Off to Training Camps

A draft mobilization note reports fifty white men left Monday and thirty five Black men Tuesday for training camps. By winter Carroll county will have almost one thousand men in active service. The next call comes soon.

Carroll County

Stray Pig Seeks New Home in Carrollton

Female stray pig black four weeks old appeared at a Carrollton residence on Monday the 15th. Owner may reclaim by paying feed costs and fifty cents for this ad. JOHN MARCHMAN Carrollton.

John Marchman Carrollton 7

Re-Classification Work Finished by Local Board

The Local Board has practically finished reclassification and mailing notices Examinations begin the last of next week Those reclassified and the new class of 1978 registrations will be examined Many who were rejected by the Gaga Board and by the Medigat Advisory Board will be called back for reexamination Many new registrants are enlisted in the navy Many married before registration and will be played in Yas TV All new registrants who married since the act took effect and have children are placed in Close IF It is unlikely that any new registrants will be called in for review before fall

Gaga Board Medigat Advisory Board Yegietrante Navy Marrieit Wil da Yas TV

William Dunlap Dies of Blood Poison at Home

William Dunlap, about 45, died at his College Street home after a five day illness believed caused by blood poisoning from a mosquito bite. Funeral services were held at First Baptist Church with Rev. Jesse M. Dodd. interment followed in the city cemetery. Survived by his wife and four young children, he had lived in town about ten years and worked as a plumber for Roop Hardware Co.

William Dunlap College Street First Baptist Church Jesse M. Dodd Dunlap Roop Hardware Co

Doctor J Lee Byron of Jackson Ga Announces Practice

A 1918 notice from Dr J Lee Byron of Jackson Georgia thanks friends for support after thirty years of medical practice in Butts and surrounding counties. He invites patients to call at his office and expresses fond memory of Carroll county and its people. June 12 1918.

J. Lee Byron Jackson, Ga Jackson Progress-Argus Carroll County Butts M. D. Jackson

Last Resting Place of James C. Holland

The mother of James C. Holland of the Supply Co. 16th Infantry received a letter from the Grave Registration Department stating her son was buried with proper ceremony in the American cemetery at Bonvillers France in grave No 85 Friends may visit the spot which means much to her and others.

Casper Holland James C. Holland Supply Co 16Th Infantry Bonvillers France Malcolm Holland

Bowdon Junction Improvement Club Meeting Notice

The Bowdon Junction Improvement Club will meet next Saturday after noon at 3 o clock in the park. Opening prayer by Mrs A A Pittman president readings by Mrs Bertha Parker secretary talk by Mrs G W Smith recitation by Miss Mario Yates report of committees and other business members requested to be present others invited Mrs E J Ernest cor Lee

Bowdon Junction

Garrett Family Reunion Held at Barwell Camp Ground

The Garrett re union will be held at Barwell camp ground on Wednesday July Dth. This is the seventeenth Garrett family reunion dating back to 1902 when the first gathering occurred at Simonton's Mill.

Garrett Barwell Camp Ground Simonton

Cemetery Cleanup at Ephenys Church Friday

The notice asks all to join Friday July 1 1918 to clean the cemetery at Ephenys Church. E and C Webb request help and express appreciation for service.

Ephenys Church E, & C, Webb

What Has Become of Improvement Club

A prominent citizen questions the fate of the ity Improvement Club as streets show neglect with old papers, taxes, barrels and debris. The public inquiry prompts concern over city upkeep and civic pride in a once tidy town.

Improvement Club Ity Improvement Club

North Seed Beans Brought to Carrollton By Mr North

The North Seed Beans from Carrollton were recently distributed to the editor for planting, featuring the old fashioned cornfield bean variety. The North family has grown them for generations, claiming high yield and prolific strains. One grower in Carrollton received a single bag of 60 interiors of green wears, while Hastings of Atlanta bought several diahela at a high price.

W. BE. North Carrollton North Hastings Atlnita

Wounded in France Corporal Writes Home

Corporal Noah Waren from Bowdon sends a brief ecard to his parents stating a leg wound on June 21. The message arrived July 12 with no further details. Dr Glenn Mullina reports the soldier in hospital with his foot improving, but no specifics are provided and his parents await more information.

Noah Waren P Ecard Bowdon Glenn Mullina

Rust Resistant Wheat Develops From Crosses At Research Stations

The United States Department of Agriculture working with state experiment stations in Minnesota Kansas Tennessee and Iowa is developing rust resistant wheats. Breeding focuses on rust resistant strains with strong milling and breadmaking qualities. Extensive milling and baking tests have been performed on several hybrids.

States Department of Agricultine Bratg Minesota Kanisan Tennessee Towa

New Gainesboro Telephone Co Names F W Webster Manager

The Gainesboro Telephone & Telegraph Co. announces F. W. Webster as general manager assisted by B. J. Gailbroath as auditor. Both will operate from the company office. Former administrator E B Buzemore resigned citing weariness of well doing. We congratulate Webster on his appointment.

F. W. Webster Gainesboro Telephone & Telegraph Co B. J. Gailbroath Telephone Company E. EB. Buzemore Webster

Chera Cola Bottling Co Dissolution Notice

The partnership Chera Cola Bottling Co. formed by R. A. Jolley and J. B. Lowrey Jr. is dissolved by mutual consent. R. A. Jolley assumes all liabilities and purchases all assets including the bottling establishment notes accounts trucks and other assets of the company.

Chera Cola Bottling Co R. A. Jollay J. 8. Lowery, Jr R. A. Joey Chere Cola Bottling Co Chero Cola Bottling CO R. A. Jolley J. 8. Lowrey, Jr

Tyus Opens Store With Nightly Bargains and New York Records

A Carrollton merchant who had not slept for over sixty days announces revived energies and a sale featuring stylish clothing, dresses, shoes, hats, undergarments, silk hosiery, and other items. He touts new Columbia Gramola parlor and best records, inviting public patronage with a continuing secret sale through every dollar’s worth sold.

Road. Org Tyus Columbia

Carroll County Sunday School Convention 1918 at Hickory Level Church

county Sunday School leaders announce the two day convention July 20 21 1918 at Hickory Level Concord Methodist Church South with speakers Miss Flora Davis Prof Floyd Field and local officers. program includes sessions on community assets Sunday School success and training methods with hymns prayers reports and dinner on the ground encouraging all county Sunday Schools to send delegates and adopt new ideas.

Carroll County Hickory Level Concord Methodist Church Roll County Binday Hickory Rurd Methodist Apnela County Offure Penanty Divin Hd Fo W. B. Candler Ili Moore F. Campbell B. Duncan C. Kytle Flora Davis Georgia Sunny School Associaation Floyd Field Atlanta Mayd Field St. Paul Methodist Sunday School Georgia Sunday School Association Picder C. Conley Mrp K. Smith Field Finn State &N

Rally at Lowell Addresses Public Education Event

An open rally at Lowell on Saturday August 3 invites the public, with prominent speakers and voluntary baskets. Attendees are asked to come, wear respectful attire, and bring well filled baskets. The event opens at 10 o'clock under the guidance of v. W. Harrison.

Cieae Ahai Baturday V. W. Harrison

Going Out of Business At Torsala Grocery and Feed

Entire stock of groceries and feed offered at cost by Phil C. Astin. Sale located at 7 Romo Street. (Note: OCR text contains errors. readers should verify address and storefront.)

Atulf Torsala Phil C. Astin Romo Strost

Singing at Black's Sum or Bethany Church Next Sunday

A notice states a singing event will be held at Black's Sum or Bethany Church next Sunday. It invites attendees and notes the time and location of the musical gathering.

Black’ Sum Bethany Ehurch

Plan to Stop Loafing in Louisville Ga Ordinance

Louisville city council posts an ordinance requiring all residents over sixteen to register with the city clerk. Day, weekly, and monthly laborers must report days worked. cards are punched to show totals. Mayor Robert J. Berhoa and Chief W. M. May pledge enforcement with penalties for noncompliance.

Louisville Asl Eity Robert J. Berhoa

Progaam Summer Institute at A M S School Georgia

A two day and multi day program at the Fourth District A and M School in Carrollton Georgia outlines July and August sessions for farmers. Lectures cover club work Fertilizers grain crops marketing livestock timber and meat processing with demonstrations and expert speakers from Georgia College and Extension agents.

Georgia J. AK Gttop Cori M. W. Lowray M. W. H. Colina Hstension Agrouianilat Manis Ex Walt FE. W. Hadly J. A. Johnson Byouing Entertainment Gay Jon McClintock O. A. Pyle A. Martini A. Martii

Amos Stephens Writes Letter From Athens

Amos Stephens reports on the University of Georgia summer school in Athens opened July 1 1918 with large attendance and patriotic spirit. Students from Carrollton nearby join the session offering liberal education drawing and manual training, and vocational programs. A training army service emphasis appears with band drills at Sanford field and Red Cross week activities enhancing community patriotism.

Carrollton Athens Allig Beall I Les Bennett Nanette Rozar Mia I Rozar Menrh A. M. Stephena J. J. Benford State University Séasion Priitl Nerasaaty Linst Bevin Sanford Field Red Cross University Georgia

For Sale Ford Car Axle Housing and Pistons

One rear axle housing for a Ford car and one set of pistons for Ford. Both items are in good to poor condition and will be sold cheap. Contact R, B, MEBKS for details.

Ford

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Story H. M. Tyas” Marvelous L. Powell J. H. Mel- Bor W. J. Garrison Roy Josay M. Dodi J. F. Brooks G. W. Harper W. D. Candler Campbell Kytle H—O Richards I. A! Ware Soldiers of Tomorrow Mand Praing Soriveo Hixon Judge WJ Millican Clanepa Floyd Pield Morn Davis WEOF Atlanta, Ga Wexcher F C. B. Bible Glass St. Paul Methodist Church Georgia Burclay School Association Ralley Lowell A. & M. Behool Eifect James BE. Dyoning C. A. Martini E. T. Jackson Jog. H. Downing D. A. Pyle J. H Melson Prio Ay & ML J. A Johnson Amos Stephens
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