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Newspaper
Carroll Free Press
Location
Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1919
Page
9
Co A and Ralph Meeks publishers at Carrollton Ga advise subscribers to send both old and new addresses when changing delivery. Rates listed daily one year 1.50 eight months 1.00 four months. No free copies and single copies five cents.
The piece argues land prices stay high while population grows, urging Carroll County to form drainage districts and issue bonds to reclaim unproductive land. It notes Georgia editors will convene in July, bringing attention to Carrollton and Carroll County as a rising regional presence and opportunity to showcase the area's greatness.
The text discusses Hoke Smith and Tom Hardwick as potential opponents and urges Judge W C Adamson of Carrollton to run for the United States senate next year. It highlights his legislative experience and national recognition, noting thousands favor him even among those not personally acquainted.
The Carroll Free Press supports state residents deciding on moving the Capitol, noting most worry about it Aversion outside Macon and Atlanta. Marietta Journal urges popular choice for relocation while Atlanta’s excitement centers on the issue. Albany Herald compares the cost of changing capitals to a farmer rebuilding his home for a better site.
Across the nation returning soldiers face mixed receptions though many feel pride and support. The piece argues Americans express emotion openly for these heroes, praising their service and honorable discharge. It urges towns to greet them warmly, despite lacking triumphal pageantry, to ensure they remember their homecoming with lasting satisfaction.
A safety appeal urges drivers to be careful at railroad grade crossings to prevent injuries and deaths. The General Safety Committee of the United States Railroad Administration emphasizes stopping looking and listening to avoid grade crossing accidents.
Mr John Spence of Newnan visited relatives here last week. Mr and Mrs G W Davenport spent Sunday afternoon with Mr and Mrs Buck Brooks. Mrs Ab Davis and children visited relatives at Carrollton Saturday and Sunday. George Jolson and sister Annie and Miss Eula Doyle of Carrollton spent Monday with Miss Callie and Wreath Davis. Mr and Mrs Ben Jones of Whitesburg and Mr and Mrs W C Duncan and children of Union spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs F M Davis. Miss Gladys Aderhold of Bremen visiting Clem this week. Mr and Mrs R T Jones and later spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Tom Driver. Mr P M Davis and Mr R D Jones spent Tuesday in Atlanta.
Oak Ridge News reports school started Monday with good attendance and Miss Emmie Brook as teacher. Several locals are mentioned including Miss Ruth Nix visiting Miss Aline Griffin, Mr. E G Morris on sick list, and Mr. Walter Hudson losing a hog to lightning last Monday.
Mrs Elma Hallowan of Waycross visits Mr and Mrs Tasseter in Horn to see Prof and Mrs Nix on the 20th. Mr Manuel Reese of Atlanta visits relatives. G KB Key slowly recovers. Mrs Lilla Williams and son of Virginia visit Mrs PD Sparks. Miss Annie Dukes Consolation guests of Miss Georgie Willama. Alma Gladney Center guest of Miss Ethel Key. Mrs Morton Pee Chapel visits daughter Mrs CA Nix. Sallie Ward visits sister Mrs Billa Wallis Carrollton. Mr Oscar Burke and family Way side guests of A E Williams. Mrs Kimmie Hindsman LaGrange visits Mrs J W lnssetter.
A local column lists residents visiting courts and relatives. Rev Tom Morgan and family of Chattanooga are spending a week with his brother and mother. Mrs Ollie Reed of Atlanta visits Mr Bailey at the rifle range. Pearl and Maydew Nite return to Atlanta after visiting Mr Plow. Ross and Edgar Averey return to Atlanta after a month with ill wife. Seaborn and family attend Chautauqua at Bremen.
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