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Carroll Free Press

Location

Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jul 25, 1912

Page

3

Excursion Fares to Major 1912 Conventions by Central of Georgia

Fares granted for trips from Georgia to events nationwide. Destinations include Atlanta, Atlantic City, Chattanooga, Chicago, Eastman, Flovilla, Toledo, and Washington. Tickets cover dates in July through September 1912 with rates from selected Georgia points. For full details, contact the nearest ticket agent.

Atlanta Orla Odd Fellows Atlantic City N. J Chattanooga Tenn National Association of Teachers In Colored Schools Chicago Ancient Order of Hibernians America Account International Bible Students Association

Old Coins Wanted Advert at Milledgeville Ga

Wanted old gold silver and copper coins Confederate stamps and bills. Provide description date and condition plus price asked. Highest market price paid. Mail or address to J C McAuliffe Milledgeville Ga.

J.C. McAuliffe Milledgville, Ga

Harness for J M Butler Presented for Good Work

Local officials honor J M Butler for commendable service and prompt assistance in community projects. The presentation highlights his dedication and reliable prompt response to requests.

J. M. Butler

Carrollton Hardware Co Screen Doors and Windows Sale

Carrollton Hardware Co advertises screen doors windows and wire at low prices with emphasis on value and assortment for home improvement shoppers.

Carrollton Hardware Co

Bankston Positioned for Railroad Commissioner Seat

W Trox Bankston asserts his bid for the Georgia Railroad Commission, arguing Judge Hillyer in Atlanta will not seek re-election and pledging to run on his own funds. He rejects factional ties, stresses old age respect, and invites support from Georgia voters to back his candidacy.

Bankston States Hillyer Atlanta Jia Pone Georgia Railroad Commission W. Trox Bankston

For Rent Good Four Room House on Clifton Terrace

Four room house available for rent on Clifton Terrace with application via J B F Dial. Call phone 326 for details and viewing.

Clifton Terrace J.B. F

Scholarships Offered by Railway Funds for Georgia Agriculture

Two $250 yearly four year scholarships are offered for Georgia State College of Agriculture. One funded by Southern Railway and Georgia Southern & Florida. the other by Southern, Augusta Southern, and Tallulah Falls Railways. Counties across several regions are listed, with age at least fifteen and financial need required. Examinations August 24 guide winners, with winners announced after September 7.

Georgia State College of Agriculture W F Finley Southern Railway Company Southern Railway Georgia, Southern & Florida Appling Bibb Grawford Dodge Harris Houston Jeff Davis Meriwether Butts Glynn Monroe Muscogee Pike Pulaski Telfair Twigds Upson Wayne Dooly Crisp Turner Tift Berrien Lowndes Echols Clinch Charlton Augusta Southern Railway Tallulah Falls Banks, Carroll Catoosa Clarke Dayton Cobb Coffee DeKalb Douglas Elbert Fayette Floyd Franklin Fulton Gordon Gwinnett Habersham Hall Haralaon Hart Henry Jackson Milton Paulding Polk Richmond Spalding Whitfield Rabin Jefferson Glascock Washington State College of Agriculture J. S. Stewart Athens JJ. S. Stewart Tie Agricultural

Senator Augustus Bacon Has Long Senate Service Praised

South Georgia Progress extols Senator Augustus O. Bacon of Georgia for 17 years in the U S Senate. The piece lauds his senior role on key committees, voting for democratic principles, and notes his high support to retain him against a new candidate.

Congress Augustus O. Bacon Georgia Senator Bacon Senate Committee On Rules, Foreign Relations Judiciary Bacon South Georgia Progress

Senate Leader Seeks renomination in August 1912 Primary

One of the recognized leaders in the United States Senate seeks re election in the Democratic Primary set for August 21 1912. The candidate, a prominent figure in national politics, aims to secure renomination and continue influence within the chamber. The race centers on party support and voter backing across key states.

United States Senate

Ad by Dr Shelfer urges scholarship pledge for farming teaching

In a page 4 advertisement, Dr Shelfer urges a scholarship pledge promising three years of service in practical farming or teaching agriculture. The agreement requires work in territory along the Southern Railway System or on an experiment farm. For details contact Andrew M Soule, President, State College of Agriculture, Athens.

Southern Railway System Andrew M. Soule Pres State College of Agrculture Athens

A and M School Fair Seeks Farm Exhibits For October

Public notices urge all district schools to enter a farm exhibit at the October fair with a forty dollar gold prize. Exhibits must be district made, include diverse farm products and plants, and be delivered to the Agricultural hall by noon October 7. Entries close October 2 via the school principal or trustees. The A and M School will not participate. Memorial tribute records Bowdon Baptist deaths and community reflections for E M Lovvorn who died May 22 1912 with funeral May 23 in Bowdon.

A. & M. School Fair Association General Farm J. W. Pentecost Roopville R. W. Adamson

Public Officials Fees Scrutiny Sparks Georgia Debate

The Georgia legislature pushes transparency by requiring all officials on the fee system to disclose earnings. A comptroller general inquiry and an annual report to the county at large are proposed, with concerns that legitimate fees exceed reasonable welfare standards.

Georgia Fea State House House

Memorial Notice for Mrs Sarah A Fields

Memorial tribute to Mrs Sarah A Fields who died May 1 1912 at Bowdon aged sixty five a life of devotion to church home and family. She joined Bethesda Baptist Church and later Bowdon church and was baptized by Rev W H Daniel. Her friends mourn her kindness and consider her death a gain in the hereafter.

Sarah A. Fields Bowdon The Baptist Church Bethesda W.H. Daniel

You Want a Better Job Ask Daily at DRAUGHON'S College

Job seekers are urged to pursue improved employment through practical business education. DRAUGHON'S Practical Business College invites applicants in Jacksonville and Eastville to explore training opportunities and qualifications for advancement.

Draughon DRAUE Practical Business College Jacksonville Eville Tenn

Regd De fer's 8d on page 4 headline

Ordinary reader summary indicates a reference to Regd De fer's 8d listed on page 4. The fragment provides minimal clear context about the event or topic discussed and lacks identifiable persons or organizations beyond the name.

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Coca-Cola CO Atlanta, GA Om Arrow Coca-Cola Central of Georgia Railway John Simmons Company Franklin St New York City N. Y RULES Augustus QO. Bacon Dr. Shelfer Newnan St Church In Conference Royal Providence Missionary Baptist Church Randolph County Bowdon Church Bowdon Baptist Church J. A. McDonald A. J. Alington J. W. Barrow
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