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Newspaper
Carroll Free Press
Location
Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1918
Page
4
July 1 Talbot district faces contest as Hon. 4. Paresons opposes Mr Wright, who has served in Congress under six months. Wright’s legislative work earns praise and committee assignments, with expectations of an overwhelming reelection despite national turmoil and voter regret.
Newnan Herald reports a large meeting at the courthouse in Coweta County endorsing W C Wright for the Fourth Congressional District seat. Speakers praised his wartime service, integrity, and legal skill, calling for unity and a Wright nomination despite a convention deadlock with J M Jones.
To Whom it May Concern this statement recounts W T Thompson of Newnan describing Wright declining to run for Congress in the Fourth District and detailing Thompson's support for Garland. It notes Thompson's campaign efforts for Mr Jones, including letters and county trips, loyalty at the convention, and his valued assistance.
Carroll County Chapter of the American Red Cross and district divisions urge women volunteers to enroll for nursing and civilian hospital service in the national defense effort. County chairman Mrs Baskin calls all Red Cross workers to cooperate from now until the drive ends. Government requests help to staff both army and civilian hospitals as part of the war crisis during 1918.
Robert Bryarh Harrison a United States educational administrator will lecture on The Dawn of a New Age in Carrollton next Wednesday August 31. He travels Georgia visiting schools colleges and women's clubs sharing his observations from a tour of eighty five towns and cities as he outlines a vision of postwar reform across education agriculture society and religion.
Found silver bracelet on Newunit Street Carrollton. Owner can claim by identifying and paying forty cents for this advertisement. Call W. A. Garrett Roopfile, Ga.
Soldiers letters from Camp Cordoi during World War I era recount transfers, new drafts of 15 000 men, and reunions with friends from various states. Private Henry W Holland writes from Camp Gordon July 22 1918 about leaving duties and awaiting the next draft, while Hebert R Blandenburg and Ezra Paul Caldwell share experiences at medical and naval training camps. Messages express pride in service, homesickness, and hope for victory, with mentions of mothers, letters, and gratitude to fellow servicemen and supporters.
Pleasant Hill residents and neighboring families share a string of visits and health updates. Tom Cynon and Tennants guests, Alvin Chandler and Lyle families hosted, Homer Leng and Miffoy Norton toured the area, Miss Annis Stacey underwent surgery, and Baby’s burial noted for Joe Stacey’s family. Several trips to Carrollton and nearby towns, plus car purchase and health reports, mark a busy week.
Classified notice seeking a traveling salesman for Wilayy earnings with good commission and expenses. Contact Arthur Burrell DP. 0 Box 185 Carrollton Ga Phone 116 for more particulars.
Cross Plains notes include Dr Bette Harris of Hugo visiting her mother Mrs Hallman and sister Mrs Lassetter. Infants and family members visitations are reported. Local residents travel, attend church and school events while Sgt Willie Taxsetoy reaches overseas and Mr Gilley Ima arrives in Panama.
Bay Springs hosts a home coming on August at the old school four miles south of Villa Rica. Former residents and friends are invited to attend with meals and a day of socializing planned.
Classified note offers to exchange Bibles for wood. Contact IVEY at 4a CG to arrange the trade.
A public gathering announced for Carrollton court house on the first Tuesday at eleven oclock. The meeting aims to endorse five candidates for Representatives and one for State Senator, with participation invited from all districts. Names listed include Feliz Williams, W. Brittain, B. Duncan, M. Boatright, J. K. Bason, R. J. Jones, Tinesley, Richards, and others.
The Teen Board will begin examinations on Monday, July 29. Examinations will occur over four days: Monday, Thursday, Thursday, and Friday. Orders say no more enlistment certificates will be issued for navy or marine corps as all eligible men will be drafted by the army.
The regular State Teachers examination will be conducted on August 2 at the College Street School building in Carrollton, Georgia. It will begin promptly at 8 30 Liberty time, under supervision of C. B. Whatley, C. E. 8.
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