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Newspaper
Carroll Free Press
Location
Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1922
Page
4
A Cartersville Tribune excerpt argues upholding law is civic duty to protect city county state and nation. It cites prohibition and bootleggers, notes law enforcement requires public reverence for law, cites quotes about liquor traffic and moral responsibility of lawyers bankers and leaders.
A Tribune editorial from Newark attacks lax enforcement of liquor laws, citing a New Jersey judge fining a violator and paying the fine himself, then detailing a Woolhough sentence of 4200 and 900 days. The piece argues weak enforcement breeds contempt for all laws and calls for duty from judges.
The piece argues prohibition is both a financial and economic issue. It claims Americans drink less now, money formerly spent in saloons is redirected to necessities, luxuries, savings, or investment. It urges maintaining policy to fund roads and bridges, noting prohibition could spur road improvements within five years.
A juror recounts meeting one juror who questioned George Romils and his associates during the ongoing trial. The remark hints at tensions within the jury and the defense narrative surrounding the case.
A proposed bill and testimony before the temperance committee discuss requiring a person convicted of violating prohibition to name the source of whiskey or other intoxicants in possession. Provisions aim to secure disclosure before sentencing, with exceptions for spousal communications and circumstances. The bill, sponsored by ladies of the W. C. T. U., seeks constitutional analysis.
The Moultrie Observer urges parents and teachers to shape boys into responsible men. It warns that neglecting home training leads to selfish, impetuous sons who upset families and communities. It praises Scouts for building character and stresses focusing on youth as society’s core.
The notice states a request for a blank legal form can be supplied upon inquiry. It emphasizes flexibility in providing various blank document formats and invites recipients to specify needs for legal paperwork.
Livestock editor L. W. Traer of The Farmer & Stockman Jacksonville writes on Carroll County impressions. He notes banking cooperation, promotion plans for hog and plow culture, high crop costs, low yields, and worries about debt and living standards. He cites county hog stats and urges unity among church, party, school, and lodge to back farming improvements.
A reflective piece stresses the imperative to protect and nurture children as future community leaders. It argues adults must contribute time and money to improve homes and society, noting children absorb lessons from elders and their impressions guide future honor or ignominy. Griffin Sews and Sun.
A grief filled obituary for Wall Caswell who died at nineteen after illness. Parents Mr and Mrs 5 M Caswell recall his patience and faith, his words to mother Pray on, mamma, and his belief he would meet the Lord in peace. Services were at Antioch conducted by Revs Homer Prince and M W Yarbrough. The piece notes loss, faith, and the hope of heaven amid sorrow, with family and friends paying tribute. Includes a line about legal blanks for sale at the office.
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