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Newspaper

Carroll Free Press

Location

Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jul 31, 1919

Page

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Boll weevil expert warns Carroll County farmers of control steps

J C Maness of the Georgia State Board of Entomology says boll weevils infest nearly all Carroll County and wet weather worsens the problem. He urges late shallow cultivation to destroy weevil pasture and gathering punctured, yellowed squares over three to four weeks, plus bale counts showing results from test plots.

Carroll County J. C. Maness Georgia State Board of Entomology Mancas Creargin Manos Maneas Carroll Manes W. C. Bradley Muscogee County Columbus J. W. Pitts Carrollton Board of Entomology Batt

Dr Harry Bledsoe Resumes Dental Practice in Carrollton

Dr Harry T Bledsoe returned to Carrollton after two years in the military including a year with the American Expeditionary Forces in France and plans to reopen his offices on the second floor of the First National Bank building within days. He served as an officer in the naval dental corps and was promoted to captain for his service.

Harry T. Bledave Carrollton France Tirst National Bank Bledsoe Nrvy Bud

Farmers and Business Men to Make Auto Trip

Progressive citizens of Carrollton plan an August 6 auto trip to Gwinnett County drainage projects noted for reclaiming swamp lands and to Athens to inspect the state college farm. The visit will include farms, crops, buildings, Jersey Holstein Ayrshire and Shorthorn stock, a livestock sale, and breeding stock offerings. Contact County Demonstration Agent Ed. T. Jackson for information.

Carroll Gwinnett County Athens State College Attenton Chinas Ed. T. Jackson

New Worlds to Conquer at Ostrollton Meeting

The Georgia Press association accepts an invitation to meet in Ostrollton next year. Ralph Meeks and Editor Thom anson of Carrollton are praised for hospitality as the group anticipates a festive convention, while avoiding grim self-criticism of past moods.

LaGrange Georgia Press Association Ostrollton Monroe Oprellion Shoat Pharma Any Editar Meeks Judge Millican Charlie Roop Carrollton Knights of the Round Table

Five Farms for Sale in Carroll County

Five good farms in Carroll county are offered for sale for the right price. Also three nice houses with three or four stores of land with each one. See me at once. J. H. Lipscomb.

Carroll County J. H. Lipscomb

Public health protest reframed in ongoing vigilance

A fragment shows call to continue an earnest fight against an illness with a method recommended for practical use. The text invites interested readers to face the approach at a designated location, indicating organized collective action and persistent effort amid the ongoing health concern.

Short Course at A and M School Draws Wide Attendance

Notes from a three day Short Course in Agriculture and Home Economics at the District School report strong attendance despite rain and heat. The event featured Airy Whatley’s earning club girls and extension staff from multiple counties. Lectures by Melson Dodd Jones Raskin and Snead inspired youths and adults to continue agricultural activity in Carrollton district.

Airy Whatley Carrell Douglas Coweta Talbot Cheatham Petor Drie Takuan Carroll Board of Trade Carrollton

Savannah reporter killed aiding aviator in Savannah

July 27 Savannah Georgia Morning News reporter S8 Klled while helping Lieut Col H A Dargue start a visiting airplane. Moye a former aviation service lieutenant died hours after being struck by a propeller. He was native of Washington Georgia and aided the officer in a municipal airplane launch effort.

Savannah Trank T. Moye Morning News Aviation Service Washington Moye H. A. Dargue Department Air Service Charleston Dargue Americus

Civic Club Meeting Delayed or Rescheduled

A Civil Club meeting is planned for Thursday August 7 at 7 oclock p m in the Carroll County Trade Board office on the fourth floor of the First National Bank building. Mrs W D Whatley will supervise the program and all members are urged to attend with Mrs W J Henderson listed as president.

Civil Club O'Ulack P. m Carroll County Trade Board First National Bank W. D. Whatley W. 2. Henderson

Community Work at Sohofarm Record Planting Plan

Fragmented text outlines a community farm project at Sohofarm with Intervet involvement and fertilizer support. It mentions volunteers, a planned work session, and a harvest outcome with net profit described as seven eighty dollars after costs. The passage references a cotton-picking or crop effort and a public message about mobilizing participants and organizers.

Sbrhoul Particu Intervet Farin Prs Orlenes Zion Spvelic Org

Resolutions on death of Mr A A Simonton

Carrollton Ga date. Resolutions on the death of Mr A A Simonton longtime elder and assistant superintendent of the church for 36 years. The Sunday School rises in silence to honor him. Committee extends sympathy and memorializes him in the Sunday School minutes.

A. A. Bimonton Bimonton Fami Henderson, Jr S. Holderness Jack Aycouk

Real estate changes sweep Carrollton area

Rapid activity in Carrollton real estate as properties change hands on Dixie Rose Maple and Rome streets. J H Libscomb sells Roop property to J P Travis. C A Scudder sells dwelling to Jackson. L J Trock buys Dozlur home. Berry Nowl place sold to Mr Green Burson. J M Juluthon and Heaton Bros pursue new sales stable. several dwellings undergoing repairs while many families plan to move after September 1 due to dwelling shortages.

Neowin Heaton Bros Ad J. M. Juluthon Newson Salonmaont Ford M. Merrell JT Daniell Carrollton

Tent meeting at Concord features Atlanta musicians

A large tent gathering at Concord will host speakers and music this Sunday. Mrs. Ozie Mae Jackson of Baptist Tabernacle Atlanta leads singing with Mrs. J. S. Pope of Atlanta assisting. Frank Cale of St. Luke’s Church will play cornet. A violinist has been secured and Revicon will run at 11 o clock daily Victory time.

Concord Ozie Mae Jackson The Baptist Tabernacle of Atlanta Frank Cale At. Like Dhukret Anguata Mra. J Pope I. ii

Announcement on August 1 by Dr Warny Biedave at Midst National Bank

After an absence from the army Dr Warny Biedave plans to reopen his office on the second floor of the Midst National Bank building for dentistry practice. He will welcome friends to call on him.

Warny Biedave National Bank

A Home for Sale in Quiet Rural Area

Property description notes good land with clay subsoil, pasture, water, vineyard, and a large well maintained house with four fireplaces, several finished rooms, and shady lot near a school. Outbuildings decent. Asking about one third cash and balance on terms. If you want a good home at a fair price, contact the seller.

Ehiuveh

Missing Money Report From Carrollton Area

A Saturday find along Depot Street near Carrollton yields a new twenty dollar bill and several ones. Amounts listed as 823 or 24 dollars. Finder should notify J. Z. Piolminn or the Free Press office in Howard.

Kuainese Carrollton Depot Street J. Z. Piolminn Free Press Office Howard

Temple beat Bowdon 12 to 2 in Tuesday game

Temple defeated Bowdon 12 to 2 at Temple on Tuesday. P Craven and F Jeter pitched while C Bohinson and J Craven took fielding duties. A rematch is planned at Bowdon next Tuesday.

Temple Bodwon P. Craven F. Jeter C.bohinsin J. Craven Bowdon Howdon

House Wanted for Tenant Accommodation

A notice seeking to purchase an old house suitable for conversion into a rental property. The advertiser, J. Brack, requests a dwelling that can be adapted to create rooms for a tenant housing arrangement.

J. Th Brack

Comer Returns From Pennsylvania Trip Training Leaders

Mr. G. H. Comer, secretary-manager of the Carroll County Trade Board, returned from Fogles Mere Park Pa where he attended a two week Commercial Leadership course. The program gathers secretaries from coast to coast and includes participants from Canada. It focuses on city building and civic enterprise, aiming to develop leadership and citizenship to strengthen communities.

G. HB Carroll County

Man at First Atlantic Cable Message Dies in Nanaimo

Nanaimo B C July 30 Will Archzard who handled the first cable message sent across the Atlantic addressed by Queen Victoria to the U S president died there He was years old and had been a?

Atlantic Nanaimo B. C Will Archzard Gerosa Queen Victoria United States Tere Olf Smi

Brock Sullivan wedding ties two families in Asheville

The marriage united Miss Rachel Brock daughter of Dr and Mrs J O Brock with Dr Michael Xavier Bullivan director of the Research Laboratory Pellagra Hospital U S Public Health Service Spartaburg B C. The couple honeymoon at Grove Park Inn Asheville and plan a visit to Massachusetts before settling in Aparinnhurp BC.

Asheville N.Q Misa Rachel Brock Mia J. 0. Brock Michael Xavier Bullivan U. & Public Health Service Spartalburg B. C Ant Mes. Sullivan Grove Park Inn Agheville Mrs. Sullivan Aparinnhurp B.C

Planning welcome for General Pershing in Washington

Washington scenes show shared planning for General Pershing’s return home. Congress and the War Department have not completed details such as a sword gift, a vote of thanks, and the permanent rank for the American Expeditionary Forces commander. Information on timing awaits Pershing’s arrival.

Washington Petal Congress War Department Pershing

For Sale Two Houses and More Nearby Property

Miss Lois Meeks is spending weeks visiting relatives in northeast Georgia before her return she will visit Tallulah Falls Clifton Franklin. Bary payments ovens and pay sidewalks sewerage pasture mentioned in sale notice for two houses and tote close in the area.

Lois Meeks Quorgia Tallulah Falls Clifton Franklin, N. C

Laborers Wanted for Warehouse Work

Twenty five laborers are needed starting Monday at Consolidated Warehouse. Apply to BR. A. Jolley or B. F. Boskin for details and to submit applications.

Consolidated Warehouse BR. A. Jolley B. F. Boskin

Fixtures for Sale and Store Room to Rent

Fragmented listing of items for sale including a water tank, register, oil tank, coffee mill, floor scale, counter scale, display cases, and a pile of reverues. Mentions renting palace room and prewar prices, with garbled place names and unclear seller.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Pest Tella Harry. Bledsoe Army Agricultural College A. & M. School Br J. A. Johnson State Extension ARY Soho Farm Badd Dee & Trimble Carrollton, Ga Telek Aary Pennsylvania Secretary of Trade Board Tandsraup Fourothier Iiimai Couradi Commercial Pengraptiv General Pershing A. J. Bhead
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