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Newspaper
Carroll Free Press
Location
Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1922
Page
1
Atlanta reports rise in cotton prices grounded in solid demand. Analysts expect a 12,000,000 bale crop this year to not depress prices beyond a reasonable level, with consumption rising and carryovers shrinking. Farmers may plant conservatively this season despite brighter prospects for profits and steadier cotton goods markets.
Atlanta June 1 The announcement Sunday of Hon Clifford M Walker of Monroe as a candidate for Georgia governor against incumbent Thomas Hardwick has sparked lively chatter in capitol corridors and hotel lobbies. Walker’s entry reshapes the race with a strong statewide following and new backing from Tom Watson’s supporters, while Hardwick loses Watson’s ardent backing. Walker, former Georgia attorney general, previously defeated Hardwick in a runoff two years ago. now political experts question Hardwick’s strength as Watson withholds support. Walker has not released a platform. a sensational attack report was denied by him.
Commencement exercises took place at city hall with the largest class yet, forty seniors. Rev. John P. Erwin delivered the sermon at the Sunday morning service, and Dra. J. Heatwoic of the University of Georgia was expected to address Monday evening but could not attend. The class roll lists 17 girls and 23 boys led by Hulette Huckeba as president and includes Jessie Garrett, Claude Hendon, Joe Astin, Mabel Aderhold, and many others.
Atlanta June 1 The most optimistic statements on the return of prosperity published in months appear in the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta Sixth District monthly business review. It notes May conditions show improvement in agricultural prices, with financial stability. The notable domestic development is a 10 percent railroad rate cut by the Interstate Commerce Commission, whose effect on commodity movements remains uncertain.
Government inspected seed beds offer Pure Porto Rico yam plants with special monthly shipping prices. Prepaid mail 500 plants at 1.00, 1000 at 1.75, 2000 at 2.50, 5000 at 6.00, 10000 at 10.00. Summer cabbage and Georgia Whitehead collards at same prices. Parker Farms, 410 Piedmont Ave., Atlanta, Georgia.
Hon. Jesse E. Mercer and J. Woods White spoke at city hall on Sunday to organize a League for Law Enforcement in Carroll County. A temporary committee was named with A. K. Snead as chairman and Dr. M. M. Unllum, Dr. H. J. Goodwyn, A. J. Baskin, and C. A. Moeks as members. Judge James Boal l was elected secretary. Permanent organization planned across twenty two militia districts. Many counties have already formed similar groups. The aim is a more orderly, safer community for residents.
For sale at a low price a good second hand passenger automobile. Contact W J Btow at ite for details.
Fred West, a person of color, pled guilty in Judge Hood's court for possessing two gallons of liquor. He was sentenced to six months on the chain gang and fined one hundred dollars to deter boot legging and curb illegal traffic.
Notice to all Carrollton Lodge No 06 I O O F members to attend Monday night on June 5th for officer elections and other important business. E M Lyle secretary.
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