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Newspaper
Carroll Free Press
Location
Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1920
Page
2
The piece argues Europe should end bickering and cultivate its own food, warning that after war conditions end America will not ship food as charity. It criticizes export profiteers and urges self reliance, stating the public will oppose selling to Europe at high profit. It cautions against turning the U S into a perpetual donor.
The piece argues that those who question others' motives in community projects or public service are often the ones with selfish aims. It praises honest, charitable officials and professionals while condemning persistent suspicion, noting many act for the common good beyond personal gain.
A Walton News reader laments misfortune when a paw hunts and his daughter crafts two skirts from his Sunday pants. Conyers Times sketches a cheeky verse about turning silk socks into a bathing suit. A final quip notes a man must be both far reaching and ambidextrous to paint two houses at once.
A wartime reflection contrasts France's losses with American deaths, highlighting human cost over money. It cites France calling 8 million to arms with 1.4 million deaths, 800,000 permanent disabilities, and 400,000 severe wounds, totaling over 57 percent of men under 32. The piece argues education about war’s cost could render future conflict impossible.
A reflective piece contrasts American and European political systems. It notes the U S election campaign, presidential term, and senate elections, arguing Americans vote calmly while Europe often faces upheaval, bloodshed, and unrest after changes in rule. It ends by affirming America’s relative stability.
Maj. Gen. Clarence R. Edwards argues that irresponsible youth threaten the nation and proposes universal citizenship training as a panacea. He envisions a system where the dollar standard is eliminated, emphasizing sound body and mind, labor dignity, self mastery, and civil obligations, with the army and navy serving as schools for manhood.
A reflective piece compares a chirping window bird to human intelligence. It argues that intelligence fosters happiness, happiness leads to contentment, and contentment enhances life. Humans have much to learn from the birds of the air.
A Youth's Companion remark notes ten deaths due to a railway telegraph operator in a small New England town who did not write legibly. It argues that handwriting clarity remains vital even with typewriters and other labor-saving devices, and criticizes educational methods for neglecting this skill.
The Carroll County Trade Board urges forward movement for the new war era and calls its members to elect eleven directors for the year July 1 1920 to June 20 1921. It praises the current board for solid administration and commits to continued collective effort to improve business and living conditions in Carroll county.
The Trade Board's proposed program covers 16 items. It aims to boost city country ties, agricultural development, wholesome youth recreation, town beautification, a city manager system for Carrollton, educational advancement, soil survey completion, and broader membership. It also calls for housing solutions, an air traffic landing field outside the county seat, a hospital, a health officer, and ongoing Farm Bureau collaboration.
The plan includes a poultry show for fall 1920, urban cleanup campaigns, cooperation with Carroll county industries and expansion of new ones, plus improvements to railroad telegraph and telephone services. More suggestions will come from members and directors as the board seeks hearty support from an enthusiastic membership.
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