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Newspaper
Carroll Free Press
Location
Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1920
Page
2
The piece contrasts rural mindsets between money focus and love of country life. It praises farmers who value landscape, community, and steady work, arguing such people remain loyal, productive, and optimistic about Carroll County’s future.
A purview on cleaning back yards to prevent malarial risk and disease. Advocates include eliminating litter such as oyster cans and old boots, proper disposal of kitchen slops, and transforming the area into a neat, sanitary space with proper drainage, a tidy fence, and hidden refuse.
Editors from across the state will gather in Carrollton for the annual Georgia Press Association session. The trip promises a lively time, with memories of last year's Cobb County welcome in Monroe still fresh for reference.
A Washington mother of four has just given birth to triplets named Jets. Mrs Busy says farmers prefer work and home life over political meetings, staying away from town gatherings and public applause.
A Bulloch Times column argues not all opponents of the league are villains and that opinions shift with time. It recalls Grover Cleveland’s era, warns against approving haste, and urges pity and open-mindedness toward dissenters while noting people often change sides on political issues.
The Maeon Telegraph notes the Georgia Legislature faces whether to raise or repeal the constitutional tax limit. It reports demands from teachers and state institutions for higher pay and funding, including Georgia Tech and the State Sanitarium, while warning against unnecessary tax increases and urging business freedom amid wartime burdens.
The Carteraville Tribune announces a July 6 price increase to 3 per year, arguing production costs exceed current rates. The piece cites the Manufacturers Record on subscription value, urges pricing aligned with actual costs, and discusses road safety and speed laws, urging license restrictions for reckless drivers.
A flying auto rolled down a ravine near Augusta killing a beloved Augusta debutante home from college while three other occupants escaped. Eyewitness reports and the car’s speedometer indicate speeds above 70 mph on a dangerous curve. The driver, unfamiliar with the road, faces harsh scrutiny and calls for accountability under Georgia law and common safety.
The 1892 Democratic National Convention in Chicago saw Cleveland pressured by New York rivals while a snap delegation backed Governor David B Hill. Stevenson won the vice presidential nod after a tense roll call as the platform attacked protectionist tariffs, culminating in Cleveland’s second presidential victory.
A Russell Sage Foundation report shows two million high school pupils in the U.S. up from 19 thousand in 1870. The nation should ensure every youth gains at least a high school education. Many girls stay longer in school while boys leave for work, and Georgia should push boys to complete high school.
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