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Newspaper
Carroll Free Press
Location
Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1920
Page
4
A Walton County reflection discusses changing Sunday observance and the impact of modern leisure on church life. It contrasts past strict Sabbaths with present behavior, urging balanced respect for the day and continued church involvement. The piece cites community reminders from the Walton News column.
A poem warns of alcohol and tobacco harms using a talking whiskey flask and cigarette as partners in crime. They boast of drawing youth into addiction, then vow to work together to ruin lives, urging readers to shun them as one would shun the devil.
A fragmented lament compares rising costs from newspapers to price spikes in sugar gasoline and meat. The Walton Tribune comments on unclear billing and drifting conditions, while notes from Commerce News mention a steep incline and disordered bivakes.
A collage of quotes and wry notes highlights vigor and civic sentiment. Verses extol pep and perseverance while editorials lampoon universal military training, railroads under government ownership, and the cost of living, ending with a quip on politics and profiteering.
Saturday and Sunday visits marked by gatherings among Carrollton residents and guests from Atlanta. Local families host multiple dinners and ice cream socials while noting improvements in health and ongoing church engagement.
A busy weekend scene includes Mrs Adair hosting Saturday night, Mrs Kelley hosting Sunday singing, Fannie Renner with sister, and numerous visits in the community. Guests include the Eady and Jackson families, Bonner and Loftin households, and others sharing meals and travel between Bowdon Rockdale Carrellton and nearby homes. A Ford car and a Ford truck were purchased by Uncle Bill Long and Homey Simpkins respectively.
The jee fresm supper hosted by Mr. and Mrs. John Broom Saturday night drew a large crowd. Various guests visited local residents including Blanche Jordan with Maud Harris, Leonard McGuire with John Broom, Rose Smith with Ed Couch, and the Smith and Cook families among others.
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