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Newspaper
Carroll Free Press
Location
Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1911
Page
3
A collection of local notes covers cheap railroad rates, visits among families, and social calls. The piece includes moral reflections from F. H. Sweet and a Farmers Union Sun excerpt on improving cotton profits through farming methods, storage, and cooperation for better prices. The narrative mixes village social life with agrarian advice from Raleigh Progressive Farmer.
A small boy writes after his grandmother's death asking for a harp for Angela since she is short winded and cannot blow a trumpet. Vanity Fair notes the touching yet humorous plea in a published letter.
An exchange column argues boys resist being treated like children and prefer serious, manly roles. It condemns "sissy" talk and overprotective gestures and urges adults to treat them with respect, guidance, and honesty to foster growth and future responsibility.
Dialogue shows Burroughes-Mr. Merchant figure amused by a cat and a misread appointment. The new office boy confirms the humor as the pair discuss the situation and the cat’s owner exits laughing.
A dog sits in the cold night and howls at the moon, his music failing and voice out of tune. Neighbors throw bricks as hours pass and the moon sinks, a scene of restless unrest in a sleepy countryside.
A Lagrange Reporter quote notes that a newspaper upholding truth could prosper, while clergy and press alike whitewash faults. It warns that ministers speaking harsh truths about a congregation risk rapid dismissal, as the pulpit, pen, and gravestone form a trio in saint making.
The family extends heartfelt thanks to friends who ministered to their loved husband and father during illness and to all who offered kindness and sympathy. May you find the same loving support when sorrow comes. Mrs. M. E. Johnson J. L Johnson J. H. Johnson
A brief notice notes Wilsons freckle cream being celebrated and sold at Fitts Drug Store, highlighting its availability to customers seeking cosmetic treatment.
The life of Brother Thomasson is mourned by Carroll Lodge 69 F A M as a promising attorney and Mason. Born Feb 13 1883 in Arkansas, he died June 1911 in Carrollton Georgia after excelling at the University of Georgia Law School and Yale. He rose from entered apprentice to secretary and exalted in Royal Arch, remembered for his memory discipline and devout faith. His loss is lamented by family, lodge, and fellow Masons with sympathy and tribute.
Limited time sale offers one feather bed wells pounds and a pair of pillows for 10 dollars cash. Made of A C A ticking with feathers only. If not as advertised, money refunded. Buy from the manufacturer and save half your money. Send orders to Dixie Feather Bed Co Covington Ga referenced to the Bank of Newton County.
The author argues that recreation does not imply idleness but may entail work. A wise person should reorder efforts so each task differs from the last, letting physical exertion follow mental work and then yield to it. Those who balance mind and body across hygienic practices can retain faculties through old age.
In London humor column a quip contrasts Gunner the lawyer with a doctor. The joke notes the lawyer draws up many wills and has many patrons who are sick, implying the patients are altered by his work.
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