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Newspaper
Carroll Free Press
Location
Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1920
Page
4
The Thomasville Times Enterprise calls parents to rally for the wholesome development of children. It urges supervision of habits, play, school and home life to counter trends seen as dangerous, promoting positive activities and moral strength rather than punitive measures.
Verna Ward and Ima Barnes from Mexia Texas write to Georgia cousins describing life in Limestone County They praise Texas scenery and farming on 130 acres cotton 60 acres corn note large 20 to 300 acre blocks discuss roads and upbuilding plan invite to Confederate veterans reunion around July 20 and request correspondence
Suggests boys carry Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy before leaving home. It cannot be obtained during hunting, fishing, or prospecting trips, nor on trains or ships. The advice is to have it with you for use when needed.
Representative L. C. Brown proposes a five million dollar bond to fund emergency needs and prevent deficits during months with no state income. If approved by voters this fall, a constitutional amendment would give the state funds to meet obligations, supported by legal opinion and expectations of broad public support.
Athens Bonner states that tax collections will cover deficits and normal finances will return. He reassures there is no bankruptcy danger but notes delays for education and state employees’ pay. Georgia is rich with ample resources, needing legislative provisions to tide the state over until after the Brown measure passes next year.
The piece argues that saving five dollars a month at a lower wage doubles future income and principal when earnings rise. By saving ten dollars at the higher wage, interest and principal grow markedly, keeping purchasing power near or above earlier levels and quadrupling potential wealth. The message praises thrift amid rising earnings from the Times-Enterprise.
William A. Martin of Mt Zion Georgia died May 22 1920 at age 51 after a long illness He was pastor of the M E church in Clinton Tennessee He was born May 16 1869 converted at eight licensed at sixteen began ministry at nineteen He married Mattie Trolt in 1888 and had four children two of whom preceded him in death A second marriage to Adelio Wilson produced another child James He leaves a wife three children a father and mother three brothers and five sisters The family expresses faith and sympathy with hopes of reunion in the celestial city
A collage of light verse lines from multiple papers lampoons neighborly affection. Fragments reference a cootie owned auto a baby crying at dawn and a garden truck mauled by a neighbor's flock across several papers including Macon Telegraph Augusta Chronicle and Walton Tribune.
Whitesburg notes show Vince Causler visiting Waitesburg on Sunday. Numerous locals and relatives travel or host, including Ruth Duncan returning from Atlanta, Alonzo Ansley and family from Carrollton, and Glenn Tompson visiting from Winston. Others guest in Whitesburg this week include Genevieve Camp, Tompkin Richards, Mary Wilkins, Treno, Mary White, Mary Watkins and Howard Watkins family, and Clare Manon visiting from Union City.
Stewart dined with H C J Jones and family Sunday. Mrs B H Phillips and daughter Eula visited Mrs H C Jones and daughters. J R Borders and family spent Sunday with son Otis Borders and family. Arthur Jones and family stayed with Robert Bishop. Annie Lizzia Borders dined with brother A F Borders and family Sunday. Mrs W B Borders and children visited Mrs T A Moran Monday afternoon.
TEMPLE ROUTE 1 Mir and Mrs W T Levans attended the funeral of Mr Barron Griffin at Carrollton Saturday morning. Mr Paoul Todd and family visited relatives at Carrollton Saturday night. The crops look splendid after the timely rain. Herman and Harold Gray were calling on friends Sunday morning. There are two kinds of dollars one never worth more than a hundred cents and one that grows in value.
In memory of Ma tilda Warren born January 1862 died April 1 1920 at age 67. Three or more lines list husband James D Allen married 1867 ten children seven daughters and three sons. Funeral by Rev J M Bagwell at Tallapoosa church. She was a devoted wife mother and sister and member of Primitive Baptist church.
A small note invites discussing bought printed envelopes for a present. It suggests meeting to talk over the matter and finalize designs.
Atlanta June 29 Speaker John N Holder voices firm opposition to raising Georgia taxes during the opening of the 1920 legislative session. He urges funding from intangible property and tight restraint on existing tax rates while stressing burden on taxpayers and the need for wisdom justice and moderation.
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