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Newspaper

Carroll Free Press

Location

Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Mar 03, 1921

Page

5

Excellent Plan for Small Home Interior Layout

A substantial brick house designed for affordability and comfort showcases a large front porch and secure exterior. The living room measures 18 by 17 feet with a brick fireplace, and a modern open layout replaces the old double parlors. The dining room connects to the kitchen via an open doorway, with a breakfast nook and rear bedroom and bath. The article emphasizes permanence, beauty, and practical flow for family life.

Itan Tech

A Modest Durable Home Offers Stability and Pride

The article extols a stout brick faced home on a terrace with concrete stairs and a broad porch under a sloping roof. It highlights security, family recreation space, a light filled attic, and the economic benefit of owning versus renting, urging moderate income buyers to invest in a permanent home.

Childen Arden

Turnips and Fortune: Scottish Brother Found in Philadelphia

A Philadelphia man of Scottish origin recounts the tale of Sandy McManus, who tended turnips on a farm in Scotland for forty years. An American lawyer traced him, revealed his dead brother James left a fortune, and urged him to claim it, but McManus preferred his work and replied he would meet the lawyer at six after tending the turnips.

Philadelphia McManus Scotland America Nether Lawsie Scotand Sandy” McManus James Paiadelphia Hove McMaonus

Dante Year Opens In Ravenna To Mark Death Anniversary

The great poet Dante Alighieri died on September 14, 1321. A “Daunte year” was inaugurated in Ravenna to end on the six hundredth anniversary of his death next year. The ceremony featured a solemn procession to the Church of San Francesco and a large meeting with speeches by the minister of public instruction and the mayor of Trent among others.

Dane Alighiert Ravenna Italy Mavenna Church of San Francisco Eevers Trent Territorica

Fragmented quote case from illegible notice

A partial and garbled text fragment references threats of arrest and legal limits, with unclear speaker and context. The readable bits suggest a confrontation or warning but lack identifiable names, dates, or places to form a full report. The piece remains incomplete and non-substantive.

Railroads Demands to Abrogate National Labour Agreements

Railroads urge the Labor Board to abolish the National Agreements made under federal control to cut operating costs. They cite cases of overpayment and idle work, including a machinist paid for 16 hours in 8, a car repairer paid over 1,000 for unrendered services, and five hours’ pay for 30 minutes of work, arguing these rules inflate expenses and hinder efficiency.

Laver World Railroad Administration Workell Virginian Railway Phao & Southwestern Railroad Douglas Baltimore & Oule Lance Labor Board Michigan Chicago

Essay Contest Participants Sought by March Deadlines

Historical essay contestants are urged to confirm participation by Friday evening March 5. The contest committee will select the best entry for the statewide contest by March 15. Mrs. W. M. Meadows chairs, with Mrs. C. K. Wunderson and Mrs. Martha Brown on the committee.

Thoss Rathday Toent Committee Toent W. M. Meadows C. K. Wunderson Martha. Brown

Sewing Party at Mrs Hemrick’s Home

Mrs. Chine Hemrick entertained several young matrons at a sewing party Friday afternoon in Torior Sm Mes. J. F. Martin left last week for Atlanta where she will make her hotel there. The room was filled with yellow and white speeimen flowers and a large jonquil centerpiece. Friends included Cliff Griffin, R. W. Kin nobrow, Mary Sheats, Gov. Jackson, Amox Stephens, Will Cobb, Jane Thomasson, Mrs. G. Fowkins, Piedmont, and Mrs J J Martin.

Chine Hemrick Torior J. F. Martin Fotire Winnie Thom

Westminster Society Tea Hosts Presbyterian Group

Westminster Society session led by Mrs Jock Ayeock with Mrs GC Wenderson Jr in charge. Guests enjoyed a social with sandwiches and tea after the program. Advertisement offers wrist watches and grid cues at reduced prices to stimulate purchases.

Jock Ayeock GC. K. Wenderson, Jr Seaxon

Illness and social notes from Oak Grove-North

Mr. Jim Driver is very ill. Local residents host guests and attend Sunday School and church events. Neighbors share visits, trips to Carrollton, and community gatherings with frequent mentions of Ruth Perdue, Faye Tackett, and the Dewberry family. Special sale offers from Reed & Harper conclude the item.

Chimberliin’s Tatters Promises Cure for Dyspepsia

A fragment touts Chimberliin’s Tatters as a cure for dyspeptic stomachs claiming many have regained health. The wording is garbled but advertises relief from indigestion and craving satisfaction.

Pateville Social News and Local Notices

A local Sunday gathering at Indian Creek is noted with guests from Mt. Zion and Wesley Chapel. Several residents, including Mrs L H Pate, are mentioned amid sick lists and family visits. An advertisement from CRERL & HARPER promotes watches and sales with prices and limited-time offers.

Indian Creek Wo Uta Mra L. LH Pate Mins Forest Rabinson Mt. Zion Alhn Treny Miller Rob Patterson Mr. J Ty i Patterson

Bowdon Junction School Progress and Local Events

Bowdon Junction notes progress as larger boys have left to farm. Rev Jones preached. Saturday service mentioned. Singing at Smyrna Sunday and next Sunday afternoon at the old Sacred Vary. Misses Roberta Lott and Kathleen Stallings dined with Mig Alva Dim von. Saturday offer includes wrist watches and card cane discounts from CREEL & TARVER to spur buying.

Rev. Jones Smyrna Roberta Lott Kathleen Stallings Mig Alva Dim von Golven Creel & Tarver

Debated Iro ndered treatment compare Indian and Negro

A late Saturday night debate at SHILOH discussed whether American Indians are treated more cruelly than African Americans. The item lists participants and outcomes, with several community notices about sickness, visits, and social events. References to local residents, families, and a sales promotion by GREEL & HARPER conclude the page.

W.A. Har IR Stallinga Will Johnson Buren Shutuwake Willymeon Schaeper Gray T. T Bhumake Horags Philips Johnson J. Tueharan B.A. Williamaoh Barry Clovyeland Brown Hop Ho Veil Mina Fioudoh Shamike Buren Shamaoke H. &, Brown My. B. ¢. Brown Joe Hollingsworth Ileard County BW. Gray

Bankruptcy Notice for Owen M McCalmon in Carrollton

In the District Court of the Northern District of Georgia In Bankruptcy the creditors of Owen Monroe McCalmon of Carrollton Ga are notified that on February 28 1821 he was adjudicated bankrupt and the first meeting of creditors will be held at the Referer office in Carrollton at 10 o clock a m on the watch day of March 1922 creditors may attend prove claims appoint a trustee and transact business as proper before the meeting. EVOEN SPRADLIN SeLae Rollvrve in Dankrapyey

District Court of the United States Georgia Owen Monroe McCalmon Corrollton Owvon Monroe McCalmon Carrollton Cin Spja Evoen Spradlin Dankrapyey

Social News From Little Vine and Carrollton Gatherings

Last weekend many residents visited relatives and attended services with Rev. Milton Parrish delivering two sermons. Visits included Jimmie Wallis from Carrollton, Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Doward Ernivo Broy dining with the Homer's family, and Misses Hennons Carrie and Death Twifton guests of Mrs. Engh Ionslee. Local notes include Henry Hilton in Carrollton, J C G Ayers visiting relatives, Ralph Holland visiting his brother, and Mr and Mrs Danio and Calloway Boyd visiting Fiat Rock. School progress noted as slow. Alfred Daniell of Douglas County traveled through Onebury. Next Saturday at 6:30 watch and jewelry sale announced by Creel & Warper with wrist watch specials.

Fey Miltom Parrish Mow Jimmie Wallis Carrollton Joseph Wallis Gordon, Doward Ernivo Broy Mosars Homer Verity Campbell Missea Henn Carrie Deth Twiftton Engh Ionslee Katurdap Henry Hilton J. A. Ayers Muintt J CG. Ayers Sunny BR. K. Ayers Nyar Flere Nw Burs Jim Bass Alfred Daniell Douglas County Bury Creel & Warper

Notice of reduced price on auto parts and Ford springs

Auto parts including fires tubes and atap some Ford springs offered at a reduced price. Details appear from B Meeks.

Ford Meeks

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William A. Radford Willian A. Radford Prairie Chionen Surnips Dante Railways Westminster Society Sheela Crhel & Harper Oak Grove—North Jim Driver Ruth Allen Misa Intel Threadgill Aunday Ruth Perdue Mik Faye Porkett Bonday Mas Phyeudpill Wind McGukin William Ma Okin Torsee Tinie Dewberry F. Dewberry Ralph’ Dewberry Irvin Muse Ta Allen Fon Ralph Dewberry Stella Vern Stir May Rchool Terhiel Ernext Perdue Migs Lenn Duckner Mina Norvello Threadgin Chealey Play Henry Ed Bartlett J. W. McCunekee de Witton Ohio J. D Allen Ruth Ray and Jewell William Mc.Gukin Mias Floyd Perdue W. E. Tackett Mish Vera Wall Faye Tackett Guy Tacobs Caryolltan Misa Ruth Perdua Faye Tackute Suuday School Bethel Mini Edma Ruth Ward Mise Etta Capes G. JD. Porrisn Ton ‘Ily M. Gal Mon Family Sanday Pateville Tsiln, Gettie Willian Harris Frank Echole Bernice Amithia Trene Miller Iu Wesley Chapel Misaia Pondat Edward Chandler Chavalay Terigon Ong Rank Crerl & Harper Bowdon Junction Shiloh Aan J. A. Jackson Newnan Street
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