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Newspaper
Carroll Free Press
Location
Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1921
Page
7
A tirade condemns sensational charges about women's dress as insulting to womanhood. It denounces male moral policing, defends skirts and modest attire, and extols women's dignity and social influence from Joan of Arc to modern times. The essay links fashion to history and progress.
A fragment about a single type piece reflects on how a tiny metal glyph stands for printing craft. It hints at how such mere objects underlie broader processes that shape communication, culture, and knowledge beyond the surface of a printed page.
Local notes from Mount Zion report a small attendance at the Ladies of the Berta Club meeting on February 16 with a larger turnout hoped for March 2 for a demonstrative event. Zion elders discussed dredging Turkey Creek with Dr. George Harper aiding, a surprise party for Heuben Hartlett and wife noted, and missionary B N Howard spoke on Life Service with a follow up talk next day. CREEL & HARPER advertise wrist watches and yard cases at reduced prices.
Periodic bilious attacks cause loss of appetite before an episode. People should eat only a light meal and no meat, then take two of Chamberlain's Tablets to potentially avoid the attack.
A nostalgic mite of prose laments that the word old fashioned fits many enduring truths. The narrator muses on sunsets moons stars God electricity storms and the Bible as timeless yet labeled old fashioned in a world fatigued by change and inquiry.
The Carrollton community mourns the death of G W Williamson who died after an operation on February 21, 1921, aged 72 years. He was born January 7, 1849, married to Emmie Farrell, and leaves four children and many relatives. His funeral was held in Carrollton Cemetery on Washington’s Birthday with Rev. John Stallings delivering the sermon.
Public notice advising readers to provide both old and new addresses when moving. The Carroll Free Press emphasizes updating contact information to ensure continued delivery and correspondence.
An intensive Georgia campaign aims to organize new American Legion posts and expand existing membership. Led by J G C Bloodworth with Ron Wogue, the effort seeks to double or triple posts and establish Woman's Auxiliary units, aided by government bureaus for War Risk Insurance Vocational Education and Public Health. A Newnan meeting at Post 57 on Tuesday invites ex service members and the public to attend.
Mrs Drucilla Musick held a small gathering last Wednesday praised by all. Mrs Laura Hammond recovering after illness attends Sunday School with Messry Gaines Ashmore and Robert J Marlow of Yellow Dirt. Uncle Sim Cavender still feeble with rheumatism hopes to return to church and Sunday School soon. Advertisement lists a 730 Wrist Watch with 15 jewels for 1026 and 1150 Card Case for 78 offered by Creel and Harper to spur buying.
The Old Camp community reports active farming prep and eager enthusiasm for the year. Sunday preaching drew attendees, Sunday School thrives, and local residents share visits and social updates. Mrs Almira Tarver visits family in Atmata, others host friends, and local merchants plan travel to Clem for business next Saturday.
Whitesburg mourns Bettie Lou Parrott Richardson of Palmetto who died Sunday after pneumonia. She leaves husband, one son, father, brother, and others who mourn her. funeral held Monday in Palmetto with local attendees. The community note mentions Mrs. Ruth Byron visiting Carrollton and Lowell and a local store ad offering a wrist watch sale.
The piece discusses chronic constipation caused by excessive use of mineral waters and strong laxatives that dehydrate the system. It promotes Chamberlain's Tabloida as a gentle laxative tonic that induces a natural bowel movement without harsh effects, reducing the likelihood of subsequent constipation.
A fifty year old physician once popular in Pennsylvania became famous for a powerful cure and later settled in Buffalo New York. He marketed his Golden Medical Discovery across the United States. Nearly a million bottles were sold last year.
Obituary notes Uncle Bill Harris died January 29, 1921 at age 66 after a long illness. He leaves a wife and four sons, was a 30 year member of the Quristian ghureh at Black Gum, attended Clarsh when able, and is mourned as a faithful community member and church legacy.
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