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Newspaper
Carroll Free Press
Location
Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1920
Page
1
A political race appeals for subscribers with cash prizes totaling 75 dollars and 150000 extra votes. The campaign urges readers to renew or subscribe, praising workers who bring in the most cash subscriptions and new signups by March 13. The vote offer ends Saturday and is later reduced.
A readerable OCR fragment lists local campaign organizers in Carrollton Georgia for several districts and churches. Names include E Lyle chairman and A Driver secretary treasurer with routes 3 and 8, plus J M Bonner and J T Atrrickland among others. Several areas named center Point Smyrna and Old Camp appear with local county routes.
A Feb 1920 Annalist index shows wholesale food prices slipping from January but still near 1918 levels. The report notes food as about 30.8 percent of the average family budget, with clothing and furniture rising faster. January 1920 projections hint at sugar and potato driven gains, with retail effects lagging.
On Saturday afternoon Elizabeth Robinson sixth birthday was celebrated at the home of her grandparents Mr. and Mrs. J A Hearn in Burwell. Guests included Mary Nell Freeman Lois Fletcher Pauline Craven Jessie Barnes Nello and Irma B Stylee Frances Jeter Helen Alexander Sarah Crawford Clara Bello Copeland Mildred Steed and Master Jarrell Robinson. Games and music followed with a prize won by Mary Nell Freeman. Refreshments in pink and white were served. Assistants were Misses Kate and Grace Hearn.
The Carrollton Circuit holds its second quarterly conference at Old Camp on Saturday March 20 with Rev J R King preaching at 11:00. Dinner on the ground for all. Conference follows after dinner. Members and friends urged to attend with well filled baskets.
A humorous column urges readers to support the Free Press by subscribing and advertising. It contrasts timid candidates with proven advertisers, notes the hen and duck as barnyard examples, and ends by urging readers to turn to page six for a story and to keep promises when it counts most.
An advertiser urges farmers to combat boll weevil with Calcium Arsenate and dusting machines. Government guidance and agricultural departments support use. Distributor J. M. Johnson lists 20 Rome Street Carrollton, Georgia, with regional distributor T. B. McRitchie & Co. of Newnan.
A united campaign aims to raise 336,772,572 for thirty Protestant denominations led by the Totorechureh World Movement. April launch covers most of the nation with South exemptions, detailing divisions, five year budgets, and numerous church boards and missions across North America.
Mr W C Morgan sells his residence at Cedar and Brownart streets to Mr A Parker of Sand Hill and later purchases from Mr B A Merrell a home at Cedar and Coleman Kreata. The transactions reflect local real estate activity with transfers between named individuals in the community.
The second quarterly conference of Temple and Concord charge was held at Concord church on Saturday March 7. Reports for the quarter were splendid and attendees were invited to strive for improvement. Dinner on the ground and welcome extended to visitors.
Harvie Jordan national campaign director of the American Cotton Association defends cotton growers against profiteering charges. He cites federal support for marketing policies and urges investigations into profits by spinners and manufacturers to reveal who profits in the cotton industry.
Mina Marguerite Adama hosted the sewing club on Friday afternoon in governmentha town. Members Clara Holderneas Vivian Brodiax Ed Baskin and Jack Ay ellete attended. After sewing hour guests enjoyed fried oysters potato chips tomato jelly pickles crackers and coffee. Next meeting with Mrs Bal Tanakin is scheduled for Wednesday on Romo street.
Friday evening at the A and M College piano class under Olive Bradley presented a recital. Two Lown pupils, Jessie Davin and Viola Bans, performed with notable skill. The event showcased preparation for the April contest and demonstrated strong interest in pursuing music at the college.
Thursday afternoon at his parents home Ballard celebrated his fifth birthday inviting twenty children. Games included a flashing game where boys caught whistles and girls idols. Mrs Halland and Mrs Luna Young served cream and cake to the children.
In a letter to The Georgia Farm Journal President John J. Reynolds of First National Bank Rome Ga presents an optimistic outlook for farmers and business leaders. He argues farmers are gaining strength and independence, diversifying farming, and will see money in the bank as they build wealth, homes, churches, and prosperity.
A garbled notice from W M Chamier the tax receiver states inability to meet appointments due to family matters. He promises to perform a forthcoming round of duties later, expressing regret and respect to taxpayers under the circumstances.
The First Baptist notes show a weather postponed service from Sunday to evening, no night service due to inclement weather, and a plan to resume with a 7:80 Rabbath next week. Favorite hymns include Come Thou Fount, The Sweat Eye and Rye, and Almost Persuaded. Mr. W. HT Watson will lead the Wednesday service, and worshipers express relief the epidemic spared the church's members.
For sale a variety of firearms and related items including Winchester logging tools, Remington 22 caliber rifle, double barrel shotgun, Colt revolver and German capture pistol. Also high power tellyescope and a Filgin watch. Prices range from $5 to $22. Gun shop advert by W. H. Gordon, Roopville, 2 miles south.
A short note invites discussion on printing envelopes for a present. The speaker suggests talking over the details to ensure the right style and materials are chosen.
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