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Newspaper
Carroll Free Press
Location
Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1920
Page
4
A Carrollton Georgia notice urges subscribers to provide old and new addresses for paper delivery and highlights appreciation for rural mail carriers. It notes 40 free delivery carriers and three star route carriers who brave harsh weather to deliver mail to nearly every Carroll County home, urging readers to thank them.
A nationwide concern over rural boys and girls leaving small towns for cities is explored. The piece outlines eight practical steps to keep youths attached to rural life, from schooling by country-born teachers and personal enterprises to home improvement, fashion, nature study, social entertainments, and music or games.
A distant state promotion urges residents to sell current properties and buy land far away, framing movement as a major opportunity. The campaign highlights new settlements, promises affordable plots, and emphasizes community benefits while downplaying risks of uprooting.
A McRae Enterprise editorial extols Georgia’s diverse strengths from Brooks county hogs to marble and minerals. It urges statewide boosterism to showcase Georgia led agriculture, oil land, ports, and industry, calling for improved roads schools and capital, and for all regions to unite as a strong Georgia spirit.
Rural communities voice concern over medical access as shortages strain clinics and emergency care. Local officials and residents urge state action to recruit providers, expand rural health programs, and maintain essential services amid aging populations.
Union reports cold weather hindering farm work and boll weevil relief, pneumonia illness in a child, and visits among neighbors. Several residents return home from South Georgia, and a postponed box supper for the school is announced for next Thursday night. A marriage is recorded between Miss Maggia Cook and Marion Fuller of Greenville Georgia.
Roopville notes sickness in the vicinity with flu raging this week. Little London Aderhold badly hurt last Wednesday when his foot slipped from a brakin and a wagon ran over it. He is reported to be doing fine with no bones broken. A second serious accident is also mentioned.
A boy named George Miller of Roopville was accidentally burned while at school when another pupil threw gasoline on a stove near him. The minor sustained serious injuries though there was no explosion. Local families and neighbors were noted in visiting and daily life items following the accident.
Pateville reports road work at Pate villa and a business strip to Tallapoosa Friday. Communityers visit Kansaa, Midway, Carrollton and Bowdon for events and Sunday activities. Death of Mr. Jack Seales mourned by neighbors as Zion was shocked by the sudden end.
Death of Rev L Barnest Bunday on February 29th is recorded with large regard from those who knew him. Miss Atna Miller spent Thursday and Friday in Tallapoosa with cousin Miss Lilian Miller. Mrs Elbert Millar and daughter visited Mrs G W Harris and family Tuesday afternoon. Atjiacos Little and Liten Darts were in Jake shopping Thursday morning.
We thank neighbors doctors and friends who helped during our daughter's illness and death. May God bless you with aid when your hour of sorrow comes. Mr. and Mrs. Z. L. Levens and Family.
A vintage health ad describes how a well woman shows vitality in sparkling eyes and rosy cheeks, while a sick woman appears pallid and weak. It promotes Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a purely vegetable remedy that restores health, improves complexion, and enhances magnetism, with a 10 cent trial offer from Buffalo New York.
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