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Newspaper
Carroll Free Press
Location
Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1921
Page
4
Quips on income tax, sugar prices, counterfeit money, and Mr. Wilson pepper a 1920s column. Observations touch on bootleggers, postmasters, dog antics, and political critique as Americans reckon return to normal after wartime. The tone is satirical and topical for the era.
A satirical note urges bachelors to start correspondence schools for matrimony, proposing Cupid as instructor. The author laments citizens interested in European affairs yet unwilling to vote in home elections, calling it a sad patriotism commentary.
The inaugural address by President Harding is praised for style yet criticized for vague leg islation goals. The piece argues courts cannot replace action and urges a permanent, cooperative world body akin to the League of Nations with regular sessions and programs, noting Harding offers no clear commitment to joining such a system.
A well known man started as a country store keeper and now runs a chain with 5,000,000 in yearly business. He credits his success to faith in the business's possibilities. Many quit after slow growth, only to lose years of effort. The piece urges evaluating local opportunities in Carrollton and nearby areas for those seeking larger success.
Congress weighs 150000 to 200000 army figures but balks at tax costs. The core aim is a force capable of rapid expansion without systemic overhaul, favoring a trained 150000 base with reserves and National Guard over a larger regular army without a strong reserve.
The piece argues that conditions are largely a state of mind and suggests successful men focus on optimism. It advises comparing favorably to avoid negativity, smiling, and believing tomorrow will be better, asserting conditions improve once you adopt this attitude.
A reading of Georgia hog farming progress highlights W. L White and notable speakers like Og Downing and Phil Camp. Robert F. Maddox inspires with extemporaneous verse on the hog and cattle industry, urging Georgia toward self sufficiency in meat. Hog numbers rose from 1,783,648 valued at 3,040,000 in 1910 to 3,100,000 valued at 16,901,000 in 1920 amid rising prices nationwide. The piece argues Georgia will soon feed itself, reducing reliance on Chicago packers.
Presh turnip seed in bulk available at Jackson's Ten Cent Store. Sow now to grow spring turnips and ensure sound yields.
A gray crepe-de chine dress illustrates spring style with simple lines and a slip-over bolero. It features a shoulder fastening, long sleeves in plaited tuile, a plain underskirt, a mid waist, three-quarter sleeves, eyelet embroidery, silk disks, a front opening with a button-trimmed lace vestee, and occasional bright color accents.
Cotton growers in Hilbert county Georgia endorse the California Sapiro plan for cooperative marketing of cotton. They form the Elbert County Cotton Growers Association, plan to appoint officers, press for state legislative action, and invite broader Georgia participation with a meeting set for April 12, 1921 with Aaron Supire expected to speak. February 26, 1921.
The piece centers on sweaters and shelter coats for everyone. Wap or Slik yarns knit tightly or loosely to control warmth. Tie-on and slip-on models fit snugly and resemble bone-hanging sweaters with knotted girdles. The pretty model emphasizes neat effects.
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