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Newspaper
Carroll Free Press
Location
Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1913
Page
4
A 1913 Carrollton note recalls Woodrow Wilson kissing verses from Psalms at his oath and lists earlier presidents who kissed Psalm passages. The Bible used as governor of New Jersey was later given to the first lady.
Local residents recall a Sunday singing led by Miss Ruth Fletcher of Hulett. Visitors include Mr. and Mrs. George Blackwelder from Roopville and Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Yates at Sardis. Bowdon College student Alva Smith visits home folks. A house burned at Mr. Berry Houston’s Tuesday. Fannie Sewell visited Burwell relatives. Young folk held a candy-pulling at Asmon Pruett’s Saturday. Bob Wright and family visited their son at New Hope.
The author argues intercollegiate contests are essential to sustain sustained athletic interest in colleges. He asserts incentives from competition drive training and participation across sports, especially football, and warns restrictions would lower standards and weaken programs. The piece links athletic effort to moral development and practical opportunity.
The text argues that wealth or high education alone do not shape a good life. True virtue lies in an expanding soul and integrity. Those chasing knowledge or riches may succeed yet lose depth, while self discipline and humility, guided by truth, keep one a force for good.
Residents report multiple mad dog incidents causing fear on local roads. Social notes record visits among Horsley Latimer Hinesley and Lassetter families, with births and gatherings mentioned. Schooling shrinks to one teacher as a cost-cutting plan is discussed and local plans for cheaper cotton goods are noted.
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