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Newspaper
Carroll Free Press
Location
Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1919
Page
2
A wide blend of items urges subscription to the Victory Loan and Salvation Army appeals, notes local tax support in Whitesburg, and condemns bombmail violence against Senator Hardwick. It calls Georgians to public spirit, bank subscriptions, and vigilance against Bolshevism and immigration threats.
Fulton leads the thirty four county Atlanta zone with the largest quota for Victory Bond sales. Carroll County ranks second, with a quota over 382000, reflecting strong banking strength and agricultural prosperity. Citizens are urged to subscribe fully, as the drive continues for another week, and not to rely on others to do their part.
The piece compares Chicago and Detroit voting wet in a municipal or statewide prohibition election. It notes rural Michigan areas voting dry, while cities lean wet due to foreign influence and complex urban life. It predicts rural standards may shape big cities and cheekily mentions soldiers in Archangel and their girls preferring hot chocolate.
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