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Newspaper
Carroll Free Press
Location
Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1921
Page
2
A fiery defense urges prioritizing sick and crippled veterans over monuments. It condemns neglect of living soldiers, vows to expose responsible public officials, and demands immediate care and support for those who fought. The call insists the nation owe debts of gratitude to living veterans first.
An analysis by H. Addington Bruce cites 1920 suicide estimates from the Save a Life League and Dr. Stoffman, noting rising child and adult cases. Causes beyond mental illness include longing to escape pain, family trouble, poverty, and ill-advised investments, with prevention in early character formation and parental vigilance.
An advertisement from E. J. Chance offers shoeing for 1.25 dollars cash and warns a 1.50 dollar price if cash is not provided. The notice requests cash payment to secure the 1.25 dollar rate.
A Maeon Telegraph editorial denounces leaders who declared war without public consent and left wounded veterans to suffer. It laments bloodthirsty elites profiting from conflict, calls for accountability, and urges Southern congressmen and voters to demand action before the next election.
Nashville World urges reflection on a Milltown boy seen with a cigarette and improper manners. The editorial stresses home training and role models, arguing values shape a boy’s ideals and future conduct, and warns adults to set positive examples for impressionable youths.
Atlanta May 9 The South’s cotton planting has fallen by about 30 percent overall with some states seeing larger cuts. Experts say the final yield will determine accuracy, government acreage data aside. Most planting already done, export demand strong, with hopes to absorb lower grades and support prices around 20 cents if yield remains constrained.
Governor M B Wolborn of the Sixth Federal Reserve District announced a 6 percent interest rate on all loan classes. The cut, effective Friday May 6, lowers rates on commercial and industrial paper from 7 percent to 6 percent and raises the rate on government collateral to 6 percent from 5 1/2 percent.
A discussion of how circus trainers handle dangerous animals born in captivity. Elephants are trained with derricks and ropes to lift themselves and perform on hind legs, front legs, or lie down on cue. The piece notes captive animals become more dangerous as fear fades and power grows.
Comptroller General William A. Wright, a top tax official, expressed sympathy for a proposed 1 cent per gallon tax on gasoline and kerosene. He noted its equity, potential to boost state revenue, ease of monthly collection, and minimal state costs. Hardwick also favored the levy after reviewing the plan.
Hoboken Ga May 9 Mr P D Griffin aged seventy three one of Brantley county's oldest citizens died at his home three miles south of Hoboken last Thursday morning He is survived by twenty one children eleven daughters and ten sons and his second wife
A fragmented notice promises buyers that advertising will pay, urging property sellers to place ads to attract customers and maximize return. It hints at a market where ads convert into gains and emphasizes the lure of easy profits.
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