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Newspaper

Carroll Free Press

Location

Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1911

Page

3

Carroll County Civic League Organized At Carrollton

The Carroll County Civic League was organized at the Methodist Protestant Church on Sunday April 23 at 3 pm. Officers include Rev. J. McD. Radford as president and W. B. Candler as first vice president. The constitution outlines duties of president, vice presidents, secretary treasurer, and a nine member board. Membership is open to white residents over 14 with no dues, and aims to improve physical moral and social aspects of the county. Carrollton Hardware Co invites readers to inspect the Norman buggy.

Carroll County Bowdon J. H Goodwin Roopville F. Roy Almon Whitesburg John O. Newell Carrollton Sec.Treas R. F. Ayatt Homer Boatright T. B. Slade C. E. Roop L. K. Smith Lumolily US Carroll County Civic League League Board of Directors Uch

Notice of Third and Last Round Tax Return Period

Notice announces third and final round for receiving state and county tax returns for 1911. It lists office hours on Saturdays and the first Tuesday, with Boyd in the Receiver's Office daily 6am to noon and 1pm to 6pm through the 20th when books close. The first day of February is fixed as the basis date for 1911 returns.

NoniceFurther Boyd

Corntessel Plans Lawyer Career for Josh

Farmer Corntessel answers that his son Josh will become a lawyer, noting Ye has an unconquerable fancy for tending to others' business and may as well get paid for it. This Western Christian Advocate snippet captures a family view on vocational paths.

Josh Farmer Corntessel

Call to Arms Against the Fly Warns of Typhoid Threat

A South Carolina health bulletin describes the Typhoid Fly as a deadly, pervasive threat to communities. It warns that flies carry death germs on every body part and urges year round, aggressive war on flies from summer onset through winter frosts.

South Carolina

Want All Dogs to be Muzzled

Atlanta. Hydrophobia fears rise as the state board of health urges a general assembly law to muzzle all dogs. Data show 469 mad dog bite cases in 1910 and 158 in early 1911, with summer surges expected. Officials argue muzzling stops dissemination, though some oppose the measure.

Atlanta State Board of Health General Assembly J. E. Paulin State Board United States

Good Old Croceus Reflects on Wealth and Philosophy

Croceus tells an interviewer he is a very rich man yet rejects platitudes. He claims never to have preached philosophy to the young or urged excessive spending or charity beyond his own willingness. He notes his belief that money cannot buy happiness.

Croceus

Smallest Inhabited Island Debate Reconsidered

Readers note a claim that Thousand Tshnile in the St Lawrence River houses the world’s smallest inhabitants, but recent findings declare the Eddy stone lighthouse site as the tiny inhabited area, with the inland circle under the lighthouse measuring only thirty feet across at low tide.

St. Lawrence River Eddystone Ave Marin

Why Sea Water Is Salty and Salt Lake’s Shrinking

A historical note explains why sea water is salty while river water remains fresh. It cites continuous salt input, evaporation, and a constant but uneven balance that keeps the sea at saturation, while the Salt Lake loses water and grows saltier as it shrinks. The article highlights circulation: evaporated surface water sinks and replaced by denser brine below.

Salt Lake Utah Snake River Pacific

Wild Result Of Trial Over Extreme Cruelty Allegations

A wife sought inquiry into alleged extreme cruelty and abusive treatment in the marriage. The husband testified under cross examination with a tense exchange about a pepper in the face. The courtroom crowd anticipated a confession but the witness only managed a stammered, unclear remark as the proceedings paused.

Tuthie

Smith in Rail Accident Reported with Severe Injuries

A late page note describes the railroad accident involving Smith. Reports indicate serious injuries and uncertain recovery, with sources citing ongoing work and speculation on the outcome. Local officials and railroad personnel are referenced in brief, non-detailed terms.

Smith Borton Transcript

Oriental Advertising Echoes From Japanese Imagery

Oriental Advertising sample shows Tokyo draper promising fast delivery to customers. A Jorge store display features a pastor urging visits and claims to satisfy every conceivable want through polished assistance, while a father seeking to dispose of a powerless daughter is referenced in unclear lines.

AC Tokyo Draper

Hunting Elephanta in Uganda an ivory hunter recalls danger

The Lendon Mail quatra recounts stalking elephants in dense Uganda grass. He describes shooting at point blank range within five yards and fighting off a manager who charged, noting blood on his shirt and narrowly escaping being crushed.

Lendon Uganda

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