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Newspaper
Carroll Free Press
Location
Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1911
Page
4
A reflective verse celebrates joy in daily life from blue skies to rain and stars. It links joy to work, nature, and time, imagining sorrow postponed to tomorrow. The reader notes a call that Carrellton should someday gain a free public library.
The inquiry asks about the fate of a project described as railroad run, once proposed or underway, and whether it stalled, was abandoned, or dissolved, with no clear trail of progress or completion.
A note laments missing former friends on Carrollton streets in recent days and expresses expectation of a bumper crop for the current year.
The grocers forsook us on Wednesday to go picnicking leaving some of us without edibles and fasting. Still the accommodating brethren deserve a day off occasionally.
The piece lauds the Democratic end of Congress for strong work and a commendable national record. It cites Georgia lawmakers Adamson Hardwick and Bartlett, among others, as standing in the front ranks in efforts for the country’s highest good.
The Carrollton Chautauqua event for June 11 to 18 appears increasingly certain thanks to strong public spirit. Rev J M Dodd and Mr R Lee Sharpe have driven the effort, gaining hearty local support as the Free Press backs the movement for local uplift and education.
Hon. 8. G. McLendon has entered the race for United States Senator from Georgia and challenged Senator Terrell Covington and Hoke Smith to discuss the issues with him before the people. The proposal has provoked little notice, so for now the matter rests.
The Free Press notes wide public interest in closing post offices on Sundays, with cities like Atlanta New Orleans Detroit and others adopting the measure. It sees this as moral social welfare and an awakening to keep the Sabbath. The piece asks if Carrollton will follow suit.
Parker and Wood offer fresh garden and field seed mix for home plots and bulk purchases. Includes sem package options and bulk seed supplies suitable for varied planting needs.
The Progressive Farmer notes that water control is the key issue for Southern agriculture. It urges farmers to improve soil humus, practice shallow cultivation, and manage excess rainfall through surface and tinder drainage to protect crops in wet seasons.
Harria Hardware Co warns buyers to inspect the Canton disu harrow before purchase to save money and trouble, urging comparison shopping and assurances of quality.
Those who go to J N Johnsons furniture store will be pleased in goods and prices.
The local column notes residents visiting Columbus and Newnan, with Mr W T Roberts of Fairburn in town Friday, Miss Ethel Jones visiting Paul, and the Lassetter and Richards families hosting over the weekend. The piece mentions Grover Hall as a dinner waiter, Billy Lassetter recovering from lagrippe, and invites all to the second Sunday singing at Whitesburg with baskets and good singers.
Double Springs community notes describe visits by Mr. and Mrs. J F Davis and baby to Mr. Jick Brown near Mt Zion over the weekend. Henry Acree was seen in town Sunday, and H L Davis with baby visited John McCarty near Lowell. John Haynie and G W Phillips with baby visited Davis, with Rooks relatives near Lowell, and Dave and Esra Rooks passing through.
Mr Cliff Hackney and wife attended decoration at Paul Saturday. Misses Buna Boatright Amy and Katie Reese visited Mrs Bertie Horsley Wednesday afternoon. Mr Charlie Horsley had a horse to tie Tuesday night. Emma Lee Slerrin and children spent Thursday with Mrs Bertie Horsley. J R Brannan of Bowdon spent Tuesday night with his father J E Brannan. W T Hackney and daughter spent Tuesday with Mrs W H Farmer. Nath Young and family of Way Side spent Tuesday night with C A Horsley. J T Horsley and family spent Saturday night with C S Hackney and wife. Nomie Williams was guest of Mrs W T Hackney Friday. Willie Brannan spent Sunday with sister Mrs Tom Williams of Pleasant Hill. W T and S Hackney spent Thursday with Mrs T C Wilson at Pleasant Hill. Margarett Hackney is very sick. Florence Robinson of near Carrollton spent last week with Tessie and Bessie Hackney. Leon Williams spent Saturday night with his brother John Cole of Cross Plains.
Center Point residents report cotton planting underway while favorable days persist. Local social notes show visits by Ed Tamens and family to St Neill, Irene McKewen to Velia Baxter, Verner Muse to Lena Sharpe, and Zack Levans visiting his father P Levans. An all day singing is planned at Pleasant Ridge on the second Sunday in May with one hour of preaching by Rev. Boatright.
The article urges smallholders to adopt harrow and weeder for early corn cultivation. It explains using a smaller harrow on light soil and smoothing harrow with two horses on heavy soil, noting benefits of timely cultivation and potential cost savings, while addressing farmer reluctance and ingrained habits.
A Chicago Mecard-article fragment discusses horsepower and power units. It explains watts and kilowatts, equates 1 horsepower to 550 foot pounds per second, and contrasts man and horse power with a dynamo’s capacity. It notes a man can exceed horsepower briefly, while a horse can sustain it longer.
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