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Newspaper
Carroll Free Press
Location
Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1921
Page
2
The article celebrates returning picnic season and outdoor gatherings in Carrollton with chautauquas and camp meetings. It highlights how these events strengthen farmer town ties, share agricultural ideas, and allow families to enjoy fresh air, new clothes, and lasting friendships, hoping for record attendance this season.
A critical examination questions the purpose and risks of paying Colombia 25 million dollars. It warns the move could imply US tacit support for Panama secession, risks straining Central and South American relations, and queries whether the sum buys unwelcome influence or signals a hidden agenda. It challenges readers to consider what the payoff truly entails.
A historical note discusses high loan rates faced by farmers, noting rates up to 10 percent and the chilling effect on improvements and expansion. It highlights the recently upheld federal farm loan system and argues for affordable capital to boost food production and ease rising prices.
Germany pledges to pay Allies to the nation’s capacity, affecting U S interests. The 26 percent export tax on German goods could fund interest payments and act as a tariff, shielding American makers while raising prices for consumers. Citizens in Carrollton are urged to wake up to the impact.
Congressman Baker of California proposes a bill to jail and fine train hopping tramps who ride freight trains. The measure would impose 50 to 1000 dollars in fines and up to a year in jail if fines are unpaid, arguing the class is mostly idle and dangerous to train crews. It calls for rounding up offenders to deter railroading disasters and urges job seekers to seek aid from charities instead.
A Carrollton resident can gather greens with a knife and pan in minutes, yet Chicago consumers pay far more than growers and shippers. The piece argues that farmers in Texas raise crops for low returns while railroads and middlemen take large profits, a pattern seen in many cities.
The piece argues Ireland’s seven century fight for self rule parallels the American colonial struggle. It contends a free Ireland with reciprocal trade could benefit England, while England’s continued oppression reduces Ireland to little value, urging recognition of Ireland’s right to govern itself.
Five years after the world war the speaker warns that it may take twenty five years to settle postwar issues. Europe is split by bitterness and suspicion among allies and rival nations. Smaller states endure further clashes while leaders debate Germany’s delays and the possibility of another conflict with a different lineup of nations.
The piece argues voters reward or punish parties by perceived tax burdens and immediate domestic issues rather than long term policy. It contends tax relief, tariff politics, and war-era spending shaped 1920s voting, predicting tax concerns will again drive 1922 outcomes and rebuff tariff gains.
The Department of Agriculture forecasts the largest wheat crop in years with Ohio alone expected to produce 45 percent more than last year. Wariness about prices fades as favorable winter conditions and larger acreage push toward a bountiful carryover, with transportation issues seen as the main hurdle before the harvest. The farmer’s faith remains strong, serving as a model for others.
A Carrollton citizen urges readers to report news directly to editors rather than waiting for the paper. The piece emphasizes that editors cannot read minds and that timely tips help print the hometown paper. It promotes proactive reporting to shape local coverage.
B B Meeks offers auto tires tubes and Ford springs for sale at reduced price. Contact information not provided in the notice.
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