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Newspaper
Carroll Free Press
Location
Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1921
Page
4
A long list of Carrollton people and visitors details weekend trips and guests. Dwight McClain and many others from Atlanta Bowdon and Tallapoosa appear visiting or staying with friends and relatives. Highlights note Miss Lydia Tanner returning from Wesleyan College and Miss Claro Suecad returning from Baden New York to teach and live locally.
Monday luncheon given in honor of Miss Josephine Chiles of Omaha Georgia guest of Miss Clare Snond. Lovely course meal served at twelve o'clock. Covers set for Miss Chiles, Aline Snead, Clare Snead, Lois Alexander, Vivian Snead and Mia Annie Snead.
Domino Club met Friday afternoon with Mrs. Brook leading her class. A session of dominoes was followed by a salad course and tea. Guests included Mrs. Aycock and Miss Higdon.
Mrs P Shaefer entertained eight friends at her home Thursday evening with bridge and dominoes. After the games a salad course and tea were served.
Miss Mary Tanner entertained the 1921 class with a delightful lawn party on Saturday afternoon. Punch was served by Miss Susie Tanner, and brick cream and cake with green and white class colors were offered in the late afternoon. Mrs Tanner and Miss Susie Tanner encouraged Miss Tanner to host.
A Carroll High School graduation dance was held Monday at the Clifton hotel with Miss Pauline Lambert providing the music. Attendees included Mrs. M. X. Sullivan, Mrs. Ruth Kramer, Mrs. P. L. Shaefer, and numerous graduates and guests such as Miss Susie Tanner, Miss Lydia Turner, Miss Vivian Brodnox, Miss Lucy Stone, Miss Loiss Alexander, and several local men.
The Gainesville Eagle describes the ideal new woman as proactive and modern. She is adapting to new environments, partnering with men respectfully, and combining worldly ambition with faith. She seeks progress without forsaking spirituality and aims for a brighter future.
The piece argues that people facing great physical or mental suffering often remain cheerful and plucky. It warns that dwelling on petty disappointments breeds worry, which erodes self-control and the ability to be cheerful and courageous. Chronic worry harms health, appetite, digestion, and even the heart, leaving the face lined and skin unhealthy.
We thank neighbors friends and Dr Nutt for helping hands during the sickness and at the death of our dear little Maynard Everything loving hands could do was done but God took him to a better home We thank you all with love and gratitude
A medium sized scissors hanging in the kitchen is praised for wide use in food prep. Workers in the Experimental Kitchen of the US Department of Agriculture note it can cube meat celery peppers pickles salad shred cabbage and lettuce cut fruit and trim bacon. After use, rinse and dry thoroughly.
A fragmented wartime poem recalls the Antwerp Cathedral carillon Gabriel cast in 1459. It links the bells to mobilization on July 30 1914 and ponders fear and faith as the city endures invasion night. The piece ends with a note about the Free Press offering legal blanks.
Automobile tires show improved quality over five years, lowering annual tire usage per car from five to under four despite more winter driving. With normal times and cheaper money, owners will cut costs further by careful maintenance. The best known four tire record is 49 152 miles by a Boston merchant, credited to chauffeur care.
A passerby recalls a child's boastful wish to be the son his mother deems perfect. The tale suggests a life of toil yet urges living up to a mother's high regard, as B. Adkin notes a simple moral from the street scene.
The piece argues that pursuing everything leads to failure, while success reflects the spirit behind a man’s efforts. It notes we cannot judge others’ success, as humble stations may be the goal that brings happiness and maximum good to others.
Advertising space in newspapers offers economical reach to consumers. The article argues newspapers are cost effective for ads due to low print costs and home delivery, stressing the need for the right message illustration and merchandising plan behind campaigns. It cites William H. Rankin praising newspaper advertising as the most economical path to the consumer.
On December 20 1920 the death angel claimed Ruby Francis at twelve months and sixteen days old after a period of illness. She was buried at Whooping Creek. Her parents L F Crawford and family mourn a precious one gone. A cousin Hyacinth Crawford.
A Walton News observer quotes a Athens reporter noting that a local businessman in Monroe has quit advertising rather than closing his doors. The remark suggests that only the advertising merchant might survive the tough market.
Lost loft Saturday in a young man s six passenger car on west side of public square in Carrollton. Found items include a pair fold ramo Kryptok ginsacs in plain case. Return to G. T. Lovvorn Carrollton. FOR SALE One Dodge rosdater in good condition. A. B. Ansley. WANTED Men or women to take orders for hosiery from International Stocking Mills Norristown Pa. No experience needed. Write 26myftwk10tpd.
Porto Rico and Nancy Hall potato slips for sale with April May and June delivery at 1.50 per thousand. Limited amount with rush orders. W. B. Adama, Seville, Ga. Also piano, organ and ironing machines in good condition. Bargains at Kytle & Aycock, 3imehunting.
We have on hand plenty of good brick for sale at reduced prices. Located at Maple Street Waterworks Co in Befo rting.
Three new gutomo biled and one truck offered by First National Bank for sale at a bargain. Terms stated as easy. Imnay 3ts ltwk tuc.
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