Vote for Amendment Five in Georgia tax exemption debate
A pamphlet urges white voters to back Amendment Five to keep educational endowments tax exempt in Georgia. It claims Catholic schools invest out of state, funds support segregation in Savannah and Albany, and calls for a “square deal” for white students. The Corral County voters are urged to participate on the upcoming election day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Emory
Mercer
Oglethorpe
Wesleyan
Agnex Scott
LaGrange
Methodist
Baptist
Presbyterian
Tueaday
Corral County
Auction sale of land in Warwell county near Carrollton
Mr T A Grimes of American Land Co plans another large sale in Warwell county. Giles place near Carrollton on Villa Riem road, 380 acres, subdivided into small tracts, close to town and best on the market. L Mandeville current owner, sale expected in November with easy terms. Watch for date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. A. Grimes
American Land Co
Warwell County
Ile Nix
Lowell
Giles Place
Carrollton
Villa Riem
Mandeville
Famous Honor Roll Grows at One Price Store in Ala
The People flock to H. M. Tyus War Rollton Alabama shop praised for strict one price to everybody. Peter F. Smith sales manager notes many named customers nearby Mount Zion Bowdon and Hindett in a record breaking, bustling week. Store emphasizes low prices, genuine bargains, polite sales force, and enjoyable trading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter FP. Smith
People's Tend
Postlar
H. M
H. M. Trust
Ginners Report Shows Cotton Baled in Carroll County
Ginners report indicates thousands of bales ginned in Carroll County from the 1918 crop before September 25, contrasting with 293 bales ginned before September 25, 1917. Special Agent Charles W. Wood signs the report with respectful note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll County
Charles W. Wood
Changes in Gre Department Leadership Unveiled
Mr John Connor elected chief of the Gre department with W W Spruell named assistant chief, reflecting a leadership shift in the fire service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Connor
W. W. Spruell
Federal Food Administration urges sugar and flour observance in Carroll
Carroll County residents are urged to follow new sugar ration rules, with two pounds per person per month and two purchases weekly limits. Retailers must send weekly certificates to the County Food Administrator and passengers should buy through designated retailers. The notice emphasizes no exceptions to substitute rules and enforcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Food Administration
Ite
Saiis
Pood
Carrollton
Food Administration
Carroll County
Georgia
PF. W. Webster
Bell Death Correction Clarifies Mr Wilbur Bell
A newspaper correction states it was the death of Mr Wilbur Bell of Bremen from Spanish influenza, not Mr Emmett Bell, as previously reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmett Bell
Bremén
Wilbur Bell
Comparison of Carrollton City and Superior Courts in 1917
The Carroll County clerk reports 350 civil and 77 criminal cases in City Court and 118案件 in Superior Court for 1917. It notes 458 cases disposed in City Court and 105.5 civil certiorari pending, with 21 years 6 months chain gang service and costs of 2856.00 for five terms. It argues the City Court is cost effective and self sustaining versus the more expensive Superior Court, urging careful consideration before abolishing the City Court on November 1, 1918.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrollton
Entity
Superior Court
Carroll County
Superior Court of
Guorgta
Cnevgll County
J. W. Stone
J. W. Ston
Garrold
Ty Court Vellayer
Georgia Voters to Decide 15 Constitutional Amendments
A 15 amendment slate heads to the November general election in Georgia. The key measure would allow the legislature to create a state department of banking to conduct frequent bank examinations, relieving the treasurer of that duty. Other amendments cover legislative districts, legislative pay, judicial pensions, debt authority for counties, creation of Cook Atkinson and Trevilen counties, and endowment taxation rules for public institutions.
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Afteen
State Department of Banke and Banking
Georgia
St Wita
Bank 49
Tiro
Ctor
Tower House
Cook
Treyden
Eyans
Givor de
House
Membees
Atlanta
Eastern Judicial
Elrewite
Food Administration Penalizes Violators in Carroll County
The Food Administration tightened enforcement in Carroll County with merchants found guilty of violations and ordered penalties. Several stores and individuals, including Robinama Cish Grocery and Crow Smith, faced assessments and fines. Additional violations were reported as inspectors continued a broad audit to ensure consumer compliance.
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The
Food Administration
Carroll County
Red Cross
Robinama Cish
Carrallton
Crow Smith Carrallton
RPO D. Wom
Merrell
Carrollton
Urny
Carrollton OS
B.D. Denniies
Agntines Roop & C Mmpany
Bowden
Harris Geogery Company
Bool
Athita
Thie
Fadeilnl Food Administration
GEORG
Bow
Woonty
Carroll Cindy
Mrs John D McGuirk Died Wednesday
Mrs John D McGuirk died Wednesday afternoon at her home after earlier illness. Her husband and eleven children mourn her loss as relatives and friends gather for the funeral and interment in the city cemetery Thursday afternoon.
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John D. McGuuirk
John
Waatmeen
Thurdilay
Wity
Mr Berry Phillips Dead in Carroll County
Mr Gerry Phillips a Carroll County citizen died at his Hind Street home Thursday morning after a long illness. He leaves a widow and several children including Mrs George Ury, Minnie Vinnie Phillips, Raymond Williams, Kim Hix, Minnie Brock, and Barrest Phillips who serves in the navy.
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Gerry Phillip
Carrolltons
Hind Street
Anbout
Tin
George Ury
Micy Vinnie Philpy
Raymond Whillipa
Thin Eliss Mex
Kim Hix
Cartersville
Mra
Minnie Brock
This County
Barsest Phil Tipsy
Mrs John Powell Dead and Survived by Husband and Daughter
Message from Birtingatin reports the death of Mrs Jobo Vowel also known as Mrs John Powell born in Carrollton. She left a husband a daughter and many relatives and friends offer sympathy as the community mourns her loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jobo Vowel
Birtingatin
Powell
Carrollton
Manny
Elvete
Erlend
Otis Cook Dies in Battle on Western Front
Otis Monk of Griffin route 5 nephew of Mr. Cook of Carollton was killed in action on the western front. Before his death he wrote to his father that he would never be captured, proving the true American spirit.
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Otis Monk
Griffin
Mr. Cook
Carallton
Route 5
Bute
A. and M. School to reopen Tuesday after suspension
The A. and M. School will reopen on Tuesday following a four day suspension due to an incident. No further details are provided about the cause or individuals involved.
The Famous Terrapin Visits Carroll Again
A vivid fragment recalls Mr. J. M. Kelley discovering a speaking terrapin in his yard. The creature, aging in 1810 script, requests company and mentions Carroll County and historical wartime notes. The passage blends memory, war era references, and a quest for local history contact.
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J. M. Kelley
Kelley
Careall County
Carroll
Rome
For Sale or Rent Two and Two Acres in White Community
Property listing details a two and two acre tract near Highland in a white community three miles from Richland with second growth timber and fifty acre pasture. Asking price 1500.60 or rent 160 per month with option to buy. includes two horse farm setup and stock provisions. Also offers 12 acre parcel with five miles hog and cattle wire, multiple fields, three horses, four cattle, and a three quarter mile from Selanoidehire. Location near London Richmond Buena Vista highway three miles from town. Also mentions a four room house and bare land at 260 price for two places, with rental value in Carroll county.
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Hiehland
White Community
Richland
London
Richmond
Buena Vista
Carroll County
Six Pound Turnip Brought In By Carrollton Resident
Mr. J. H. Cooper of Carrollton route 4 delivered a six pound turnip to the Free Press. The note says it is a whopper and the editor thanks him. The paper jokes about admiring the crop and plans to poke fun at him when planting time returns.
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J. H. Cooper
Carrollton
Free Press
Cooper
Mrs B C Bass Dies at Florida Home
Mrs B C Bass dies at her Dunedin Florida home on Monday of this week. Boas tied at her residence. Corporate and local notices mention the death.
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B. C. Bass
Florida Home
Vision in Avante city authority to raise divided debt
City of Avante seeks to empower officials to increase a divided debt under special authorization. Officials argue the move funds needed projects and public services. The measure faces review by council and potential voter consideration.
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Avante
Special notice to pastors and churches health board meeting
A Board of Health meeting is planned for Friday night to decide whether Sunday worship services can proceed. The City Council has not yet notified all city vendors about the decision. A note from W. Hamby of the Ministers Association is mentioned.
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Board of Health
HAMBY
Mintetors Associatios
Counterpane woven during the sixties war story
Mr. Obo Cook of Carrollton route 5 recalls a centerpane woven with his mother during the war of the sixties. He was a small boy, yet his mother spun the warp and filling and helped weave it. The piece is cited to contrast past hardships with present wartime conditions.
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Mr. Obo Cook
Carrollton
Theo
For Sale Two Lrows Versus Call of Free Pres Office
A short classified note lists a sale item titled Two Lrows versus Call of Free Pres Office. Details are fragmentary, with unclear full description and no clear buyer or price.
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Ginners Report
MR. Wilbur Bell
Hone
Senate
Cook County
Atkinson County
Trevilen County
Supreme Court
Court of Appeals
Flord
Clarke
Bumter
Muscogee
Chatham
Fulton
General Assembly
MR. Berry Phillips
John Powell
Otis Cook
A. & M. Scchool
Jon
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