Carroll Tod editor and publisher postal entry notice
A. Meeks, editor and publisher, entered at the Carrollton, Georgia post office as mail matter of the second class.
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A. Meeks
Carrolltod, Ga
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Newspaper
Carroll Free Press
Location
Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1920
Page
4
When Women Vote Opinion piece on suffrage impact
A historical column discusses the then current push for women’s suffrage. It notes widespread talk, competing predictions from parties, and asserts that women will vote wisely, trusting in the majority’s historical correctness and women’s prudent choices in casting ballots.
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United States
Tom Watson Victory Seen Saving Many From Defeat
An observational column notes Tom Watson's sweeping win as a morale booster for supporters. It comments on social behavior, suggesting rivalry and embarrassment influence actions and that tobacco chewing remains a private habit among some men.
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Tom Watson
Crow
Sugar price debate colors presidential claims
The sugar price remains high enough that both presidential candidates claim credit for easing costs. Each seeks to frame policy wins as tangible voter impact, while analysts warn timing and scope limit immediate relief.
Mosquito bite tied to painter's colic risk in updates
A brief antiquated remark notes that the bite of a single mosquito on one of our "up-to-date girls" could lead to painter's colic, reflecting historic health beliefs. The comment appears as a detached line on public health caution.
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Painter
America
Woman Voting Sparks Men’s Election Day Pencils Sharpening
A fragment reflecting gender roles as women gain voting rights and men anticipate busy election day tasks with sharpening pencils while mothers learn politics and fathers study cooking. The tone suggests social commentary on civic participation and domestic duties.
Carrollton Wins Pennant in Georgia State League
Carrollton clinched the pennant in the Georgia State League as the season concluded with them atop the standings. The victory crowns Carrollton as league champions for the year.
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Carrollton’s
Boosting the Old Home Town Delivers Town Spirit
An editorial urges Carollton to pride itself on revival through cleaning up, remodeling buildings, and improving streets and public amenities. It argues local effort draws visitors and trade, emphasizes collective action, and predicts success when residents unite to start improvements themselves.
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Carollton
Our Greatest Asset Health Advice for Car rollton residents
The article urges that good health is a person’s greatest asset and relies on pure air water and proper food plus regular rest. It recommends daily outdoor walks ample bedroom ventilation drinking water balanced meals avoiding overeating and getting adequate sleep to preserve health without overreliance on doctors.
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Carrollton
Mosquito activity hums through Carrollton area
In Carrollton, mosquito presence creates a noticeable buzz as the industry behind mosquito control and related services responds to local concerns. Officials urge residents to remove standing water and use protective measures while programs monitor the situation.
Carrollton Syrup Making and Local Visits Report
Preparations for syrup making fill Carrollton as residents discuss plans while neighbors share visits. Mr. and Mrs. John Broom called on relatives, Rev. E S Webb passed through town, and several families hosted guests including Mrs. Sallie Broom and Miss Fannie Broom. Ethel Miller remains ill after an operation, and Orbin Webb conducted a Carrollton business trip with Delgus Webb staying through the fall.
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John Broom
Broom
O. E. Harris
Carrollton
Corn Harris
Misa Tizzio Smith
Sallie
Fannie Broom
Eli Terrell
Jon Smith
Reid Miller
Hmmie Sue Mapp
Cora Harris
Ethel Miller
C. E. Harris
Orbin Webb
Starling Mapp
Delgus Webb
Happy Corner Illness and Local Social Recap
Mr J J Weaver is very ill this week. Mrs 2 P Blankenship and son Noah visited Mrs Bob Wynn and Herman Saturday. Hubert Wynn and Charley Dobbs traveled to Temple after Mr J C Womack of Omaha on business, returning with family visiting A H Allen. Neighbors and relatives gathered. singing at Neal Black’s Sunday night. Mrs W A Chance visited A H Allen’s family Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Weaver
P. Blankenship
Noah
Bob Wynn
Herman
Merars
Hubert Wynn
Charley Dobbs
Temple
J. C. Womack
Omaha
Carrolton
A. H. Allen
Misa Effie Wynn
Enla Dobbs
Lois West
Maureene A
Jen
W. A. Chance
G. A. Allen
Tasco Ayers
Villa Rica
J. J. Taylor
Joe Green
C. W. Taylor
Misaca Effie Wynn
Eula Dobba
Misael Evie
Addie Brooks
Pleasant Grove
Wesley Allgood
Steve Lambert
Glenloch Obituary and Social Notes Highlight Local Events
Death of Mr. John Phillips mourned by community. Social visits noted among residents, including Mrs Laura Howard with cousin Mrs Harvey Denney and Tinton Burson with C A Kidd. A Glenloch Saturday play drew a large attendance and audience enjoyed. Married couple Roy Jackson and Annia Lou Eidson wed last Sunday.
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John Phillips
Laura Howard
Harvey Denney
Tinton Burson
C. A. Kidd
Willis Maude Taylor
Pearl Brown
Willie Yarbrough
T. H. Denney
Frank Brown
Glenloch
Yarbrough
Willi Yarbrough
Wilfie Maude Taylor
Effie Masden
Ruby Taylor
Jeff Gordon
Shug Payton
Roy Jackson
Annia Lou Eidson
Administrator's Sale Of Tallapoosa Land In 1920
An administrator offers land sale on Tuesday October 5 1920 at the premises. The property includes 165 acres of land twelve miles northwest of Tallapoosa Georgia with a good house and orchard and 50 acres of bottom land. Terms: one third cash with balance on credit. A sale notice filed by L J Lipham Tallapoosa Ga.
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Tallapoosa
Sight Seeing Trip Through Kentucky and Indiana
County Agent BR T Jackson recounts a multi day visit by Atlanta party starting August 20 from Terminal Station. The tour toured Lexington and Walnut Hill Farm famed for race horses and Hampshire sheep with prices and breeds noted, then Vernailes and McKey Brothers farms near Lafayette Indiana visiting Purdue University and various livestock operations. Hosts showcased hospitality and practical farming tours, with speeches by Dean Skinner and Farm Demonstration head Christie. The trip ended with arrival in Champlain Illinois and promises of further letters.
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Atlanta
Terminal Station
Carroll County
W. L. Nix
A. Brock
T. T. Roberts
J. M. Bonner
J. N. Johnson
E. J. Jackson
Z. P. Almon
Heard County
Chattanooga
Lexington
K. C
Phoenix
Walnut Hill
America
Farma
Hampshire
England
Kentucky
Vernailes
McKey Brothers Duroe
Jersey
Senator Camden
Carrollton
LaFayette
Indiana
Perdue University
State College of Indidiana
Skinner
Christie
Champlain
Illinois
BR. T. Jackson
Clem Church Plans Two Sermons Next Sunday
Rev. Robert Stewart will preach at Clem next Sunday with an 11:00 a.m. Sunday School sermon and a 2:30 p.m. children's sermon. Everyone is invited to attend.
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Robert Stewart
Clem
Have your gall job printing done now order by mail tio
The note urges quick ordering of gall job printing services by mail with no additional context or specifics.
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Tio
Glenloch School Closes. Local Play Praised and Wreaths Placed
Our school closed Friday and Glenloch entertained Saturday night with a fine play. Prof. Bell and Miss McGraw deserve thanks for the program. Mr. John Phillips, ill for weeks, died Friday morning leaving a wife and seven children. His remains rest in Salem cemetery. Annie Lou Eidson and Roy Jackson wed Sunday. Mrs. Mary Jackson, Mrs. Sallie Dorough and Mrs. Enla Folds have been unwell. F J Jackson remodeled his dwelling and L B Huffman built a new warehouse. Old Glenloch plans to stay active in the Mop community.
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Glenloch
Bell
Salem Cemetery
Annie Lou Eidson
Roy Jackson
Mary Jackson
Sallie Dorough
Enla Folds
F. J. Jackson
L. B. Huff
Protracted meeting closes at Shady Grove with additions
Shady Grove protracted meeting closes at this mines Sunday with thirteen additions to the church and slim Sunday School attendance. Miss Tommie Dyer of Birmingham visits relatives. Several local families host guests and attendances are noted across the community.
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Tommie Dyer
Birmingham
Ala
Mia
Martha Kelly
Lillie
Mra
T. W. Jordan
O. T. Washington
Lilly Kelley
Sheffield
Homer Capes
Walt Shadrix
Ethyl Jordan
Effie Harris
Philmore Peek
Joe Brown Giley
Leona Holcomb
J. T. Holland
Willie Mac Kelley
Carrollton
Young Holland
Ezra
Claude Gilley
Birtie Harris
Roy Jordan
John Dyer
Curtis Jordan
Walter Smith
Bethel Syrup Mills Busy as Community and Local News
Bethel area reports all syrup mills busy while residents such as Bill Cantrell Frank Cantrell and Martin Chambers engage in home projects. Sundry visits mark a weekend with relatives including Crumbley Windom Lester and Jackson families. A stray garbled tail notes windom kin and a boy birth while many names appear in routine social updates.
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Bill Cantrell
Frank Cantrell
Martin Chambers
Ernest Fleming
Tondon
Joe Crumbley
Jewel
Henry
Rufus Spruell
Ranburn
Ala
Henry Windom
Siliss Dura
Crumbley
Martin Chambera
Kate Windom
Luin Cantrell
Sunday School Rally at Pleasant Grove Church set for Sept 19 1920
The program lists a long morning service starting 9:00 A M with devotional led by J W King, a welcome by P L Wright, talks on duties of Sunday School to Superintendent by I H P Bock, and on Christian education by H J Reaves. Afternoon sessions include songs, talks by W P Cumbia and S O Campbell, plus a closing song and benediction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasant Grove
J. W. King
P. le Wright
Loader
8. C. Campbell
W. P. Cumbia
Christian Education
Hon
H. J. Reaves
S. O. Campbell
P. L, Wright
Chm
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Cuba
Happy Corner
Neal Block
Carl Taylor
A. H. Aten
T. Dobbs
Bey- Jah
Mr. Rush
Corinth
Rufus Newberry
Willie Tihkett
Joe Blair
Neal Black
Shady Grove
Bethel
Griffin
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