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Newspaper
Carroll Free Press
Location
Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1920
Page
4
Published every Tuesday and Thursday by C. A. Meeks the Carrollton Ga paper informs subscribers how to submit change of address including both old and new addresses for mail delivery.
The piece argues that higher prices and wages harm the economy by reducing available capital, triggering business shutdowns and erratic employment. It urges business leaders and workers to favor moderate profits and wages to lower inflation and sustain growth, warning that inflated levels harm both industry and the community.
Carrollton residents hear that road building is only the start and water causes damage. A practical remedy is a split log drag used after heavy rains to pack and improve dirt roads for next spring and summer, at little cost and effort.
A meditation on cheerful defeat in politics and contests. It cites a Western state candidate who lists the personal costs of campaigning and remains optimistic, arguing that the democratic process yields growth and civility even in loss.
A call to action encourages residents to work and pull for the Carroll County Fair from October 5 to 9, highlighting community involvement and participation.
The Car roll County Fair runs October 6 to 9 featuring livestock shows, carnival rides, and food booths. Organizers urge visitors to check daily schedules for parade times and judging events and note admission discounts for families and seniors.
Citizens rally to prepare exhibits and attractions for the county fair. Organizers urge participants to showcase projects, crafts, and performances to celebrate local talent and boost summer events.
Great county organizers urge participation at the annual fair from October 5 through 9. Plans emphasize showcasing local crafts, agriculture, and talents with county residents urged to bring exhibits and share in the community celebration.
A fragment suggests sugar at around 18 cents a pound seems unreal while noting a prior offer of twenty pounds for a dollar. The garbled text hints at a bargain context but lacks clear details or names.
The Garretton community shows prudence by avoiding risky wagers on electoral outcomes, signaling increased financial caution and discernment among local residents.
A large crowd attended the Cross Plains baseball game with Union leading 2 to 1. Sunday sermons at Center drew good attendance. Local social round includes gatherings and visits among Phillips, Daugherty, Gladney, Driver, Cook, Acree, Pate, Heath, Burks, and other families in Carrollton and surrounding areas.
The Shady Grove column reports neighbors socializing and visiting relatives across Gar telston Temple and Atlanta. Families including the Reeves Moore Sheffield and Garst circles share Sunday gatherings and dinners with friends and kin. Sunday School attendance remains slim but faithful, with encouragement to attend.
The Washington Evening Star censures profiteers who raise prices and expose the public to higher costs. The piece argues for restraint and accountability as goods become scarce and demand rises.
Multiple classified items offered for sale or notice across Carrollton area. Planing machine, tires and rims, cotton picking sheets, base snow mill outfit, five room house for sale, wagons in stock, studs, lumber, registered Duroc pigs, 153 acre farm near Mt Zion with dwelling, 75 acre farm near Bowden Junction, 2000 gallon glass jars for syrup, and owner listings with contact names and towns. Each entry lists seller or source and location.
170 acres in Carroll county for sale 7 miles from Carrollton and 5 1/2 miles from Bremen. Features include a 6 room dwelling large barn cribs auto and buggy house 2 story smokehouse Bermuda pasture under wire fence tenant house and barns. 85 acres in cultivation with fine bottoms on Buck Creek and good timber including pine oak and poplar. Listed by N. Adamson Bromen Ga7augtins.
Good five horse farm on 170 acres located two and a half miles south of Clem on Whitesburg and Lowell roads. Includes seven room dwelling, orchard, two barns, two four room tenant houses, Bermuda pastures, well water, and clay subsoil. Terms one fourth cash with balance due December 1st. Information from A Davis or T A Davis on the farm or W J Phillips or W K Davis in Carrollton.
For sale a colored picture show listed at 5000 with half cash and balance $100 monthly. Took 15 months to build, cost $96,000 and is up to date. Includes large building, two store rooms renting for $70,000 per month, with a two year lease on the lot and option to buy. Contact W V Lewis Carrollton Georgia.
Auction notice offers large and small tracts for sale with easy terms. Describes a garden spot of Georgina and invites interested buyers to write or visit J. B. Brown in Uvalda Georgia. Dated Montgomery County August 24.
Notice offers a splendid horse and a buggy with harness for sale at a bargain. Signed by Roger Meers from Meers, Maine.
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