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Newspaper

Carroll Free Press

Location

Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Sep 14, 1920

Page

7

Greatest Midway on Earth at Southeastern Fair Opens

The Southeastern Fair opens October 16 to 26 with the Jones Exposition Show under Johnny J. Jones managing a top tier midway. Attractions include Wild West troupe Mable Mack Simpson's Model Show Miller's Mechanical Working Battlefield Jensen's Imusion Pit Show Crystal Palace Big Circus Side Show and many more along with two new rides English Gondolas and Treat Bo Rough.

Johnny J. Jones Mable Mack Simpson Miller Jensen Crystal Palace Big Circus Side Lauther Lakewood Park Coney Island Palisades Park

Southeastern Fair Exclusive in Characteristics

The Southeastern Fair on October 15 26 will feature exclusive events for the South and nation. It showcases the International Club Stock Judging Content and Grand Circuit racing with top trotters and pacers. A National Hog and Cattle Show will bring purebred livestock to compete for International Grand Championships, with Lakwood track receptors setting speed records.

South United States International Club Chicago

Auto Polo Thrills Daily at Southeastern Fair

Auto Polo, a Ford car based event, runs day and night during the Southeastern Fair from October 14 to 26. Two teams compete in a high energy clash with cars flipping and colliding that keeps the grandstand on edge from start to finish.

Ford

Magnificent Fireworks At Southeastern Fair In Atlanta

The Southeastern Fair opens with a renowned fireworks program prepared by an artist who arrives two weeks early with a crew. Walter Martinson of Newton Fire Works Company in Chicago designs the aerial display praised for its artistry and novelty.

Atlanta South Walter Martinson The Newton Fireworks Company of Chicago

Premium List for Southeastern Fair Now Available

Send for the premium list detailing the annual Southeastern Fair offerings. Free copies available by writing to R. M. Striplin Secretary Box 1006 Atlanta Ga and will be mailed promptly.

R. M. Striplin Atlanta

Carrollton Hospitality Shines at Press Convention

The Fort Valley Leader Tribune reports on editors and reporters visiting Carrollton and nearby towns for a press association convention. The piece highlights Southern hospitality, the Carroll County Trade Board, and generous entertainments from barbecues to watermelon feasts, with delegates hosted across Bowdon Villa Rica Douglasville Rome and Fort Valley events.

Carrollton Carroll Caunty Press Association Atlanta Carrolton J. J. Thomasson Carroll County Carollton Caroll County Trade Board Carollnion Trade Board Carroll County Trade Board Bowdon Villa Rica Douglasville

For Sale Fifty Acres Near Mt Zion School House

About 40 acres of land near Mt Zion School House with a four room house barn and pasture. For further information contact H W Griffies on the property at Mt Zion Galice.

Mt. Zion School House H. W. Griffies Mt. Zion Galice

Five-Cent Piece Starts Boy on Road to Success

Van Palmtree, a 13 year old Mississippi agri cultural club member from Waola county, began with 5 cents given in 1920. He bought a crippled chicken, raised a brood, sold it for 1.50, bought a runt pig for 9.36, then a heifer calf, and now has three cattle from that nickel, aiming for a larger herd by age 16.

van Palmtree Waola County Miss Van Mississippi Club

Fragmented OCR Snippet of Hampered Notices and Text

A garbled OCR passage mixes phrases about rent increases donations police station times and vague lines of dialogue. The readable bits include stray references to a police station at 9 o clock and references to money and lines. The fragmentary nature yields no coherent event or clear entities.

Carroll Free Press Ad Advice Subscriptions urged

Community appeal asks neighbors and friends to subscribe to The Carroll Free Press and use its slogans in advertising to boost support and reach.

Fort Tft

Notes in Books Best Form of Naive Notes

An advertisement promoting naive notes for backs of 50 with stub for office or pocket use. Encourages mail orders and suggests completing fall job printing.

Campaign rivals spar as second primary looms in county race

The passage reflects a heated political contest with Hardwickism crest and divisions, a pledge to overcome them, and a call for cordial unity. It mentions a forthcoming primary on October 6 and emphasizes personal integrity, funding concerns, and serving all classes without malice.

Bridge Club Honors Kramer After A Splendid Bake

Wednesday afternoon Mrs 8 C Oykin hosted the bridge club. The highest score went to Mrs ww Kramer who received a beauty basket. An elaborate meal followed the games with a grand salad course served.

8. C.oykin

Teachers enjoy informal domino party Monday evening

Mrs. T. R. Luck hosted an informal domino gathering for teachers on Monday evening after an earlier game. Attendees included Mrs. Tanner, Martha Kelly, Caroline, and Mrs. H. M. Tyus, with a delicious salad course served.

T. R. Luck Mong Minsos Tanner Martha Kelly Caroline Mra H. M. Tyus

Neighborhood Tea Social at Mrs Boykin’s Home

Mrs Covi Boykin hosted a quiet afternoon gathering with neighbors in her home, serving pats sandwiches and tea after guests arrived and settled in. The event emphasized hospitality and socializing among local residents.

Chamberlains Tablets Promote Pleasant Physic

The ad praises Chamberlains Tablets as easy to take mild and gentle in effect. They are valued by those who know their good qualities and cost only a quarter. FALL PRINTING is urged with prompt mail-order service and to place orders before the rush.

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Notice to Obituaries and Classified Notices

Obituaries and short notices accepted up to 150 words free. Each word over 150 billed at one cent. Cord of Thanks requested at 60 cents. Notices longer than 50 words incur one cent per word over 50. Special rates offered for Carrollton and surrounding trade territory via the twice weekly paper.

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