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Newspaper

Carroll Free Press

Location

Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Sep 15, 1910

Page

4

Birds as Policemen Boosting Georgia Farm Welfare

The Atlanta Journal notes insect-eating birds are valued at millions for farming in Illinois and urges Georgia to pass stronger game laws. It cites 36 states with protections, praises Audubon efforts, and warns lax Georgia laws hinder welfare. Public action ahead of the next legislature is urged.

Guerjia Illinois National Conservation Congress St Paul Mion Gilbert Person North Carolina Congress Empire United States National Association of Audubon Societies Georgia General Assembly Atlanta Journal

Carrollton Mayor Campaign Announcements 1910

Public notices announce candidates for Mayor of Carrollton subject to the white primary held September 17 1910 J O Newell E A Merrell and Leon Hood were named as contenders in this election year and urged support from local voters.

Carrollton J O Newell Friends of E A Merrell City of Carroll Leon Hood

Carrollton Seeks Wise Conservative Progressive Leadership

The city faces a call for balanced governance as residents urge a mayor and council that combine prudent fiscal stewardship with reformist social policies. Civic groups press for experienced leadership to navigate growth, infrastructure, and public services.

Carrollton

Carrollton Council Candidates Announce Sue September Primary

Several individuals including W. P. Cole W. S. Campbell G. A Hogan J H Burson AJ Baskin and Lewis P. Sims announce their candidacies for Carrollton city council subject to the white primary held September 17 1910 or 1916 with dates varying by entry.

School Board Primary Election Seeks Top Citizens

Two members of the school board are to be selected in the primary on the 17th inst. Citizens are urged to seek out and choose their best representatives for the post.

Government predicts Georgia will face bull weevil threat

Officials warn the bull weevil may reach Georgia within three years. Farmers are urged to protect birds as natural enemies over the next two to three years to establish a bird population that can control the weevil once it arrives.

Georgia

Carrollton School Board Candidate Announces Bid

A candidate for the Carrollton City Schools Board of Education declares candidacy ahead of the September 17, 1910 primary election. J. R. Adamson announces on September 7, 1910, with S. C. Kytle noted in the filing.

Board of Education Carrollton J. R. Adamson

Begin This Season To Wear the Best Clothes

A fashion push highlights Adler-Rochesters and Crossett Shoes. The ad notes no extra cost for quality Adler-Rochesters while Crossett Shoes promise easy wear with the slogan Make lifes walk easy.

Adler-Rochesters Crossett

Whitesburg Public School opens with 72 pupils

Whitesburg opened Monday morning with 72 pupils, the largest attendance to start a term in years. Principal Bevis reports smooth operation, Miss Hendrick from Newnan leads the primary, and town residents note a solemn funeral for Mrs Terrell Bradley with many in attendance.

Bevis Whitesburg Hendrick Newnan Terrell Bradley R. R. Bridge Methodist Church Z W Hanks J B Roberson Rotherwood Church Bradley Tom Cleveland

A Fine Farm for Sale and Local Church News

A farm listing describes 35 acres of river bottom land and 80 acres of upland with Bermuda pasture and tenant houses near Bowdon and Carroll County. The sale offers affordable terms with expected railroad completion to Bowdon by 1910. Rev J H McLeod is unanimously recalled to lead Whitesburg Baptist Church for another year after accepting the call in a Sunday sermon.

W_H Murphy Gua Hogan Carrollton Bowdon Bob Jones Carroll County Beard County Brock Ville Bowdon Road Bermuda A.D. Hagan J H McLeod Whitesburg Baptist Church Bro Melend

County School Girls and Boys in Turbulent Times

The text expresses sympathy for all schoolgirls and boys in the county amid an upcoming conflict that will shape the future of the country, reflecting communal concern and the looming national stakes.

Farmers urged to enforce bird protection law

The article stresses the high value of birds to farming and calls on intelligent farmers to rigidly enforce the bird protection law. It warns against harming birds, noting they will repay farmers by destroying pests.

Safe Honey and Tar Medicine for Children

Saley's Honey and Tar marketed as safe for children with no opiates or harmful drugs. Genuine Foley's Honey and Tar available only in the yellow package. Sold by Johnson Drug Co.

Saley's Foley’s Johnson Drug Co

School Days and Hickory Stick Discipline

A fragmented reminiscence evokes school days with the golden rule, reading and arithmetic taught by strict punishment. The excerpt hints at corporal discipline and nostalgic sentiment for a bygone era in schooling.

Barnesville sale to clear space for new buyers

Auction note indicates Barnesville items offered to make room for Joe Weber Tennessee and Hackney Wagons. Stewart & Fleming Carrolltgy invite buyers to preview line before purchase.

Joe Weber Tennessee Stewart & Flemin

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Carrollton, Ga J. C. Newell A.J. Baskin G. A. Hogan W. S. Campbell Council W. P. Cole Igo G. A Hogan J H Burson AJ Baskin Lewis P. Sims Hamrick S.W. Corner Square S. C Adler-Rochester Adlers Rochester New York Fifth Avenue Ccm Faskin Sethe Stor Messrs Tyre Bol’s Auto George Stephens Virgil Brantly Ben Camp Lem Drake Florence Bradley Bob Richards Glass Sharpsburg R _M Stevens Marion Richards Snewnen Ed Hubbard Cliff Beavers Teddy R Roy Almon Roopville Mary Lipscomb Grady Jones
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