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Newspaper
Carroll Free Press
Location
Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1909
Page
4
Official Carroll County organ notes editorial talk on roads and weather. The item critiques slander and mentions individuals and a polar discovery reference, with local commentary from Carrollton Georgia dated Sept 16 1909.
The passage condemns cruel methods used to quell neighborly jealousy and questions the need for harsh vituperation over a small space. It argues for restraint and the common right to peaceful coexistence under the shared sky.
A railroad magnate commented that there will be no halt to trains and the world will continue to move after the death of Mr. Harriman. He urged thanks for the assurance and ongoing operations.
It is suggested Seah Wright has left politics while Doctor Broughton has had a haircut. The prediction is that both departures will be short lived, lasting about the same duration.
A fragment notes the Atlanta Journal preparing for a fierce fight with Governor Brown after refusing clemency to a rapist and a thief. The piece hints at editorial independence and political clash surrounding clemency decisions.
A remark by a certain gentleman at a barbecue sparked discussion but the writer notes continued harmony and goodwill between town and country communities.
The article notes Hanson fighting his wife in a divorce suit while Mitchell wears the stripes. The scene contrasts rich and poor and high and low in a single page item.
The governor opts not to interfere with the court imposed sentence on Mitchell, asserting the proper justice for his alleged diabolical scheme remains intact.
A speaker warns that delaying medical certainty on corn bread as a pellagra cause could be too late for those who have long consumed corn pone since birth. The plea stresses urgent decision by doctors to prevent ongoing harm.
Last week the Newnan News showcased Newman's public school buildings and ran a two column picture of Superintendent Henderson. The piece notes readers recognize him from his previous tenure heading Carrollton public schools.
Reading farm papers suggests farmers favor reducing cotton acreage to allow rotation, deeper preparation, and higher fertilization. The slogan: less acreage, rotation, better farming could sustain twelve to fifteen cent cotton, leading to farmer prosperity. hopes it never drops.
Five men, two white and three black, are confined in Fulton County jail with sentences to hang within two months. Authorities say three of them are to be hanged, while the others face other outcomes.
A fragment notes a split in a primitive Baptist church in Columbus linked to organ installation. It further reflects on untimely deaths and ponders the idea of people living too long, tying local faith events to broader mortality concerns.
The LaGrange Graphic ponders why girls marry in a short reader letter. An author asserts marriage motivations and mockingly references a claim that the North Pole is the Garden of Eden, labeling the speaker a fool unless ignorant of Georgia’s possum taters and simons.
A reader demands blame for untruths published in the Free Press and asserts that columns remain open for rebuttal. The letter criticizes defending every claim and invites a counterpoint from the other side.
The article hails the Atlanta Georgian and her portrayal of a vibrant metropolis. It celebrates the paper as a lively voice and portrays the city as a dynamic center of activity and progress. The tone is enthusiastic and promotional.
A brief note highlights the rise of serious accidents blamed on chauffeurs who are described as needing attention. The piece underscores dangers from careless driving and the impact on public safety.
The article questions whether the North Pole has truly been discovered, noting growing discussion and lingering uncertainty about the exploration milestone. It highlights contested claims and the evolving narrative in polar exploration history.
The passage quips that President Taft objects to the wool schedule, noting it would cover his size more than any predecessor and that touching a man’s pocket prompts a kick regardless of office.
In New Orleans farmers begin cotton ginning and hauling crops home as they address debts and secure returns. The scene reflects modest activity as communities press forward amid economic strains.
The note claims Peary carried a Black man farther north than his white men and labels Cook a Democrat. It also quips that Harriman, once denounced by Roosevelt, has died, living beyond political reach.
A Parris doctor urges removing the large intestine from children under three to curb germs while another Frenchman claims lying is a disease. The Augusta Chronicle notes cotton prices satisfy farmers with 5,029 bales received, up from 1,766 last year, and predicts a short crop due to dry weather.
A letter from A L Williams church clerk outlines a settlement with Bro F B Powell over salary and debts owed by two church officers. Powell agreed to apply salary up to August 15 and 60.00 from last year to secure debts, but later required a written directive from the church. settlement released Powell from debt and salary claims.
One hundred acres of land four miles south of Carrollton offered for swap or sale. Interested parties should apply to C. L. Gray to negotiate terms and conditions.
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