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Newspaper
Carroll Free Press
Location
Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1920
Page
5
In Whigham the city primary drew 33 votes with 22 candidates seeking mayor. M. G. Patterson was re elected mayor and aldermen named were G. B. Trulock A Harrell R A Maxwell P Swheard and W C Bell. The victory drew praise for overcoming a crowded field.
Emily Woodward editor of The Vienna News argues that suffrage brings diverse responses. Some women feel ecstatically empowered while others refuse participation. most will navigate the vote with caution, dignity, and civic responsibility, reshaping not the sex but conduct in public life.
In memory of Foster Horsley a one year old child who died last Tuesday at 6 pm in Hulett. The note expresses sorrow to Mr. and Mrs. Joe Horsley and recalls the child as lovely and innocent. It promises comfort through faith and speaks of a joyful reunion beyond the grave.
Community newspaper pricing notice outlines obituary limits and surcharges. Short notices up to 150 words free, each word over 150 costs one cent. Card of Thanks priced at 50 cents. Longer notices pay one cent per word over 50 if applicable.
A request to readers to subscribe to The Carroll Free Press and support by patronizing advertisers. The item urges neighbors to participate and mentions joining as a patron and engaging with the paper’s columns and ads.
The program lists hymns prayers and devotions for the Tabernacle W M A on Sept 20 with speakers including Mrs. L L Bonner Mrs V B Toney Mrs J N Johnson and others. It includes assignments on State Missions what is being done by enlistment forces and what State Missions mean to Sunday School and B Y P U with offerings and prayers.
Community leaders nominate J Mandeville for one seat on Carrollton city school board citing fitness, unsel f ishness, and energy to address ongoing city school problems. The group urges voters to consider his candidacy in the upcoming primary election.
L. J. Brook announces re election to the Carrollton School Board subject to the September 18 primary.
Hale, a candidate for re election to the City School Board, faces the upcoming primary on September 18. The notice lists Hale as the incumbent seeking another term.
The Friends of Mr. Newt Spence announce his candidacy for mayor of Carrollton, subject to the primary to be held later.
A. KE SNEAD runs in the Sept primary for Mayor of Carrol ton.
In a mass meeting in Carrollton T. W. Moore consents to place his name on the council ticket. He thanks the citizens for the honor and asks for support, pledging to work to make Carrollton a bigger, better place to live.
A candidate for City Council requests support and influence from voters, urging help across the electorate as the city primary approaches. The message emphasizes mobilizing all voters to back the aspiring council hopeful, REAGIN.
J P Travis announces candidacy for City Council subject to primary election. W M Hallam and W J Aldridge also seek voter support. Tom Merreli declares run to serve the best town in Georgia and asks for backing.
Amos M Stephens announces candidacy for the Carrollton School Board. The pledge notes the Carrollton trade territory can be served at lower cost by advertising in the twice weekly Carroll Free Arcade and seeks local neighbor and friend support.
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