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Newspaper
Carroll Free Press
Location
Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1917
Page
4
An article reprinted from October 20 1916 argues Carroll County should support a wholesome midway at the Fourth District A M Fair October 8 13. It praises eliminating gambling and swindling games while keeping light attractions for families and young people.
W L Folds announces a one ton Ford Truck from Ford Motors Detroit on display for merchants. Price marked at 600 dollars F.O.B. Detroit. Merchants are urged to inspect and place orders.
J. F. Morris of Corner Alabama Street calls for poultry dairy items as a local ad brief seeking farm produce. The note invites residents to supply chickens butter and eggs to the listed address.
The Columbus Enquirer Sun lauds William Charles Adamson for his appointment to the board of appraisers in New York City as President Wilson signals his trusted service. The piece emphasizes decades of faithful congressional work for Georgia’s fourth district and notes the president’s wise choice in elevating a leader regarded by colleagues.
A Georgian article explains Texas drought decimates beef herds and the U S government may move cattle to the southeast. Carroll county residents with feed abundance are urged to meet at the courthouse on the first Monday in October to discuss government selections and purchase of Devon and Hereford cattle to aid Texas and boost local beef production. Ed T Jackson to chair at 12 noon. L K Smith president.
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This advertisement promotes Griffin’s store with new silks and dress goods and a tailoring opening on October 1st 2nd and 3rd featuring Schloss Bros Co Fall and Winter Woolens in a special showing.
Department stores highlight this season’s choicest productions for the women of the region. Emphasizing styles and selections tailored to local tastes, the feature invites readers to discover the latest ready-to-wear offerings.
Department offers ladies suits in serge poplin garbadines and broadcloth priced from fifteen to thirty five dollars.
Seasonal display features belt style and pleated back coats in wool velour with fur trim. Coats come in navy green black and brown and range from 7.75 to 25.00, promising smart serviceable options.
A big assortment of coats for misses and children is advertised with many materials colors and sizes priced from 2.25 to 10.00. The copy emphasizes attractive values and a broad range of options for the season.
Shop offers ladies wool sweaters in red navy light blue rose and brown from 3.50 to 10.00. Boys and girls sweaters range 1.75 to 3.50. Men’s sweaters feature heavy cotton from 0.75 and better ones 2.75 to 7.50, with a large assortment on display.
An itemized ad notes rain coats for all weather use with prices ranging from 3.98 to 15.00 for men and 1.50 to 5.95 for boys misses and children. Ladies coats are also listed from 3.50 to 12.50, highlighting versatile outerwear for rainy and bright days.
Our fall and winter line offers fit, style and service for men. We carry three top makers in men’s clothing, proving our ability to help you choose your fall suit.
An advertisement extols fall boys suits labeled Griffin as away from ordinary. It promises quality fabric and craftsmanship that mothers will approve for their children’s wear.
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