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C. A. Meeks Publisher VOL. XXXVI, NO. 31—ESTABLISHED 1SSG ' -: 'Ur-- SUBSCRIPTION, $1.00 PER YEAR CARROLLTON, GA., THURSDAY, JULY 12, 1923 Chamber of gome of our TWO GRIFFIN CITIZENS VISIT CARROLLTON AND ADDRESS THE AD CLUB At the regular meeting of the Ad Club of Carrollton on Friday night, July (ith, the members and visitors were fortunate in having an address by Mr Lee Trimble, of Griffin, and an ad dress by Mr. W. T. Bennett, also of Griffin. Mr. Trimble, onee secretary of toe Carroll County Trade Board, and now secretary of the Trade Board at Griffin, gave a very interesting talk on general problems (pertaining >6 Commerce work and on economic problems. Mr Bennett is, and has been, County Agricultural Agent for Griffin and Spaulding county for some time. Mr. Bennett confined his talk to agricultural problems in particular,' discussing the boll weevil problem extensively. The impressive fact was stated that Spauld ing county’s cotton production had fall on from 26,000 bales per year to 1,350 bales last year, and that it would uot be impossible for Carroll county’s pro duction to decrease this year in the seme proportion. The Florida method of weevil control was mentioned by Mr. Trimble and dis cussed thoroughly by Mr. Bennett. Much enthusiasm was gained from these addresses and vital statements were made by sorto of those present. And the faet whs brought out, by those in position to know, that the small mat ter of a boll weevil is, in all probabil ity, causing Carroll county at the pres ent time to face an alarming situa- Some farmers, we learn, are hesttating to make the fight to destroy the Boli Weevil, owing to the expense of the poisoning operations. Have they gone into this matter fully and figured the proposition out? Effective poisons can be had at only a few cents, at most a very small cost ac- 0 f the store more attractive in every cording to method used, per acre for each appli cation and that a few applications will save the crop. i JOHNSON REMODELS DRUG STORE FRONT Johnson Drug Company have remod- oledo the front of their drug store. New plate glass windows, new doors, an entire new front—modern storo win dows. Thu new arrangement gives them nice display space and makes the front part way. The progressive spirit ‘ ‘ grinds 1 ’ slow ly but surely in CaTrollton. NO DULL DAYS AT FISHERS All days are good days at this store. No dull hours—something doing all tho time. There’s a REASON. Those who have visited this stOTO KNOW; thoso who do not know will bo convinced v.Ren they once enter the doors. THE REASON when summed up is this: First, tho tremendous stock wo carry; second, the quality, which is backed by our experience ns a 5c and 10c mer chant; third, tho price, which is lower than you find elsewhere, than you find elsowhero. All these con trilmto to make this CARROLLTON’S BUSIEST STORE. FLORIDA PARTY RETURNS MISSING WORD CONTEST COMES TO A CLOSE The missing word contest that has been conducted by The Free Press and many of the enterprising merchants of Carrollton enme to u close with the last issue. By Tuesday night of this week the answers wore in. This eon- lest aroused a great deal of interest, not only in and nrohnd Carrollton, but floin Wneo rural routes to Douglnsville and Roopville rural routes; and in fact ■s far away as Norman Park, almost three hundred miles away. The contestants and the readers in general have found quite n diversion in the reading and re-reading of the advertisements in search of the “miss ing words. ’’ It lias been a source of profit in two ways to the merchants. Hunting out tho missing words tho ads were read and studied moro closely, and then it has been like a school for some, learning how to road ads and the acquiring of the habit of ad rondiug. Hundreds of answers have oome into the office and by next woek wo hope to have them all annlyzod so that wo can announce tho wimiors in next Thursday’s paper, and checks will bo tnnilod out to tho winners. MR. J. A. CHAMBERS, OF HEARD COUNTY PASSES cm uuito „„ He was delighted with tho prosperity, tiofi, although the alarm has not boen good roads, etc., but the mosquitoes— : Txrnll lin onva tlinw hit liim * * anmo * > Stop just a minute! The fruit growers of Georgia spray the apple and peach trees every year at a cost of from $35.00 to $40.00 per acre. They claim that the money is well spent If, at these figures, it pays the orchardist to destroy in sects, why will tihe farmer not profit immensely by killing the Boll Weevil? •*. ' i The cotton crop in a near-by county last year dropped from about 26,000 bales to 1,350 bales, Lowrey Mr and Mr H -oan ri p^uf ha^rc! to the fact that they made no fight on the Boll Weevil. Carroll county was in about the ^sits^to'mo'sfanbthe 6 pSncip^cS same Plight, but some farmers and business men put up a hard fight and the result was some good Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Boykin and chil- vefv widely given, The Ad Club, as a body, went on re cord as being in favor of putting on a vigorous and immediate campaign in an effort to give the danger signal to the county as a whole, and to help in such other ways as may be found praetaical. As a result of the enthusiasm and urgency of tKe situation gained from this meeting, another meeting was held tm Monday afternoon in tho Trade Board rooms. Tho business houseB of Carrollton, either sent representatives, or closed their dooTS and attended this meeting. There were about one hun dred business men and farmers present. Mr. C. A. Whittle, of the Soil Im provement. Committee of Atlanta, was present and addressed the meeting. His address was confined to the boll weovil problem and he touchod upon tho se riousness of the situation, urging tho business men of tho town to lend their co-operation nnd influence to the County Agent and other agricultural agencies within the county in an effort to save tho situation heie in Carroll county. Several enthusiastic talks followed that of Mr. Whittle and the business men re-asserted their,pledge to support whatever sane plan the County Agent may outline to awaken the county^to the necessity of waging a strong fight against the boll weevil. Plans for the cadJjiaign were made by the .committee and the actual woTk was begun Wednesday. well, he says they bit him “some.’ Home-Coming at Temple Next Sunday, July the 15th, Temple Methodist church will observe “homo- coming’’ for all the ex-pastors and elders and "air-the former and present members. Rev. W. T. HunnicUtt will preach at 11 A. M.; Rev. J. W. Veatch ut 3:30 P. M., and Rev. Love Harrell at 8 P. M. Dinner on the grounds at 1 o’clock. Good music by the best talent obtaina ble. NOTICE. MASONS The officers and brethren are quested to meet in Burwell Lodge No. 546, F. & A. M., promptly at 8:30 A. M,, on the 20th, to hold the business raeoting of tho convention so we will be ready to entertain the visitors at tho Carroll county Masonic picnic. A11 Ma sons are cordially invited to attend. Who wants the convention next year? E. A. MERRELL, Sectr. BOUNTIFUL RAINS Carrollton was visited by bountiful rains Saturday and Sunday. Not too much, but just enough for gardens, pastures and crops. Most places over tho county also had good seasons. great the virtue and the art to live on litfcfe with a cheerful heart. Live on less and save a part of what you 4am and fill your heart with the joy of a competence. 6 Per Cent on Savings SINGING SCHOOL Mr. ,1. A. Chambers, of Heard county, died .Saturday, July the 7th at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Philip Almon. The funeral was held Sundny at Goshen where his body wob laid to rest in the churchyard cemetery. Ho was 70 years old, and had lived in this section practically all of his life. His ancestors came from South Carolina. Of his brothers and sisters he was the Inst to pass away. Surviv ing him uro two daughters: Mrs. G. W. Jacobs and Mrs. Philip Almon. Mr. Chambers was a good neighbor and a good citizen, and a successful farmer who always lookod aftor his own affairs and his own interests. He lie possessed several farms, invested in bank stocks and Other interests that paid good dividends, all of which gave him a eouipetnocy of this world’s goods. The passing of such men as he was, is always a loss to the community in which lie lived. Judge E. T. Steed Visited by Relatives from Ala. and Texas Commencing July 23rd and running 20 days, Prof. T. B. Mosley, of Albort- \ ilk 1 , Ala., will teach a singing school at Bowdon, On. Tuition for primary grades will be $2.00 for tho torm. Har mony, $2.00. Mrfl Mosley is one of the very best music teachers in this section. If you miss this school you will miss a ruro opportunity to study music. For. further information communicate with E. J. STRIP LIN, Bowdon, Gn. Mr. C. A. Walker Fell And Injured Left Arm cotton crops, the county making about 18-000 bales or more. ALL-DAY SINGING The Boll Weevil can be mastered. During the next two weeks, if*YOU EXPECT TO MrBo11 w « e “ viL MAKE A COTTON CROP, you have got to fight and fight as you never fought before last year’s fight. You can still make cotton—but YOU HAVE GOT TO FIGHT THE BOLL WEEVIL. CITIZENS BANK FARM LOANS NOW AVAILABLE %9 NEWNAN STREET CARROLLTON, GA. Poison the Weevil Poison the Weevil If you do not want to fight the Boll Weevil somebody else’s way, then fight him YOUR OWN WAY. BUT FIGHT, AND FIGHT NOW. If not for your own sake, then for your neighbor’s sake. It will be money in your pocket, and also money in your neighbor’s, pocket. Some farmers ate seemingly delaying on ac count of being afraid to use the poison. Go back to the fruit grower again. Thousands of bush els of peaches, apples, pears and other fruits are eaten annually, and at least ninety per cent of the trees on which they grew were sprayed with poisonous solutions. If there is no danger in eat ing the fruit, why should we be scared to protect the cotton crop which is not eaten? TH^ crop is likely to be short, with prices high next fall. Notice of Closing On next Friday, July the 20th, the Carroll County Masonic picnic will meet at Burwell. Our entire force are either Masons, or Mason’s daughters, and for that reason we are going tp be closed for the day. We are expecting all of our freinds to be there with us. Mr. C. A. Wulker, while out on a fish- ig trip last, week, while walking a log bis foot slipped and ho fell and strainod the ligaments in his loft arm vory bad ly. He is carrying bis arm in a sling. Boll Weevils at Clem Mr. S. L. Holloway, of Clem, was in tho city Wednesday uftornoon. His cotton is extraordinarily fine, but Wed nesday afternoon he discovered} a fow woovils. He forthwith enmo to Carroll ton for a two-row gun. He is going to put up a strong, hard fight against tho There will bo an all-day singing In tho new books at Sngumo school house, two miles south of Bremen, on tho first Sunday in August. All singers and lovors of music aro invited to attend, Some prominent singers are expected to be there. On Sunday Judge E. T. Steed had two brothors and a nephew to visit him. One brother, L. E. Steed, of Anson, lonos county, Texas, he hail not seen In thirty-two yoars. This brother is en gaged in tho mercantile business and lias a vorv large ranch. In that partic ular section there aro no boll weovilB and linvo never boon any in that sec tion but one year. Prospects for crops e fine there. Tho other brother is W. A. Steed, of Linovillo, Ala., nnd his son, George. They remained over till Monday when hey took their departure. To Give Illustrated Lectures Mr. Henry Weleliol, of tho State Col lego of Agriculture, will bo in tho coun ty next weok and will givo illustrated lectures on timely subjects: Bowdon Jqnetion Monday night, July 10th; Wayside school liouso, Tuesday night, 17tii; Burwell school house, Wednesday night, 18th, and at tho A. & M. School Thursday night. Theso aro free and everybody invitod to attend. Moving pictures will be given. Short Course for Club Girls m All-Day Singing at Cross Plains There will be an all-day sinking at' Cross Plains next Sunday, July the 15th. Everybody invited to como and enjoy the day. THE PLACE The placo to got boll weevil syrup nnd Michigan Lookout Mountain seed Irish potaties, poultry feod, field seed and turnip soed is at PHIL ASTDt’8, Romo street. ltc TRY CARROLLTON MERCHANTS FIRST1 A County Short Course for Club Girls will bo held at the A. & M. School Thursday and Friday of next week. Theso meetings have proven Tory en joyable ns well as helpful in the past ' and this one promises to bo the bwt ever hold. • Dorsett Ships Beans to Atlanta Lnwyor L. Z. Dorsett has such a su perabundance of extm fine bean* in tils garden that ho decided to make a ship ment to ono of tho Atlanta hotels Wed nesday. Here’s hoping the venture proves profitable. | Judge Norman Off to Arkansas Judge J. T. Norman left Wednesday for Little Hock, Ark., to visit,a nephew, nnd to bo present when a nephew to to undergo an operation.IIe went in re sponse to a telegram which he received Tuesday. Another Cotton tftd&k Mr. n. L. Davis, who lives'ftt Clem, sent us a cotton bloom Monday. This is tho third bloom wo have received this season. A Safety Valve For Your Spending A PERSONAL CHECKING ACCOUNT AT THIS BANK Open one with us today. Paying by check puts a check on your spending. Money in the bank gives an incentive to keep it there and add more.