Tragic Army Truck Bridge Collapse Near Canton
Four soldiers died and eleven others were injured when a transport truck carrying twenty men collapsed through a bridge over Little River near Canton while en route to round up deserters in Cherokee County. Six severely injured and five seriously hurt, with questions of a possible trap and lingering suspicions about the accident’s timing.
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Atlanta
Cherokee County
Little River
Canton
Woodstock
Secret Service Branch
Department of Justice
Joel Mallet
Howell Jackson
United States
Joe Brown
Colored Registrants Urgently Needed for Savannah Training
The local board received a notice from the adjutant general requesting volunteers colored men only for a training school at Savannah. Enlistments must be made by Saturday this week for entrainment on July first for this special service.
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Adjutant General
Savannah
Wind storm wrecks school. one dead in Vienna Georgia
A severe wind storm hit the Tibbettsville area near Vienna on June 16 killing a three year old child of A E Walden and injuring a number of others. The Sunday school building collapsed trapping and wounding fourteen people including Walden's older daughter with a broken arm and severe bruises. Miss Gammage suffered critical injuries.
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Vienna
Tibbettville
Here
A. E. Walden
In Memoriam Little Frank Cochran Callahan
An obituary notes the infant Frank Cochran Callahan born December 26 1917 who died March 12 1918 after a brief life of two months fourteen days and five weeks of suffering. The family writes a loving remembrance in sorrow and faith.
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Little Frank Cochran Callahan
Jesus
Earth
D. B. Posey
Sol Byrd
Little Cochran
Kingdom of Heaven
Cochran
D. Roberts
W. F. Callahan
New Prospect Items by Blue Eyes
Community notes from New Prospect include visits by Bernard Wilson and Edgar Cooper from Columbus, a new Sunday School class opening, and various local visits. A baby Cochran’s funeral at New Prospect is reported with comfort from Elder D. Roberts, followed by a meal and guest visits from Columbus and Fort Valley residents.
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New Prospect Church
Eva Freeman
Alma Amerson
Catherine Krenshaw
Emmilou Hamlin
Macon
Margrette Bryant
Columbus
Lucile Smith
Fort Valley
Bernard Wilson
Edgar Cooper
Clyde Newsome
Johnnie Helms
Walter Carson
Ft. Valley
Clyde Freeman
Wesley News items from Shorty column
Local notes report dry weather visits among families. T. M. Smith O. M. Bazemore and others visit relatives in Butler Pine Grove Byron Prattsburg Cordele and Daviston. Sunday School at Wesley held weekly with many attendees. Visitors include Alma Wall and J. C. Young and wife from New York.
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B. H. Bazemore
Pine Grove
M. T. Casey
Byron
Wesley
Alma Wall
Cordele
A Texas Wonder cures kidney and bladder troubles
The Texas Wonder claims to dissolve gravel cure diabetes and rheumatism and regulate bladder issues in children. Sold by druggists or sent by mail for $1.00 from Dr. F. W. Hall of St. Louis Missouri with sworn testimonials. One box lasts about two months and reportedly completes a cure.
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Texas Wonder
F. W. Hall
Olive Street
St. Louis
Buick for sale or trade with new tires and strong engine
For Sale or Exchange. Buick automobile with new tires and engine in perfect order. Will trade for anything worth the money. Car can be seen at Mauk. nes A. H. Hendricks, Mauk, a.
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Buick Automobile
Mauk
Nes
A. H. Hendricks
Mauk, A
Placid Placard Attracts Recruiters For Aviation Corps
A terse exchange recalls a vehicle accident where the driver claims the car struck him and propelled him. The other says the impact sent him flying, noting a placard on the vehicle reading Join the Aviation Corps.
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Aviation Corps
Taylor County Honor Roll Names Service Members
A local honor roll lists numerous Taylor County men serving the United States in the American Expeditionary Forces and other units. Names include Hudson J E and Willie Pope Hudson. Pierce James H and Felix Pierce. Thompson Henry G. Shine Tom B. Robson P and others stationed at Camp Wheeler Camp Gordon Fort Monroe and in France. The notice seeks community help to complete an accurate roster of all service members.
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United States
Fuller
Henry Grady
Camp Bevins
Mass
Shine
Tom B
M. G. Co
Camp Wheeler
Macon
Wilson
Thomas F
E. 307Th
Eng
Am. E. F
France
Mathews
Mack
Coast Artilery
Ft. Hamilton
Brooklin
N. Y
Parr
Emory F
Camp Wadsworth
Spartanbanburg
S. C
War Navy Lists Include Camp Wheeler and Coastal Posts
A compiled roster shows personnel attached to Camp Wheeler Macon Georgia and ports in Charleston and Eagle Pass. Names include Musslewhite Frank Newsom Evie A Fountain Jim A Posey Brooks Scrimshire Robt E Scrimshire Herbert R Y and others from units such as 121st Infantry 61st Brigade H Q and 18th Engineers.
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Whatley
James Edgar
Camp Wheeler
Macon
Newsom
Evie A
Aultman
Montfort
David T
Qm. Department
Saunders
Willis D
Amb
Fountain
Jim A
U. S. S. Apache
Navy
Charleston
S. C. Posey
Brooks
M. G. Co
Anderson
Hillyard
Camp Gordon
Scrimshire
Cook
Co. C
18Th Engineers
R. Y
American E
Potterville Items
Mrs. Alice Clark returns home after visiting sister Mrs. U S Under wood. Milton Mathews and Ethel Wynn wed at the bride’s parents home Wednesday night. U S Underwood buys a new Ford. Many youths enjoy entertainment at W R Wynn home Saturday. Boss Adams family visit Shrimpshires Sunday. Lee Perkins family visit Underwood parents weekend. J H Underwood and J H Allen on sick list. Rev J H Allen conducts service at Poterville Methodist Church.
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C. H. Moore
Potterville
Mary Spinks
New Prospect
Milton Mathews
Ethel Wynn
J. H. Allen
Methodist Church
National Ash Heap Dominates Global Fire Losses
The nation annually records up to 300 million dollars in fire losses, far exceeding any other country's contribution to the ash heap.
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America
War Saving Stamps urged in Georgia pledge drive
A State War Savings program report from High Richardson urges Georgia citizens to buy War Saving Stamps. Each $4.17 stamp earns 4 percent annually, reaching $5 at maturity. Georgia’s 1922 pledge targets include at least $20 per person for the year, with National War Savings Day on June 28.
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Atlanta
High Richardson
War Saving Stamp Committee
Georgia
Uncle Sam
Wilson
Alredy
Fireproof Paper Patents Highlight asbestos based records material
Patents issued for fireproof paper describe documents resistant to fire. The papers typically use asbestos or similar mineral fibers, sometimes with trays or metallic additives, to enhance durability for documentary records.
Potatoes Urged to Save Wheat for Allies in War Effort
The U S Food Administration urges Georgians to eat more potatoes to conserve wheat for the Allies. Potatoes are abundant, with a 9,000,000 bushel surplus, and the note traces potato history and its American origins. Updated price margins for bran, flour middlings, red dog, and mixed wheat feeds set new by product group limits, emphasizing bulk carloads and retail considerations.
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Minneapolis
Georgia
Germany
U.S. Food Administration
Food Administration
New Mill Feed Margins Set For Wheat By-Products
A new schedule of maximum prices for wheat by products is announced by mills. The measure outlines latest allowed charges and aims to standardize pricing across the industry.
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Vyitahohalem P. Parehaly
Caemis
Newman
Straits of Bonifacio
Ollie Wilson
A. B. Posey
Mrs
A. J. Amerson
D. J. Freeman
F. N. Freeman
Oscar
Dewey
Sammie
Jefferson Moore
Miss Clemmie Moore
B. F. Wilson
A.J. Amerson
Lucy Posey
W. H. Hooper
Ruth Saint
Wesley News
Shorty
Messrs
T. M. Smith
O. M. Bazemore
Butler
T. J. Amos
Prattsburg
Howard
W.E. Spinks and
Son
P. M. Spinks
Daviston
Thomaston
Riley Wall
J. R. Wade
Mrs. C. C. Royals
W. A. Spinks
R. A. Spinks
Tommie Willis
J. C. Young and Wife
New York
Texas
Alabama Mulegio
ST. Cmslet
Ensley
Alabama
Terrell
J. W. Minor
Foster Hamilton
Taylor County’s Honor
Hudson
J. E
American Expeditionary Forces
Willie Pope
Pierce
James H
Evans Drive
McPherson
Carson
J. T. Jr
Machine Gun Co
Robt. C
Camp W
D. E
U. S
S.C
McCants
J. Morgan, Co
Spartanburg
Edward W. Hicks
Harris
Otis P
M. G
American E. F
Joe W
Respess
Z. D
U. S. Naval Training Station
Newport, Re
Trussell
Sankie
Co. K
Farnce
Herbert E
Supply Co
Camp Stewart
Newport News
Shealy
F. P
Fort Monroe
C. A
Freeman
Elam M
Camp Sherdan
Montgomery
Nelson
G. J
30Th Co
Brgd
Henry F
Empire C. Z
Panama
Musslewhite, Frank
U. S. S. Georgia
Care R. M. Fortress Manire
Alice Clark
U. S. Underwood
U.S. Underwood
Ford
W. R. Wynn
J. H. Underwood
W.S.S
P. Marshall
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