Letters From the Boys Over There From Emory F. Parr in France
The letters from Emory F. Parr, written to his mother Mrs. L. M. Parr of Panhandle, chronicle Christmas 1917 in France and subsequent months. He describes festive meals, companionship with friend Mr. Lawson, and daily life in camp. He notes weight gain, confidence of returning home, and observations on French life, farms, and dogs pulling carts, with hopeful tidings for Christmas and Easter.
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Emory F. Parr
France
L. M. Parr
Panhandle
Mr. Lawson
Georgia
Julia
Sam
Local Veterans Published Names Drive for Taylor County Servicemen
The Herald requests the name and address of every volunteer or selectman from Taylor county now in U S military service whether in the army or navy. Provide details for white or colored service members stationed at camps or in France to publish weekly so friends may write letters or mail papers. Fill and mail the form, report address changes promptly.
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the Herald
France
Taylor County
U. S
Army
Navy
Herald
Letter Home From Soldier In AEF Reads Of Trenches And Shells
Joe G. Rogers writes from the American Expeditionary Force describing good health and active service. He recalls firing on Germans, near-miss shells, and sharpshooters, but notes trench life is livelier and more educational than expected. He asks family to keep writing and promises stories when he returns.
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O. K
Oversubscribed The Liberty Bond Drive In Taylor County
Taylor County surpassed its liberty bond quota by 31,000 dollars, subscribing 92,000 dollars for a 61,000 dollar target after a district misassessment. Three hundred thirty-five residents bought bonds, with county campaign leader Mr. Ricks praising the committee and public response as Georgia's drive totaled 36,539,600 dollars, projected near 4 billion nationally.
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Taylor County
Taylor
Everyother County
Central Committee
Atlanta
Ricks
Georgia
Atlanta Eye Specialist to Visit May 17 at Sealy Hotel
Dr Kennon Mott, eye and optic specialist from 428 Austell Building Atlanta, will counsel at the Sealy Hotel Friday May 17 from 8 AM to 2 PM. Free consultations offered. testimonials claim cures for cross eyes headaches and other eye ailments without drugs or surgery.
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Kennon Mott
Austell Building
Atlanta
Mott
British King and Queen Chat With American Troops in England
London on April 18 reports a royal tour of industrial works where American troops stood guard. Lieut P E Davant of Bay City Texas and Lieut W G T Poulson of Philadelphia spoke at length with the king and queen. Autographs followed as the queen wrote Mary R 1918 and the king responded George R I.
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London
England
P. E. Davant
Bay City
Texas
W. G. T. Poulson
Philadelphia
J. E. Davant
Butler
Tuscania
Davant
France
United States
Mack
American Army ‘Insurance Department
Mary
George
Sugar for Canning and Preserving Rules Issued in 1918
Butler Georgia May 6 1918 J T Adams Food Administrator Taylor County GA outlines the federal plan for obtaining sugar for home canning and preserving. Purchases limited to 25 pounds per transaction with certificates required and records kept by merchants.
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Butler Herald
Herald
J. T. Adams
Taylor County
Andrew M. Soule
Georgia
U. S. Food Administration
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Mothr
America
Albany
American Expeditionary Forces
New York
Yours Very Truly
Joe G. Rogers
American Expeditionary Force
Sealy Hotel
Phil E. Davant
King and Queen
Boston
Butler, Ga
Food Administration
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