Letters From the Boys Over There From Emory F Parr in France
The excerpts from Emory F Parr written Christmas 1917 through April 1918 describe daily life in France. He shares meals, patrols, and camaraderie with fellow soldiers including Mr Lawson, notes on trees and farms, moral support to his mother in Georgia, and hopes of returning home. He mentions long weight gain, theatre outings for disabled French soldiers, and family asks, with affectionate updates on Julia and chickens.
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Emory F. Parr
France
L. M. Parr
Panhandle
Mr. Lawson
Georgia
Albany
Julia
Sam
Taylor County War Service Volunteer Notice Request
The Herald seeks names and addresses of every volunteer or selectman from Taylor County now in U S military service whether in the army or navy. Include white or colored, training camps or France, and note if reared or lived in Taylor County. Mail the form with plain writing and report any address changes promptly.
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the Herald
France
Taylor County
U. S
Army
Navy
Herald
My Letter From the Front in France
Joe G. Rogers writes home from the American Expeditionary Force reporting good health and active service. He recalls trench life, near misses from shells and German fire, sharpshooters and machine guns, and the constant urge to seek cover when big guns burst nearby. He says life in trenches surprises him with its humor and experience and promises to share more upon return. He asks home to continue writing.
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O. K
Oversubscribed The Loan By 31 000 In Taylor County
Taylor County exceeded its Liberty Bond quota of 61 000 by 31 000 and contributed 92 000 in total subscriptions. About 335 residents purchased bonds as Georgia as a whole surpassed its 36 539 600 quota by nearly 10 000 000, with final national subscriptions expected around 4 000 000 000.
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Taylor County
Taylor
Everyother County
Central Committee
Atlanta
Ricks
Georgia
Atlanta Specialist Coming Friday May 17
Dr Kennon Mott a long time optometry specialist from 428 Austell Building Atlanta will visit the Sealy Hotel Friday May 17 from 8 AM to 2 PM offering free consultation. He claims to correct eyes headaches cross eyes and nervousness without drugs knives or pain using Diamond Disc lenses and Idokure remedies. Women and children receive special care.
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Kennon Mott
Austell Building
Atlanta
Mott
British rulers greet American troops in royal tour
London reports the king and queen touring industrial works with a guard of honor of American troops. Lieut P E Davant of Bay City Texas and Lieut W G T Poulson of Philadelphia spoke with the royals. The queen autographed a pen and paper after a joke. the king added his own autograph.
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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 local article outlines U S Food Administration plan for sugar rationing for canning and preserving. Certificates allow purchase up to 25 pounds per sale with strict limits five pounds to city and ten pounds to country customers and merchant records required. Violations lead to denied future purchases.
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Butler Herald
Herald
J. T. Adams
Taylor County
Andrew M. Soule
Georgia
U. S. Food Administration
Food Administration
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Mothr
America
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
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