Letters From France by Emory F Parr in 1918
Letter from American Expeditionary Forces Q M Corps Detachment Nevers France dated August 4 1918 describes a Y M C A picture show the cheerful mood of soldiers and praise for American war effort. He mentions family plans farming hopes and concerns about shortages and crops. He notes allied support and pride in democracy and ends with greetings to his mother and father.
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Q. M. Corps
Nevers
France
Georgia
United States
Sam Jones
America
Jong
Atlantic
Paradise
Father
Matt
Colored selectmen ordered to camp next week
A list of colored men called to report on October 25 at 10 A M at Butler to be entrained on October 25 with names including Lorenza Wiggins A C Evans Fields Matthews Elder Kendrick Eddie Tukes Percy Lawson Sanford Sangster Jesse Jordan Jimmie Small Archie Harris Curtis Mims Sam Reedy Jim Burke J B Newsom Tommie Turner Andrew McCants David Dent Sehe Craxton Orman Character Henry Jerry Ellis Wiggins Wallace Terry Tommie Love O B Williamson Jesse Neisler Willie Raymond Arthur Turner Fd Jones Haxie Matthews Aaron Ford Liner Ingram Kim Tittle Charlie Davis Maceo Foy Lerand Turner Luke Carson. The entrainment date was moved from the 16th to October 25 following an order received Tuesday.
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Butler
Lorenza Wiggins
A. C. Eavins
Fields Matthews
Elder Kendrick
Eddie Tukes
Percy Lawson
Sanford Sangster
Jesse Jordan
Jimmie Small
Archie Harris
Curtis Mims
Sam Reedy
Jim Burke
J. B. Newsom
Tommie Turner
Andrew McCants
David Dent
Sehe Craxton
Orman
Henry Jerry
Ellis Wiggins
Flu Outbreak Reported in Butler Section
Spanish influenza cases are spreading through Butler and nearby areas with new infections daily. No violent illness or major complications reported, and home remedies seem to help. doctors attribute some cases to dust spreading germs. Schools remain open and public gatherings continue.
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Butler
Crawford County Sheriff Resigns to Let Election Proceed
Governor Dorsey accepts the resignation of Sheriff Seagler effective November 15 with an election for Sheriff set for November 11 called by Ordinary Hoy Dent. Crawford County News reports the development.
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Dorsey
Seagler
Hoy Dent
Crawford County News
Two Thousand Dollars Wanted for Farm Loan Offer
Wanted loan of $2000 on an excellent up to date farm at 7 or 8 percent. Security deed with power of sale. Call within ten days. This Oct 15 1918 Walter E. Steed.
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Walter E. Steed
Taylor County Fair Postponed Over Flu Epidemic
At a late hour last night the Taylor County Fair Association announced the fair will be postponed indefinitely due to an epidemic of Spanish Influenza in the community. Further public announcements will follow in the Herald.
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Taylor County Fair Association
Herald
War material orders routed through state and local councils
The State Council of Defense assumes jurisdiction on all priority building orders at the government’s request. Builders must place orders with the local council chairman, who forwards to the state chairman. If deemed a war necessity, the order goes to Washington for final consideration.
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State Council of Defense
Price Gilbert
Council For
Georgia
Washington
Death at Fort Valley of Mrs EL Fagan
Mrs Nan Fagan wife of Len Fagan died at Fort Valley Tuesday night from influenza and pneumonia after a short illness. She lived here several years and was active in church civic work and social affairs. Survived by husband a son a mother and two sisters including Mrs M A Chap an of this place.
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Nan Fagan
Len Fagan
Fort Valley
Fagan
Butler
M. A. Chapan
Taylor County Needs Bond Quota Raised
Taylor County must raise its Liberty Loan bond quota of 116500. Reynolds District citizens subscribed every dollar assessed in a one day drive, showing patriotic resolve. Additional rallies are planned this week to push the county over the top and meet the full requirement.
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Reynolds
Taylor County
Liberty Loan
the Herald
Reynolds Dist
Death of Rev. Z. T. Weaver Former Butler Baptist Pastor
Rev. Z. T. Weaver died after a several week illness at his Perry home on Monday. A prominent Baptist minister, he had served Reynolds and Butler churches and moved to Perry four years earlier to lead the Perry Baptist church. He was 68, survived by his wife and son J. M. Weaver of Reynolds. Remains were taken to Reynolds for interment Tuesday with a large funeral attendance.
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Z. T. Weaver
Reynolds
Perry
Baptist Church
Mr. Weaver
Weaver
Baptist
Butler Baptist Church
J. M. Weaver
Death of Private J. A. Williams III in New Jersey
Private Joel Armer Williams, 26, son of Mr. and Mrs. E. G. Williams, died after a short pneumonia illness at Camp Merritt New Jersey. He joined the U S forces July 23 and trained at Camp Gordon before contracting illness and dying. He was praised for noble conduct, sacrifice and many friendships. His remains will be shipped home to arrive tomorrow or Saturday.
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Joel Armer Williams
E. G. Williams
Camp Merritt
N. A
Camp Gordon
New Jersey
Williams
Nlex
Miss Lilly Carson Dies in Decatur Alabama
Miss Lilly Carson, about 28, of Butler, dies of pneumonia linked to influenza in Decatur Alabama. She leaves parents J T and Mrs J T Carson and six siblings, with funeral planned to Butler. a Baptist convert, she was widely respected in the community.
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Lilly Carson
Decatur
Ala
Shortage of Cotton Seed Meal Warns Taylor County Farmers
Taylor county farmers are urged to stock up on cotton seed meal now as wholesale buyers race to acquire supply. With high prices for ammonia and strong fertilizer demand, a shortage is forecast for mixing purposes in compost and acid applications next spring or fall. Farmers are advised to purchase promptly to avoid missing out.
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Taylor County
Amonia
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Emory F. Parr
Emory
Kaiser
Colored Selectmen
Crawford County
EL. Fagan
Butler Baptist
J. A. Willian
Forrest Carson
J. T. Carson
Lilly
Wallace Carson
U. S. Navy
Tom and
Robert Carson
Dan Carson
Macon
R. R Dunnogly
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