Letters From Emory F Parr in the Alps Sept 1918
Emory F Parr writes from Chambery France in September 1918 while on vacation with Mr Lawson of Boston. He describes snow covered Alps and mountain climbs, the beauty of the scenery, and reflections on faith. He notes postal cards, YMCA activities, and plans to return to his post with updates for his mother and father.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chambery
Alps
Lawson
Boston
Father
France
Air-les-Bains
Mt. Revard
Mont Blanc
Italy
Europe
O. K
Mr. Lawson
Will
Janda
Emory
Packing House Day Opens Modern Macon Packing Plant
Old Acme Brewing Co. plant in Macon becomes a modern packing plant with an official opening on November 2. It is the fourth packing plant built in Georgia and one of the largest in the South. The event aims to showcase diversification for Southern farmers and reduce reliance on cotton by promoting local cattle and meat production.
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Acme Brewing Co
Macon
Georgia
South
Packing House
Atlanta
Republican Party
United States Senate
Congress
Democrats
William J. Harris
Democratic Party of Georgia
Senate
Gordon Lee
Thomas M. Bell
Republic
Thomas W. Hardwick
Mr. Harris
William Schley Howard
Back to School Drive Launched by Government
Washington on October 27 the children's bureau of the labor department started a back to school drive. Through the child conservation section of the Council of National Defense committees will be formed in 281000 schools. Investigations show many children leave school to seek high wartime wages, aiming to fill skilled postwar jobs, prompting the drive to counteract this shift.
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Washington
Children’s Bureau
Department of Labor
Council of National Defense
Strong Team Temperature and Labor as Key Healers
A concise reflection on how climate, working conditions, and human effort act as primary remedies for bodily and social strain. It argues that without steady teams and humane labor, medical care falters and recovery stalls.
Georgia Votes and Bank Safeguards In 1918 Context
Georgia voters face political tension over postwar suffrage exemptions for veterans and blacks, with Democrats urged to rally for November 5, while Republicans plan Senate and House bids. Georgia debates bank examinations, constitutional amendments, and public accounting roles as women enter the field. Georgia leaders praise Wilson’s peace handling amid varied wartime debates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta, Ga
Wilson
Germany
Georgia
Georgia Press
Mrs Burns Letter Highlights Remedy Use in Savannah
A reader from Savannah Missouri dated October 12 1916 recounts using Chamberlains Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy to cure flux or dysentery nine years ago and again several years later noting it has helped dozens of people since. The letter urges neighbors to know what to do in similar illnesses.
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Savannah
Chamberlain
Tax Collector's Rounds Across Several Towns
J. J. McCants Jr tax collector lists 1918 state and county tax collection dates and locations. He will be at Butler court house every Saturday until December 20 and visits Reynolds Panhandle Perkins Daviston Howard Norwich Mark Charing Rupert Southland Fickling's Mill Carsonville Jarrell's Store Potterville with specified October and November days. Receipts issued to taxpayers.
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Court House
Butler
Reynolds
Panhandle
Southland
Fickling’s Mill
Carsonville
Jarrell’s
Potterville
J. J. McCants, Jr
Taylor Co
Lame Shoulder Relief Ad Featured with Liniment
An old advertisement promotes Chamberlain's Liniment for rheumatic muscle pain in the shoulder. Claims relief from rest and simple applications, urging readers to try the product.
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Chamberlain
Law of Booty in Numbers Chapter 31 Narrative
The source outlines biblical booty laws for Israelites from Numbers 31 26 to 31 47. It describes captives including women and children, cattle, and seized wealth from a captured city, noting metal treasures as part of the spoils in ancient warfare.
Chamberlains Tablets Offer Stomach Relief
The tablets target stomach troubles biliousness and constipation. If you suffer such issues give them a trial and see how a first class medicine works. The tablets cost a quarter.
Seed Rye and Fulgrum Oats for Sale in Rupert GA
J C Burrus and Son offer seed rye and Fulgrum oats for sale in Rupert Georgia. Includes varieties suitable for planting and feed use. Prices and batch details not provided in the readable text.
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J. C. Burrus and Son
Rupert, Ga
Witkeptic Quote Turns On Classic Bachelor Jibe
A humorous quip about bachelor life declares the worst part of dying is the fading of one’s name. The speaker replies with the surname Smith, prompting a punchy exchange attributed to Litfe.
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Smith
Litfe
Georgia Power lifts electricity restrictions in Atlanta area
Georgia Railway and Power company announces removal of all electricity usage limits for manufacturing and commerce after a rise in reservoir water levels. About 300 Atlanta plants and 40 district towns could resume normal operation. Theaters and shops may run on full schedules as dams Gainesville Tallulah Falls Chestatee and Bull Sluice release water.
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Atlanta
Georgia Railway and Power Company
Rawson Collier
Gainesville
Tallulah Falls
Chestatee
Bull Sluice
Federal food rules urged as Georgia fights waste
The Georgia food administration called on grocers to observe federal rules as shortages grow with wartime demands. Maj. D. F. McClatchey said every front-line victory means more mouths to feed and stressed strict conservation, noting fines and one Sparta merchant shut for the war. Georgia’s Dr. Andrew M. Soule approved violations findings and funds were donated to the Anti Tuberculosis association by guilty traders.
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Atlanta
Gi Bere
Georgia
Federal Food Administration
Washington
Maj
D. F. McClatchey
Uncle Sam
Andrew M. Soule
Food Administration
Sparta
Anti-Tuberculosis Association
Troop Train Derailed Near Neal No Injuries Reported
A section of a troop train from Camp Perry derailed near Neal about 60 miles from Columbus. Two box cars with supplies, one sleeper, four coaches, and the engine tender left the rails. Seven cars stayed on the tracks. No injuries, minor track damage only.
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Columbus
Camp Perry
Neal
Lawerence J Blalock Dies In Americus
Lawrence J Blalock the oldest practicing attorney in Sumter county and a highly regarded Americus citizen died at his home after weeks of illness. The shock was felt by hundreds of friends and mourners attended. Major Lyle explained new Georgia registry rules to medical advisory board members and local boards granting them greater power to reject registrants aged 18 to 45 even if a physician has passed them.
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Hoke Smith
Georgia
New York Times
Germany
Foch
Lawrence J. Blalock
Americus
Sumter County
Mr. Blalock
Atlanta
Major Lyle
Medical Department of Georgia
Medical Advisory Board
Giant 47 Inch Sweet Potato Displayed in City Drugstore
A freak sweet potato measuring 47 inches and weighing about five pounds is on display in a local drug store. Brought to town by A Foster, a farmer from north of town, it is described as shaped like a rattlesnake with a curving body and head.
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Fitzgerald
A. Foster
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mr. Emory F, Parr
New York Herald
Red Cross
Atlanta News Letter
Joel Hunter
Georgia State Board of Certified Public Accountant Examiners
Department of State
Norwich
Mark
Charing
Rupert
Camp Benning
Colonel Eames
Selden Breck Company
St. Louis
Fort Benning
Eames
School of Small Arms
Infant
Muma
Columbus Infantry School of Arms
America
Thomasville
Grady County
Cairo
Southern Commercial Congress
Baltimore
Dorsey
Gulf
Atlantic
Ocean
St. Marys-St. Marks
Federal Reserve System
Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce
Uruguay
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