Letters From Our Soldiers In France 1918
A collage of letters from Carroll County soldiers in France dated August 4 1918 and July 1918 describe Montrichard near Tours France housing, crops, and daily life with notes on engineers and camp life at Camp Hancock Georgia. The writers express longing for home, mention Red Cross fundraising, and reflect on conditions, communication limits, and fellow soldiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
Carroll County
Free Press
Sarah Henrn
Burwell
Nm Moss
Ace Kart Griffin
Beuohehireh
Carroll
Ezra Paul Caldwell
Carrollton Soldier Praises Free Press From Front Lines
In a wartime letter from France, 2nd Lieutenant Robert J. Bledsoe of the 1th Infantry writes home from a French camp behind the line. He describes reading the Carroll Free Press in detail, noting how it brings news and ads to soldiers amid trench duty and nightly shelling. He admires Y M C A efforts in Paris and recalls humor of a Fort McPherson lecture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll Free Press
Carrollton
Fort McPherson
New York Herald
Stars and Stripes
Paris
Plantoon
Erin
Jesse
New Orleans
Robert J. Bledsoe
Fruits for Children Serving fruit daily to kids in safe forms
Guidance on feeding fruits to children advises daily servings in safe forms. It notes juices and cooked fruit pulp as safest, discusses when to include skins based on age health and preparation, and suggests tender skins from baked apples and pears with frequent baste to reduce issues.
Foley Kidney Pills Help Husband and Wife Say They Benefit
The notice reads Foley Kidney Pills provide relief for rheumatic pains and lame backs. Mrs Frank J. Wood and Mel Morrill claim the product helped ease pain, stiff joints, and worn muscles. It asserts the pills conquer back pain and are sold widely.
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Frank J. Wood
Morrill
Mel
Foley
Help for the mother in wartime times
A wartime appeal notes how mothers bore the burden as men left for work in the war effort and households relied on fewer helpers. It urges society to lighten the strain on mothers who cook, sew, shop, market produce, and fundraise, asking who will help mother when she needs it most.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hke
Camp Gordon
Henry W. Holland
3Rd Casual Co
Ordnance Tr
Camp Hancock
Planta
War-Industries
Mother
Father
Son
Red Cross
Washington
Spence Announces Candidacy for State Senator
John R. Spence declares candidacy for State Senator from Carroll County's 37th district with intent to serve the public and comply with primary rules set for September 31 1918. He promises vigorous activity and dedication to the people’s interests if elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll County
John R. Spence
State Senator announces candidacy in county primary
Yielding to the solicitations of friends and citizens, the speaker announces intent to run in the county primary. If elected, he pledges to represent the highest interests of the constituency and state and seeks support from all qualified voters.
Shirley Boykin Seeks State Senate Nomination in September Primary
Shirley Boykin announces candidacy for State Senate in the Democratic primary scheduled for September 11 seeking support and influence for her campaign efforts.
Also Mentioned on This Page
France
Mr. Meeks
Tam
Montrichard
Tours
Paanee
Ge. F
Charlie
Enaea
Weill
Douglas Merrele
Kure
Jones Mewhorter
New York
Camp Huncork
Lovick McWhorter
O. K
J.D. Hamrick
Atlanta
Newnan Street
J. D. Hamrick
M.D
South Georgia Farms
Sumter
Georgia
W. J. English
J. H. Purvis
Americus, Ga
Hubband
Gannae
S. J. Boykin & Sons, Inc
General Insurance
Boykin Bldg
Carrollton, Ga
Bradley Building
Carrollton, Georgia
T. W. Reeves
First National Bank
H. J. Goodwyn
A. D. Jackson, Sr
R. D. Jackson, Jr
R. D. Jackson
Carroll and
Haralson Counties
Sea Us
E. T. Steed
W.L. Fitts
1St National Bank
Dorsett
Bee
Roop Building
Emmett Smith
Stewart
Betty Reynolds Cobb
Holderness Building
L. J. Brock
John Hudson
Villa Rica
Willis Smith
J. L. Smith
Smith & Smith Lawyers Office
S—Roop
J. E. Cramer
Roop
Homer L. Barker
W. T. Creel Optometrist
Creel & Harper
Coweta
Haralson
J J. Reese
Shirley C. Boykin
Boykin & Boykin Bldg
Cabbullton
M. D
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