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Newspaper

Carroll Free Press

Location

Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1918

Page

2

Uncle Sam Advises on Flu in Spanish Influenza Warning

Surgeon General Rupert Blue delivers official guidance on Spanish influenza in the United States. He explains the illness resembles a highly contagious fever with symptoms and cautions against calling it Spanish influenza. Authorities urge Americans to guard against droplet infection and to follow public health measures.

Blue Washington, D. C Alphonse Spain United States Spearish Infuenza Rupert Blue The Public Motth Service

Spanish Influenza and its spread in 1918 era medical guidance

Public health notice explains symptoms of Spanish influenza, comparison with common colds, recognition challenges, and age old questions about origin. It outlines how the disease spreads via droplets, advises home bed rest, isolation, sanitation, and nurse precautions, and urges open air, rest, nutrition, and avoiding crowded places to curb transmission.

Pfeiffer Rome

Death of Olin Byrd and school board meeting in Carrollton

In Carrollton Carroll County the death of Olin Byrd aged 59 follows that of his wife Addie McLeod Byrd. The board of school commissioners held a regular session at city hall with L K Smith elected president and J J Brock treasurer. Major Grayhill’s military status was discussed with aim to retain his services if possible. Committees were named on uniform costs building sidewalls and military grounds access, and on school supplies insurance and compulsory education enforcement.

Olin Byrd Addie McLend Byrd Byrd Olin M. P Newtop Elureh Misa Addig McLeod Beulah Churel Beulah W. R J. Brock W. 8. Camptey A. O. Hale Claude Griffin J.T. Varrix RH. B. Hyatt W. M. Meadows W. O. Robinson Carrollton Jate E. 2B. Brodnax Aytle J. A. Mandevillle L. Kk. Smith L. K. Smith Grayhill Smith Mr. Smith Athinte Joe Mallett Major Gray Atlanta Major Mallett Major Dorany Graybill Row Street College Street South Street Maple Street O. M. Bledgoe Meple Street Adams Brock Geffin Layvern Hyowk and Smith Mayile Street Tlarris Meadows and Herndon West View Robinson Grinin Cgimpbell Myatt and Snead RK. F. Ryatt T. A. Herndon

Pleasant Hill Social Notes from Plowshare Community

Mika Velma Broma of Plowshare visited sister Mra 14 J Turner last week. Several neighbors and relatives, including Mrs J W Wallace and Mr W J Tong, were mentioned visiting and spending time with family. The article notes small gatherings, visits, and a light turnout at a local event with remarks about flu cases and weather.

Mika Velma Broma Plowshare Mra J. Turner J. W. Wallace W. J. Tong J. H. Burks Boba Turner Slater JR. &. Dial Will Beatmon Carrolitan Florence Amd Bell Robinson Alta Maml Turner Burtha Jennings Theaday L. W. Stallings Plowshidire CS Turner Misa Alta Maud Me. B. Ry Tener Velo C. Torter Cooper Tei. Cooper Near Villt Rica Messrs W. C. Dlennings Geol Immoritant Association Liberty Joyce Mattie Turner Blanche Jennings Marion Williatia Harrow Cianp Hancock Instwerk Yietima Lee Willinmx

Administrator's Sale of Durrett estate in Carrollton Ga

Public sale ordered by the Court of Ordinary of Carroll County Georgia to settle the estate of Mrs. M. B. Durrett, deceased. Real property includes multiple lots totaling about 106 acres plus a Whitesturg house and lot, all described with boundaries and owners, to be sold at the courthouse door on the first Tuesday in November 1918 to the highest bidder. Local administrator J. E. Durrett handles the distribution among heirs.

Court of Ordinary Filton County Georgia Court House Carrollton Carroll County W. E. Vines sNouglasville Road Mra. M. B. Durrett Creek Place Wolf Creek O. G. Barron W. B. Richards Dougiaville Road Avid Int Ind Norman Vines Ly Jones Brothers Martha Coup Whitesturg Strep Five Notch Road Central of Georgia Railway Company Main Newnan Street Connty

Card of Thanks for Kind Neighbors and Friends

Card of thanks expresses gratitude to neighbors and friends for support during illness and death of a loved one. Wishes blessings, peace, and God’s goodness on all who helped as the family recalls their kindness and prayers.

Haly Vari Golem

Local School Moves To Keep Students Off Rail Line

A district meeting reports danger has passed in all cases while influenza affects a family. The secretary directs police department to help teachers keep Maple Street School children from walking along railway tracks from Dixie Street to Maple Street. Treasurer's report read and entered in minutes. Meeting adjourned. EK Smith president T A Herndon secretary

Police Department Maple Stree” School Dixie Street Maple Street I. EK Smith T. A Herndon

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