Weekend Dispatch Hints At War Strain And Local Incidents
Fragments recount wartime talk on fighting Germans, food prices, and duty. Reports note hail damage to crops in Moultrie and pigs killed, a German prisoner camp proposal opposed at Asherville NC, and a Gainesville deputy chase ending with Tom Montgomery jailed after Claude Whidby is shot in the mouth. An Atlanta arrest over liquor and pistol rounds out the week’s chaos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude Whidby
Dawson County
Tom Montgomery
Gainesville
Marshal Lay
Whidby
Montgomery
Tom
Lumpkin County Quarantine Pushes Tick Eradication Plan
A letter from Dr Peter Bahnsen announces Lumpkin County will be placed under a cattle tick infestation quarantine from May 1 1917. Movements of cattle are restricted and violators face prosecution while the county confronts alleged mismanagement and disagreements over tick eradication commitments and funding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter H. Bahnsen
Lumpkin County
H. B. Smith
W. KB. ‘Townsend
W. B. Townsend
Lumpkin
Georgia
Peter’ J. Bahnsen
Unclear Text on Tick Eradication Efforts and Local Officials
Fragmentary report discusses deploying workers and funding for tick control. References Uncle Pete, reserves, a tick officer, chemicals, storage room, Dr Seright, an eradicator, and a spray advisory issued in mid April to local citizens. The passage conveys tension over authority and truth about the mobilization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith
Head
A. S’. Cochran
C. C. Head
A. F. Cochran
Seright
Peter
Pete
How Draft System for Army Will Be Worked
President Wilson orders immediate registration of males within legal ages with sheriffs, county officers, and postmasters enforcing the process. Imprisonment for refusal to register ranges from three to twelve months, with penalties for officers making false returns. About eight million register, first 500,000 chosen by lot to 16 training camps. rest to follow. Registration by August 1 with training starting November 1 and pay equal to regular army.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Foley Kidney Pills Promise Kidney Health Relief
An advertisement touts Foley Kidney Pills as a remedy for back pain stiff joints and rheumatic symptoms caused by kidney and bladder issues. It includes a testimonial from Frank P. Wood of Morrell Maine praising relief and notes the product’s price and packaging options.
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Voley
Joley
Frank PP. Wood
Morre
Maine
Milla
Mert
Fayey
Mateyidney Pilla
Jin
Frank DP
Wood
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