31 Jan 1919
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Newspaper
Fayetteville News
Location
Fayetteville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1919
Page
1
The column reports returned soldiers and patrol notes in Fayette with mentions of R A Tilghman and Fred Austin, local war savings stamp figures, plans for a Home Orchard Club led by W N Dixon, farm and community updates, and several local sale and livestock listings including a Ford car and milk cows for sale.
A local school column urges teachers trustees and patrons to engage in education. It notes a January meeting arranged by State Supervisor M L Duggan and calls for active participation. Obituaries and notices follow including local residents and a WWI era update.
The article notes a veteran wounded near armistice and an honorable discharge for Rus Harp of Inman. It mourns the death of Mrs. A O Blalock of Saundersville, formerly Miss Bessie Hill Davis, detailing her teaching work, church service, and family survivors. The community extends condolences.
Mrs. J H Travis wife of traveling salesman J H Travis of 129 Stonewall street died at Grady hospital after gasoline mislabeled as kerosene caused a flash and burns at home Sunday morning. She died Sunday night at 6 30 and the body was moved to the Poole chapel. Survived by husband two daughters Vera and Biddie Lee Travis three sisters Mrs C B Lee Mrs W F Leach and Mrs A D Rogers and one brother J T Coppedge. Travis is hospitalized with injuries from a banana peel accident.
The Vatican and connected buildings span 1,111 by 167 feet with 200 stairways and 20 courts. It contains 4,422 rooms, though no figure is given for staff numbers.
W N D Dixon county agent urges veterans to value friendships formed in service at Camp Wheeler while shifting to home life. He champions boys corn, pig, dairy projects and urges schools to start or expand 4 H clubs as a path to Georgia’s future wealth and farm productivity. He notes enduring bonds among soldiers and calls for wide participation.
Washington reports all coal and coke requisitions are cancelled by the fuel administration. Delivery on these orders will cease January 31.
A prudent man who saves a little and keeps a bank reserve to cover a month or more is not so afraid of illness or hardship. The passage urges preparation and financial prudence to weather difficult times.
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