TRANSCRIBED FROM THE MENA WEEKLY STAR NOVEMBER 28, 1918 P. 4
Chickamauga Park, Ga. Nov. 17, ‘18
The Star Publishing Co., Mena, Ark.
My Dear Friends:
$2966 to continue tick eradication work. Another necessary step toward progress, and this is extremely vital, made in time to prevent an irreparable loss and a set back which would have required several years close, hard work to regain. Current circumstances are usually made the “goats” to carry the load or cause for opposition to progressive moves. Conditions produced by the war have made tick eradication difficult but vastly more necessary; cessation of hostilities has not lessened but rather increased the demand on our food supplies.
It is my candid opinion the voting of this appropriation and continuation of the work of tick eradication will maintain, improve and stabilize the excellent morale which existed in Polk county during the past summer and fall. This is only one of the many benefits which will accure to the county because of this work.
If I accomplished a days work in 24 hours in Polk county, I am now doing twice that much in less time here. It is a busy, interesting and beneficial life, is Army life. A long life is not complete without a subdivision including, even so short a span, of this intensive life. It develops in detail, the physical and mental side, not overlooking the moral side. The Century Magazine for November gives a rather interesting account of our work here.
Remember me to my good, friends when you meet them and give them my regards.
Again expressing my appreciation for the help and encouragement given me by The Star corps, individually and collectively, and looking forward to seeing you all in the not too distant future, and with kind personal regards and best wishes, I am
Sincerely,
Harry R. Getz, Lt, V. C. U. S. A.
NOTES: Harry Rohrer Getz was born in Lancaster, Pa. on September 9,1887 and died on June 17, 1968. He is buried in the Saint Charles Memorial Garden in Saint Charles, Missouri. He enlisted on October 8,1918 and was discharged on October 13, 1919. He was doctor working in the Veterinary Corps.
TRANSCRIBED BY ADIN TYGART
Chickamauga Park, Ga. Nov. 17, ‘18
The Star Publishing Co., Mena, Ark.
My Dear Friends:
$2966 to continue tick eradication work. Another necessary step toward progress, and this is extremely vital, made in time to prevent an irreparable loss and a set back which would have required several years close, hard work to regain. Current circumstances are usually made the “goats” to carry the load or cause for opposition to progressive moves. Conditions produced by the war have made tick eradication difficult but vastly more necessary; cessation of hostilities has not lessened but rather increased the demand on our food supplies.
It is my candid opinion the voting of this appropriation and continuation of the work of tick eradication will maintain, improve and stabilize the excellent morale which existed in Polk county during the past summer and fall. This is only one of the many benefits which will accure to the county because of this work.
If I accomplished a days work in 24 hours in Polk county, I am now doing twice that much in less time here. It is a busy, interesting and beneficial life, is Army life. A long life is not complete without a subdivision including, even so short a span, of this intensive life. It develops in detail, the physical and mental side, not overlooking the moral side. The Century Magazine for November gives a rather interesting account of our work here.
Remember me to my good, friends when you meet them and give them my regards.
Again expressing my appreciation for the help and encouragement given me by The Star corps, individually and collectively, and looking forward to seeing you all in the not too distant future, and with kind personal regards and best wishes, I am
Sincerely,
Harry R. Getz, Lt, V. C. U. S. A.
NOTES: Harry Rohrer Getz was born in Lancaster, Pa. on September 9,1887 and died on June 17, 1968. He is buried in the Saint Charles Memorial Garden in Saint Charles, Missouri. He enlisted on October 8,1918 and was discharged on October 13, 1919. He was doctor working in the Veterinary Corps.
TRANSCRIBED BY ADIN TYGART