Army Recruits Sought for 29th Infantry at Fort Kenning
The Army opens recruitment due to many discharges at Fort Kenning with emphasis on the Twenty-ninth Infantry. The 29th offers war training, modern weapons, and varied roles from machine gunners to tank crews plus clerks bakers and drivers. Recruits gain schooling at Infantry School and can learn a trade for civilian life. Private Chester Grant invites suitable youths in Americus to inquire and enlist.
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Fort Kenning
Twenty-ninth Infantry
Baining
Columbus
Georgia
29Th Infantry
Sam
Chester Grant
Ny Americus
Emory Students Aid Near East Relief Fund
Emory University students in Atlanta ate a scanty meal Sunday with the price difference directed to the Near East Relief fund. Officials say the act mirrors similar observances nationwide as individuals contribute to the humanitarian cause.
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Atlanta
Emory University
Near East Relief Fund
United States
War Properties Return Large Sums To Treasury
Washington reports that selling War Department properties acquired in the war yielded 944.6 million dollars to the Treasury by June 30, 1923, with 70.4 million in the 1928 fiscal year and the remainder in 1922. The average recovery stood at 38 percent, while on hand property valued at 117.8 million includes 72.6 million in lands and buildings. The War Department faces ongoing contract adjustments and the War Transportation Board has begun work toward settlements.
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Washington
War Department
Treasury
Dwight Davis
War Transportations Board
Canadian American session opens as liquor talks continue
Ottawa officials report six of the American proposals to curb border liquor smuggling have been disposed of by delegates from both nations. No word on Canadian acceptance emerged. Secrecy prevails while officials predict Canada will reject at least some terms. Proposals include joint customs cooperation and sharing vessel clearance information. An order in council was among items discussed.
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Ottawa
Canada
Ely's Cream Balm for quick relief of nasal congestion
Instant relief for stuffed head from cold or catarrh. Apply a small amount in the nostrils to clear air passages, soothe inflamed membranes, and breathe easier immediately. Promises lasting comfort with antiseptic healing properties.
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Ely
Ontario liquor act debate on Great Lakes shipping
Delegates discussed preventing clearance of liquor laden ships for United States ports and the possible effects of relaxing the liquor act. Refusal of clearance for vessels under 250 tons carrying liquor and search and seizure of smugglers on the Great Lakes were among topics. No formal announcement was made.
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United States
Great Lakes
Ontario
Aluminum found under Biltmore Hotel foundation in Atlanta
Workers excavating the foundation of the Biltmore hotel in Atlanta found a bauxite seam under the southern wing. The metal fused into a light colored alloy when exposed to sunlight, but hotel manager H. B. Judkins deem it of no concern, noting the six million dollar building sits atop valuable ore yet not requiring excitement. The discovery centers on aluminum and bauxite under the site.
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Atlanta
Biltmore
H. B. Judkins
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