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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1919
Page
6
The Times-Recorder pledges fair play and accuracy in news and editorials. Readers are invited to report any injustice or inaccuracy for swift correction in this Americus newspaper.
The article discusses a Chinese consortium uniting American British French and Japanese banking groups to fund China’s development. It notes Japan’s previous dominance in China’s concessions and argues this joint venture signals a shift from single-nation to multilateral investment, with the United States joining a redefined foreign policy stance.
The London funeral of Edith Cavell, the English nurse executed by Germans for aiding an English prisoner’s escape, drew vast crowds. Westminster Abbey hosted the service with Britain’s leading dignitaries present.
The essay contrasts a boy’s dream of glory with the grim reality of war. It notes Edith Cavell’s execution by German forces and its global impact, describing her martyrdom as fueling anti German sentiment and aiding the final defeat of German militarism. It cites Sydney Bulletin and mentions the Abbey funeral scene with royal attendance.
The State Press salutes Georgia students and veterans tied to the University of Georgia. Returning servicemen, some now civilians, will attend commencement, joining peers in tribute to those abroad who made sacrifices. Editors are honored for supplying public sentiment and wartime support through extensive newspaper work across multiple papers.
Wide publicity in European military camps will feature Georgia farming and resources. The U S reclamation service and Georgia Landowners Association produced the film for soldiers overseas. C J Blanchard notes copies sent to Europe and shown by Y M C A and Knights of Columbus, with plans for more reels and lectures highlighting soldier settlement growth in Georgia.
T H McElvie aged 114 died at his nephew's home in Phenix City Alabama after a life largely in the same area. He served in the Confederate army for four years being wounded multiple times.
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