Peace Advocate Marshal Foch Honored By American Legion
A fragmentary tribute praises Marshal Ferdinand Foch as a unifying figure who inspired Allied nations in war and peaceful postwar aims. The speaker laments war’s costs, emphasizes America’s duty to build defenses, and lauds Foch’s integrity, leadership, and lasting impact on civilization. The American Legion is proud to bring him to the people, highlighting allied friendship and defence of the civilized world.
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Hanvon MacNwrn
Marshal Fock
Iefu
America
Marechal
France
Great Britain
Belnate
Wrri
American Legion
American Legion pledge carried by great leader to veterans
The American Legion vows to carry on battles for principles veterans died for. A leader visits communities to honor disabled veterans and ex service men and women. The aim is to unite post members and reinforce alliance among allies of yesterday, today, and tomorrow.
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American Legion
Axis
Agai
Legion
America
Ponte
Special Train To Arrive at 1 45 P M Seaboard Station
Athens to welcome General Ferdinand Foch with a special train arrival at Seaboard Station between 1 15 and 2 15 pm on December 9 1921. Mayor Andrew C Erwin urges citizens and workers to close shops and join a citywide welcome parade and escort to the depot. The proclamation calls for a holiday and order for all to participate and honor the Allied commander.
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Seaboard Station
Qinat
Foch
Aroa
Arrannion
Proma
Ahalfone Nbeene
Andrew C. Ewi
Coortheatte
Athens Banner and Herald
Georgia
U. S
Eae
Anton Moran
Bk Spinabtinston
David C. Barrow
Cralty of
Robert B. Troutman
Sevon
Atlanta
Wetan
Ellor Barrow
Pech
Penatary
Ath- My Herald
Mar- Ferdinand Foch
Athens
Opie
American Legion
Andrew C. Erwin
Watson Testifies on War Atrocity Allegations Before Senate
Senator Watson testified to alleged cruelties by officers against soldiers, presenting affidavits claiming executions and hangings in France and Argonne. He pressed for specific names of murdered privates, while Brandegee urged witnesses and cautioned about glittering generalities.
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Chairman Brandegee
Senator Watson
Georgia
Forbes
Brandegee
Watson
Sane
Witneasse
George Hi. Taylor
France
Taylor
Detroit
Mich
Pope Golden
Argonne
Golden
Mr. Brandegee
Kenneth C. Robinson
Washington, D. C
Henry L. Scott
Kenmore
Ohio
Overman
North Carolina
Devils Lake
N. C
W. D. Jones
Jones
79Th Company Regiment Marines
Wan
John Parker Kills 660 Pound Hog in Maysville Ga
In Maysville Georgia a man named John Parker killed a hog weighing about 660 pounds, reported as the season’s largest by Parker who lives on Mr. J. B. Davids farm. The dressed weight was around 600 pounds with a large ham trimmed, and bone removed.
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Maysville
John, Parker
David
Dyer Anti-Lynching Bill Advances at House Hearing
At a rules committee hearing Representative Dyer of Missouri urged early action on the Dyer anti-lynching bill. Several judiciary members supported reporting the measure with privileged calendar status. Burton of Ohio and Poll of North Carolina voiced concerns on constitutionality and delay. Hickey of Indiana argued for swift passage citing difficulties convicting mob participants in state courts.
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Washington
House
Dyer
House Rules Committees
Missouri
House Judiciary Committee
Putes
Somers
Texas
Judiciary Committee
Burton
Ohio
South
Representative Poll
North
Carolna
Rules Committee
Mt Vernon Lodge Elects Officers Thursday Night
Mt Vernon Lodge No. 22 F and A M elected officers for the ensuing year and held an installation Thursday night. New officers include C N Slek as worshipful master E O Kinne brow senior warden W L Erwin junior warden H R Palmer treasurer J G Quinn secretary. Appointive officers: Paul B Holliday senior deacon J K Patrick junior deacon L H Willama senior steward H L Garrison junior steward and George Stone chaplain.
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Mt. Vernon
Taeon
P.hail
Dr. C. Ny Slek
E. 0. Kinnebrow
W. L. Erwin
H. R. Palmer
J. G. Quinn
Police report shows 111 traffic arrests in Athens this month
Favor of Chief of Police Buesse to the Athens Civil Service Commission released statistics on civic enforcement. Of 111 arrests for traffic violations last month, 79 were for speeding. Whites led negroes in cases heard, with 140 white and 95 Black defendants. Commandery notice follows for Godfrey de Bouillon No 14 K T conclave at K of P hall this Friday December 6 at 8 pm. Sir Knights urged to attend.
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Buesse
Athens Civil Service Commission
Athens
Godfrey de Bouition
K. T
K. of P Hall
Fr. Palmirano
E.C. Ino
G. Quinn
Hughes Critiques Anglo American Roles in Far East Policy
In London talks Premier Hughes denounces U S foreign policy as shifting and argues Britain should back a stronger Anglo Japanese pact. He asserts America favors convenience over China’s independence and questions Japan’s restraint, while British experts defend Monroe Doctrine as core to Western strategy.
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Philip Simms
Washington
Hughes
Australia
Premiser Lloyd George
England
América
Japan
America
Western Pacific
Tolla
Pansama Canal
Far East
China
Great Britain
U. S
Canada
Jones
Naples
Britain
Nione
Mithe
Quaranin
Paper Top Colton Linters Announcet Washington Today
Announcement from Washington notes that cotton linters, a byproduct of cotton ginning, have been developed into a substitute for rags in high grade bond and book paper. The process yields clean white fiber suitable for barrier and binding needs, with wartime uses cited for powder and ammunition packaging.
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Colton Linters
Washington
Reagard Burneu
Aie
Interata Otton Ele Association
Kissing The Groom And The New Era Of Matrimony
An old text debates whether a bride may kiss the groom and argues that if a wife gains a right to kiss the room she may be morally obliged to do so. It reflects on gender roles and the social expectations surrounding marriage and public affection.
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Tce Newersey
Pepys
Voriod
New Jersey
Justice of the Peace
Justess of
Selene Noas
Jory
Magis
Lrne
Terseyman
Roy Wome
Rarties
Ory
The Kissing Rule at Marriage Ceremonies
A reflection on customs surrounding kissing the bride after weddings. The practice has declined since Pepys era and faces modern reluctance from spouses and guests. The piece notes exceptions among rural districts and jokes about magistrates and venue changes.
Kiss the Groom in Hof Kiss the Groom Debate
A fragmented discussion questions whether the groom or bride dictates a wedding kiss. It ponders attitudes of the groom and bridesmaids, the role of magistrates, and whether the official should proceed given unclear consent and social norms.
New Bedford Tops Illiteracy Among Large Cities
Washington census shows New Bedford Massachusetts has the highest illiteracy rate among cities over 100000 population. Spokane Washington records the lowest at about one percent. Atlanta reports overall 6.6 percent with native white seven percent foreign born white 45 percent and negro 17.8 percent. The figures cover persons over ten years old.
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Washington
New — Bedford
Massachusetts
Spokane
Atlanta
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