United States and Allies Hold Line on Marne Front
Reports from France describe American troops fighting a renewed German offensive along the Marne with counterattacks that halted and pushed back the enemy. French forces aided by Italians near Rheims remain steadfast, as Baker notes the German advance fell short of its aims and the first day of battle shows effective resistance across the front.
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Washingtas
Grent
conIgat Bs. Associa
France
Marne
Rheims
Baker
Athens YMCA Boys Camp weekend visit report
Mr and Mrs Paul Keller with C W Jones athletic director and Harold Dake visited the Athens YMCA boys camp near Tallulah Falls Georgia. They arrived Saturday and returned Sunday afternoon noting the boys enjoyed meals especially fried fish from the Chattooga river and a Sunday hike to Shaft Mountain. Carson Cox earned praise as the camp’s best fisherman.
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Paul Keller
C. W. Jones
Athens Y. M. C. A
Harold Dake
Tallulah Falls
Athens
Chatooga
Forbes
Shaft Mountain
Carson Cox
There is a little church in France today
A poem by Theodosia Garrison venerates Joan of Arc as Saint Jeanne d Arc, linking Domremy and modern tribute. It recalls the maiden turned sacred symbol, asking Sainte Jeanne to lift prayers for Americans who died in France and to bless the souls of chivalrous defenders.
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Comremy
Theodosia Garrison
France
Bainte Jeanne
Domremy
Sainte Jeanne
Russia and Siberia show new opposing phases
Associated Press reports shifting anti Bolshevik strength at three points in Russia and Siberia. En Tente forces reinforce Arctic shores and move toward Vologda and Moscow along the railway. Finnish sentiment reportedly shifts toward a German controlled government as Czecho Slovaks capture Kazan east of Moscow signaling wider Siberian rail control.
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Associated Press
Waatington
Russia
Siberia
Arctic
Vologds
Moscow
Kazan
Siberian Tallroad
Ural Mountains
German Owned Corporations For Sale
Washington July 15 The creation of an organization to sell two hundred forty German owned corporations seized by the government is announced by Alfen Property Custodian Palmer Forty corporations with a capital stock of 100 million dollars are ready for sale The remaining hundred with capitalization of 150 million dollars and those taken over in the future will be disposed of as soon as ready for sale
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Associated Press
Washington
Alfen
Palmer
Winterville Social Notes Highlight Visits and Local Events
Mr Jep Dawson returns to Camp Wheeler after a five day furlough with his parents. Miss Allie Harris visits Miss Marion Colle in Winterville. J T Pittard heads to a ten day fishing trip in North Carolina. Howard Pittard and friends from Camp Wheeler and Camp Gordon spend Sunday with relatives. Marvin Griffiths family leaves for Atlanta. Z C Hayes and son visit from Elberton. Mrs J T Pittard and Lory Katherine visit Clarkesville. Rena Pittard and Claude Tuck discuss Centenary movement at Lake Junaluska. Sarepta association convention to meet at local Baptist church Tuesday and Wednesday. Mrs Charlie Mathews and Mattie Mathews guests of Watsons. Chautauqua attractions next week. season tickets available benefiting Army Y M C A. Mrs Robin Woods leaves for Williamsburg to join government munition plant. Juvenile Missionary Society annual picnic at Mrs W H Deans. Ruth Clarke visits Mrs A T Harper.
Negro merchant donates to Athens Red Cross chapter
A Brooklyn merchant on West Broad street donated to the Athens Chapter of the American Red Cross in November. The gift accompanies action by the food administration for violations of food requirements including failure to submit weekly flour sale reports.
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Brooklyn
West Broad Street
Athens
American ‘Red Cross
The
Food Administration
Americans Capture Over One Thousand Prisoners
London July 15 Bonar Law announced in the House of Commons that American forces have captured more than 1,000 prisoners south of the Marne after driving back the enemy west of Rheims. German forces penetrated four to five kilometers on a 36 kilometer front. East of Rheims the enemy was heavily repulsed and suffered a complete check.
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Associated Press
London
Amstricans
Marne
Hend
Knitting Socks for Red Cross Soldiers
Urgent Red Cross appeal for hand knitted socks. Detailed directions show sock pattern, needle sizes, and steps from cast on to toe, emphasizing warm dry socks for soldiers in trenches and noting wool supply at Red Cross rooms.
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RED Cross
Allied and German offensives clash on Marne front drive
The Paris and Washington desks report renewed German offensives along the Marne with Allied counterattacks. American and French troops resist west of Chateau Thierry while Germans cross the Marne at several points. British and Italian forces press elsewhere as coastlines and fronts shift amid heavy fighting and prisoner captures.
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Temeti
Rheims
Marne
Verdun
Paris
Ypres
Alba
Murman
Russia
Chaiteau Thierry
Major Allern Impresses Athens With Singing Marsellaise
French Officer Major Allern of the French Mission attended a French Day of Independence ceremony. Thirty Luc Cobb Institute primary girls sang the Marsellaise, admired for their French accent and spirit. The officer, decorated with medals, requested introduction to teacher Miss Annie W. Brubey who trained the girls.
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Major Allern
Athens
Luc Cobb Institute
Majer
Annie W. Bruby
Lur Cobb Institute
Political contest hints in Georgia district race
Legislative gossip cites plans for a Sixth District congressional bid by G Ogden Persons with support from state senators and legislators. Also noted are Major Benjamin Jarrell Fowler's army commitment and his pivotal Capitol Removal bill amid praise for his long service.
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Georgia House of Representatives
United States Army
Benjamin Jarrell’ Fowler
Judge Advocate General's Department
Fowler
Bibb
Washington
Capitol
Atlanta
House Committee
House of Representatives
Untold Millions Spent to Keep U S Out of War
Deputy Attorney General Betker stated the federal inquiry examined claims that Germany spent untold millions to influence America to stay out of World War I. Hecker described the probe as focusing on how German propaganda funds were used.
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U. S
BetKer
Hecker
Germany
Highway Needs of Georgia: Dinner Praises State Auto Association
Atlanta July 14 The Georgia State Automobile Association held a dinner at the Kimball House praising nine months of work to improve Georgia highways. Officers and members traveled across the state to build support and urge prompt legislation. Key figures included Sam Olive John N Holder Morton Turner Garland Jones and U S engineer J Bullen who urged timely action for federal aid.
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Atlanta
Kimball House
General Assembly
Georgia State Automobile Association
Tom Winn
Gardemer
Sam Olive
Senate
John N. Holder
House
Olive
Morton Turner
Brooks
Garland Jones
Conella
The
Automobile Association
JT. Bullen
U. S
Roadeast
Mpesly
Funk
Georgia
Prominent Lexington Lady Dies at Home
Lexington Ga July 15 Mrs Alice Rayle wife of A A Rayle prominent citizen died at the residence here yesterday evening at 7 o clock after an illness of a few hours. She fell ill at church yesterday afternoon during services and passed away a few hours later bringing sorrow to relatives and friends. She was noted for her singing and active church work.
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Lexington
Alice Rayle
A. A. Rayle
Thi City
COILE SORRELLS WEDDING WITH WINTERVILLE CLERGYMAN OFFICIATING
Sunday evening at the bride's father's home in Winterville the marriage of Miss Epma Sue Coile and Mr J Sorrells of Danielsville was solemnized by Rev William Dre. Mrs Borrelia known in Athens where he often visited. Sorrells is a prominent planter in this region.
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Coile—Sorrells
Hi Bride
William
Dre Winterville
Epma Sue Colle
J. Sorrells
Danielsville
Borrelia
Athens
Sorreile
Mrs Burns Letter Warns Neighbors on Local Ailment
Ravenna Missouri October letter warns residents about a remedy for colds and diarrhoea. The note stresses practical steps for households to take and cautions readers to seek trusted medicines for common illnesses.
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Ravennah
Nina
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Marion Colle
J. T. Pittard
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Mattie Mathews
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Army Y. M. C. A
Robin Woods
Williamsburg
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RED Cross Fund
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