Athens soldiers in St Mihiel drive with 82nd Division noted
The Georgian recounts Gordon troops from Camp Gordon in the St Mihiel salient where the 319th 329th and 321st Field Artillery of the Eighty Second Division pressed toward Metz. Officers Hartison Cox Love and others are praised for bravery and casualties are noted as the brigade earned general orders from Brig. Gen. Rhodes.
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Athens
ST. Mihiel Fight
82ND
St. Mihiel
Thy Hans
Camp Gordon
Atlanta
Howell
Robert L. Foremya
Charles, Hartieon
Paria
Metz
Ames
Cox
Vyne
W. A. Cunningham
Alex Cunningham
University of Georgia
Gordon
Win Ief
D. Rhodes
Hunter B. Nelson
157Th Field Artillery Brigade
American Expeditionary Forces
Owlers
National Army
St Michiel
321St
Ths
307Th
Charles Harrison
Columbus
Howell Foreman
Mihiel Salient
Charles §. Harrison
Pont-l-Mousson
the Moselle
Mars
Pont--Mouston
Norroy
Moile
Love
Philadelphia
Notroy
F Ox
Weither
Charia Harrison
Carl Heinel
Montséc
Oui Cc O
Harrison
Charlie
Heine
Advange
Ron
Dawn Over Objective Beside Norroy As War Notes Endure
A wartime account recalls moving the red line forward along the Moselle from Ponta Mousson to Norroy. It describes twilight assaults, dawn beyond the objective, and stubborn combatants. The writer notes advocates for continued battle and reflects on Austria’s peace proposals, urging the Kaiser’s fall for lasting peace.
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Moselle
Ponta Mousson
Norroy
Austria
Baseball Recruits From Army Promised for After War
The war will reshape baseball as reports from overseas suggest many khaki worn youths display strong batting and fielding potential. Coaches urge scouts to evaluate soldiers who could become major league prospects, arguing disciplined fitness and teamwork earned under fire may yield top players like Ty Cobb or Honus Wagner in a postwar boom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Uncle Sam
Ty Cobbs
Hann Wagners
Treasurer Parker Reports YWCA Special Campaign Funds
Mr A S Parker treasurer of the Athens YWCA Special Campaign Fund submits a report to the board. Receipts include 16490.95 from subscriptions and 231.27 interest. Expenditures cover notes and interest 7681.10, local work 1400.00, war work 1000.00, plus other campaign bills totaling 10292.44. Balance on hand 6429.75 at 4 percent interest in National Bank of Athens. Funds held for directors’ order awaiting instructions.
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A. S. Parker
Athens Young Woman's Christian Association
Y. W. CG A
Athens, Ga
Young Woman’s Christian Association
Athens
National Bank of Athena
Athena Savings Bank
R. J. Turner
Jocal Work
H. P Davison
War Work
National Bank of Athens
Disparity in cotton quotations reduced during investigation
Washington Oct 12 The Department of Agriculture reports that hearings on price disparities between future and spot cotton quotes have cut the gap. It says high grade use in government contracts is easing and a market for low grade cotton may open, with a full report possible soon.
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Banner
Washington, D. C
Department of Agriculture
Iew
Bureau of Marketa
Secretary of Agriculture
Europe
Apot
Chas J. Brand
Bureau of Markets
New York
Boston
Norfolk
Auguata
Attlante
New Orleans
Memphis
Little Tele Es Teeney
Montgomery
War and Navy Departments
War Industries Board
War Industries Poar A Coromariona
Puceneeng
Soci
Wit
Augusta
Atlanta
Riveting record at Hog Island yard sets shipyard pace
Washington reports John Wolf’s shipyard gang at Hog Island drove 195,242 rivets in eight hours, setting a yard record. Wolf credits training, morale, and precise preparation, with Joe Diamond and Walter Blandford contributing to the effort and discipline. The feat mirrors military offensives and showcases wartime industrial efficiency.
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Associated Press
Washington
France
Pershing’s
John Wolf
How Island Yard
Wolf
Civeter
Hog Island
Sam
Senates Shipping Board
Isle
Cha Kaiser
General Pershing
Joe
Muan
John
Walter Blandford
Woll
United States
Five Hundred Dead in Great Forest Fires
Moose Lake Minnesota reports mass fatalities from forest fires. Within twenty four hours three hundred bodies recovered. total dead across Moose Lake and Kettle River regions could reach five hundred to a thousand. Adjutant General Ricbinow cites regional totals as grim. Mrs Clarence Jackson returns from a week with retailers in Gillsville.
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Associated Preas
Moose Lake
Minn
Minnesota
Ricbinow
Kettle River
Cap Lynch Discusses Y M C A Canteen Charges
Special to Banner from Atlanta on Oct 12 Captain George M. Lynch head of the Speakers Bureau of the United War Work Campaign and the Y M C A Southeast outlines why Y M C A canteens in France priced goods high. He notes shipments to France, insurance, handling, and war-time logistics behind the costs and cites the actual tobacco prices in France versus American retail prices. He highlights government aims to supply boys at factory prices and lists current canteen prices in France such as Fatimas at 50 centimes and Camel at 35 centimes, with other brands priced in the centimes range.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
George M. Lynch
United Wee Work Campaign
Southeast
Y. M. C. A. Dribate
Arsold
France
Capt. Lynch
Perabing
Saeree
Rhrees
Athens Lieutenant Cited in General Orders for Frontline Leadership
In a public General Orders notice dated July 17, 1918, the 38th Army Corps commends the 3rd Division and specifically the 30th and 38th Infantry Regiments for braving a German assault across the Marne. Lieutenant T. Hollingsworth of the 38th Infantry is highlighted for his effective leadership during the firefight and his promotion. The report notes successful counterattacks at the Marne and in subsequent battles including Chateau-Thierry and Saint-Mihiel, with hundreds of prisoners taken and the Germans pushed back.
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Iwieut
T. &. Hollworth
Mar
Aelieve
T. B. Hollingsworth
Chateau-Thierry
Mihiel
Marne
Bla
3Rd
Div. AI
38Th Army Corps
3Rd Div. U
30Th Army
DE Wondresir
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University
C. D. Rhodes
N. A
C. O
Foreman
Thiencourt
Cheng
Clarence Jackson
Gillsville
George WM. Lynch
Tey
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