Ex Buck Private Returns to Franc and Remains of Battle Sites
A narrative recounts the Chateau Thierry region from World War I fields to its postwar restoration. It highlights American Marines, the destroyed and rebuilt bridge, the cemetery caretaker Adolphoe, gardener Louis Lejeune, and local relics such as dried herring on display as memory tokens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freier
Attila
Chateau Thierty
Chalors
Napoleon
Chateau Fhierry
Chateau Thiers
Chateau Thierry
Boerenches
Lucy
ie-Bocage
Reiding
Augustuse
Tdbernus Catear
Maine
United States
Adolphoe
Detroit
Rea
Louis Lejeune
Keass
Bellesa
Lejeune
Lowie
Soissons
Abbott brothers mill destroyed by fire in Chipley
A mill owned by the Abbott brothers and operated by a lumber firm burned in Chipley. Firefighters faced water shortage hindering efforts, and a bucket brigade was used to combat the flames. Loss estimate not provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chipley
Abbott Brothers
Captain Finley Seeks Senate Chief Clerk Post Again
Florida State Senate faces a potential change as Captain Finley, long a fixture since 1887 and current chief clerk, announces candidacy for the office again. He has been touring Florida and Virginia since 1925 sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tallahassee
Florida State Senate
Captain Finley
Uppe
Finley
Senate
T. J Appleard
Florida
Virginia
John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Receives Florida Permit
The John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Company of Boston has been granted a Florida permit by the state insurance department. One of the oldest and largest firms in the U S, organized in 1862, it reports assets around 408 million dollars and will maintain headquarters in Jacksonville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tallahassee
Florida
John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Company
Boston
State
United States
Jacksonville
Key West poised as auto traffic hub with new Over-Sea Highway
Weepah points to Mecca for gold seekers while Key West rises as the automobile center of the world. Officials predict mainland traffic will start within 60 days as the Over-Sea Highway nears completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mecca
Key West
Weepah
Car Crash Near Ocala Wounds Mrs Mayo Party
Mrs Nathan Mayo wife of the agriculture commissioner escaped serious injury when their car skidded on a wet highway and overturned into a ditch. Mrs C L Lyvers suffered a broken collarbone while two other women sustained minor injuries. Mrs Mayo's injuries were minor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nathan Mayo
Commissioner of Agriculture
C. L. Lyvers
Mayo
Brand New One Arcadia Frog Tale Stirs Local Banker
A. L. Parker, a local banker, reportedly found a frog that disturbed his sleep each night. He carried it five miles away into the country and then slept peacefully for a week. The frog later returned, still vocal, after a five mile hike back.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arcadia
Arecadia
A. L. Parker
Proposed Bill Faces Opposition From Polk County Delegation
A 1927 Florida legislature proposal to allow Polk County lakes to be sieved for game fish for outside markets draws strong opposition from the Polk County delegation and South Florida lawmakers. T. S. McLaughlin, former vice president of the Florida Fish and Game Association, and a many game and fish commissioner are noted in the critique.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winter Haven
Florida
Polk County
South Florida
T. S. McLaughlin
Florida Fish and Game Association
Maey Game and
Freshman Evelyn Davis Elected Stetson Girls Council President
Evelyn Davis of Burlington Vermont a freshman was elected president of the Stetson University Girls Student Council marking the first time a first year student has held the post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deland—Evelyn Davis
Burlington, Vt
Girls’ Student Council
Stetson University
Hefty Count in Fort Myers Population Figures
Fort Myers reports a population of 21,879 as announced by street numbering expert A. Lee Waterman. Waterman gathered names while numbering buildings across the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Myers
A. Lee Aterman
Mr. Waterman
Lice dog refuses operation to recover stolen diamond
In Batavia New York Mrs Blanche Sanday faced a canine thief that swallowed a valuable diamond ring. She refused surgery to recover the gem and instead watched as the dog tried to gulp a cameo, which she grabbed from its teeth.
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Batavia
N. Y
Blanche Sanday
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France
Jaulgonne
Janlgerne
Marne
Foussey
Montmirail
Ch. Thierry
Fossoya
la Fertes
Ouarre— Varennes
Dormans — Moulins— Launay
America
Blesagge
Army French
St. Nazaire
Henry -Agne Whitney
Fourth
American Methodist Memorial
The
Typtal Sidewalk Cafe
Family Senate
TIS State
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