Foch and Joffre discussed in early postwar debates
Fragmented diary excerpts describe Foch and Joffre during World War I era, noting judgments, seniority, and postwar assessments. The text references the 1919 victory period, Allied Armies, and debates over leadership roles and memory. It mentions Bugnet, Marne, and public notices about estates and administration connected to the figures.
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Foch
Arc de Triompest
Mare
Doox
Néene
Tunse
Au BaTaing
Joffre Swords The Savior Of France In War Early Days
A fragmentary portrait recalls Marshal Joffre as the famed savior of France during the early war days. It notes his demand for high staff standards, his habit of reading letters from admirers, and a casual remark to a royal duke at mess. The piece contrasts his genial manner with the reaction of his staff.
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Joffre
France
Jottre's Life At A Glance From Birth To Marshal Of France
Born January 12 1852 in Rivesaltes Pyrenees Jottre studied at Heole Polytechnique served in the Franco Prussian War 1870. He led French engineering in Formosa Indo China and Senegal and commanded the second army corps before becoming chief of staff and then marshal of France in 1916 1917. He joined the French Academy in 1918.
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Rivesaltes
Pyrenees
Paris
Heole Polytechniqué
Army Engineer Corps
Formosa
Senegal
Timbuctoo
Madagascar
Second
Conseil Superieur de la Guerre
The
Marne
France
America
French Academy
Joffre anecdotes and war clues from Ghq sessions
Anecdotes about General Joffre emerge after Fo ch death noting his quiet humor and blunt style. Stories include sharing a cap with a weary soldier near Mulhouse and his massive silent command during France’s 1914 defense. Also recounted are interviews, the Marne debate, and his desk without maps during GHQ sessions.
Receivers Appointed for Knox Furniture Co in NC Suit
In the District Court for the Middle District of North Carolina a notice announces permanent receivers have been appointed for Knox Furniture Manufacturing Co. Creditors and claimants are urged to present their claims by December 23, 1930, for the distribution of assets. Receivers M. Vanstory Jr and J. W. Lambeth Sr and attorneys Brooks Parker Smith and Wharton of Greensboro, NC are named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court of the United States
Middle District of North Carolina
South Carolina Security Company
Knox Furniture Manufacturing Co
Ps Ihie den
M. Vanstory, Jr
J. W. Lambeth, Sr
Knox Furniture Mfg. Co. Brooks, Parker, Smith and Wharton
Attorneys
Greensboro
N. C
Notable World War I Leaders Compared in Victory Voices
A reflective excerpt contrasts General Ferdinand Foch and General Joseph Joffre, noting Foch’s greatness linked to victory and Joffre’s enduring place in history as the man who bore the brunt. The passage frames their tasks as different yet equally pivotal in shaping history.
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Foch
Joffre
North Carolina urged to adopt state wide building code
Prof. W G Geile and Prof Otte urge a uniform state building code to ensure sound design and fire safety. They criticize patchwork local rules, noting fire chiefs often double as inspectors and call for an official code embraced by architects, engineers, and contractors to improve workmanship and protections nationwide.
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Raleigh
North Carolina
W. G. Geile
State College
Otte
Geile
Prof
Geille
City Building Codes and Public Safety Standards
In modern communities public regulations ensure safe construction and sanitary conditions. The building code covers prevention of fire hazards means of egress and health controls for plumbing and sanitation to protect morals and welfare.
Army air corps plans Great Atlantic coast defense drill
The Army Air Corps expects 500 planes and 1100 officers and men to descend on New York next spring as part of annual maneuvers. The air units will participate in a minute war defending the Atlantic coast from Boston to Norfolk while enabling officers to assess New York area airport capacity for combat aircraft.
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New York
Army Air Corps
Atlantic Coast
Boston
Norfolk
Sale of Land to Satisfy Debts in Guilford County North Carolina
The Commercial National Bank trustee announces a sale of land described as part of Parcel street in Guilford County North Carolina to satisfy notes and secured indebtedness. The property lies along Parriss Avenue and adjacent blocks with specified boundary lines. An 10 percent cash deposit is required from the purchaser at the time of sale. This sale date is recorded as December 4 1930 with Nash and Daniel as attorneys.
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Joffre
Marne
Bugnet Now Co. H
Foch
Tnit
ADA
Joffréd
Seine
Gallieni
E. A. H ¢Lai
Hetila B
Sas
Mabel
J. Ms
N. C
North Poing
D. Dyer
Will Dyer
Parciss Avenue
Parriss Avenue
Parris Avenue
Register of Deeds
Guilford County
Commercial National Bank Trustee
High Point
Nash & Daniel, Attys
Notice of Sale of Land Under Power of Sale
Notice declares sale of land under a 1926 deed in Guilford County North Carolina. Trustees John D Brown and D Beechesee with Wrenn Ward and D C MacRae attorney announce bidding at Greensboro courthouse at 2 PM on January ith 1931 for property in High Point described as No 1 in W G Bradshaw Addition with a $3,000 mortgage held by Metropolitan Life Company Trust Co and others.
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John D
Eo Brown
D. Beechesee
Office of the Register
Quilford County
Court House
Greensboro
North Carolina
City of
Carolina
Ward
Wrenn
Barker Street
J. R. Ward
Barker
High Point
W. G. Bradshaw
Guilford County
Trust Company
Metropotam
Company
John D. Brown
Fires destroy two Thomasville residences in early morning blaze
A pair of homes on Rut Street and Carroll Street in Thomasville were razed by a blaze that quickly grew beyond control. Police Embry and A. L. Ward owned the affected houses, with all household goods lost. Embry was away on business. the extent of insurance coverage remained uncertain.
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Thomasville
A. L
Police
Embry
Carroll Street
Public Sale of Trust Property in High Point North Carolina
Trustees Parker and D C MacRae announce a sale of property under a deed of trust by S C Yates and his wife to Alexander and indebtness secured. The sale will occur in front of Greensboro street on the northwestern side and proceed along Flint street to a starting point, for cash to the highest bidder this day in December 1930.
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Sarthein
C. Yates
Yates
Alexander
Greensboro
T Street
Flint Street
Ani
Parker and
D. C. Macrae
High Point
N. C
Fragmentary Weather Log Teases Seasonal Data
A damaged OCR weather note reports temperatures around four degrees and indicates December readings. It cites J. P. theorologist and a station report with highs near 65 degrees, monthly precipitation around 3.86 inches and snowfall of 1.52 inches, noting several cloudy days.
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J. P
Re-Sale Of Land By Norman Garner To Wacho Trust Co
Fragmented text indicates a mortgage default leading to an advertised land sale. The sale by trustee to the highest bidder for cash will occur at Greens Township courthouse on a date stated, with property described by stake and corner references. The source also mentions a patient at Point Hospital and possible improvements.
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Norman L. Garner
D. Garner
Wachotrust Company
Gulf- North Carolina
Greenstolina
Salem
Arolina
Santa & Stake
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Ustee
Marshal Joffre
Jottre
Mulhouse
GHQ
von Kluck
Jean de Pierrefeu
N. L. Garner
Texie D. Garner
Union Trust Company of
Maryland
Mortgage Bond Corporation of
Lexington Avenue
Palatka Street
Aryland
RED Mortgage & Insa Corporation OF
Graces
By Martin
U ~- San
Spany
Ressor
Dodge Brothers
Dodge
Formance
Nere
Dodge Brothers Corporation
H. G. Ilderton Motor Company
Willowbrook and
Commerce Streets
Grees
Tard
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