Leesburg’s Robert Blanding Named Major General
Washington D C Oct 14 Robert H Blanding of Leesburg Fla was nominated to be major general in the officers reserve corps announced by the War Department The nomination will go to the Senate on the President’s recommendation The general commanded the Second Infantry Florida National Guard during 1916 and led it again in 1917 in World War mobilization He later led a brigade in the Thirty first division at Camp Wheeler Ga and in France with the Fifty third brigade of the Twenty seventh division He was commended by Major General John F O Ryan for his service
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Cats to Death May Abolished in Rome
News from Rome reports government action to end mass killing of stray cats. Authorities plan humane relief for the felines scattered near the Pantheon and Trajan’s markets as officials pursue penalties for individuals harming the cats.
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Rome
Doughboy Backbone of American Army Declared by Officers
Washington officials report high ranking officers told the President's air board that the American doughboy remains the backbone of national defense. They argued land power and infantry resolve cannot be replaced by air power or machinery, stressing infantry cohesion and coordinated arms.
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Washington, D. C
Army General Staff
President's Air Board
Motorcade Through Chattanooga Opens Dixie Highway Milestone
A motorcade from Saulte Ste Marie and Chicago converged outside Chattanooga to celebrate the tenth anniversary of the Dixie Highway Association. Georgian Governor Walker, Tennessee Governor Austin Peay, and Atlanta Constitution editor Clark Howell greeted the entrants. Officers will be elected today as the parade proceeds toward Miami.
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Saulte St. Marie
Mich
Chicago
Miami
Fla
Dixie Highway Association
J. Stacy Hill
Cincinnati
Ohio
W. S. Gilbreath
Detroit Automobile Club
Adolph 8. Odie
New York
Manh Telegraph
Samuel M.ralston
Indiana
M. M. Allison
Local visitors to town noted from Baltimore to Spartanburg
A parade of visitors stops include Mr O M Lucas of Baltimore and Miss Callie Jones in Atlanta. Tampa’s Mr B K Jennings and Mr R L Reeves visit for a day. Optical goods and piano listings appear from Cocroft Music Co and Law head Rackley Optometrists. Several others from Sumter Mobile Waycross Albany Spartanburg and McLain also spend the day here.
New York Sermon Text Amid Atlanta Dispatch
Fragmentary newspaper note reports a sermon in New York and a dispatch from Atlanta. The text mentions Thomacville and a telephone contact, with cryptic lines reflecting a morning edition item.
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New York
Atlanta
Thomacville
U. Croce
Plumbing services advertised by J. O. Baxter
Visitors from Atlanta include Messrs M. D. Belding, Paul W. Yopp and J. M. Rittenmeyer while J. O. Baxter advertises plumbing services and a contact phone is listed as 495.
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J. O. Baxter
Messrs
M. D. Belding
Paul W. Yopp
J. M. Rittenmeyer
Atlanta
Librarians Convene in Indian Springs This Week
Miss Mamie Hansel leaves this morning for Indian Springs to attend the state librarians convention. The event gathers librarians from towns across the state and will convene there tomorrow and Friday.
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Mamie Hansel
Indian Springs
West Palm Beach guests visit local Brandon residence
Mr. and Mrs. David Brandon and Mr. Albert Brandon with Miss Dorothy Estell, all of West Palm Beach, arrived last night and are guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Brandon on Remington Avenue.
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David Brandon
Albert Brandon
Dorothy Estell
West Palm Beach
W. H. Brandon
Remington Avenue
Bethlehem Commandery Meeting Notice
A meeting of Bethlehem Commandery is set for tomorrow evening at eight o'clock. All Sir Knights are requested to attend the business session. J Jerger Jr E C F Y Speight, Rec.
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Bethlehem Commandery
Gladiolus King A E Kunderd Aims For Every Yard
Goshen Indiana October 14 motorists admire acres of gladiolus along the Lincoln highway with A E Kunderd legendary gladiolus breeder tending the blooms. Kunderd who developed many varieties including the ruffled gladiolus seeks to create a flower garden in every American home within ten years as he continues to win prizes in national exhibitions.
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Ind
Lincoln Highway
Here
A. E. Kunderd
Kunderd
Rochester
Des Moines
World Series receipts near million mark amid record crowds
Pittsburg reports that the 1925 World Series gate is close to one million dollars as six games draw 239 974 spectators. Forbes Field capacity limits attendance today to about 45 000 as the series aims for records. Separately in Georgia, C T Mills of Pavo is declared bankrupt with a creditors meeting set in Valdosta on Oct 16 1925.
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Yankees
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Pavo
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Big
Gladiolus Hybridization Methods Attract Global Growers
Horticulturists from many countries visit his farm spanning hundreds of acres to learn his gladiolus hybridization techniques and to study his flower specimens.
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Waycross
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Fayetteville, N. C
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