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MEMBER ASSOCIATED PRESS.
Supt. Manley Announces Spe
cial Features for Each Day
of Next Week.
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Preparation for the observance
of American Education Week, No
vember 17-23, in Spalding county
is being made by Supt. J. P. Man
ley, of the county schools.
The week of November 17-23 is
to be observed throughout the
United States as American Educa
tipn Week,” said Mr. Manley to
day. ^or the first time, in 1920,”
he continued^ “this week was set
apart and observed by the United
States (Bureau of Education, and
has been proclaimed in succeeding
years by President Harding and
President Coolidge.
Many Interested.
<< The U. S. Bureau of Education,
the National Educational Associa
tion and the American Legion are
especially, interested in the nation
wide observance of Education
Week. It is hoped that all patri
otic clubs and societies in every
community will help to make it a
big success. !
Letters have been sent out to
every county agent in the United
States by Commissioner John J.
Tigert from the Bureau of Educa
tion calling attention to Education
week and urging a proper observ
ance, according to Mr. Manley,
who announces the following spe
cial features for each day of the
week:
Special Features.
Monday, Nov. 17—Constitution
day slogan: “Ballots, not bullets.
Tuesday, Nov. 18—Patriotism
day. The chief purpose is to
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FIRST GLEE CLUB
OE SEASON HERE
The first Glee Club to be heard
in Griffin this season will make
its appearance Friday night, No
vember 14, when the Mercer Glee
Club gives a performance at the
high school auditorium.
A program of wit, humor and
tuneful music will be given by
the songsters from the Macon
university, The same club last
year played to a full noase.
The concert Friday night is
under the auspices of the staff
of “The Spotlight,” the high
school annual.
Everyone that goes helps the
cause of the school children.
Woman Juror Has Made Courts
„ Better, Says Noted Feminist
New York, Nov. 11.—Women
should assume their citizenship
responsibilities by serving as
^wro<s vieve/Allen, in every state, Mrs. Gene
feminist, lobbyist and
national orginazer of the National
Woman’s Party, declared yester
da;
Mrs. Allen was instrumental in
passage of the California bill
granting jury rights to women
about 10 years ago:
She is here to aid New York
W. H. BECK, JR., NAMED
LOYAL KNIGHT OF ELKS
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William H. Beck, Jr., was elect
ed esteemed loyal knight at the
regular meeting of Griffin Lodge
No. 1207, B.P.O.E., las night to
succeed H. C. Garrison, being
promoted- from the chair of es
teemed lecturing knight, to which
G. H. Hinnant was elected.
At the meeting next Monday
night the Elks will initiate a
class of six cahdidate8.
women in their fight for the same
privilege.
Want To Serve.
In California the women have
made splendid jurors, and even
the most conservative women hava
been seeking opportunity to
serve, Mrs. Allen said, adding
that they have done away with
the old abuse of professional ju
rors who hung about the courts.
Court conditions have been im
proved since the women became
jurors, women’s courts instituted,
and a more businesslike attitude
gained, she declared.
English Women Fighting
Mrs. Allen has just returned
from Europe where she discovered
that American women have far
more privileges than European
women.
English jfromen are fighting the
same battle, she said, that is be
ll^: waged in this country for no
discrimination in occuptions be
tween the sexes, and for full
equality in legal affairs.
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SOLDIERS’ MEALS COST
U. S. ABOUT 10 CENTS;
BOYS, JOIN THE ARMY
Washington, Nov. 11 .
Throughout the fiscal year
which ended June 30, Uncle
Sam paid slightly more than
10 cents for each meal he
served his soldiers. 1
This is revealed in the an
nual report of the quarter
master general, made public
yesterday, in which it is said
that three meals a day for
each soldier cost the army
31.65 cents.
ASPROHI AGENTS
DESTROY LIQUOR
Two Women Considered : For
British Cabinet, One American^Bom
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pointment as members of the new cabinet now being formed in
Britain by Stanley Baldwin. They arc: The Duchess of Atholl
(left) and Lady Nancy Astor, both of whom are conspicuous figure*
ia English politics. Lady Astor was Miss Langhornc of Virginia.
ARMISTICE DAY OBSERVED
HERE COINCIDENTALLY WITH
START OF RED CROSS DRIVE
Atlanta, Nov. 11.—Prohibition
agents stationed at Atlanta head
quarters spent practically the en
tire day Monday in removing and
destroying 24,000 quarts of high
grade liquor from the freight car
in which the large shipment was
discovered Sunday night.
A city dumping ground was se
lected as the spot where the
liquor was to be destroyed.
Scores of people followed the
fascinating freight to the “slaugh
ter” and groans in unison broke
forth as hammers smashed the
first cases of whiskey..
All Go Same Route.
Scotch, rye, beer and other va
rieties of drinks went the same
route as the hammers continued
to smash glass for hours.
The greater portion of the ship
ment was contained in jute sacks
of six quarts capacity each.
However, hundreds of cases
were in the crates, once familiar
to brewers and consumers.
Hammers fell on sacks and
crates alike.
Shortly after 3 o'clock, the last
of the shipment trickled into the
soft earth where it was being
poured out.
Police and prohibition agents
set the remains on fire and
throngs of Atlanta’s populace
watched the great- clouds of
smoke rise as newspaper and
moving picture photographers
M snapped” and “shot” to their
hearts’ content.
4 GRIFFIN CHURCHES
TO UNITE IN HOLDING
THANKSGIVING SERVICE
The First Baptist, First Metho
dist, Christian and Presbyterian
churches of this city will unite
in ia union Thanksgiving service
to be held at the First Baptist
church Thanksgiving morning at
10 o’clock. ~
The Rev. Malcolm R. William
son will preach the sermon.
The complete program will be
announced later.
Six years ago today the
gun .was fired on the banks of
the Meuse and the greatest con
flict in the annals of mankind
passed into history.
All over the world joy bells
pealed forth the tidings.
The American nation knelt in
joyful Thanksgiving in the midst
of its wild rejoicing and pledged
eternal honor to its heroes.
Today in Griffin and almost
every town and hamlet in the
United States that memorable
event will be commemorated.
Flags Flying.
American flags are flying in the
breeze in the main business sec
tion of Griffin and tonight at
7:30 o’clock patriotic exercises
will be held at the First Metho
ENGINE KILLS 2
WHILE ASLEEP
Augusta, Ga., Nov. 11.—(By the
Associated Press.)—The bodies of
C. Markert, 25, and Martin Wil
liams, the latter a negro, were
found in a launch on the Savan
nah river near here this morning.
Both bodies were fully dressed
and the only cau&e advanced is
that they were overcome by the
gas engine fumes while asleep.
The engine w»s still running
when the bodies were found.
There was no evidence of vio
lence and their facial expressions
indicated no pain.
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P. T. ARCHER GROCERY
IS NOW LOCATED AT
115 WEST TAYLOR
P. T. Archer, formerly in the
grocery business at 333 East
Broad street, has purchased the
W. L. Harris grocery at 115 West
Taylor street.
In his announcement in today’s
paper Mr. Archer states
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quality and service is his motto
and assures prompt delivery.
Mr. Archer handles a complete
line of staple and fancy gro
ceries, and invites his friends to
visit him at his Taylor street
location.
A
MARYLAND SOLON
WINS CIDER CASE
IN U. S. COURT
Baltimore, Noy. 11.—(By the
Associated Press.)—In the trial
of Representative John Philip
Hill, of Maryland, in federal court
here today for alleged violations
of the Volstead law, Judge Soper
ruled that the 1-2 of 1 per cent
clhuse in the Volstead law does
not apply to beverages made in
the home for home consumption.
GRIFFIN. GA., TUESDAY. NOVEMBER II. 1924
[Telegraph]
BULLETINS
ROOSEVELT’S NEPHEW
MAY GET NAVY JOB
Washington, Nov. II.—(By
the Associated Press.)—Theo
dore Douglas Robinson, ne
phew of the late President
Roosevelt, has virtually been
selected as assistant secretary
of the navy. He called today
foe a conference with President
Coolidge and went to the navy
department for another confer
ence with Secretary Wilbur.
He will be the fourth member
of the Roosevelt family for the
post. The late president,
Franklin D. and Theodore, Jr.,
are his predecessors.
CIDER IS FATAL
TO VETERAN El*KS
Lynchburg, Va., Nov. 11.
(By the Associated Press.) —
Eight veteran Elks, residents of
the Elks National Home ht
Bedford, died late yesterday,
according to advices here to
day, from what was thought to
be fresh cider poisoned by a
mixture used for tree spraying.
The cider was bought from a
farmer in a barrel and it is
thought the barrel was used
last spring in connection with
spraying, Several others at
the home are ill from the cider.
HUSBAND FLOGGED
BY WIFE’S ORDERS
Miami, Fla., Nov. 11.—(By
the Associated Press.) •Mrs.
Hugo Hubsch, the wife of a
Cocoanut Grove druggist and
World War veteran, confessed
today, according to the sheriff,
that she instigated the flogging
of her husband by a masked
band the evening of November
6 . It was reported that she
also named the members of
the flogging party. Six years
ago today, Mubsch, who claims
kinship to Victor Hugo, lay iri
an overseas hospital, his body
riddled by German shrapnel.
Today he is again on a bed of
misery and his recovery is
doubtful.
DISORDERLY CROWD
GREETS MEXICAN CHIEF
Mexico City, Nov. 1 1.— (By
the Associated Press.)—Sol
diers in the garrison at San
Luis Potosi were forced to em
ploy rifle butte, then fire in the
air, to Talt the disorderly rush
upon the railway station by
crowds eager to greet Presi
dent-elect Calles. He is ex
pected to arrive here today
from Tampico.
dist church, with the principal
address to be delivered by Judge
MarcUs Beck, of Atlanta, a form
er citizen of Griffin.
Coincidentally With the obser
vance of Armistice Day is the
first day of the Red Cross roll
call. The goal for Griffin is set
at 500 members.
No Let Up For Red Cross.
The armistice has meant no ces
sation of work for the Red Cross
nurse.
She has opened wide her arms
to help every veteran that needs
assistance, and has broadened her
activities to relieve suffering
wfcere\er disease or disaster
threatens human life.
Orphans, widows,^.and all who
suffer today find in' her the same
true friend that followed 2,000,000
khaki-clad youths from the train
ing camp to transport, from trans
port to front line trenches; back
to the hospitals and home again,
there still to prove a tried friend
in their time of need.
No more fitting tribute can be
paid America’s great legion of
honor than to celebrate this mem
orable victory by a practical ap
plication of appreciation^ and re
gard for those who won it.
Much Success.
Mrs. Evander Shapard, of the
Woman’s Auxiliary of the Ameri
can Legion, with a corps of work
ers and the assistance of the Sal
vation Army, was busy today so
liciting memberships and had much
success.
The Daughters of the American
Revolution, with Mrs. T. J. White
as chairman, will conduct the drive
Wednesday.
Mrs. W. E. H. Searcy, Jr., is
Red Cross chairman and has gen
eral supervision of the campaign.
RESIGNS SUNDAY SCHOOL
SUPERINTENDENCY AFTER
THIRTY YEARS’ SERVICE
The resignation of J. A. Scott,
who has been superintendent of
the Christian church Sunday school
ior 30, years, has been accepted.
Mr. Scott resigned Sunday on ae
count of his physical condition.
Next Sunday appropriate ser
•ices will be held in cornmemo
ration of the long services ren
dered by Mr. Scott.
E. T. Crawford, who has been
chosen as Mr. Scott’s successor,
will be installed as superintendent
Sunday,
MUCH INTEREST IS
^NOW BEING SHOWN
IN ATHLETIC CLUB
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Interest was rife at the meet
ing of the Griffin Athletic club
last night when a large number
went through the exercises and a
basketball game was played.
It is believed that a good bas
ketball team can be made up of
those interested in the new or
ganization.
An appeal is being made to
business men of Griffin to attend
the meeting Wednesday night.
BATH TUB BREAKS THREE
RIBS OF FORMER SOLON
Jeffersonville, Ga., Nov. 11.—M.
ughes, ex-champiohrdlauoinlununu
Hughes, ex-congressman, Danville,
was seriously injured when he
stumbled over a chair and struck
the bath tub, breaking three ribs.
Market Reports
(Over Pursley, Slaton & Co.'s
Private Wire)
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New York Cotton
Open High Low Ici'sel Close Prev
Jan. 24.25 24.82 24.25 24.50 24.33
Mch. 24.60 25.07 24.59 24.76 24.61
May 24.85 25.40 24.78 25.06 24.93
July 24.60 25.00 24.55 24.80 24.68
Dec. 24.00 24.60 24.00 24.26 24.12
Griffin Spot Cotton
Good middling 24.00
Strict middling 28.75
Middling ..... 28.50
PAGE ANANIAS,
HERE’S THE CHAMPION
FISH YARN OF MONTH
Anaconda, Mont., Not, 11.
Art E. Eckland, of Anaconda,
shot four ducks on Flint riv
er yesterday.
The water waa too deep to
wade out for the ducks.
Taking his fishing pole and
spinner, he cast three times
to puli the ducks ashore.
Each time a large trout
took the spinner.
Then the wind blew the
ducks ashore.
IN CELEBRATION
OF ARMISTICE DAY
New York, Nov, 11.—(By the
Associated Press.) New York's
Armistice Day program included
two minutes of silence at 11
o’clock, ushered in by radios cast
ing taps and bugle calls with
every activity in the city ceasing
for that period.
Chicago Closed.
Chicago, Nov. 11.—-A minute of
silence with traffic halted and busi
ness suspended marked Chicago’s
celebration of Armistice Day.
Banks, stock exchange, board of
trade and the schools are closed.
Vice-President-elect Dawes will
attend a Legion dinner at Evans
ton tonight. 1
Cotton Exchange Closed.
New Orleans, Nov. 11.—(By the
Associated Press.)—The cotton ex
change was closed here today on
account of Armistice Day.
Spectacular Pageant.
Fort Benning, Ga., Nov. 11.—
(By the Associated Tress.)—Fort
Benning tonight wUl present a
mammoth spectacular pageant de
picting the entry of the United
States into the’ World War. The
pageant was written by Major
Stillwell, a member of the garri
son.
SAYS NEWS COVERS
MORE TERRITORY
When L. M. Brown, Milner,
Route 1, came to the News office
Tuesday to renew for the Semi
Weekly, he said: “I like The
News better than ever before.
You are taking in more territory
on your news. *>
c WEATHER SORECAST
For Georgia—Partly cloudy to
night and tomorrow. Warmer in
the northwest portion tomorrow.
Temperature for 24 hours end
ing at noon Tuesday :
Maximum ...........78
Minimum 48
Mean ............ 53
U . S. Generosity Is Avarice,
In the Eyes of the Japanese
Tokio, Nov. 11.-—American al
truisim and American generous
statesmanship is translated as av
arice pure and simple by Japan’s
leading financial daily, Chugai
Shogo, Tokio, which newspaper
also finds the present financial ri
valry between the United States
and Great Britain intense.
The United States,” it says,
“has become a great nairikan, en
riching herself by the abnormal
prosperity which prevailed during
war time.
Goes Tp Extreme.
8he p put-arnban on gold expor
tation immediately after the war,
but she went to the extreme in
this policy, consequently she is
now suffering from considerable
Idle gold.
it The influx of goid has brought
with it financial depression in
the United States. The reserve
gold of the New York Federal Re-
,3: '22, J saggy: ~, »(r“r:,:'t.¢)rv ‘3,
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Splendid Spirit of F<
in Evidence—Many
Speeches Made.
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A splendid spirit of folk ■mm
was in evidence at Spalding
ty’s sixth community' meeting at
New Salem church near Vaughn
in Union district Monday night.
The Rev. John F. Yarbrough, 0.
presiding as head of the rural re
lations committee of the Chamber
of Commerce, stated the object
was to get better acquainted and
said he was much encouraged
at the result of recent meetings,
which he said would be continued
until every district in the county
is reached.
Extends Welcome.
Words of welcome were extend
ed by Judge Frank Malaier. He
said his people were glad to be
with the citizens of Griffin and
praised the work being done by
the iocal Chamber of Commerce
in promoting closer relations in
the city and rural sections.
Secretary Thomas spoke briefly
of the aims and objects of the
Chamber of Commerce in seeking
to build up the agricultural in
terests of the county. He said ■
it was the purpose of the good
roads department to build good
roads all over the county; the
farm program dealt with farm de
velopment and had formulated a jp
sound, sane, sensible program.
Farmers were urged to join in
this work.
The marketing department, he
said, is seeking to provide a cash
market for all the products ojl the
farmer in order that they may
get a fair profit; the rural rela
tions committee was endeavoring
to establish better relations be
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ASKS TO RETIRE
FROM CABINET m
Washington, Nov. 11,—(By the
Associated Press)—Secretary of
Labor Davis today informed Pres
ident Coolidge that he wishes to
retire from the cabinet after
March 4.
He is the only member of the
cabinet who has indicated this
desire, the white house indicated.
Meanwhile the president has
given no consideration to other
possible cabinet changes and has
expressed the hope that Davis will
remain.
serve Bank is ever on the in
crease, resulting in a state of idle
circulation of funds.
Idle Gold.
<< Consequently the United
States finds herself in such cir
cumstances as to necessitate the
adoption of any reliable means of
release from the pressure of idle
gold.
“This is the reason why the
United States will find an excel
lent field for her investment In
Germany and European powers,
and at the same time she can kill
two birds with one stone, because
she will try to make her influence
dominate Europe.
“The United States is willing to
play an active role In the relief
of the American dollar, as well
as to extend her markets.
“This is killing three birds with
one stone.
“Thf United States is
greedy and avaricious.”