Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-11-25

WELCOMED TO
STATE0F IOWA 0
81, Paul Prepares Big Re.
ception When Frenchman
Visits Twin Cities.

Dubuque. 1owa. Nov. 25.-lBy the
Associated Preh.)-Marshal Ferdi-
napd Focl1 Of France was officially
welcomed to Iowa here this morning
by3one ofSthe largest crowds that ever
gathered in Dubuque to greet a visit
ing disnitary. The general passed
Through here on his way to Mason
City. ; ss- = Yt
Th%ousands Sof persons we're at the
station when the special train arrived
at.s:l0 ann. The welcoming was Of
hcially in charge of a citizens com
mlttee headed by Mayor James s. AL
derson. The crowd enhanced by sew
eral bands gave the generalsa vocifer-
GUS welcome. Eg41
The citizens committee presented
Marshal 'Foch with a beautiful his
toric memorial scroll, depicting Du-
buque as the original French settle
ment In the upper Mississippi Valley.
Dubuque was settled in 1885 by Julian
Dubuque, a Frenchman.
Given a Pig. b
Members Of the local post of the
American Legion not to be outdone by
their buddies of Mason City who are
to present the n1arshal' with an Iowa
grown pig. threw one bushei of
HaWkeye. golden corn aboard he spe-
O%AA' . lac ShSJ a OSNS w
enough. to feed the ~critter until it
arrives at the Twin Cities where they
sugges 1t be given away. J.
The train carrying Marshal Foch on
his tour to the Pacific coast Is made
up of seven coaches.
To. Go To- Austin.
St. Paul. Mimi. Nov. B5.-Marshal
Foch's welcome. to Minnesota and the
northwest viii be extended at Austin,
Mimi, this afternoon by committees
from St. Paul and Minneapolis, which
left early today to- intereept the gem
eralissimo's special train. y G
st. Paul Ready.
St, Paul. Mimi. Nov. 25.-Orsan-
lied marching clubs. made famous
several years ago during st. Paul's
winter outdoor carniVals. Will aid in
the greeting to he extended tonight
TO Marshal Fochsan IN his party upon
their arrival here shortly before 8
O'clock from Mason City, Iowa.
The French soldier will be driven
direct from his special train to- a
downtown hotel about a. mile from
the depot. !s 10. !.
Saturday his time will be equally
divided between St. Paul and Mime
apolis before leaving for Bismarck
N. D., late that night.
10 ASoAA 81 = osy. INV y
Foch in a Thanksgiving day message
to Hartford MacNider;i commander Of
the American Legion sen or his ar
rivaf:in Harrisburg today, Joined tho
people Of the United States In pray.
,rs Of gratitude forsthe blessing en-
joyed by the world" The message
said.;. 5&22
In this, your day Of thankfulnes.
I 3tfhS with afr mYSsptrft With the
prayers of gratitude sfor the blessings
enjoyed by the world Ny heart goe1
out to the members OF the American
Legion whose:guest I am in this coun-
try to the &millions Of Americans u
have seen andto those whom 1 will
have the pleasure OF greeting. The
more l see OF Americans, the. more I
admire and respect them for their
ambition; energy and generosity Of
spirit.
Thankful For Being In U. S.
Il am thankful today for being in
your historic shrines. for meeting
their own lips toward sentiments to-
ward my beloved country, France.
my prayers go up today for the
continued welfare and happiness Of
the American people; for her men
who fought for world freedom. and
above all for her wounded soldiers.
whose bravery and sacrifice we do not
forget OF this solemn day of rejoice
ing" -.
The marshal also sent a. message Of
greeting to the wounded soldiers of
The United States through the public
health service.