American Legion Dances At National Convention Pleases Members
The American Legion delegates at the big national convention embrace traditional dances such as the waltz Virginia reel and minuet. Schleppey, a former Legionnaire, organized the program with care, promising Southern atmosphere and an appealing contrast to jazz. A nightly fireworks and battle display was also prepared for attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
American
American Legion
Schleppey
Spanish Port Park
Legion
Beau Braumel
South.” Mr. Schleppey
Made Pajamas for Wounded Veterans in Hawaii
Prominent Hawaii women sewed pajamas with messages "Aloha from Hawaii" under supervision of Dorothy B. Harper. Units included the governor's wife, the admiral's wife, and the Marine barracks commandant's wife. Work done for U S Marines and hospital aid, first sent to Camp Logan Texas hospital workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aloha
Hawaii
American Legion Auxiliary
United States
U. S
Paroled War Veterans Returned to Society Through Auxiliary Aid
Seven men, all veterans, were paroled from the Jefferson City state penitentiary to the Missouri American Legion Auxiliary. They suffer from mental disease or tuberculosis and will receive clothes, jobs, and a home. Mrs. A. O. DeWitte led the drive, with Gov Hyde promising more men will be treated in government hospitals. Paroled men will report weekly on rehabilitation, watched by the auxiliary. The effort tests national policy on reforming mentally unfit former service members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson City
American Legion
A. O. DeWitte
Missouri Auxiliary
Watdes
Guy
Arthur M. Hyde
Oklahoma Legion member flies 100 miles in 42 minutes
Gen Roy Hoffman a leading Oklahoma American Legion figure and Lieut. Charles Millis flew from Oklahoma City to Lawton to deliver a patriotic address. They covered 100 miles in four minutes to spare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Hoffman
Oklahoma Legion Worker
Oklahoma
American Legion
Oklahoma City
Lawton
Charles Millis
Lessons In Flag Etiquette In Hazleton Pa
The American Legion in Hazleton aims for 100 percent flag etiquette. A committee visits violators to teach proper display and conduct when flags are shown. Residents welcome the instruction, viewing violations as ignorance or carelessness. Similar committees are urged for other cities and towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazleton
American Legion
Committee of Instruction
Loyal to His Company and the Risky Rider
An insurance agent discusses a client, a racing car owner, seeking a $50,000 accident policy while admitting high risk. The treasurer notes the man frequently drives others’ cars with their wives, leading to questions about the value of his life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vollage Cucup
Ming
American Legion Weekly
Guiana land of El Dorado and colonial legacy
Dutch Guiana and British Guiana share Suriname’s history as a colonial region. Paramaribo features mahogany lined streets while cacao, sugar, and gold drive its economy. The 1911 value of produce reached about $3,000,000, with timber and pulp expanding into its forests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guiana
United States
Armericans
British Guiana
French Guiana
Dutch Guiana
Venezuelan Guiana
Brazilian Guiana
Gasiquaire
West Indies
Trinidad
Holland Direct
Florida
Ponce de Leon
Raleigh
Iles
Juan
Martinescu
Munchausen
Andinas
Manou
Walter Ttareigh
Ralphon
Martines
el Dorato
Lisell
Aurutiny of
Humboldt
Florin
Holland
Africa
Paramaribo
Suriname
Kamapas
Refused to Be Diverted by the Captain of Industry
A Philadelphia Ledger excerpt extols steadfast invention amid failure. It celebrates figures who stay the course, resist bribes, and press toward a distant goal, turning setbacks into success and finishing what they begun despite despair and delay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bla Jesses
Philadelphia Ledger
Hallway Hug Ignored By Boston Transcript Reader
A humorous note from J. M. We includes a pardon request for a hallway embrace and a playful misunderstanding about a past hug involving a wife. The writer jokes about consulting the wife and forgiving the hug if she confirms it occurred in the recent months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M
Boston Transcript
Monument Plans Spark Senate Cash Debate
Senator Sorghum rips at a proposed monument scheme saying funds should go to others while he would supervise the contract. He warns friends discussing a grand monument for a person and questions who would profit from it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sorghum
Laundry Work and Housework Again After Pinkham’s Remedy
Taunton Massachusetts resident Mrs. Brianded Silvia testifies her back and leg pains eased after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She reports being able to work in the laundry and perform housework, noting a return of vitality and energy. She shares her positive experience with coworkers and friends, encouraging others to try the tonic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taunton
Mass
Lydia Ei. Pinkham
Ila
Lydia E. Pinkham
Bianded Silvia
Grant St
Also Mentioned on This Page
Flint, Mich
Superior
Fisher
Flint
Michigan
Echevrolet
Chevrolet Motor Company
Detroit
General Motors Corporation
Chevrolet
American Legion News
Barvica
Parece Nento Honeasas Lra SS
Legionnaires
Mia
Dorothy 5. Harper
Jack
Hie
Oll
Dublin
American Legion Weekly Bulletin
Los Apgeles
Missouri Legion
State
National Geographic Society
Washington, D. C
New World
Woolworth
Breda
New Amsterdam
England
Demarara
Gulana
SPOHN
Guin
Removan
Parker
Rat Tras
Evansville
Indianapolis
Fletcher
Hurge
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!