American Legion Origins and Early Army History
Camp Pike Arkansas June 6 The first American Legion was formed in 1792 and ended in 1796 The regular army reorganized after the Revolutionary War and was first officially called the Legion It was divided into four sub legions including the 4th United States Infantry General Knox originated the legion concept The army fought its only legion battle at Miami Rapids August 20 1794 The Legion was disbanded in 1796 and four infantry regiments were formed Miss Elizabeth Marbury daughter of an original Tam many Hall member now active in politics
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Camp Pike
Ark
War Department
4Th
United States Infantry
United States Army
General Knox
George Washington
Julius Ceasar
Anthony Wayne
Anthony
Pittsburg
Washington
Miami Rapids
Wisconsin GOP Leader Faces Primary Challenge in Seventh District
The dean of the Wisconsin delegation in the House with twenty years of continuous service, a chairman of the Foreign Commerce Committee and a prominent Republican leader, dies. In the September primaries his Republican renomination foe in Wisconsin's Seventh district is J. D. Beck of Viroqua, former member of the Industrial Commission of Wisconsin and a lieutenant of Senator Robert M. La Follette.
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Foreign Commerce Committee
Ieiders
Wisconsin
J. D. Beck
Viroqua
Industrial Commission of Wisconsin
Robert M. la Follette
Non-Partisans Seek To Retain Control In North Dakota Primaries
Fargo dispatch notes North Dakota nonpartisan league seeks continued power in the June primaries. Governor Lynn FraZier seeks a third term in the Republican primary, facing William Langer and league-backed contenders for other offices. Opponents unite with Independent Voters Association to fund a joint campaign against the league. U S Senator Gro rings faces renomination. league candidate for Republican nomination is EB F Ladd.
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Fargo
N. D
League
North Dakota
Lynn J. Fraaier
William Langer
Frazier
Thomas Hall
Carl Kositzky
J. I.cahill
D. C
Bodies Arrive in New York From Antwerp Transport Mercury
The Mercury arrived with 837 A E F dead consigned to parents, plus 20 Army of Occupation members, 84 civilians, and 1815 Polish troops from Danzig. The Poles will entrain for demobilization as part of the postwar movement.
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New, York
Antwerp
Mercury
iBesides
Army of Occupation
Danzig
Eee
Dead timber as usable pulp says forest study
The U S Forest Service lab in Madison reports timber from dead trees killed by fire or insects can be used for structural pulp as well as timber from live trees of similar quality. Only requirement is wood not have later insect attack or delays that cause damage. The heartwood of living trees is mostly dead and sapwood has few living cells.
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Forest Products Laboratory
U.S. Forest Service
Madison
Zemo Skin Remedy Promises Quick Relief
There is one remedy that seldom fails to stop itching and relieve skin irritation. Zemo clears skin conditions like eczema pimples rashes and blackheads. It acts fast, is safe and easy to use with prices 35 cents for a small bottle and one dollar for an extra large bottle. The E W Rise Co Cleveland Ohio distributes this antiseptic liquid.
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E.W. Ruse Co
Cleveland, O
Swedish Choral Society Touring Sweden Concert Tour
King Gustav will receive the Swedish Chicago Choral Society on July 2 with a six day stay in Stockholm from June 30 to July 6. Three concerts are planned in Stockholm and later in Gefle Hudiksvalut Sundsvall on July 7 8 and 9. A benefit program for Miss Mortis is mentioned during the trip.
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Stockholm
Chicago Choral Society
Sweden
Stolekholy
Gustav
Misand’ Mortis
Ak Hil
Rearsd
Portugal Still Faces Social and Economic Strife
Lisbon reports show Portugal is not worse off than other nations involved in the conflict, despite sensational abroad reports. The article notes ongoing social and economic troubles but frames them as comparable to peers in the postwar period.
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Lisbon
Portugal
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Mad Antony
Elizabeth Marbury
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U. 5
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Berry Garage
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Lauohnson Auto .Co
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Towa
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