New Orleans Legion to Aid Police at Convention
Police Chief Guy R. Molony of New Orleans plans to call in 1,000 Legionnaires to assist with crowd control during the American Legion convention October 16 to 21. Molony, a Legion member, will deploy provost guards in the business district to manage up to 150,000 visiting ex servicemen and parade routes. He cited Kansas City's smooth handling of last year’s gathering and noted officials would welcome a return.
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New Orleans
Guy R. Molony
Molony
Kansas City
American Legion
Banks for the Legion Men Housing Options for the New Orleans Convention
V A W Steger head of housing for the American Legion convention describes varied lodging. Attendees can stay in Pullman cars or steamboats, hotels, or New Orleans homes with rates from 1.50 to 2.50 per day. about 14 000 could be housed on Pullman cars. Rail arrangements allow about 2 a day on trains. Availability extends to army base and lodge rooms with reservations through state adjutant.
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V. A. W. Steger
American Legion National Convention
New Orleans
Pullman «Ars
Steger
American Legion
Convention Housing Committee
Balloon Burst Feeds Mischief in Yard Tale
In a rural scene Gyp Dog laughs as Little Boy’s balloon bursts under a cherry tree. Pussy Cat and Jack Robin react with fright and quick escapes while hens gather at the fence to watch the comic mishap.
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Peto
Pussy Cat
Gyp Dog
Gyp
Old Speckled Hen
Jack Robin
McClure Newspaper Syndicate
Ry Tree
Jack
Pop
Pershing outlines rapid national defense mobilization
Gen John J Pershing states the United States could field a large army on short notice for defense of bridges railways industries coal mines and government buildings. He cites 18 infantry divisions 600000 reserves 500000 National Guard and 175000 volunteers with the 1920 act paving immediate mobilization in a national emergency.
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United States
John J. Pershing
Pershing
Regular Army
National Guard
Congress
A Line O' Cheer The Daisies En
A brief poem praising daisies as welcome friends seen everywhere. The speaker treats the flowers as friendly nods of greeting, and rejects the idea that daisies are weeds despite harsh labels.
Bee and flower mating signals and pollen distribution
The article explains how birds sing to attract mates and flowers scent to lure bees. It notes bees transport pollen between blossoms, enabling fertilization and seed production, with cross pollination between plant species not occurring. It highlights bees’ role in plant reproduction and the mutual attraction between scents and pollinators.
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Wheeler Syndicate, Inc
Sign of wealth through artistic and professional paths in the palm
The text describes how money tied to artistic or professional life appears in the palm. A star on the Apollo mount near the ring finger signals creative wealth, while two deep lines on the Mercury mount near the little finger indicate money from business or medicine. Good health underpins sustained work and success.
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Apollo
Mercury
The
Wheeler Syndicate, Inc
Diplomatic mystery Loomis death and treaty case explored
Kent Loomis, aide to the U S secretary of state, vanished from the Kaiser Wilhelm II after delivering a treaty text to King Menelik. A body later washed ashore near Plymouth, with clues suggesting murder rather than suicide, raising questions about motive and broader geopolitical intrigues.
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Kent Loomis
IF. B. Loomis
New York
United States
Abyssinia
Loomis
Parkersburg
W. V
King Menelik
Plymouth
England
William
Ellis
Cherbourg
State Department
Massenger
Atlantic
Warren Point
Kent J. Loomis
Kaiser Wh- Helm
Nails as social signals in work life and manners
An essay on how stained nails reveal work type and class, arguing immaculate nails are not a universal mark of breeding but a costly habit from privilege. It urges keeping nails clean, noting soap, water, and a nail brush improve appearance across occupations. The piece warns nonstaining work offers no excuse for neglect.
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McClurs Newspaper Syndicate
The Evelina Name History and Significance
Evelina and Eveline trace to Eveline later form Evelina with Eveline and Aveline, names borne by Norman and Lancastrian figures. The trend tied to Evelyn, Evellina, and final a, with Evelina revived after Burney's novel. Associations include agate gem for courage, Thursday as lucky day, wild rose as flower.
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Campo
Eveline
Lancaster
Miss Burney
Evelina
England
Evellina
Evelyn
Asamala
The
Wheeler Syndicate, Inc
The Puzzle of the Peasant Empress
The article recounts the mystery and intrigue surrounding Tsu Hsi dowager empress of China, famed as the power behind the throne. It probes her origins and how she wielded influence over the Celestial Empire for years.
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Tsu-Hsi
Catherine of
Russia
Tsu- Hsi
Peking
Li Hung Chang
Imperial
Tsu Hs
Kwang-Hsu
China
Kwung-Hsu
Outsider reference reveals dinner with fiancé’s family
Short-I suppose they regard you as one of the family by now. Long-I dined at my fiancee's home yesterday and was told they haven't yet shrieked at me for a tablecloth mishap. London Answers notes the evolving social dynamic.
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London
Skeptical townsmen challenge stranger claiming chance for prosperity
In a local scene a well dressed stranger presents himself as the advance guard of prosperity visiting the town to address business men. A hotel proprietor doubts the claim and refuses payment with the stranger’s check, causing suspicion among locals.
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Advance Guard of Prosperity
Biretham Age-Herald
Quite the Contrary it isn't when a woman lo
A fragment reflects a remark on appearances and perception of a woman, suggesting the idea that looking at someone can be misleading or unintended.
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Estelle Taylor
Washington and Jefferson
University of California
W. and J. College
Wheeler
Eve
Eva
Hfe
Hiazelnut
Earl of Pembroke
Aveline
Gunnar
William the Conqueror
Earl of Lancaster
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