Pillar from Belleau Church Sent to American Legion
A pillar from the altar of a church that stood in the ruined Belleau village near Chateau-Thierry was sent to the American Legion national headquarters in Indianapolis. The pillar, scarred by German shells, survived the destruction and became a good omen for French villagers who cleared their ruined church and donated the relic to honor Yankee regiments.
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American Legion
Indianapolis
Ind
France
Bellean
Chateau-Thierry
America
Belleau
Peter Pan inspired mohair and silk frocks in new season colors
The article describes mohair edged garments with Peter Pan style collars and cuffs, using beige and shade contrasts. It notes silk and mohair slips with decorative site bends, a silk and wool one piece with striped waist and block skirt, and Navajo like patterns. A braided girdle defines the waist as capes gain prominence for outdoor wear.
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Akia
Roman Nose's War Bonnet Fails at Beecher's Island
The tale recounts Roman Nose's belief in his war bonnet's power to protect him. He died after a fight at Beecher's Island on September 18, 1908, when a Cheyenne scout was shot and mortally wounded.
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Gabger
G. A. Forsyth
Beecher's Island
Colo
Aries
Eve
Will Pay the Buckeye Boys to Ex-Service Men
Robert R. Roberts of Youngstown, former Ohio American Legion vice commander, is named director of adjusted compensation. He will oversee a $25,000,000 payment to nearly a quarter million ex-service men under the state sinking fund commission. Ohio pays ten dollars a month for each service month to a maximum of $250 for World War I veterans.
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Robert R. Roberts
Youngstown
Ohio Department of the American Legion
Roberts
Ohio
Carnegie Steel Mills
State Sinking Fund Commission
American Legion
Listening In on MacNider in Pittsburgh Audience
A speaker addressed a large Pittsburgh audience on compensation to be paid before the crowd. If he had known the size of the audience, he might have spoken louder.
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MacNider
Pittsburgh
Lemon Yellow Voile Dress Described as Hand Made
A French lemon yellow voile dress is detailed as entirely hand made. Hem stitching runs in neat rows and four panels hang slightly below the hem. The usual girdle is white and garnished with gandie.
Worumbo cloth drives new tuxedo style with stripe pattern
The article describes Worumbo cloth used in a tuxedo model with slit armholes offering warmth beyond silk and wool blends. A frock of the chemise type in the same material completes a versatile town and country costume, with several clever versions on the market.
Sleeves transform frocks into multiple styles
A fashion note discusses transforming a single gown into several looks with detachable or changeable sleeves. It highlights wide wrist sleeves, varied cuff widths, and materials like beige or navy chiffon with red, gold embroidery, and gold stitching. Lace or chiffon sleeves adapt outfits for day or formal wear.
Black furniture paint gains fashionable edge in homes
The article notes a rising fashion for black paint in interiors As black woodwork dominates new and stylish apartments velvet is costly and black poplin hangings are aging trends shift toward darker tones in decor.
Bloomers for the Children by Mandarin Style Influence
The spring children's attire draws on Chinese yellow silk and voile accents inspired by mandarin style. Frocks feature bloomers, wide knee designs, and nightwear with embroidery, while hats echo Chinese motifs in color and fabric. A georgette dress line mirrors baby garments with embroidered butterflies, reflecting light fabrics and delicate trims for warm weather.
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Noah Pane Ape
Satanta of the Kiowas Orator of the Plains
Satanta, Kiowa chief known as the Orator of the Plains after Medicine Lodge 1867 speech to government commissioners, proclaimed love for land and buffalo and reluctance to settle. A fierce war leader who painted the southern plains red, led raids, and adorned his body and tepee with red ochre.
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Atanta
Set-t’-alnte
Medicine Lodge
Plains
Barkia Kind Self Possessed Woman Reference
Fragmentary text references a self-possessed woman and a Boston setting. The readable lines mention attitudes toward guiding others and personal behavior, but the source is heavily garbled and lacks clear events or identifiable individuals.
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Barkia
Boston
Tran
Million Dollar Dream In A Riverbank Day
A weathered bank proposes a fanciful scene where Karen rest on a broom outdoors and imagines immense wealth. The dialogue includes a cashier named Joe asking what a million dollars would do, and the judge’s interjected remark echoes the rural humor of a simple life, pigs, and profit.
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Joe
Australian team picks for Davie Cup matches
The latest advices from Australia report the final selections for the year's Davie Cup matches. Norman Brooke has quit and the selection lists are announced, naming Ger Bee and other players for the Australian team.
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Australia
Igatches
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Lebo
Buckeye Boys
Robert Roberts
Ohio Department
Rae
Trane
Georgett Barty
Satanta
Norman
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Biiisi
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