Three Champions of Post Membership Drive Named
In 1923 three men topped Legions membership drives. John A. Smith of Sioux City used the Cudahy plan to recruit many ex soldiers from local firms. Hlaus Hunsdorf, a disabled patient in Minnesota, built about 250 via hospitals and gatherings. John Kass of Detroit interviewed more veterans, collecting dues and applications rapidly.
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John A. Smith
Sioux City
Monahan Post
Hlaus Hunsdorf
Minnesota
John Kass
Detroit
Smith
Ile
Hunsdorf
Veterans’ Bureau
Kass
Charles A
Othe
Wayne County
Legion
Michigan
Munsdorf
Omaha Post
Nunsdorf
American Legion inherits quarter of veteran’s estate
One four of the estate of disabled World War veteran Earl Mason of Indianapolis, who died in Kansas City, Missouri, valued about 8350, goes to the American Legion. The will names the head of the Legion district hospitalization committee as executor and notes gratitude for Legion aid in securing compensation and hospital service.
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Kansas City
American Legion
Earl Mason
Indianapolis
Legion District
Mason
Legion
The
Ideals of the Legion Chairman Express Civic Service
Woburn mass school board chairman Thomas H Mc Gowan outlined American Legion ideals at a citizens mass meeting. He said the Legion serves by reminding self sacrifice for all, aiding needy comrades, building an inclusive ex service group, and upholding duty to country and flag while avoiding hero worship.
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the Legion
Thomas H. McGowan
Woburn
Mass
American Legion
Citizens’ Mass
Legion Fathers Form Local Councils in Early Phase
The American Legion Fathers auxiliary has begun forming local councils, with Harvey post 195 in Harvey Illinois the first to receive a charter. Other early councils will be in Malden Massachusetts St Paul Minnesota Topeka Kansas and Betlingtons Washington. A charter fee of 10 and ten signatures from fathers of Legionnaires or World War I sacrifices are required. The council operates under the governing post and cannot hire staff.
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American Legion Fathers
Veterans’ Body
Fathers of Men
T Harvey
Legion
Harvey
T. Harvey
Chicao
Malden
Mass
St. Paul
Minn
Topeka
Kan
Betlingtsans
Wash
Legion Post
Conscription of Wealth and Industry Gains Support in Boston
The universal draft plan to conscript wealth and industry for war effort gains backing from about 4,000 Boston citizens. Gen. Charles R. Edwards of the American Legion Massachusetts warns of failing to mobilize all resources. Maj. George L. Berry, Printing Pressmen’s Union leader, supports the act as best for deterring war, with Weeks and other officials backing it.
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Boston
Congress
Charles R. Edwards
American Legion
Massachusetts
Legion
Maj
George L. Berry
Printing Pressmen’s Union
Berry
New Orleans
the Legion
John W. Weeks
Interpretation of New York Insurance Laws and Disabled Veterans
Governor A E Smith states that workers compensation rates may not treat partial disability veterans as extra hazardous risks. He says premiums must be based on the merit of each accident and not discourage employment of veterans with partial disabilities. Commander HK KE Spafford requested state clarification after protests from American Legion in New York.
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A. E. Smith
New York
HK. KE. Spafford
American Legion
Spafford
Smith
American Legion Chooses Citizenship Essay Winner in Lowell
Komnenos Soukuras, a Lowell high school student, won first prize in an American Legion essay contest on the privileges and obligations of an American citizen. Nearly 200 essays were submitted. Soukuras had also won a prior National Guard unit contest in Lowell on Armistice Day and Its Meaning.
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American Legion
Lowell
Mass
Komnenos Soukuras
Soukuras
National Guard
Women Can Dye Any Garment Drapery Tint Worn Things
Readers learn a dyeing method offering refreshment for fabrics. The pitch proclaims that women can revive worn or faded garments and drapery, with a price note suggesting economical options.
Diamond Dyes promise easy home coloring for beginners
The advertisement assures successful dyeing with Diamond Dyes even for first timers. Druggists stock all colors and each package includes directions.
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Bayer
New Prague Woman Earns State Pharmacy Board Honor
Marie Wiesinger, a prescription druggist from New Prague Minnesota, has become the first woman in the United States to head a state board of pharmacy. She cites pride in her town, community service, and personal ties with local pharmacists as key to her success, noting small towns offer equal opportunity with dedication.
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Pan
Montana State College
Bozeman
South Dakota
Uuquities
Montana
Congress
United States
United States Department of Labor
Ana B.herrick
New York
Montana Woman's College
Merrick
Mahomet
West Coast
St. Paul
All State Board of Pharmacy
New Prague
Minn
Marie Wiesinger
Park Board
Garden Club
Red Cross
Street sweeper uses new device to gather gutter debris
A new street sweeper attachment collects leaves and debris from gutters and feeds them into a box on the cart. The leaves are then thrown toward revolving brushes which dump the material back into the box for disposal.
Indigestion Baffles King and His Heir in Public
London Mail reports the king and the prince of Wales suffer chronic indigestion. The prince largely lives on eggs and fodder while chicken is served finely chopped. Despite nervousness and restlessness, both appear well in public.
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Prince of Wales
London Mail
The Lizard Peninsular Charm Captured in Color and Rock
The Lizard charms visitors with changing coastal color and dramatic rock scenery. The landscape contrasts the Land's End region while offering vibrant purples, blacks, oranges, and heather hues that invite lingering, observation, and artistic inspiration.
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Kynance Cove
Harry Christopher Minelin
Cuticura Soothes Itching Scalp Advertisement
An advertisement promotes Cuticura Ointment for itching scalp and a regimen using Cuticura Soap with hot water. It claims daily use yields clear skin and soft white hands and suggests integrating Cuticura products into daily toilet preparations.
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Cuticura
Cuticura Laboratories
Dept. Af
Malden
Aee
Tree Decoration Tips From The American Tree Association
The American Tree Association of Washington, D.C. says small trees thrive in tiny soil patches and formal pruning yields ilenified decorative effect. A line of snowy-white clothes completes the look after a long day of work using Red Cross Ball Blue.
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American Tree Association of
Washington, D.C
Dombey and Son in Shanghai Storefront
In Shanghai on Bubbling Well Road a Chinaman runs a grocery with a Dombey and Son sign. Residents joke the store is Dombey and Son, so the merchant adopted the title for business.
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China
Street construction funds bolstered by traffic fines
About 750000 dollars in street construction and repairs will be undertaken in Los Angeles next year. Fines from motor vehicle violations are deposited into a special fund dedicated to street work and related projects.
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Los Angeles
Musta bites self hindrance noted by SG wan
A Toronto Goblin quips about a head cut. the exchange implies self-inflicted injury from Musta standing on a chair. The dialogue sketches a playful streetwise banter between two locals, highlighting a casual, urban slang tone.
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Toronto
After An Operation a Woman Reclaims Health in Rochester
Mrs James Wilke of 833 E Center Street Rochester Minnesota writes of a serious operation and constant pain. She credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for nervousness and run down condition helping her recover in weeks. She recalls improvement after taking two bottles and continues to feel strong. The note invites other needy women to request the company text book.
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Rochester
Minnesota
Lydia x. Pinkham
James Wilke
Center Street
Minn
Wilke
Lydia KE. Pinkham
Lydia E. Pinkham
Lynn Mass
New explosive tested for detonating value by bureau
Hexamethylene triperoxidiamine has been tested by the bureau of mines to determine its detonating value. The compound may prove useful in armor-piercing shells.
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Bureau of Mines
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