Luke Fought His Own War the Heroic War Ace
The young lieutenant Frank Luke earned fame as a fearless American ace who fought solo missions during autumn 1918. His devotion lives on through sister Anna Marie Luke who aids veterans in Phoenix and performs at American Legion posts named for him. Luke was posthumously awarded the Croix de Guerre by General Diaz, along with a Congressional Medal of Honor, Distinguished Service Cross with oak leaf cluster, and other decorations after his death near Murvaux following a forced landing.
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Frank Luke
Anna Marie Luke
Phoenix
Ariz
American Legion
Luke
Diaz
Uitivor
Hower
Smy
Ife
Germini
Phe
Murvaux
Typical Yank Fighter Named for Official Portrait
Sergeant William Mettlen of Omaha is photographed as the model for the typical American fighting man. He stands 5 feet 10.4 inches tall, weighs 160 pounds, has light brown hair and blue eyes. He enlisted at nineteen as a Nebraska University freshman, has four bravery citations, and remains active in the American Legion. He is described as Scotch Irish.
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States
William Mettlen
Omaha
Ned
Signal Corps
Mettlen
Nebraska University
American Legion
Sixteenth Infantry
Legion Wins Court Battle Over Its Name
The American Legion secured judgment by default and damages in a suit against Francis H. Shoemaker of Omaha who called the Legion subsidized by big interests and opposed to organized labor. Shoemaker, a claimed radical worker, had accused the Legion of being a trained murderers group. The Legion also sought indictments against two editors of the Illinois Staats Zeitung for an editorial targeting ex-service men.
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American Legion
Legion
Francis H. Shoemaker
Omaha
Neb
Shoemaker
Nebraska
Illinois Staats Zeitung
Abeling Ax-Service
Chinese American ex servicemen aid Legion in New York
Harry Wong Ti, a Vietnam veteran and one of three American-born Chinese ex servicemen with the John Purroy Mitchell post of the American Legion, helps raise funds for a lean-to at the Adirondack veterans camp and serves on the post executive committee. Chinese veterans assisted Legion detectives in tracking slackers in Chinatown, proving their patriotism and initiative.
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New York
Chinatown
China
America
Harry Wong Ti
John Purroy Mitchel
American Legion
Veterans’ Mountain Camp
Adirondacks
Legion
Peace Dred Monument Flags Friendship Across Border
At Pinine Washington a peace dred monument celebrates a century of friendly relations between Canada and the United States. The Canadian flag and the U S flag flank the Jack symbolizing bilateral goodwill. American Legion posts from Blaine participated in unveiling ceremonies showing strengthened ties with Canada amid common goals. An architrave bears Children of a Common Mother to emphasize the England America bond.
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Pinine
Wash
Cioda
United States
Renee Arele
Blaine
Legion
Canada
England
Bantam Poultry Breeds Shown To Value In Egg Production
The United States Department of Agriculture notes Bantam breeds offer useful egg production for family flocks. Bantams suit small spaces and are easy for children to handle, with some breeds good for hatching and breeding stock. Despite low overall egg output, Bantams' size and traits appeal to small holders. a bulletin on Bantam breeds explains management, feed use, and origins from larger standards.
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United States Department of Agriculture
United States
Department of Agriculture
Romers
Carrying On With the American Legion
The article notes Chancellor Avery urging all Nebraska university students to join the American Legion for the nation’s honor. It reports the Society of Military and Naval Officers of the World War forming in New York with plans for nationwide, hereditary membership. It mentions Legion influence in Racine and central Oregon and cites concerns about impostors in bought uniforms and Japanese land purchases linked to George Shima. It also covers a Washington state aid initiative and a German warning about gas. It concludes with the Legion claiming about one third of the 30,000 U S hospital patients suffer mental disorders.
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Society of Military and Naval Officers of the
New York State
American Legion of
Central
Oregon
George Shima
America
The
Legion
Finding Hidden Turkey Nests In Poultry Practices
Poultry experts from the United States Department of Agriculture outline a method to locate stolen turkey nests by confining birds from morning to afternoon. They note hens on free range nest near home or in prepared barnyard hiding spots, with preferred nests being a barrel on its side filled with straw or hay.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Leaky Poultry House Roofs Threaten Flocks in Spring
Leaky roofs cause damp quarters and higher cold and roup risks as spring rains arrive. Repair cracks or leaks promptly to protect flocks from illness and losses.
Rose Coghlan at seventy one aided by friends
The once famous actress Rose Coghlan suffers paralysis and dwindling resources at age seventy one. News of her distress drew swift aid from fellow actors and supporters.
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Rose Coghlan
President Grant's Son Portrait and Career Highlights
The photograph shows Ulysses S. Grant Jr., born July 22, 1852 in Bethel Ohio. He became a lawyer in 1876 and practiced in San Diego, California since 1893. He served as secretary to his father during his presidency and aided him in politics.
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Ulysses S. Grant
U.S. Grant
Julia Grant
Bethel
Ohio
San Diego
Cal
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American Legion News Service
National Organization
Harry
Wong
Sona
Pigmies OF Poultry World
Washington, DC
Avery
Racine
Wis
Washington State Association
New York City
Washington State
Turkey
Miami
Chamber of Commerce of
Mia
General Grant
Point Pleasant.o
Harding
France
Jusserand
J. J. Broderick
Charles Lathrop Pack
American Forestry Association
President Grant
BOSS
Herbert D. Brown
United States Bureau of Efficiency
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