Fact Mix From an Early 20th Century Summary
The text notes life expectancy for adults over forty is decreasing then rising. It claims Everest lacks a native name, named for Sir George Everest, first director of the Great Survey. It mentions few volcano observations, Vesuvius and Kilauea as key examples, and notes a shortage of professional volcanologists. It ends with a coal delivery system using a platform and shoulder-height hoist.
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Mount Everest
Himalayas
Sir G. Eversi
Vesuvius
Kilauea
Hawaii
Boston to Los Angeles Hiking Story
Tom M. Harney of Boston set out to reach the American Legion meet in Kansas City and visit friends in Los Angeles. He chose to hike the distance, carrying his old hiking outfit as he traveled, a testament to the wartime spirit that lingered after service.
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Tom M. Harney
Boston
Tom
American Legion
Kansas City
Los Angeles
Babe Ruth Crowned King of Swat After World Series
George Herman Ruth, known as Babe Ruth, wears a $600 crown of "King of Swat" given by admirers after winning the World Series. The scene shows Ruth in the spotlight amid cheers and celebratory crowds.
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Babe
King
Swat
George Herman
Babe) Ruth
Legion N Loan Plan Aids Fargo Buddies
Fargo North Dakota American Legion Post Adjutant Arthur F. Colur outlines a Bonus Loan association begun January 1 1921 to aid thrift and the needy. Members deposit sums from 5 to 86 with five percent interest while loans use state compensation claims as security and eight percent interest is charged.
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American Legion
Fargo
N. D
The
Post
Arthur F. Colur
Legion
North Dakota
Beig
Legion Posts
Fargo Post
Think He Will Be Governor Bright Future For Washington
Washington residents tout William Jennings Coyle as a lucky leader with a strong resume. He played quarterback for the University of Washington, served as a reading clerk in the state legislature, earned the Distinguished Service Cross for World War I bravery, and is a 33 year old lieutenant governor with two daughters who sells farm tractors when not in office. The public sees him as a potential youngest governor in U.S. history after the next election.
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Washington
William Jennings Coyle
Coyle
Gil Dobie
University of Washington
Leutenant
Argonne
863D Infantry
United States
Problems of the Navy Men Conference Planned by Legion
The naval affairs committee of the American Legion will hold a Chicago conference this fall to discuss issues facing navy ex service men and policies affecting them. Edward E. Spafford of New York chairs the committee and will announce the date. Also listed are Benjamin Briscoe, Philander Briscoe, Claudius G. Pendill, Fred A. Tillman, and C. W. Neville Jr., with ranks from lieutenant commander to petty officer.
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Navy
American Legion
Naval Affairs Committee of the Legion
Chicago
Edward E. Spafford
New York
Mr. Spafford
Benjamin Briscoe
Michigan
Philander Briscoe
Maryland
Claudius G. Pendill
Wisconsin
Fred A. Tillman
California
C. W. Neville, Jr
Louisiana
Legionnaires Save Life of Injured Veteran in Jackson
Twelve members of the American Legion in Jackson Mississippi volunteered to donate blood for Welton A Crawford an overseas veteran after a streetcar crash left him seriously injured. Crawford is reported to be recovering.
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American Legion
Jackson
Miss
Welton A. Crawford
Crawford
Intellectual Giant Nolan Aged 88 Proves Sharp at University
Michael J. Nolan of Seattle, a former lumberjack and Royal Engineers sapper, served with Dominion forces in Canada and fought shellshock influenza and jaundice in Folkestone. He entered the University of Washington in 1919 and, amid severe war injuries, outpaced four professors in a 60-question test in 92 seconds. He is completing a four year program in 18 months. He hails from Wexford Ireland and belongs to Rainier Noble Post, American Legion, Seattle.
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Michael J. Nolan
Seattle
Wash
Royal Engineers
Almerica
Germany
Nolan
Canada
France
Folkestone
England
University of Washington
Wexford
Ireland
Rainier-Noble Post
American Legion
Settle
Chaplain H I MacLane Seeks Sky Pilot Belt
Rev H I MacLane of Toledo Ohio holds chaplain roles across six groups including the Lucas County Legion council Soldiers class and the Thirty seventh Division Veterans association. He is a wounded World War I sky piloting veteran who later joined the American Legion post and was elected chaplain.
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H. IF. MacLane
Toledo
Sky
Bob Sitzimmons
Maud Lane
Harry Be, Kern
American Legion
Lucas County
Ohio
the Legion
Soldiers’ Class
Toledo Scottish Rite
Thirty-seventh Division
Veterans’ Association
Ohio National Guard
Disabled Veterans of the
Dry land sailor ace wins canoe carnival prize
Miss Ethelyn Meter of Benton Harbor wins in the Belle Isle canoe carnival in Detroit while serving in the Washington bureau of navigation. A former Yeomanette, she paddled with skill, helping the American Legion Benton Harbor post colors fly as she organizes veterans.
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Ethelyn Meter
Belle Isle
Detroit
Mich
Miss Meter
Benton Harbor
Seaveu
Youlland
Bureau of Navigation
Washington
American Legion
Legion
To Honor General Ward Memorial Day Pilgrimage Planned
Americans in Shanghai will visit General Frederick Ward’s grave in Sungkiang on Memorial Day. The American Legion post there started the annual pilgrim practice this year. Ward led the Ever Victorious Army under Chinese commission and died at Tsz Ki during the Taiping Rebellion suppression.
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General Ward
China
Frederick Ward
American Legion
Shanghai
America
Tsz Ki
Sungkiang
Hog Cholera Threat and Prevention Measures Highlighted
August and September bring the heaviest toll from hog cholera a disease feared by swine keepers. The spread via bedding troughs and gear can devastate herds but serum treatment offers strong protection when administered promptly. The piece urges sanitation vaccination by vets and keeping hogs away from waterways and public roads to minimize losses.
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United States
United States Department of Agriculture
Water Cleanse for Poultrymen Hydration and Salt Aid
A crude note suggests pure drinking water is essential for poultry. It adds that a dose of Epsom salts twenty grains per quart followed by thirty grains of bicarbonate of soda per quart can act as a cleansing measure, claimed by some readers as beneficial.
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Arlington
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