Londoners view on American Legion baseball
The London Daily Herald humorously describes a London Legion baseball game at Chelsea ground, criticizing the sport as a glorified rounders and noting the harsh banter between players, umpires, and spectators. It cites the club-swinger, pitcher, and catcher dynamics with colorful slang and jokes about salaries and life insurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London Post
American Legion
London Daily Herald
Chelsea
America
Trust Fund Proposed to Aid Future Legionnaires in Minneapolis
The American Legion of Minneapolis plans a 500000 trust fund to aid aging Legionnaires. The initial 18000 Poppy Day fund will be held in trust with only interest used, except in rare cases with near unanimous approval. When the last Legionnaire dies, the principal would transfer to the Minneapolis foundation.
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American Legion of
Minneapolis
Hennepin County Central Committee
E. C. Nicholson
Hennepin County
Minneapolis Foundation
Coolidge Praises Albuquerque Worker for Disabled Vets
Mrs. Belle Nye of Albuquerque New Mexico a former national historian of the American Legion auxiliary met President Calvin Coolidge and General Hines head of the veterans bureau. Coolidge wrote praising her work for disabled service men and women and expressed deep interest in their welfare noting Senator Bursum’s role in highlighting the effort.
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Belle Nye
Albuquerque
N. M
American Legion Auxiliary
Coolidge
Hines
United States Veterans’ Bureau
New Mexico
Nye
Bursum
Calvin Coolidge
Largest Post in World Does Not Need Charity
The Omaha post of the American Legion, the largest in the world, will surpass 3,000 members after 53 new members. It recently resolved to exclude itself from the Omaha Community Chest funding, arguing the post has been self supporting and should not become dependent on charity.
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Omaha Post
American Legion
Omaha Community Chest
Legion
Open Windows Best Ventilation Says 1920s Expert Panel
A 1924 hospital ventilation anecdote recounts a superintendent touting a costly mechanical system that failed when windows were left open, echoing New York commission findings that open windows provide superior ventilation. The piece notes early buildings relied on cracks and drafts, with open windows remaining the best method.
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Everal
New York Commission of Ventilation
Whooping cough is a serious child disease warning
The article warns whooping cough is deadly to young children with high death rates under five and high pneumonia risk. It explains transmission via droplets and objects, typical cold symptoms progressing to the distinctive whoop, and advises keeping exposed children apart and protecting the ill child from cold and exposure until recovery.
Aztec Warrior Dress Inspires Virginia Ballet Study
A girl studies with the National American ballet in the Virginia hills wearing attire centered on a large shield. She imagines herself an Aztec warrior as part of the dance program.
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The
National American Ballet
Virginia
Portrait of Duchess d Alba Helps Duke Represent King
A brief portrait of the Duchess d Alva of Spain who aided her husband in acting for King Alfonso at international polo matches on Long Island. She is described as twenty four years old.
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Duchess d'Alba
Spain
Alfonso
Long Island
What Are Federal Reserve Notes and How They Work
A concise overview describing Federal Reserve notes as direct obligations of the United States with collateral backing, the 40 percent gold reserve requirement, and how rediscounting by member banks supports the elastic currency. It explains issuance, redemption, and automatic contraction tied to business needs.
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Federal Reserve
United States
Federal Reserve Banks
Treasury Department of
Washington
Federal Reserve Bank
Federal Reserve Board
Federal Reserve Agent
United States Treasury
Reserve Bank
Saving by a daily penny plan from Aunt Emmy
Aunt Emmy suggests Helen and Maud save by adding a penny per day from the sixth to the thirty-first, then restarting. Each day, they store the amount in a box, with a yearly total near sixty dollars, teaching regular Savings as a habit.
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Helen
Aunt Emmy
Aunty
Maud
Emmy
Anne B. Aymes
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American Legion News Service
London
Frederick R. Green
Western Newspaper Union
John Philipps
Baltimore
Franklin Farms
West Franklin Street
Ifill
Prohibition
Elk Hill
Wilbur
Naval Oil
Cal
Seth Thomas
Thomaston
Conn
Colgate
Jersey City
Gen. Obregon
Senorita Refugio Obregon
President Obregon
Mexico
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