Winchester VA Man Appointed State Historian and Americanism Chairman
B M Roszel of Winchester Virginia has been named state historian and chairman of the Department of the American Legion Americanism Commission. He also serves as historian of his post. Born in Baltimore he earned A B and Ph D from Johns Hopkins, taught at multiple institutions, led Sewanee Chamber School, and since 1908 has run Shenandoah Valley Academy. Roszel served eighteen months in WWI and overseas, later taking a reserve corps commission.
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B. M. Roszel
Winchester
Wye
Virginia — Department of the American Legion
Department
Americanism Commission
Baltimore
Roszel
Jots Hopkins University
Washington High School
Washington, D. C
Sewanee Ghanmar School
University of the South
Shenandoah Valley Academy
Ioszel
Theork
Reserve Corps
Travel Pictures for Posts by Bureau of Microeconomies
The Aimer Icon Legion and the bureau announce free exhibition of education and travel motion picture films for posts. The 1000 topic Bima are owned by the bureau. each Legion post receives a Special catalogue and no admission fee is charged. Deliveries and express charges cover distribution, with centers in almost every state.
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Aimer Icon Legion
Bureau of
Pinmicreloeconomies
Legion
Bima
Bureau
Legion Is His Middle Name
Jacob Tenny, a Chicago lawyer and former Democratic municipal judge candidate, changes his name to Jacob Legion Tenny to honor his American service and promote a standard American nomenclature. The move follows remarks by Tweoh Telnowits of Prague Post No. 61, urging Legion members to adopt an American name.
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Tweoh Telnowits
Wilter 5
Prague
American Legion
Chicago
Jacob Legion Tenny
Wendy
Teinowicz
Tenny
Jacob
Legion
Tin
West Side
Legion hikers greeted on 1600 mile trek to Mexico City
Yau W. Bishop and G. Allison, California American Legionnaires, travel from Los Angeles to Mexico City on a march of over 1600 miles. They describe warm hospitality from Legion posts in Yuma, Tucson, Bisbee, and Douglas, with bunks, sleeping porches, and club rooms provided. They plan to cross into Mexico at Paso del Norte or Laredo.
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Southwest
American Legion
Yau W. Bishop
G. Allison
California Legionnairea
Los Angeles
Cal
Mexico City
Mexico
Bishop
Allison
Irwin
San Iaancisco
Legion
Adjtant
Yuma
Aziz
Tucson
Bisbee
Thelby
Douglas
Legion Post
Paso
Laredo
Tex
Queen of Legion Carnival Opens Fundraiser Night
Miss Tillie Olsen does not pose for a photograph as queen. The event, staged by Miron Post of the American Legion at the park hall to raise money for ongoing wartime post activities, features her in a ceremonial role.
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Tillie Olsen
Miron
American Legion
Taok
Slioahil
Fifty-One American Legion posts abroad revealed
National headquarters lists fifty-one overseas American Legion posts across seventeen foreign countries and three territories on four continents. The record names Alaska locations and numerous foreign stations from Buenos Aires to Santo Domingo, with cities in the Philippines, China, Japan, and Europe among others.
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American Legion
United States
Wie
Anchorage
Valdez
Ketellean
Juneau
Benard
Wrangell
Port Lisewn
Cordova
Nome
Haines
Pairbanks
Sithka
A. E. F. Play Library Opens for Posts
The A E F Play Library offers posts of the Awerloan Legion access to home front stage pieces. The featured satire The au steal comedy Sitti Dietty tells of a slowsh boy posing as a girl welfare worker in Meanet, aiding AWCT soldiers, chaperoning two Danish girls, and saving the boys from drowning in the River Cog nace. Address: A E B F Library, 60 West Fortieth Street, New York City.
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A. BE
Awerloan Legion
Sitti’ Dietty
Dlowshhoy
Welfiare
Meanet
Canet Martial
A. Eb, F. Library
Weat Fortieth Street
New York City
Gardens Reducing Living Costs Through Home Vegetable Gardens
Agricultural bulletins urge urban and rural families to grow vegetables at home. One tenth of an acre can supply most family needs with minimal cost and about 5 to 6 hours weekly over 20 weeks, boosting thrift, health, and outdoor activity.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Suyburiten
Primary Object of Parcel Post Trade
The article argues parcel post trade aims to raise producer prices and improve consumer goods while keeping fairness. It notes marketing specialists believe large scale marketing will outpace ordinary market quotes, making agreed stipulations on price baselines essential for both producer and consumer.
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United States Department of Agricultre
Parret Post
OiMeuth
Sey
United States
Iiement
Agricultarm
Egg market contract talk stresses trust and fair terms
A historical note discusses consumer producer egg agreements, stressing honesty and mutual trust. It covers written initial terms, potential verbal follow ups, payment methods, weekly quantities, and possible price references above wholesale quotes for top-grade eggs.
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Itis
Syielng
Remarkable health claim linked to Rochester man’s tonic
A Rochester resident, longtime record keeper for the Department of Water Works, touts a tonic as remarkably effective after decades of poor health. He credits a New York physician for a remedy that relieved fatigue, digestive issues, heart palpitations, and nervous instability, sparking widespread endorsement in local ads.
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Daies J Benstey
le Ebudert Avenue
Rochester
New York
Benstey
Department of Wilter Works
CHY
Rorhester
Mla
Adl
Relishey
Retien
Cauray
Limea
Rich Yukon Silver Deposits Describe Mayo District Ore
Reports indicate Yukon territory in Canada contains vein systems in the Mayo district about 150 miles east of Dinson. Veins eight feet thick yield 5,000 to 14,000 ounces per ton and five-foot veins are economical. Transport and living conditions are poor now, with plans to improve as mining expands.
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Yukon
Canada
Mayo
Dinson
Popular Mechanics Magazine
Fresh Vegetable Supply and Farm Work Value
The article argues gardens boost family food supply and rural resilience, noting farmers and urban residents alike can rely on hand-grown produce. It warns that initial garden work is strenuous, with muscles aching and fatigue easing as routine develops, stressing practical food self-sufficiency.
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Pune
Nddleman
Willeh Torrow
Duirden
Best Vegetables to Plant for Beginners
A readably odd note on starting a vegetable garden and the varied plants to try. It mentions onions and tomatoes amid garbled lines, praising well prepared beds and soil, with scattered references to timing and garden care.
Beware Aspirin Counterfeit Warning
A scrambled ad warns shoppers to look for Bayer on aspirin tablets or packaging to ensure genuine aspirin. It mentions Bayer’s brand and notes counterfeiters selling generic aspirin in various sizes. The text shifts to a misogynistic moralizing anecdote about a woman’s identity and compatibility.
Quality Egg Trade Amid Shaky Wages Debate
Odd text discusses egg quality and price against wage changes. Mentions eggs weighing per ounce, color of eggs, and a comparison to mixed vegetables. Notes a flock of standard hens and implied value under militia context.
Diamond Dyes Ad Warns Of Bad Dye Results
A vintage ad warns that incorrect use of Diamond Dyes can cause streaks spots fades and damaged fabrics. It advises buying Diamond Dyes only and notes a Color Card is available from the druggist for proper color selection and dyeing guidance.
Good Trees for Windbreaks from a Garden Note
A brief guide lists tree types suitable for windbreaks with quick growing, resilient options. Spruce and pine varieties are noted as best for shelter, while willow and elder are mentioned as fast growing but not ideal for edible uses.
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Norway
Entonic praised for digestive relief in old remedy ad
An old advertisement extols Entonic as a stomach aid, claiming it eases upset stomachs by removing excess gas and bile. It promises smooth digestion after meals with a tablet, touts a druggist guarantee, and notes a big box at a trifling cost.
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Jonnseny
Eatenic
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American Legion News Service
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California
Queen OF Legion
Faribault
Minn
Miss Tillie Olesen
Tanlac
James J. Beasley
Rochester, New York
Spoltn
Spohn Medical Company
Goshen
Toinenit
Essex
Kansas City Star
Weill
Bayer
Owenty
Cation
Kerry
Stearns
Hata
Mien
Cockrinctos
Ant
Carroge
Chay Doriroy
Pwo
Springfield
J. Pierce
Dr. Pieres
Merce
Myra Whitcomes
Entonic
Parker
Universal Scenari Corporation
Exchs
Wlrg
Memstitong
Ana Ty
Lighe
Birminghes
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