Whitmore and Pershing Friendship Formed at Nebraska Campu
Fragmentary reminiscences recall 1865 at the University of Nebraska where Whitmore, cadet commander, befriended a young Pershing. Their campus bond endured to the postwar era, shaping ties between future generals and shared wartime reflections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitmore
Sery- Pershing
University ‘of Nebraska
General Parshing
Tillery
Germany
Hutmore
Minneapolis
Geers
Carapa
Born Lucky Veterans Tale From Indianapolia Soldier Evans
William N Evans an overseas veteran from Indianapolis Indiana describes his war wounds from Cantigny Solsona and the Argonne after serving in the Twenty eighth Infantry First division. He says a machine gun bayonet shrapnel and a one pounder shell wounded him but keeps him active with work and government pay to marry. He remains hopeful and believes he was born lucky.
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Wiliam N. Evans
Indianapolia
Ind
Bellaves
Mations Head
Amenean Legion
Tim Atill
Haus
Cantigny
Solasona
Tim
Evans
Congress
Mare
Harling
Metsure
Veterans’ Bureau
Vaeveru
Air Service
Benefit Performance and Personal Benefit Debate
An American Legion Weekly excerpt describes the old fisherman cheering a novice as merman-like charm fades. The veteran’s quip about “they’re biting well for you at any rate” contrasts with the novice’s retort that fish bite for personal gain, highlighting vanity and humor in a small fishing vignette.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pat
Pindley
American Legion Weekly
The Latest Alibi and Oddities Listed in Weekly Saga
A fragmented note outlines a quirky weekly feature with references to characters and events including a Grandfather figure taking someone to a game. The piece hints at theater and sports crossovers, with obscure phrases and partial titles suggesting a humor column or puzzle page in The Legion Weekly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rana
Adiateno
J Legion
Community corruption graft probe shifts key officials
A messy report details alleged graft in progress in Des Moines with references to police, state officials, and a demotion of an assistant and a chaplain. It mentions a “Prize of Our Heritage” and notes a nurse recruitment drive for World War I veterans, highlighting Mrs Hickey’s World War I service and contact details for information and application forms at Polyklin hospital and the Surgeon General.
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Ponent
Naa
Ben Moines
Robb
Moines
Ias
HatloreWidd
Witge
Hickey
Springfield
Midsa
St of the
Amort
Wwe
Hoya
Armiea
Toul
Fort
Bo Henry
Baltimore
Mra
Polyélinte Hospital
Wea
Tietieth Street
New York City
Polyclinic Hospital
U. & Public Health Service
Washington, DC
Cherbourg
France
New York
Chicago
London
George Washington
DeWitt ‘Clinton
Tron Py
State
Virginie
London Soldier Grindle Recounts Yanks Ties and Legion Dream
Baden Grindle of the London Rifle Brigade, wounded in London Hospitals, grew close to American Expeditionary Force members in London and Liverpool. He aspired to American citizenship and presented a brass plate replica of the American Legion emblem to Legion headquarters, hoping a law would allow his full status as a buddy while he works on a photo studio in Indianapolis.
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Tommy Atkins
Sid
London
Tommy
Baden Grindle
London Rifle Brigade
Piccadilly Cliens
Liverpool
Memherenle
American Legion
Grindle
Legion
the Legion
Indianapolis
Ind
Nipped in tha Bud Frat Snaps at Budweisers
Fragmented OCR reads as a quirky line about stopping drinking Budweiser and a frat buddy quip. The text mentions an American Legion Woolly and a slang dialogue, with unclear names and events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buddy
American Legion
Britain and Ireland and the Washington plan progress
Britain contemplates southern Ireland self rule amid Irish republican tensions while Ulster and Sinn Fein clash over self determination. Talks between Hughes and Shidehara ease Pacific dispute strains as American troop withdrawal and German reparations dominate Senate actions. Shipping Board losses raise tax-cut questions amid broader postwar policy shifts.
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Smuts
South Africa
Ulster
Sle Jamed Craig
Loyd. George
London
Belfast
Ireland
de Valera
Sinn Fein
Fsland
Conference aims and Japan Britain stay wary of talks
Japanese cabinet reportedly agrees to enter conference without restrictions while leaders fear Anglo Saxon dominance and push for race equality debate. United States signals flexible stance and avoids binding positions as tensions rise over Yap Shantung and Far East issues.
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Hughes
Japan
United States
Imikado’e
Asia
Washington
China
Peking
Bun Yat Sen
South China
Chisia
Canton
Lloyd George
Itta
London
Curzon
Itas
Great Britain
Farmer's wife nearly starved finds Tanlac relief
Mrs Amy Peterson of Lakeville Massachusetts says she weighed 103 pounds at start and after taking Tanlac she now weighs 922 pounds and feels strong again. She suffered acute indigestion with cramps bloating and sleepless nights, losing weight and nearly starving before Tanlac restored her appetite and health. Advert. Tanlac sold by leading druggists everywhere.
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Amy Peterson
Lakeville
Mass
New Bedford
Tailie
The Advantage Was His. Janette and Pionfrild Exchange Lines
A fragmented dialogue features Janette and Pionfrild in a tense exchange about advantage and perception. The garbled lines hint at a confrontation or personal assessment, with themes of blame and identity reflected in a mirror-like moment.
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Janette
Women need Swamp-Root for kidney and bladder trouble
Thousands of women suffer kidney and bladder issues without knowing it. Symptoms include back pain, headaches, loss of ambition, and nervousness, signaling possible kidney trouble. Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root is advertised as a remedy available at drug stores, with a sample offer by mailing ten cents to Dr Elmer's Co. in Binghamton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kilmer
Dr. Elmers& Co
Binghamton, N. C
Jud Tunkins Says You Need Not Buy Rome Magazines
Washington Star reports Jud Tunkins states readers can enjoy Rome magazines without purchasing them, highlighting access to the best features on the cover story.
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Jud Tunkins
Rome
Washington Star
Sale of Wordsworth Pews Reads Like R41 Placard
A garbled indoor placard in the book department mentions Wordsworth and a sale, with a belfry shopkeeper asking what exactly is being sold. The fragmentary exchange hints at a price or value dispute over items labeled Pues and Wordsworth in a retail setting.
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Wordsworth
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