Back from the Frying Pan Steele Meets Denise St Onge
Steele returns alive after a perilous river run to Walling River and reunites with Denise St Onge as suspicions about Laflamme and Rose Laflamme deepen. Windigo hunting dogs and Michel’s suspicions color a tense supper and seeding danger.
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Daveed
Michel
St. Onge
Steele
Monsieur Steele
Walling Hiver
Steel
Jackzh
David
Windigo
Ken
Hila
Pete
Mademoiselle St. Onge
Steela
Monsieur
Denise St. Onge
Denise St
Onge
Walling River
Monaleur
Lafiamme
Albany
Rose Lafamme
Rose
Denise
Sheala
Ogoke
Denize
Laflamme
Pierre
Tete-Boule
Tuise
Marriage Customs Across Asia Stir Debate On Gifts
The piece notes expected gifts listed in China’s betrothal contract as a binding engagement form, sparking resentment over viewing it as a price. In Japan, brides traditionally give gifts to the groom’s family, with many other notable intra marital exchange practices described.
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China
Japan
Oklahoma Legion leader Davis aims to end illiteracy by 1930
Hughes B Davis of Duncan Oklahoma national vice commander of the American Legion for 1925 26 advocates a nationwide drive to eradicate illiteracy. As head of the Oklahoma American Legion commission and chairman of affiliated groups he plans moonlight schools to reach 5000 illiterates annually and partner with the U S Bureau of Education for Now literacy in 1930 He began WWI service at Camp Travis and rose to captain with tank corps later serving as Oklahoma department commander in 1921 22 and on the national executive committee.
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United Stated
Hughes B. Davis
Duncan
Okita
American Legion
Omaha
Mr. Davis
United States
Oklahoma
National Legion Convention
Oklahoma American Jam Commission
the Legion
Davis
United States Bureau of Education
Adult Education Committee
Moonlight Schools
Opportunity Schools
The
Legion
Nity
Camp Travis
Texas
Three Hundred Fifty-seventh Infantry
National Executive Committee
Largest Claim Awarded to a Disabled Veteran
Perry L. Desch of Lincoln Nebraska received the largest claim ever awarded by the United States Veterans bureau for a disabled veteran. He was granted $10,772.50 in insurance and compensation plus $167.50 monthly thereafter for seven years. The award came after a seven year fight waged by American Legion officials and Mrs J P Jensen of Bilal Nebraska. Desch suffers from muscular atrophy known as creeping paralysis due to service in the chemical warfare division during the war. Doctors say there is no cure.
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United States Veterans' Bureau
Perry L. Desch
Lincoln
Neb
Department American Legion
Mra
J. P. Jensen
Bilal
Legion War Service
Nebraska
Desch
Chemical Warfare Division
Gay
War Record Viewed as Essential for Presidential Nominations
Harry G. Wilder of the American Legion in Rochester New York warned that within a few years no man would be nominated for President of the United States without a World War record. He cited a prediction attributed to the late President Harding based on political history.
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Steele
Monsieuur
Denise St. Onge
David
Laflamine
Monaiour
Denisa
Mongleur Steele
Danise St. Onge
Latiamme
Indiana
Rapida
Lafamme
St. Qnga
United States
Harry G. Wilder
New York State
American Legion
Rochester
N. Y
Harding
Matthews Elected VP of International League of Aviators
Col C. S. Matthews commander of the Aviators' post of the American Legion in New York City was elected vice president of the newly organized International League of Aviators. The American unit will be Post No. 4 of the Legion located in New York City.
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C. S. Matthews
American Legion
New York City
International League of Aviators
Aviators’ League
The
Legion
Yankee Sailors Overwhelm Korean Pirates in 1870 Battle
James Folker of New York recounts the Asiatic squadron under Admiral Hodgers storming Seoul with the Colorado flagship. Marines and sailors fought hand to hand against Koreans in white uniforms, using small guns ashore while shells smashed forts, leaving heavy casualties behind fortress walls.
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Ateam
Seoul
Colorado
James Folker
New York City
Joseph 8
Jordan
New York Evening World
Folker
Horse Latitudes Seafaring Term Explained
The piece discusses the old seaman’s term horse latitudes in the Atlantic between 80 and 85 degrees north. It notes calms and variable winds and recounts a theory that ships cast part of cargo overboard to lighten load when detained, a tale tied to colonial trade routes.
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Atlantic Ocean
Beli Ag
Europe
New England
West Indies
Tathfinder Magazine
Weather Bureau Disputes Climatic Prediction Trends
The weather bureau challenges prophets of drastic climate cycles citing few long term changes in forty to fifty year records. It attributes year to year variation to solar influence and storms that create large atmospheric holes, suggesting minor impact on planetary scales rather than severe winters.
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Weather Bureau
Norings
Sci
Capper
Phrase estates of the realm misused in England history
The phrase estates of the realm is often wrongly applied to the king, lords and commons in England. It properly refers to the lords, the clergy, and the commons, with the king forming the parliament alongside these three orders. In France the three orders were nobles, clergy, and third estate until 1789.
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United Kingdom
Great Britain
France
Kansas City Star
Tropical Fruit Varieties and Uses in Tropical America
The guava grows across tropical America Mexico and the West Indies with over 100 species varying in color and shape. Propagation is mainly by grafting though some vegetative methods perpetuate desirable varieties as plants do not run true to seed. Used with raw cream and sugar in desserts, it is commonly made into jam jelly cheese and syrup.
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America
Mexico
West Indies
Swift Motor Car Develops High Speed Vehicle
A new motor car reaches speeds over three miles per minute with a minimum of sixty miles per hour in high gear. The engine weighs 800 pounds and develops 60 horsepower. To cover a full mile at top speed, a stretch of at least seven miles is required.
Classic Recipes From Everyday Good Things Cookery Card
A collection of kitchen guidance with detailed steps for Claridge Beef Heart stuffing, custards, puddings, dumplings, and party sandwiches. Includes methods for curry of mutton, liver patties, and medley sandwiches with precise ingredients and cooking times. Presents a period-appropriate tone and practical home cook instructions.
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Alan
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George Marsh
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Hughes B. Davia
Matthews
Swift Motor Car
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