Planning to Meet in Paris in 1927
The American Legion plans a Paris convention in September 1927 with Paris officials and U S Legion leaders backing a large gathering. Key figures include J Wicker of Richmond Va and Garland W Powell, with support from the Federation and Navy defense advocates. Delegates anticipate rail and travel arrangements, while debates cover immigration policy and aviation contracts under foreign financing scrutiny.
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American Legion
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Stepa
At Nations
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Indianapolis
Ant Teegt
Wi le
France
Res
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Paris
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Nationel Emrendom
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Wicker Mate
National Execaemarche
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National Americanism Fasion
Powell
Tom Herland
Woodrow Wilson Memorial Oniveraity
Valdosta
Opportunity School
Denver
Department of Colorado
Washington
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Navy
Taka Kala
B. Spafford
New York
Reed G. Londry
Chicago
Aeronautics
Erect Committee
Rupport
Harry 3
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South America
Ty Wutilerta
Germany
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Honored Foe Four the First Time in History of the Journey
American Legionnaires honored a German veteran in a wartime tribute at an Franco field in France. Irvin Auffman, killed by a kideer in 1918 after leaving school at fourteen, was remembered with a military funeral arranged by Fairmont post commander Mo Merry. Tuberculosis from prior wounds led to his death at twenty one.
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France
Falriaent
Sinn
Irvin Auffman
Wehool
Richardson named chair for 1923 American Legion convention
A Nebraska based Priiathental company leader is chosen as general chairman for the 1923 American Legion national convention to be held in October. He succeeds the late Everett Buckingham after a recent committee meeting.
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A. OH. Richardson
Priiathental? Company
Nebraska
Pew
The
American Legion
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Richardson
Everett Buckingham
News Review of Current Events by Edward W Pickard
A long dispatch covers a Honolulu crew rescued after ten days at sea by submarine R-4 east of Oahu, and details on Rif rebellion actions at Tetuan, Mosul tensions, and European consolidation under German leadership. It notes Amundsen planning a polar flight, drought-inflated corn yields, and US political moves as Coolidge returns to Washington.
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Edward W. Pickard
Honolulu
Jatin Rodgers
Katal
Osho Island
Hongiis
Shore
Nawiliwill
Kaval Island
Bert Tn Eamesea
Ope
Tion
Jackson
William A. Bowlin
Richmond
Indita G. Stantz
Terre Bante
Ind
Europe
Coe
Roald Amundsen
North Polar
New York mudslinging mayoral primary war heats up
The Tammany Hylan Hearst feud turned into a shouting match between Governor Smith and Publisher Bearst as each hurled barbs at the other's candidate. Odds favored Walker over Hylan for the Democratic nomination, with Walker seen as likely to beat Hylan if he lost. If defeated, Hylan was expected to run as an independent while Republicans anticipated nominating Waterman to win.
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New York
Tammany
Hylan-Hearst
Smith
Bearst
Walker
Hylan
Mr. Waterman
Hearings in Chicago on western freight rate increases
EE AIRMAN AITCHISON of the Interstate Commerce Commission presided over Chicago hearings on raising western railroad freight rates. Fred W. Sargent urged a 6 percent rate hike pooled for western roads, while Charles Donnelly opposed it as unworkable and leading toward government ownership. Charles Evans Hughes slated to support Potter’s plan in Washington. Rene Viviani, former French premier, dies, noted for roles as premier and minister of justice and for church-state separation efforts.
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Eeairman Aitchison
Interstate Commerce Committer
Chicago
Fred W. Sargent
Chicago and Northwestern
Mark W. Potter
Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul
Charles Donnelly
Northern Pacific
Charlies Evans Highea
Washington
Ance
Rene Vivians
Joffre
United States
M. Briand
M. Viviani
Samoan Sports Life And Customs In Early Records
The text outlines Samoan life with emphasis on sports and culture. It notes groups preferring baseball or cricket, long village cricket matches, strong religious ties, simple thatch huts for natives, timber homes for whites, and a lack of minerals. It mentions wrestling, dances, manners, and disciplined, clean habits amid superstition and idolatry.
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Samos
Daughter's High Ideas Spoil Daddy's Meals
A family's move to the city prompts a man to joke about manners and dining etiquette. He recalls his daughter answering an ad offering a book on proper behavior for a dollar down and a dollar work, while he jokes about fork use and table manners.
Cubit lengths vary across ancient systems
The article notes that the cubit derives from forearm length and cites Egyptian cubits at 20.64 inches and the Roman cubit at 17.4 inches. It warns that Hebrew cubit lengths are disputed among experts, with temple estimates ranging from 18 to 26 inches.
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Egypt
Early piano origins and Cristofori lineage recapped
A compact note traces the idea of the piano to ancient Pythagoras ideas and proto instruments like the monochord and dulcimer, highlighting Bartolommeo Cristofori as the inventor of the modern piano. It mentions his Padua harpischord maker background and the evolution from older stringed instruments.
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Pythagoras
Ite
Bartolommeo Cristofori
Padua
Air holes in ice cream spark weights and measures talk
A recent Department of Commerce conference on weights and measures discussed air space in ice cream containers. The report notes billions of quarts produced annually and argues bulk selling over weight leads to inflated prices due to air, possibly costing buyers millions.
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Department of Commerce
United States
Popular Science Monthly
Job More to His Liking Box Office Man Switches Roles
A box office man from a popular theater quit his job and moved to a commission house. A friend questioned the move as odd, recalling his troubles after selling theater seats. He said, after selling 200 seats, trouble began. now he claims to have sold 2000 bushels of potatoes and still has good stock, offering them.
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Coolidge
White House
Washington
Scott
Nicholas Longworth
Piano precaution to deter moths with camphor bags
When away from a piano, hang two small cloth bags containing camphor squares inside to deter moths from eating the felt on the hammer rail. Place bags on both sides to avoid interference with the mechanism and keep the instrument protected year round.
Rage Rugs Offer Promises Deep Discounts and Trial
A vintage advertisement touts half price on rugs made from old materials. Two rug types Olson Standard and Olson Supergrade claim seamless one piece construction with double sided nap. Customers mail in old rugs for credit, receive free shipping, and a 7 day trial with a 24 hour ship promise.
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Chicago
Olson
Home Decorating Sales Offer For Agents Wanted
An ad invites men and women to join a money saving clan offering high profits from selling carpets and rugs in homes. Free samples and products are promised with instruction to organize and promote the goods, listing Greenhish Street and 27 Chambers as locations.
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Ulltea
Ted
Gibia
Greenhsigh
Chambers Bt
Ework
Hobson's Choice Comment by Mrs Jensen on Husbands
Mrs Jensen, the noted Danish author, aboard ship as she heads home, says she will preach and write that the American makes the ideal husband while the Englishman makes the reverse. She recalls a remark from a learner of English about Hobson's choice and the Englishman's reply.
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Thit Jensen
Wnglishman
Hobson
Hobsom
Trained Swimming Instructor Questioned on Wade Skills
A brief line notes a training instructor asking about swimming proficiency. The fragment hints at doubt or playful exchange on skill level and endurance. No clear names or dates present in readable text.
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