Pillar From Belleau Church Sent To American Legion
A wooden pillar from the ruined BellEau church near Ghateau-Thierry, carried by German shells, survived and was gifted to the American Legion at its Indianapolis national headquarters as a symbol of Belleau name and French gratitude. The relic was preserved beneath stone and mortar during the siege and later sent by villagers after ceremonies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bellaau
American Legion
Indianapolis
Ind
Brance
Bellteau
Nane
Ghateau-Thierry
Hifle
Uent
Lolves
Warines
Amer
Belleau
Pay the Buckeye Boys obette Former Commander hiro
A proposed program would disburse 25 million dollars to be paid to ex-service men through the Ohio Department of the American Legion. Robert R. Roberts of Youngstown, former vice commander, directs adjusted compensation. The plan aims to provide monthly payments of at least 250 dollars, with hearings and public addresses emphasized by the organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert R. Roberta
Youngstown
Mmander
Ohio Department of the American Legion
Mr. Roberts
Adjusted Compensation
Ohio
Wounded World War I Vets Helped by Auxiliary Work
Mrs Maud Cudworth of Des Moines directs a national welfare effort aiding badly wounded servicemen in hospitals across Iowa Wisconsin Illinois Ohio West Virginia Kentucky Missouri and nearby states. Auxiliary volunteers deliver letters books magazines fruit garments and comfort items while she personally visits hospitals and elevates complaints to officials. A Legion post of local men in Des Moines honored her as a "Mother" after one son died in the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indigon
Minoie
Iowa
Wiconmin
Ohio
West
Virginia
Kentucky
Kalisan
Missouri
Maud TR. Guiworth
Ailwaukee
Wla
Amyrrain Legion Aurilary
Nntients
Crdworth
National Welfare Committee of the Auxiliary
Two Profiteers and a War Morale Builder in Le Sueur
In Le Sueur Mrs Henrietta A Starkey owner of a moving picture theater showed wartime morale by screening films for Liberty Bond and Red Cross drives. She opened her theater free for community war gatherings and bore film costs herself while profits aided service members. The Le Sueur Legion praised her as a unique profiteer for good.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
le Sueur
Ann
Henrietta A. Starkey
Moving Picture
Liberty Bond
Red Cross
le Sueur Legionnaires
Mra Stankey BP
Germany’s War Losses From Imperial Records
A German War Department study estimates that during the World War the German side suffered about 46 killed and 100 wounded per hour of fighting. General Von Altrock reported Kaiser’s total near 14 million under fire, with 1.8 million killed or dying from wounds or illness. Wounded reach 4.25 million, and deaths due to the war around 12 million.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
German War Department
von Altrack
Hgh
Alt Tock
Carrying On With the American Legion Posts Formed Abroad
A damaged OCR item describes the American Legion initiative Linking posts in Washington state and abroad under a national renewal plan. It notes finances from life insurance and veterans’ benefits, with mentions of posts in New York, London, Calcutta, and New Zealand and a total of about 12,050 members globally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion ‘Poste
Wchlcutta
Ladin
New Zealand
Den«ior
Forgers Threaten Checks and Time-Safety Measures Rise
The article reports a surge in check forgery plaguing the U S financial system with losses soaring to hundreds of millions yearly. Burgess Smith of the United States Bureau of Engraving outlines how counterfeit methods evolved, how checks are altered, and how new protective papers and equipment aim to deter crime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Burgess Smith
United States Bureau of Engraving
National Association of Manufacturers
Gelentifle
Atta
Benvern
Thonike
Mr. Smith
Leech Trade Boom Amid Health Fears and Price Shifts
A fragment discusses rising demand for leeches in Val a during a period of uncertain health practices. It notes leeches being used for headaches and ailments, mentions dealers multiplying, and cites price fluctuations around 210 francs per 1,000 then dropping as supply grows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Letehus
Lyatitenvingling
Ancient Tree Shows Wear After Eight Centuries
A famous tree about eight centuries old displays signs of wear. Researchers note weathering patterns and possible hollowing while conservationists discuss stabilization. Local historians attribute the tree to early forested routes and mapped landmarks near Meath.
Pearls of Fish Senile Iathavitle Discoveries
Fragmented text describes a strange dish or concept involving fish, pearls, and a medical or magical setting. It mentions Hell Helou, a woman named Lewe, and a venture described as a nontraditional enterprise. The readable parts hint at culinary or symbolic symbolism with hushed tones and unclear actions.
Sutfoine From Hally Adneyiorn Tothy fin Quentel
Fragmentary notes describe a single species at a site named Adneyiorn. Details are unclear but reference an Air Walk per month and a sequence of teas or dried items. The reading is incomplete, leaving the core actions and identities tentative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hally
Adneyiorn
Pests Invade Home Prompted by Stearus Electric Paste
A vintage advertisement touts Stearus Electric Paste as a long trusted exterminator for rats cellar mice pantry and kitchen pests. It claims overnight results with non blowing powders and includes directions and a money back offer with a garbled price.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Legiong
Buckeye Boys
Obette
Hiro
Mire
Mdtviston
Roberta
Megic
Youngs
Américan Legion
Machider
Chat- Aheagh Yowford
Maud Godworth
Milwaukee
Wic
Legion Goya
Mid-West
Henrietta Starkey
le Sueur, Minn
Legion Boys
Germany
The
Mirmers
Elizabethtown
Legion
Aguir
Ex-Keryida
Washington
Avhling Publi
Tce
New York State
Leefon
Mionaimme
Tewis
Ken
Johnson
Sehare
Roth
Mames
United States
Aristocrat
Smith
Arletocrat
Underworld
Lie
Nessuku
weNlli
Arell
Erhwinul Uinger
Howe
Belkin
Tarsaul
Meath
SIME
Mexico
Seat Pitts
Showlnee Ars
Deli
Isliniie
Nortolly
L. i Stoyae
Nike
PMMA
Cabahity Air
Gtken 1
Charest
WIETL
Veessil Yirise
Didea
Didsuteenk Ayo Yi Pinttrek
Yailensrpin
Mrs. White
Noah
Margaret Witte
Western Canada
Tami
Praire
Saelitiea
Missizioun
Maritnba
Sage Katchewka
Alberta
Bristit Columbia
W. F Yoong
Toc
Yeonple Si
Springheld
Ned
Ly Teatore Ir Fair
Dial Evier
Cheanlela
Mas
Amlem
Threelzes
Deups
Des Moines
Justitlayle
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!