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Newspaper

Graettinger Times

Location

Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1922

Page

4

LONGLINGER A VALUABLE MAN OF U S INTELLIGENCE

Guatavus Ohlinger of the U S Intelligence department frustrated anti American activity during the war. Born to German parents in China he aided U S security and disrupted conspiratorial meetings. A Toledo resident he influenced a Legion gathering amid a major bonus controversy.

Guatavus Ohlinger Intelligence Department United States Toledo American Legion Gustavun Oblinger Oblinger China Theodora Roosevelt South Africa Gus Leyton

Hoplar Legionnaire Starts Publication In Indiana

The Hopalar Legionnaire, a new American Legion paper, began circulation at about 82,000 copies. Philip B. Stapp of Greensburg, former editor of the Hour Gangs, leads its overseas Sauntering Seventh influence. Stapp, a Paris Legion caucus delegate, served 26 months in World War I from buck private to field artillery officer. The weekly paper targets Indiana Legionnaires.

Indiana American Legion Hopalar Legionnaire Philip, B. Stapp Greensburg Hour Gangs Paris Legion Stapp Buckle Field Artillery Indifina

Out of Commission Navy Destroyers Lose Valor in Atlantic

An aging fleet of about a dozen destroyers, once swift in the Worth Sea and the Atlantic, suffered defeat and are ordered out of commission by the Navy. The piece notes many ships met death or were relegated, with references to Parker, O'Brien, Crummings, Porter, and Davie among the honored or reassigned.

Worth Parker O'Brien Crummings Porter Davie

Sousa Led Great Lakes Navy Band in War Years

The famed bandmaster John Philip Sousa joined the Legion and led the Great Lakes naval station group, transforming a sailors' ensemble into a national symbol. His leadership helped shape the Legion’s musical force as it spread worldwide, drawing musicians from numerous posts and services to perform across the country.

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WAME DESTROYER FOR PRUITT

Corporal Jon TruittPruitt, one of Pershing’s heroes, died from wounds after single handedly engaging two machine gun nests and earning the Italian Croce al Guerre and a destroyer named in his honor. Volunteering for the Marines after the war declaration he served in France as a Devil Dog until his death and was buried with full honors at Arlington National Cemetery.

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Legion Cemetery Plot At Racine Wisconsin Created

The American Legion in Racine Wisconsin has taken over part of the city cemeteries to memorialize World War veterans. It will create a circular plot resembling Arlington National Cemetery with room for over 800 burials and a steel mast bearing Stars and Stripes. Ex service men buried in two local cemeteries will be moved if possible. The Legion authorized 5808 for land and seeks state funding to raise burial allowances from 50 to 75 or 100 dollars.

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Recreation spending trails in 958 cities across U S

The Playground and Recreation Association of America reports that 958 cities in the United States appropriated funds for recreation in the past year, totaling 801,000,000 dollars. The report notes 458 cities spent for recreation, 63 bought donated playgrounds, and 18 valued property at 1,182,700 dollars. It covers centers, leadership, municipal support, training, and private partnerships shaping public play spaces nationwide.

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Tenant Compensation Plan Sparks Builder Dispute

The article details architect Barry J. Dalsey and a stalled By Yat project, with plans to pay tenants 25 dollars for upgrades while offering a coach gift of 825 upon calls from Dorter Store. It notes funding questions and a demand for multiple housing lots as part of the construction dispute.

Study Data To Cut Armies At Geneva Seminar

Washington reports that League of Nations members study population and demographic data to justify military downsizing. The Geneva inquiry covers 1914 statistics by sex and civil status, marriage and birth rates, life expectancy, infant mortality, and ages for conscription tests. It also examines costs of personnel and recruitment standards during war and the projected financial burden of maintaining conscripts.

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Territorial Names Near the Columbia River Gain Attention

A fragment outlines changes to place names in Washington state near the Columbia River. It notes patriotic associations with a town and mentions Weeh-Georgs and Dixie lines, plus a new naming effort tied to the state’s identity. Another note references Pench and a village in Kickitat.

Columbia River Patriotic Place United States Dixie Hne Pench Sosstonde Kickitat Ittla

The Snakes Read A Winter Tale Of Travel And Laughs

A quirky dialogue among snakes and animal friends describes winter, warmth, and plans for a wide world adventure. Leaders like Watersnake and Copperhead share views on seasons, protection, and exploring beyond their familiar hedges. The piece reads as playful regional dialogue with period tone and whimsical musings.

Why Mary Was Favored Tom in His Birthday Party

Fragmentary OCR note reflects Mary referenced in a party context with names Httla AR Cor Joo Tock and M Attie, suggesting a personal anecdote or social detail from a birthday gathering. details are unclear due to garbled text.

Mary Tom Din Joo Tock Attie

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