Four Medals On His Breast Carl Lange Nebraska’s Most Decorated Soldier
Carl M. Lange of Hartington Nebraska earned four medals for World War I including the Medaille Militaire the Croix de Guerre with palms and a Distinguished Service Cross. He was chosen by the state to represent Nebraska at the burial in Arlington of the Unknown Soldier and carried Merle Hay from the trenches. Lange was among the first Nebraska boys to die in action.
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Carl M. Lange
Hartington
Neb
France
Armlea
Seld
Longe
Marshal Petoin
C. D
Lange
Nebraska
American Legion
Arlington Cemetery
General Pershing
Band Contest Leader Boehler Heads National Event
Charles E Boshler veteran musician to direct a national convention feature judging a band contest in New Orleans Oct. Prizes include 1000 500 and 250 for top bands with criteria including playing appearance judging and number of instruments. Boehler former New Orleans AF of M president and veteran bandmaster served in World War I and II on the Mexican border.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles E. Boshler
Charley
Boehlex
Serehiog
Copcel
Boehler
New Orleans
American Federation of Mustelans
The Private Dilemma and Muted Marches at the Grill
A garbled fragment hints at a private dilemma, marching crowds, a grill setting, and references to the American Legion. Names and clear actions are obscured, leaving a vague scene of tension and social gathering.
Legion Man for Governor Scrugham Nominated in Nevada
Tomes G Scrugham a Nevada executive committee member and former Legion national vice commander is named a gubernatorial candidate. A veteran engineer and university dean, he helped draft the Legion four fold plan for adjusted compensation and served in artillery production roles during and after World War I.
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Nevada
Tomes G. Scrugham
Natonal Executive Committee
Tnn
MacNider
Commo Dor
Setughat
American Legion
Legion
Scrugham
Service Men's Organization
Moby
Lexington
State University of Kentucky
Scrogham
Engineering College
University of Nevada
Ordnance Department
Washington
Graves of 218 War of 1812 heroes honored in England
On Memorial Day in Princeton England the graves of 218 Americans who died as prisoners of war in Dartmoor were decorated for the first time. The London American Legion placed a wreath, while ceremonies at Brookwood cemetery honored 460 World War II dead.
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Princeton
England
Dartmoor
Princeton Wee Bulit
Thess
Sons of America
London
American Legion
Legion
London Post
Brookwood
Gutelde
Swatow Exposed to the Typhoon and Trade Wealth
A Geographical Society bulletin describes Swatow as a major old Chinese market with strong embroidery industry and native cloth from hemp. The article notes relief aid sparked an industry, exports lag imports, and Swatow’s location and typhoon-prone coast shape its trade and risk. It highlights Swatow embroidery, sugar production, and foreign consulates near Kukehloh while Hong Kong draws buyers away.
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Washington
Natlopat Geographic Sociaty
Straits
Tropics
Canton
France
Swatewwan
Hongkong
Shanghai
China
Stuar
Swatow
Male
Kukehioh
Sivatow
Enet
American Legion reshapes Mangum grounds for playground
Mangum Oklahoma American Legion post abandons club use after two years of fund collecting. It takes an eight year lease to a tenant to build a playground for local children with equipment. The Auxiliary seeks the national Mother of Victory title, noting Indiana mothers with multiple sons in World War I.
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American Legion
Mangum
Okla
Peat
American Legion Auxiliary
Iattern
Indianapolia
America
Indiana
Auxiliary
Just Like Old Times Sets Stage At Schuylkill Regatta
Pred Plaigted, 72, from Philadelphia, defeated James B. Riley, 78, of Saratoga Springs, N J, in a special three mode professional exhibition match on the Schuylkill. The time was 8:35. Both septuagenarians raced in the Centennial regatta on the Schuylkill in 1876.
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Pred Plaigted
Philadelphi
James B. Riley
Saratoga Springs
N. J
Schuylkill
Don’t cuff redheaded boy in Galveston tale
In Galveston Texas a lad who sought a bottle of home brewed liquor crawled from a city outskirts alley. He accused proprietor Menencal of cuffing him. police arrested Menencal as 160 gallons of home made wine and whisky were found during arrest. The case also involves federal prohibition violent assault charges.
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Galveston
Tex
Ask & Mencaco
Menencal
Wang
Meneneel
Apple Variety Growers Discuss Winterset Trial
A report from Winterset notes a 25 year project on a Delicleve Apple Trae, with in situ trials of a new apple variety. Researchers indicate the beet planted in yearly sections supports ongoing cultivation and fruiting, highlighting progress in local apple growing efforts.
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Winterset
Winterser
Promise of Napoleon to Marshal Ney Carried Out
The Saar valley commission under the League of Nations has authorized a supreme court at Saarlouis, birthplace of Marshal Ney, fulfilling Napoleon’s promise. General Mangin’s passage to the Rhine and local nostalgia are noted, but Mangin declined to act before the Saar commission approved the project. The decision is seen as beneficial to Saarlouis and of real utility.
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Paris
Napoleon
Marshal Ney Haw
Saar Valley
League of Nations
Supreme Court
Saarlouis
Marshal
Tega
Cata
Baer
Mangin
Saar
Rhine
Manuln
Manghy
Ila
Rhineland
Baar Cqnimission
Alnes
Indigestion Relief Ad Promises Health Restoration
A vintage advertisement touts a stomach relief product claiming cures for indigestion and dyspepsia. It asserts improved digestion, purified blood, renewed vitality, and invites readers to purchase from local druggists.
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Tonka
Aly Guod
Word of Hope in a Wrecked Life
A tragic accident leaves a man severely injured and unconscious. He is operated on and wakes to recover with the hopeful promise, though the path remains uncertain, as doctors assure him he will regain strength. Local report notes the resilience shown by the patient amid the grim ordeal.
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Howea
Atsnee
Atili
Lie Iad
Pittsburgh
Long Distance Courtship Through Obscure Letters
An odd, fragmentary note describes a strained long distance courting scene. A misread or garbled line hints at a suitor’s continuing inquiries while the woman notes the partner has been away in a distant place for months, leaving her unsure about commitment. The tone resembles a clipped, period-appropriate social snippet with unclear names or dates.
Castoria Reminder and Nearby Town Gossip
A historical note urges mothers to examine Castoria bottles for infants and children, praising the product’s eighty years of use. In adjacent town chatter at Beville, locals grumble about tavern land issues and discuss a rumored spy remark, with coy quotes and character allusions weaving through the idle talk.
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Fletcher
Delaurely Unrighteoua Fragment in Inland Notebook
A garbled excerpt shows a maritime setting with names Purmer Cortiogtel and Wham mat. The readable bits imply Moonshiners in a cabacry port and lines about running and moving a family. The text is fragmentary with several unclear phrases and misread terms.
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Delaurely
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