Plans for American Legion Paris convention in 1927
National headquarters in Indianapolis discussed plans to hold the American Legion national convention in Paris France in 1927 to mark the tenth anniversary of the AEF landing. Attendees included National Commander John R. McQuigg, Commandant Z Peckett, John J. Wicker Jr and Bowman Elder with special invitation from Premier Aristide Briand.
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The
American Legion
Paris
France
Legion
Indianapolis
John R. McQuigg
Z. Peckett
John J. Wicker, Jr
Bowman Elder
American Legion France
Peckoff
Aristide Briand
St. Mihiel
St. Quentin
Chateau-Thierry
Mandant Peckoff
French Foreign Office
AEB. E
Grand Palais
Champs Elysees
Wicker
American Legion post formed in Chicago artists colony
The only American Legion post for artists in existence was formed recently in Chicago’s artists colony. Commander Vick 4 Diepman said the post has more than one hundred members and pledged aid to disabled veterans by placing them in commercial art roles through the bureau. A clubhouse has been rented, with exhibitions planned twice a year.
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American Legion
Chicago
Vick 4 Diepman
Craps’ Bureau
Seed Potatoes Need Treating for Safe Planting
Advice from Clemson extension plant pathologist Dr W D Moore urges use of certified seed and thorough treatment before planting. Recommend corrosive sublimate dilute 1 to 1000, in wooden barrels, treat four bushels per batch for 90 minutes, then replenish solution and repeat up to four times.
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W. D. Moore
Clemson College
Ventilating the Potato Cellar During Winter
A Kansas State Agricultural College warning advises against opening the potato cellar to vent during winter. Ventilation should occur only when outside air is near cellar air temperature to avoid sweating and rot. Stockdyk compares to an ice water pitcher, illustrating how cold potatoes meet warm incoming air and condense moisture.
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Kansas State Agricultural College
Stockdyk
Training Young Unbroken Horses For Spring Use
Young unbroken horses should receive winter training to prepare for farm work next spring. Winter work builds muscle and easing the horse into his duties saves time later when farm tasks rush in. Proper breaking with time and patience yields a willing horse better suited for hard work.
Farmnotes on winter feeding for ewes and farm stock
Winter notes urge adequate rations for ewes and work horses despite shortages. Emphasizes supplementing grains with animal proteins, treating frozen combs, proper snow removal, and daily petroleum grease. Recommends moisture mash for pullets and careful, mineral rich feeds to prevent disease.
Fashion Fads For Spring Suits And Sleeves
An era of widened hems and sleeves prompts readers to choose between tailored suits topcoats and frocks for spring. The piece surveys options from blue flannel coats to ornate sleeve touches and detachable sleeve pairs, urging practical styling and clever sewing for updated outfits.
Dobbin Fined For Eight Mile An Hour Gait
In Stevens Point Wisconsin Old Dobbin is fined for exceeding a speed shaft of eight miles an hour. Motor age era insults are noted as filovers and limousines hurry along Main street. Hugh Leonard a teamster is halted and fined ten dollars and costs for reckless driving as his steeds are timed at eight miles plus.
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Dobbin
Stevens Point
Wis
Hugh Leonard
Burning bankroll saves three lives on open sea
Boston, Mass Three castaways George Martin Vito Louche and Frank Vitibiglia drifted four days in an open boat. To save themselves from freezing they burned $3500 in bank notes one by one including ones and fives as woodwork ran out. A trawler Ripple sighted them and rescued the men.
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Boston
Mass
Conrad
George Martin
Vito Louche
Frank Vitibiglia
Martin
Big Mother Bear Shot Spanks Cub for Wound
Williamsport Pa forest watcher Charles Van Horn recounts a humorous incident in which a mother bear was shot in the woods. The bear then spanked one of her three cubs, drove them into the woods, and paid no heed to the observer.
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Williamsport
Charles van Horn
van Horn
Fires First Gun at Yorktown Hidden Grave Revealed
In Caswell County near Yanceville North Carolina a remote rural cemetery holds the grave of Starling Gunn who fired the first cannon at the battle of Yorktown and witnessed Lord Cornwallis surrender. The grave’s existence has circulated rarely with local interest revived by DAR requests for Yorktown earth years ago.
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Yanceville
N.C
Caswell County
Yorktown
Daughters of the American Revolution
Arlington
Gunn
Bandit Bluff Fails As Four Men Intervene
Fred Herro's fruit store was held up by a young man with a long barreled briar pipe visible in his pocket. He cried for money as he entered. Four bystanders rushed him in a squad-like charge, overpowering the robber. Patrolman Fred Krause arrived to find the suspect detained and the pipe as the only weapon.
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Milwaukee
Fred Herro
Herro
Fred Krause
Falling gun kills child in Monroe incident
A shotgun fell from a wall rack in Monroe and discharged striking three year old Rose Nidek in the head. The child died instantly.
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Monroe, Mich
Rose Nidek
Tragic Visit to Mexico City Palace Trip
A fragmentary note mentions a trip from Italy to Mexico City, referencing Cortes and a royal or palace visit, with tragic implications. The incomplete text leaves key details unclear about persons, dates, or outcomes.
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Mexico City
Italy
Fernando
Cortes
Opossums Share Zoo Reflections On Pretending To Sleep
A pair of opossums in a zoo cage discuss the habit of playing possum. One, Oscar, recalls long-time zoo life while the other, Oporto, explains how fear and danger trained the behavior. Oporto notes gradual return to awareness as he adjusts to captivity.
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Oscar
Oporto
Oscar Opossum
Fragmentary line hints at a grandmother and grandson scene
Readable text shows a grandmother offering something to her young grandson, described as hot. The fragment suggests a domestic moment, with an old lady and child, but lacks complete context or attribution. The piece appears to be OCR noise rather than a full article.
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American Legion News Service
Plans For Legion
Legion Auxiliary
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Catieeth
Elcirt Inc
A Conrad
Danny
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