Veterans Bureau reviews disallowed World War I cases
The United States Veterans Bureau, by order of General Frank Thompson, reviews hundreds of thousands of World War I cases denied under pre Reed Johnson law. Since 1924 the effort targets awards under the Reed Johnson act with some 60,000 cases already reviewed and about ten percent receiving favorable action. The process includes contacting claimants, verifying whereabouts, and routing cases to local offices for final action.
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United Shates Veterans' Bureau
Washington
National Rehabilitation Committee of the American Legion
Frank "Thines
Bureau
Reed-Johnson
Veterans’ Bureau
Entrancing Frocks Arrive In Spring Fashion Notes
Fashion notes detail spring frocks with tailored and sports styles using crepe de chine satin and other fabrics. Describes matching ensembles with scarves, embroidery, and accessories, plus new knitted hats and chenille sets, colors from russet to blues, and belts creating fullness at the front.
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Materiius
Paris
Overgrazing Pasture Lands and Diet Essentials
The article discusses the shift from pioneer cattle ranging to intensified grazing on owned, leased, or National Forest lands, stressing careful pasture management to sustain carrying capacity. It covers cattle cycles, future stability, and the need to improve grazing utilization, plus the vital role of minerals in daily diets and practical kitchen and farming tips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Western Ranges
Otter Family Schooling in Tales of Lesson and Play
Mother Otter leads her brood through Otter school lessons on diving without splash, catching frogs, eating habits, and travel safety. They learn to forage widely, explore rivers, and avoid overfussing on food while ending each day with bedtime songs and playful nights.
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Mother Otter
Hospital for Tuberculous Veterans at Camp Custer
The American Legion runs a top hospital for tuberculous veterans at Camp Custer Battle Creek Michigan known as the Roosevelt American Legion Hospital. It thrives on Legion post support and Michigan unit cooperation. Property value is 1,256,000 with 260 patients admitted for treatment during the year.
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Merican Legion
Ame Hoge
Jefferson
Louisville
Post
Lloge
Natonal American Commission
Franklin D'Ower
Jefferson Post
George Sylvester Viereck
Fatherland
Sen
Wilmington
N.C
Centre College
Blanche Weisbinger Smith
Hoge
France
Camp Jackson
American Legion
Ccare
Thig Institution
Camp Custer
Battle Creek
Mich
Hoosevelt
American Legion Hospital
Legion Posts
Michigan
Hospital
Plumber’s Aid Doubted as Old Work Dims in Bid
A fragmentary report notes a dispute over plumbing work at a vil lage project. Allegations involve a plumber and helper, with rebid and new hot water system mentioned amid confusing remarks. No clear names, dates, or outcomes.
Endowment Fund Aims to Aid Disabled Veterans Orphans
National Commander James A Crain says The American Legion seeks an 85 million endowment to securely fund care for disabled veterans and orphans. The fund targets annual income around 225 000 with a nationwide campaign to ensure reliable future support beyond year to year borrowing and hand to mouth operations. The plan emphasizes financial independence and ongoing commitment to Legion welfare goals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
James A. Crain
Legion
National Headquarters
Oklahoma Veterans to Be in Home Hospitals
Oklahoma disabled veterans will be hospitalized in Oklahoma hospitals. Ameri can Legion leader Janes Hatcher, after talks in Washington with Ray Weems of the soldiers relief commission and Frank T. Hines, says the decision will set a precedent for treating veterans in or near their home state and strengthen hospitalization policy changes.
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Oklahoma
Janes Hatcher
American Legion
Hatcher
Washington
Ray Weems
Soldiers’ Relief Commission
Frank T. Hines
Veterans' Bureau
Legion of Mcials
Clinic to Aid Disabled by Legion for Nebraska Vets
The American Legion offers a complete medical examination by Nebraska’s top doctors for disabled former service men and Iowa’s ten western counties claimants. After medical evidence, a Legion lawyer will plead the veteran’s case before the rating board. Municipal Judge Frank Dineen will represent the men before.
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Nebraska
American Legion
Iowa
Veterans’ Bureau
Legion
Frank Dineen
Not Good Friends at the Barber Shop
Three year old Jack was told to hurry to the barber. At the shop he, a favorite, was asked if he and the barber were still good friends. Jack responded with a real disgusted tone that they were not while the barber remained friends.
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Peyton
TS le
Howe
Jack
Botany and Zoology Class Pine Needle Quiz Joke
The teacher asked which pine has the longest and sharpest needles. A student in the front row volunteered, The porcupine. The moment drew laughs as the class learned of the humorous misunderstanding.
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Tommy
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Sonthonn Legion News Servier
Peyton H. Floge, Jr
Creaton
S. C. Hoyle
Extension Service Publications, A. and
M. College of Texas
State College of Agriculture
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