Legions Woman and Mother of 21 Champions of America
Mrs Jacob Caranek, a New Orleans grocer, is celebrated as champion mother of the American Legion Auxiliary. She has raised 21 children in 21 years, with two sons serving in the war and both returning home. She emigrated from Petravice, Czechoslovakia, at 15, works 5am to 10pm, and has kept a hale life with few illnesses.
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Jacob Caranek
New Orleans
American Legion Auxiliary
Carnanek
Louis
Joseph
Camp Beauregard
Caranek
America
Petravice
Czechoslovakia
Legion Names Baby After National Commander Trend Grows
A growing practice sees babies named after national Legion commander Hanford Morris in Atlanta and Hanford MacNider in Mason City while a Chicago veteran wins court approval to take on the name Legion as a lifelong middle name, reflecting Legion pride and tradition.
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Binete
America
George Washington
Robert BK. Lee
A. 8. Grant
John J. Pers
Joneses
Deweys
Teddy Roosevelts
American Legion
Legion
Hanford Morris
Atlanta
Hanford MaccNider
Mason City
Albert R. Morris
Chicago
Legion Post Stages Movies To Interest Movieland Tourists
The Hollywood California post of the American Legion runs a weekly model movie to calm nerves and show how films are made. Real directors cameras and stars participate in the model exhibitions, though the Legion handles the work.
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Legion Post
Hollywood
Cal
American Legion
The
Legion
Star Flag Insult Sparks San Francisco Legion Protest
American Legion post in San Francisco made up of newspaper men protests the qupr star flag idea. They call the flag an atrocious plagiarism of the service flag used in war days and say it is an insult to former service members.
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American Legion
San Francisco
Legion
Legion Warns Posts On Sale Of Publications
In a bid to halt fake fundraising, the American Legion warns its 11,000 posts not to sanction any sale of periodicals until the Chamber of Commerce or a civic group first approves, amid claims funds would aid sick and wounded ex servicemen.
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American Legion
Chamber of Commerce
Frst
Legion Queen Is Diplomat At Burlington Carnival
The Burlington Iowa American Legion held a high carnival to crown a queen and chose Ruth Metcalf for her beauty wit and tact. She then selected her own brother as king, prompting a swift parade to begin with a deft display of diplomacy.
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Iowa
American Legion of
Burlington
Ruth Metcalf
Miss Metcalf
Sitting Bull’s Fall Remembered in Quiet North Dakota Meeting
In Bismarck North Dakota Hanford MacNider national commander of the American Legion meets Red Tomahawk Sioux chief who once captured Sitting Bull’s vest. Younger Sioux braves who fought in France with the A E K also join, as MacNider honors the old chief and peacemaking aims.
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Sitting Bull
Bismarck
N. D
Hanford MacNider
American Legion
Red Tomahawk
Fromentine
France
North Dakota
MacNider
America
Army study links officer deterioration to World War strain
The army medical department reports that physical examinations of regular army officers reveal clear signs of physical deterioration caused by the strain of World War I. The investigation may offer a scientific explanation for restlessness among former soldiers, attributed to severe nervous strain.
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Army Medical Department
Alaska’s Riches Promised as Great Oil Field Believed Near Arctic
Secretary Albert B. Fall argues Alaska could pay adjusted compensation and the entire war debt if properly developed. He notes the Arctic near the Aleutians hosts what is believed to be the world’s largest oil field, plus an extensive undeveloped coal belt and the world’s greatest copper mine.
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Albert B. Fall
Interior
Arctic
Aleutian Islands
Alaska
Legion seeks bill to ban anthem hat-collecting in NY legis
The piece notes the American Legion pushing a new law in New York to prohibit playing the Star Spangled Banner to solicit money. It describes a hand organ grinder and a performing monkey as colorful backdrop to the issue.
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Legion
Mann
New York State
American Legion
American Legion items and city projects noted
The article lists American Legion grave workers available from national headquarters at 1.30 each. Decatur Arkansas Legion post has bought the city telephone system and will operate St Pershing stadium after overhaul. Parisian field plans include the 1924 Olympic games designation. Gouraud, famed French general, is invited to attend Rainbow division reunion in Minneapolis Minnesota.
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American Legion
National
The
Legion Pont of
Decatur
Ark
Gouraud
Rainbow Division
Minneapolis
Minn
Capes and Frocks For Summer Graduates Debut
Fashion notes introduce a new summer cape for girl graduates, with yarn trims and knitlike texture. Describes silhouettes, fabrics such as tweed crepe and organdie, and matching frocks for Commencement season, including long and short bodices, ruffles, and ribbon trims.
Radio Telephony A Postwar Miracle Of Wireless Use
A historical article argues radio telephony arose from the war as a vast improvement over wireless telegraphy. It describes rapid postwar growth, affordable receivers, and widespread use by farmers, sailors, travelers, and households, predicting future range, portability, and further simplification.
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Ofr
Tree
Principles of Wireless Transmission in the Ether Atmosphere
A historical explainer describes wireless transmission basics. It defines ether as the medium for vibrations and explains how electromagnetic waves travel, how detectors convert oscillations into audible signals, and the role of tuners to isolate specific signals for clear reception.
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Tony
Bank Preaches Thrift by Radio in Dayton
Dayton based City National Bank installs a transmitting station to encourage thrift and broadcast investor guidance. The program will deliver savings reminders, bond and stock tips, warnings about bogus promoters, and other investor information to listeners in the area.
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Dayton
Naonal Bank
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