Illinois Men Win Bonus Supreme Court Rules in Favor
The Illinois Supreme Court unanimously upheld the state bonus act, affirming the payments to veterans. The ruling allows about 220,000 applications to receive up to 500 dollars for days served in the army navy or marine corps. A 5.5 million bond issue funds the program with payments starting about July, at roughly 244000 monthly, aided by American Legion support.
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Flour Fundraising by American Legion Auxiliary in Waukeegan
The American Legion Auxiliary at Waukeegan used flour sales to raise funds for Legion clubrooms. Voluntary canvassers earned one dollar per barrel sold with a $1000 goal, quickly reached as local grocers stocked flour to meet orders. The effort funded furnishings with minimal direct expense and boosted post morale.
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Ocean Grave Mystery Reveals Sailor's Pillar Clue
A fragmented report describes a sailor's remains tied to a pillar and a mysterious death at sea. Investigators note the incident involved damaged logs and unclear provenance, with shell fragments and ropes cited among scant clues.
National historian leads WWI data project for Legion
The American Legion National Historian Eben Putnam of Wellesley Farms Mass directs compiling World War I careers for a national archives. Linrvey Thomas advances biographical data on nearly 3 000 Legion members from 11 000 posts while post histories are gathered for a complete Legion history. Thomas served from May 1917 to 1920 earning captain rank after fighting in the Aisne Mane and being wounded at Pismes.
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United States
Evening wrap fashions for summer frocks and youth
Styles for evening wraps are varied with broad freedom of taste. Natural, understated looks replace overdressed flapper images, while designers show cape styles in black crepe or satin and wraps that echo dress fabrics such as brocade and crepe. The illustration highlights a taffeta dress with gilded trim and a cape-like wrap linking to youthful, dainty summer frocks.
Flowers on Nurses Graves in France Ceremony
Eleven American nurses resting in Suresnes cemetery France were honored in a ceremony conducted by United States representatives. The graves lie among nearly 1500 American World War dead in the American cemetery now a shrine of patriotism. Maj. Tulla-O. Stimson presided, with Jane A Delano post members and American regions residents attending prayers.
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Governor Smith Signs Repeal Of State Prohibition Act
Albany reports Governor Smith signed the bill repealing the Mullan Gage state prohibition enforcement act and called for Congress to modify the Volstead definition of intoxicating beverage to a common sense maximum. He urged states to set their own limits within federal bounds while pledging to enforce the Volstead act strictly.
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Texas Guard Air Unit Mustered June Fourteen
Houston will host the mustering of the 11th Aero Squadron Thirty-sixth Division Texas National Guard on flag day June 14 at Billing ton Field. A mustering officer will inspect and muster recruits from Brooks Field and Ellington Field will send a squadron by air. If full strength is reached the unit will receive thirteen planes and motor equipment for twenty officers and ninety enlisted men.
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Polk and Angelina Counties Award Neches River Bridge Contract
In Lufkin on Wednesday, the Polk and Angelina counties commissioners awarded the contract for the construction of the steep bridge over the Neches River on the Choctaw trail.
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Rice Crop Destroyed by Fire at Morse near Estherwood
A fire at the Tice mill near Morse, about five and a half miles south of Estherwood, destroyed the rice crop and warehouse, with estimated losses around 55000 dollars. The blaze reportedly swept through the warehouse where most of the rice was stored.
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French aviatrix sets women altitude record in LA
Mlle Andre Peyre, a French aviatrix, reached 15000 feet above Rogers Field in Los Angeles this week, setting a new altitude record for women. Officials of the Aero Club of Southern California confirmed the accomplishment.
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Defeat Mainten anc e Tax in Cuero Texas vote
Cuero Texas voters rejected a maintenance tax by ten votes in an election held Saturday for the DeWitt and Victoria county common school district. The measure failed by a narrow margin, overturning plans to fund ongoing district needs.
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Many Killed In Mexican Riots in Mexico City
Ten persons were killed amid riots in Mexico City as crowds clashed with police. The unrest prompted emergency evacuations and a strong government response as officials warned against further violence.
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Texas Counties Chart Mixed Progress in Bonds and Crops
Schleicher County voters approved 60000 in bonds for a new house. Hidalgo County voters authorized 1500000 in bonds for water district No 4. Grain totals show 1216307.40 bushels wheat and 25714.16 bushels rye at Galveston. Watermelon prospects in Waller County point to June 25 shipping, while grasshoppers threaten Coleman crops. Bastr op scholastic rolls and rising Texas bank deposits also noted alongside irrigation reservoir site, road bond success, and UT geologic potash study. Weather reports: warm, sunny with good field conditions in Texas.
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