Legion men demand order in Carter County Oklahoma
London, a World War veteran and former Ardmore Legion post commander, heads a drive to enforce law in Carter County Oklahoma aided by ten deputies. He targets a spread of criminals described as peddlers, gun men, hijackers, gamblers, and “bad men” while noting a growing reform element supporting sheriff London’s raids and top-officer strategy.
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Carter County
Oklahoma
London
American Legion
St. Carter County
Érson
Carter’ County
George’ RR
Anderson
Ardmore
Free Shaves For Disabled Veterans At Indianapolis Barber Shop
Randolph S. Ocheltree proprietor of an Indianapolis barber shop provides free shaves and hair cuts to disabled World War I veterans. He visits Veterans wards each Sunday with eight to ten barbers, offering services without charge for over a year. Alvin Owsley, national commander of the American Legion, thanks him in a personal letter noting the inspiration to the Legion and the hospital heroes.
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Indianapolis
Ocheltree
Alvin’ Owsley
Legion
Legion aids wayward boys at Kansas industrial school
Victor Kugo lauds W P MacLean in Topeka for leading a Boys Industrial School that steers youths away from crime. The Kansas Legion, Capital post No.1 of Topeka, supports the school with funding, trips, and ongoing mentorship, helping boys regain self respect and reintegrate with communities after leaving the program.
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Victor Kugo
Kansas
W. BP. MacLean
Maclean
Iris
Topeka
Casayeap
Hugo
American Legion Department of Kansas
Topeka Legion
Legion
Hirst
Légion
Capital Post No.1
Missouri
Konang
Endecer
Legionnaires
Public Opinion Officials Urge World Peace Appeal
Officials of the Interallied Veterans association representing 15,000,000 service men from eight World War nations will address public opinion in their countries. They aim to appeal to heads of government to carry out the organization's program for world peace. Charles Bertrand, French chamber of deputies member, is involved in informing the public.
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Veterans Association
Charles
Bertrand
Cof
Pyrench
Chamber
Ig Deputies
Who
M Bertrand
Made to Greet the Spring Frocks for All-Day Wear
The piece describes spring fashion in Manhattan and beyond with new knitted weaves and silk fabrics. It highlights simple designs, slenderizing lines, low waistlines, and varied sleeves. Images show color combos like blue and gray crepe de chine with banded details and bead embroidery, plus one and two-piece outfits in wool or allied fabrics.
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Manhattan
Betty
Barbara
Peggy
Governor Neff Names Department Heads for Two Years
Governor Neff sent to the senate a long slate of reappointed department heads for the next two years. The livestock sanitary and highway commissions retain their personnel. The list includes Staples as secretary of state, Chapman as insurance and banking commissioner, Stiles reclamation engineer, Barton adjutant general, Tilley fire marshal, Wilacy tax commissioner, and Myers labor commissioner, among others. Several college regents and health officers are also named or retained, with appointments spanning multiple state bodies and universities.
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Austin
Tex
Neff
Senate
State Livestock Sanitary Commission
State Highway Commission
L. Staples
Smithville
J. L. Chapman
McKinney
A. A. Stiles
Thomas D. Barton
Amarillo
George W. Tilley
Waco
John G. Wilacy
San Antonio
W. W. Boyd
Decatur
Joseph W. Myers
Fort Worth
R. G. Storey
Tyler
Court of Criminal Appeals
Walker Sayle
Breckenridge
Board of Prison Commissioners
R. H. Hubbard
A. and M. College
T. N. Jones
H. ©. Flowers
Lockhart
Board of Regents
State Normal Schools
R. R. Watkins
Dallas
A. D. Watkins
Sallie B. Capps
The
College of Industrial Arts
Eleanor Brackenridge
W.H. Beasley
Lufkin
Ww.p.“ Hobby
Beaumont
John W. Krpenter
Glen Meadows
Dries H
Nuno
Alford
EXTRA PRECAUTIONS TAKEN BY FRANCO-BELGIAN AUTHORITIES
Franco-Belgian authorities have tightened security in the Ruhr following an order by German minister Wilhelm Groener to cut gas water and electricity at striking railroad workers. French intelligence seeks sabotage by strikers and Ruhr customs houses were seized with French guards detaining the German officials. The Ruhr incident at Spier left the German customs chief and prison director jailed by French soldiers.
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Essen
Ruhr
Wilhelm Groener
France
Spier
County Depository Picked for Hallettsville Funds
The First State Bank of Hallettsville is selected as depository for county funds in Hallettsville Texas. The choice concentrates county financial management with the local bank, signaling a formal transfer of funds oversight and financial handling responsibilities.
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Hallettsville
Tex
200 Cattle Die on Sabine Lake Ranch Blaze
Orange Tex reports a blizzard devastates the Henry Gray ranch near the Sabine Lake pines leaving about 200 cattle dead. Local authorities and ranchhands assess losses and begin cleanup in the Louisiana shore region.
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Orange
Tex
Henry”. Gray
Louisiana
Sabine
Millican Farm Land Good for Planting Despite Breaks
Much of Millican's ninety five percent land planned for farming this season has been broken and is in good condition. The news notes favorable preparation for planting as farmers report steady work and readiness across fields.
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Millican
Tex
O Be
Appointed Cattle Loan Examiner orth Tex
A fragment notes Williams, former secretary of the Tex. mention. The text is garbled and lacks clear names, dates, or events.
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Orth
Tex
Williams
Aps
Georgie Green Frog Desires Life Beyond Lily Pond
In a tale from Frog Country Lily Pond, Georgie Green Frog, crowned by a Pond Fairy, laments being unappreciated by ordinary pond frogs. The Fairy proposes departure to a new home, promising adventures and a chance to escape the dull perch of common frogs.
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Georgie Green Frog
Mrs. Green Frog
Lily Pond
Frog Country
Georgie
Geor
Pondairy
Pond Fairy
Georgie Green
Asa
Pond Fatry
Amy
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American Legion News Services
Ardmore Past
Ewing Condon
Patriotic
R,_S. Ocheltree
W. P. MacLean
Interallied ‘Veterans’ Association
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