Legion Opens Radio Station WAS For News Dissemination
National Commander John T. Quinn formally opened Legion use of radio at station WAS Elgin AS owned by Charles Markstein of Chicago. The program will be aired Sundays and Tuesday nights featuring Legion activity and voices from vocalists and bands. The effort aims to broaden communication with Legion members and the public, highlighting disability welfare and postwar relief.
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American Legion
Legion
John T. Quinn
Elgin
The
Charles "8 Mnrkstein
Chicago
Quinn
Erhstein
Naltis
Wilsom
Yind
Probing Penal Institutions Among Legion Surveys
The American Legion begins surveys in several states to study segregation of mentally unbalanced prisoners from ordinary criminals. Governors Blaine of Wisconsin and Dusty Ryan push for nationwide attention as surveys unfold under Legion direction.
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American Legion
Are
Massachusetts
Anan
Ernor Blaine
Wisconsin
Py Ryan
Dusty
Treatment of Civic Questions Appears Unclear
fragments describe unclear civic questions and organizational references. no full names dates or places are readable. the text hints at a rational path or headquarters but lacks concrete facts or identifiable entities to specify.
Missouri approves soldiers bonus amid broad constitutional vote
Missouri voters approve a $4.6 million soldiers bonus as part of a 21 amendment state constitution ballot. The measure gained a 65,004 vote majority led by American Legion efforts to ensure compensation for 25 000 claimants left out previously.
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Missouri
H. D. McBride
American Legion
Ivas
Metropoltan
Scruton
Bald
St. Louis
Midsummer hats and bridal millinery styles
A fragmentary reminiscence on midsummer hat fashion and bridal millinery. The piece notes vibrant tints in hats, sheer fabrics, and period headwear, highlighting leghorns, georgette and crochet details, with brides selecting picturesque styles for weddings.
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Georgette
Malines
Prize Legio Bances: Legion Band in Blouxs City
Prize competition draws attention as the American Legion concert band delivers a standout performance in Blouxs City. details remain unclear due to damaged text but the event highlights a prize winning band and local recognition.
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Legio ‘Bances
American Legion
Pbloux
sCity
Guinea Raising Is Quite Profitable in Modern Farms
Prepared by the United States Department of Agriculture, guinea raising grows profitable as guineas substitute for game birds in hotels and eateries. Prices vary, with eastern markets paying the top rates. guineas are raised mainly in small flocks in the Midwest and South. Hens lay 20 to 30 eggs or more. guineas are valued for meat and as yard guardians due to their pugnacious nature.
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United States’ Department of Agriculture
United States Department, of Agriculture
Middle West
New York
Cooperative Live Stock Marketing Yields Net Carload Gain
A Southern states cooperative shipping sheep and lambs reported a net gain of 267.45 dollars on a carload of 229 head after costs. The load brought 475.47 dollars more than local buyers bid, with total freight, commissions, and handling at 208.02 dollars. The report, to the USDA Bureau of Markets and Crop Estimates, compares cooperative sale versus country buyers.
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Lve-Stock
Bureau of Markets and Crop Estimates
United States’ Department of Agriculture
Givn- On
Husking Bee Feature in Neew Film Event
Historic notice describes a husking bee featured as a cultural exhibit in Neew film event. The piece highlights community participation and period portrayal, with locals and organizers coordinating demonstrations and visuals for the audience.
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Neew
V Film
The Blind Snakes Gratitude For a Letter
Aialogue from the Blind Snake explains he is truly blind and lives mostly underground. He describes his limited vision, skin shedding during growth, and dependence on tunnels, worms, and insect larvae for food. He expresses gratitude to a boy who asked for the Blind Snake's story and hopes the boy will understand snake life.
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Tam
Dangerous Handicap Tommy Wrestles Through Wrist Injury
Fragmentary notes describe a boy named Tommy with a sprained wrist at school. The text hints at a bandaged wrist and a demand for discipline or punishment from others, but lacks a coherent report or clear outcome.
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Tommy
Doubling Up catena in music tn aD
A fragment notes a catena tn of music with doubling up motifs in a discussion of aD. The readable text hints at thematic repetition and structural device usage in a musical context. No clear figures, dates, or named entities are preserved in the fragment.
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Guinea
Cartoad
Wales
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