Washington DC's John J Pershing Boat of World War Veterans founder
E Lester Jr of Washington DC helped form the John J Pershing Boat of World War Veterans on March 7, 1919. He became commander of George Washington post No 1 and later departmental commander when the American Legion structure formed. He rose from private to colonel in World War I, serving in the District of Columbia National Guard.
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Lester Jones
Washington, D. C
American Legion Movement
America
Mr. Jones
Weahington
John J. Pershing
American Legion
George Washington Post No. 1
Department of the District of Columbia
Jones
District of Columbia National Guard
Legion Honors Dead Soldiers Returning Home
The American Legion oversaw solemn rites for 45 000 fallen soldiers carried to the United States. Forty shiploads arrived at eastern ports over two and a half years with prayers, addresses, and rifle salutes. The last public demonstration occurred in Brooklyn in April 1922 for Private Charles W. Groves.
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Army
United States
American Legion
Legion
Harding
Vives
Matelka
General Pershing
Senitor Lodge
Somme
Wheaton
America
Melrose runner Clarence DeMar’s World War I feats noted
The article highlights Clarence H. DeMar of Melrose and his marathon victory in 21 mile race, his wartime endurance while marching toward Berlin in 1918, and his role leading a troop of Boy Scouts. It notes his fourth-place finish in a long-distance ABF Allied nations race and his focus on troop welfare over personal glory.
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Clarence H. DeMar
Melrose
Maus
Bor UN
Prien Mitantios
de Mar
ABF
Pershing Stadium
Paria
Saw Erapoure
Ten Years to Die in War Plans for French Army
A garbled wartime note outlines battles and arms, mentioning the French army and supply issues. It hints at large scale mobilization and use of uniforms or equipment across branches as part of wartime strategy.
Bolles Known To Legionnaires Across 20 Foreign Nations
The article profiles Lemuel Bolles, national adjutant of the American Legion since 1919, noting his vast network of Legionnaires in 11,000 posts across 20 foreign countries. Born in Minneapolis and raised in the Dakotas, he served in World War I, rising from private to colonel in the First Army Corps and earning France’s Legion of Honor.
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Coorar
Legion
United States
Lemuel Bolles
Bolles
France
Minneapois
Mr. Bolles
Minneapolis
Dakotas
Seattle
Wash
Hoe
Natonal Guard Company
Matt
First Army Corps
Legion of Honor of
Plaque Presented to American Legion by Le Journal of Paris
A bronze souvenir plaque from Le Journal of Paris was installed in the American Legion’s new trophy room. The shield bears the inscription honoring the Legion, its dead, and its members, with memories and hope, using bronze from a French 75 cannon used near Paris in the war.
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Paris
le Journal of Paris
American Legion
Mosesame Yanks
Af Legion
Angs
Legion Manages Street Vandalism to Announce War Service News
Brieton Nebraska American Legion post cleaned Main Street to spread word to ex soldiers about reinstating wartime insurance policies. The drive aims to reach veterans and inform them of policy options available until March 3.
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Americas Legion Post
Brieton
Neb
Amyn and Botums
Graveyard Glory of Richmond’s St John’s Church Grounds
Historic Richmond churchyard and church tell of early American democracy, with William Byrd gifting the acre and Richard Randolph funding the 1741 structure later enlarged by 1772. The piece notes lightning legends, tobacco-based payments, and community debate over modernization and safety features in the church’s early years.
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Richmond
Old St. John’s Church
Old Dominion
William Byrd
Richard Randolph
Ieee Wea
Mailidy
Patrick Henry Speech Echoes at Historic St John’s Richmond
St John’s Church in Richmond marks 181 years since Patrick Henry delivered the liberty or death speech in March 1775. The historic convention urged colonial unity and armed action as delegates debated liberty against slavery. Vera Palmer notes the scene and quotations tied to Henry’s famous line.
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St. John’s Church
Richmond
Patrick Henry
St. John's
Vera Palmer
Jn Richmond
Washingtons Winter HQ and Revolutionary War Memories
Fragmentary text recalls General George Washington using a building as winter headquarters and mentions battles at Bunker Hill and New Orleans with garbled details about weaponry and supplies. The piece reflects Civil War era reminiscence in a rough, OCR-like transcription.
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George Washington
Cartain of the Fourth of July at the seaside camp
Generous Cartina spends a day at a summer shore camp helping mothers and children while the resort nearby glows with holiday scenes. She forms a special bond with Ralph Miner, a doctor’s aide, as they share caring for the youngsters and dream of independence and happiness.
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Mary Graham Bonner
Cartian
Willa
Cartna
Cartion
Cortina
Cartina
Henshore
Geean
Mr. Wind
Tilph Miner
Ike Cartina
Wally
Ralph
Geppright
Lafayette Elm Plaqued Message From Early Washington Era
The article describes a tree planted at Lafayette’s headquarters in Virginia during the early days of Washington era. It notes the elm’s position at the center of a photograph and references Lafayette’s actions and a ceremonial connection to American history.
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Washington
Tork Tw
Lafayette
Lafayettn
Our Corner advice column letters from Utah readers
A collage of letters and replies covers skin concerns, friendship repairs, romance issues, and personal guidance. Dolly Quaresma offers caution on anger, while Miss Brooks discourages harsh freckle remedies and emphasizes winter preparation.
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Miss Brooks
Soaeas
Birdy
Delta
Utah
Calforsia
Dewry
Dolly
Pleasant
Carsetves
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