OHLINGER A VALUABLE MAN Former Intelligence Officer
Gustave Oblinger, a former U S intelligence officer, earned respect for disrupting German antiwar networks during World War I. Based in Toledo, he gained prominence among American Legion leaders who credited him with thwarting pro German plots. Born to German parents in China, he was seen as a staunch ally of American values and a formidable foe to anti American activities.
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Gustavan Ohlinger
Henvier
Gustavus Oblinger
United States
Bia Bome
Toledo
American Legion
Legion
Toledeus Wurst
Oblinger
Ching
Theodore Hoovevelt
Pahse
Gus
Booster Legionnaire Debuts With 37,000 Circulation
Time notes every town in Indiana boasts an author with library fame and the Hoosier Legion establishes the Legionnaire weekly. Philip B. Stapp, Greensburg native and former editor, leads the Indigenous publication after service rising from private to officer in Beth artillery. The paper goes to all Indiana Legion members weekly.
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American Legion
Hooster Legionnaire
Philip B. Stapp
Greensburg
Four Gina
Sauntering
Indigna
Honal
Legon
Stapp
Beth Artillery
All Indiama Legimenires
Out of Commission for North Sea Destroyers
A warped report notes that numerous destroyers have been deemed out of commission after combat with German U boats. The text praises their endurance and cites awards among Parker, Brien, Cummings, Porter, Davis, and others, while reflecting on the evolving strength of the naval fleet and the dangers faced by deep sea vessels.
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North Sea
Germaa
Parker
Brien
Cummings
Porter
Davia
Trameperts
Wartaes
Tubwaring
Davy
Dcene
Etnr
Sousa Joins Legion Claims Rattling Good Organization
The Noted Gandmester explains joining the Legion to serve and support a strong wartime band staple. John Philip Sousa, boardmaster extraordinacy and Great Lakes naval band leader, says the Legion and its activities spread globally through his musicians. Thirty-two master musicians are veterans, many with Legion ties, whose war service shaped the famed service band.
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Legion
John Philip Sour
Nytt
Great Lakes
Sousa
Ft-Eervice
Saurn
Artire
Legion Posta
Navy Marine Hero Pruitt Honored Posthumously
Mr and Mrs George Pruitt of Arizona received from Italy the Croce di Guerre for their son Corporal Pruitt who died in France in January 1918 after single handedly capturing two machine gun crews killing two and taking 40 prisoners He volunteered for service with the marines despite being underage and is buried in Arlington National Cemetery with full hero honors
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Uncle Sam
Navy
Marine Corps
Wononds
Corporal Pruitt
George Pruitt
Ariz
Pruitt
Marines
France
National Cemetery At
Arlington
Legion in Racine Veterans Plot Creates Memorial Cemetery
The American Legion in Racine has taken a cemetery plot to honor veterans from World War I. The group plans a formal, fitting memorial similar to Arlington, with a steel mast bearing the Stars and Stripes. They authorize five million dollars for the land and aim to relocate existing local veterans for burial space. The next Wisconsin Legislature may be asked to raise burial benefits from 90 to 75 or 100 dollars.
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American Legion
Racine
Win
Legion
Racloe
Mona
Virginia
Wisconsin Legislatire
Carrying On With the American Legion Event
A local American Legion gathering featured a joint activity and ceremonies. Laconsoere led an event at a hall in Chat draile, with members cited for participation and support during the tour Americas Legion effort.
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American Legion
Laconsoere
Hve Gudo
Chat Draile
Americas Legion An
Igorrotes of northern Philippines evolve under American rule
The article surveys Igorrote tribes Benguet Lepanto Amburayan Bantor and Bontoc Kalinga noting reduced head-hunting, shifting dress, and adoption of khaki clothing hats and beaded ornaments. It details houses villages farms terraces including the famed rice terraces of Bontoc, social customs, education, and improving living standards under American rule.
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Re. Francant
Samemenic
Benguet
Lepanto
Amburayan
Bantor
Lepunté
United States
Baguie
Bugulo
Philip- Plas
Dorthern
GamAne
Willy
Bontoc
Kalinga
Pain in your side prescription ad claim
Fragmentary OCR about a patent medicine advertisement for Dr. Pierce's prescription liquid formula. Mentions Lawrence Street and Buffalo New York, claims a free trial and 100 for trial package, with unclear context.
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Pierce
Invalids
Buffalo
N. Y
Haw Settled Housing Problem Comment
A Louisville Courier Journal item notes a controversial quip about housing from an unnamed speaker, mentioning a brother who allegedly solved the issue and a remark about someone being jailed. The piece reads as a brief, ironic exchange reflecting politics and social debate of the period.
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Louisville Courier-Journal
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Ohlinger
Legion Paper
Philip Brapp
Overspan
Heosiar
Why Sousa
Gandmester Saye
Destroyer
Pershing
Wis
Went
Lant
Harriet M.D’ Autremont
Josh Billings
Purgatory
John T. Smith
Fee
Tansac
iComfort
Atlanta
Justra
the Lord Mamas Company
Oes ‘Co Sins
Michigan
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