Legion Leader Fraser Elected New Commander at Post
Leon Fraser executive officer of the United States Veterans Bureau based in Washington D C built his career from army private to major through hard work and duty He once lived in Northumberland Northumberland but later studied at Columbia University He served briefly as a cub reporter for the New York World and rose to become a trusted figure guiding veterans affairs
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Leon Fraser
United States Veterans’ Buréau
Washington, D. C
Army
North Grumbille
N. T
Columbia University
New York World
Bose
Moray Pras
Bereso
Guck
Legion Post
Fraser
Taylor the Good Bad Man
A former bandit and holdup artist named Taylor reformed after prison, turning to cr and lecturing on his experiences. He spoke in New York area venues about his past during wartime service and the link between crime and society.
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Taylor Wes
Taylor
Joe Tayter
New York
Taybour
Hervids Hane
Legion Wea
Free Emblem of Freedom Propaganda Message Suppressed
A garbled historical clipping reports a protest or campaign claim about a "Free Emblem of Freedom" and opposition to holding certain queries or mandates, suggesting legal or constitutional issues. The fragment references American groups and a council or committee context with uncertain origin and date.
Ministers to Box at Legion Meet in Washington Arena
The Washington state Legion convention will feature a boxing bout between Reverend John W. Blackman, national Legion chaplain, and Reverend Beard, a former Ninety-first Division sky pilot. Blackman, known as the fighting chaplain, is active in boxing and sports and will box for Legion funds alongside Beard who fought in France.
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John W. Blackman
American Legion
Beard
France
John Dickman
Legion
Tawass
Kansas Church
Ahown
Canteen Lady Aids Ex Service Men in Anchorage
Mrs John Marshall of Anchorage Alaska, known to thousands of ex service men, ran a Red Cross canteen during the war caring for more than 400 000 service members. After the armistice a veteran wrote her that her aid helped him wed his wife in 1917 and now he seeks to marry again, thanking her for support.
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John Marshall
Anchorage
Kiy
Gewarami
Red Cross
Ina
Marsha
Marchall
Radio bug craze aids ex-service men at legion posts
A newly popular radio bug trend brings music to American Legion clubs hospitals and camps. At Omala Neb a planned dance was halted by faulty music but quick wiring fixed the issue. Ex servicemen in North Carolina embrace radio ideas to provide recreation for wounded and sick veterans.
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American Legion
Legion
Omala
Chicago
North Carolina
American Legion Carrying On With the 4-H Event
Welch has passed the state and the Harding’s boss, with the American Legion Bureau, Welch’s estate, and Murti OK post involved. The report notes adjusted compensation and efforts to relieve conditions as the Legion contemplates retirement and ongoing activities.
Shabbona the White Man's Friend and Pottawatomie Chief
Shabbona born Ottawa and adopted into the Pottawatomie earned the name Bulit Like a Bear and became a peace chief. He saved traders at Fort Dearborn, urged whites to distrust the uprising, warned settlers before the Indian Creek massacre, aided General Atkinson as a scout, and died July 17, 1850, in Morria, MI.
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Max Indiana
Shabbona
Pontiac
Fort Dearborn
Sauganash
John Kinale
Poltanetemic Warren
Bick Hawk
Baca
Rhabbons
Buliman
Mlinois
Essex Hawk
Indian Creek
Atkinson
Mervicus
Nicools
Morria
Osceola and the Seminole War in 1836 era portrait
A florid account recalls Osceola as Seminole leader in the conflict of 1836 arising from a 1822 land removal treaty. It notes treaty disputes, White House pressure, and military actions including Dade’s ambush and General Thompson’s death, with Osceola tied to decisive armed resistance.
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Florida
Gictols
Washington
Jackson
Thompson
Radias
Osceola
Dade
Astyahelo
Bumipole
Tish Gepore Jesup
Jeeko
Patty Knew a Politician Grandmother in Tales
A Chicago Journal piece recalls Patty listening to her progressive grandmother known as Our Pollution who chaired suffrage districts and attended national conventions. At a family gathering the child fills Red Riding Hood with a political twist, identifying grandmother as a politician in a playful mishearing.
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Patty
Red Riding Hood
Grandmother
Red Riding Flood
Chicago Journal
Frost Keeps Grip On Gold In Permafrost Alaska
In central Alaska frost limits mining as thawed surface layers reach only two to three feet. Workers adapt by heating shafts to soften ground then using picks. Fire and careful blasting struggle against frozen mass, making traditional explosives less effective while gold remains the lure.
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Alaska
Gummer
Gould
Eummer
Siberia
Jeas
Genius or Push in The Pilgrim of the Smile
Norman Davey recounts a wait er who impersonated the impresario and thrilled London with his violin. The coastal manager offers a theory that genius is about push, arguing the talent proves itself by forcing its way and being picked up once it pushes through.
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Norman Davey
Himpresario
London
Little Mabel and the Old Folks Phrase
A judge recalls eight year old Little Mabel who imitates grown up speech. She notes an elderly woman described as well preserved and asks Auntie if Mrs Browns looks well dressed and cared for, highlighting childlike misinterpretation of aging phrases.
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Mabel
Lfe
Mrs. Brown Ao
What echic tight that stays lit amignate after you turn it out
A Boston Transcript note questions an invention that keeps a light burning after switch-off and seeks a device that would extinguish when forgotten, exploring a novel idea for cellar lighting.
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Boston Transcript
Fragmentary Exchange Over Hat Price Between Shoppers
A garbled dialogue shows Custaner arguing that twenty was deducted from the hat price, while Bhe Knew Him claims a hat would please her husband. The snippet hints at a casual bargaining scene with uncertain speaker names and context.
Sparking Gem Sparks Editor Jest in Answers
A humorist contributor visits the busy editor of Answers and faces sarcasm. The editor, dry and wary, calls the jokey gem a standout while noting its sparkle when put on the fire. The exchange ends with playful pride and sharp wit.
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Amswers
Answers
Anawera
Fresh Start and a New Crop in Boston Transcript Tone
Fragmented lines reference Jack's marriage and a new crop started with his wife, plus a playful exchange about cold storage exes selling fur coats and vanity leaving footprints. Read as quirky-era newspaper snippet with casual humor and social hints.
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Jack
Boston Transcript
Tourist Seeks Main Street In A Washington Welcome
A Midwestern traveler steps from Union Station into Washingtons sunshine and asks where Main Street is in a city dominated by grand government buildings. He greets strangers with hospitality, unsure what to expect from a capital visit.
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Union Station
White House
Middle West
Statlom
Washington
Main Street
Washington Star
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