Stories to Great Indians by Elmo Scott Watson
An account recounts Cochise and the Chiricahua Apache amid white trappers and U S incidents from 1837 to 1874. It covers betrayals, arrests, battles, a brief truce forged by Captain Jeffords, and Cochise’s death on the San Carlos Reservation in June 1874.
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Elmo Scott Watson
Cochise
Senat
Chihuahua
Cechin
John G. Bourke
Arison
New Mexico
Sowers
Treasury
United States
Indus
Cochies
Jefferte
Retalia
Jeforta
Dragoon Mountains
Antoniehe
Jeffords
Spotted Tail a Sioux Friend of the White Man
A historical sketch of Spotted Tail, Brule Sioux, nicknamed Old Spot by whites, detailing his early bandit past on the Oregon trail, later shift to peace advocacy. It notes his imprisonment, interactions at Fort Laramie, and pressure on government to restore Brule lands, with notes on his influence over Brule leadership and relations with the United States.
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Spotted Tail
Tull
Oregon Trail
Harney
Battle of
Ash Hollow
Neb
Spotted Tell
Fort Laramie
Aputted Tull
Offela
Brule
Washington
Mara
White Clay Creek
Eaid
Neve
Memory Loss War Victims Traced by American Legion
Three veterans with severe memory loss from war injuries are being assisted by the American Legion in locating relatives. One man lost his identity entirely after a head shrapnel wound, with memory only back to January 1922 in Denver and Colorado Springs. He sought relatives in Flemington Missouri and Chicago while the Legion works to confirm his past. A Los Angeles case features a man who cannot recall his identity, claiming to be 32 and 5'9" with gray eyes and blond hair, asking for help in identifying himself. A third man in Louisville Kentucky, known as Leonard Wells, has memory gaps from war service with First Kentucky infantry and injuries to the abdomen and spine. The Legion posts across cities are aiding these veterans and seeking records to restore their identities.
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Veterane’ Bureau
Washington, D.C
American Legion
Hayward Thompson
Denver
Dill
Colorado Springs
Washington
Marine Corps
Flemington
Louise ‘Thompack
Los Angeles
The
Legion
Thirty-first Street
Louisville
Bete
Leonard Wells
Angy
Cla
First Kentucky Infantry
France
Greatest World War Hero Named Glucksman
The United States veterans bureau advances Sergt Samuel Glucksman as a top World War I hero rivaling York and Woodall. Austrian born, he joined Marines at war start and earned honors from the US and allied governments after seven major engagements including Verdun and Mont Blanc. On October 4 1918 he captured a German, then compelled the captor to reveal the rest of the advance party.
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American Legion
Washington
Muckeman
Verdun
Bellens Woods
Chateus Thierry
Martach
Miblet
Belsens
Mont Blanc
Hergeant Glickemup
Nergeant
Streeant
Hem
Gruckeman
Navy
Vortenuth
Legion Man Aids Cupids Veterans Leader Henry Sullivan
Henry Sullivan of Phoenix Arizona a former Navy man during the war is now helping to launch several Army Navy and civic groups in his home city to assist service men. He promoted the slogan Under one head the American Legion and says counties unions have united to focus hospitalization work and support for disabled veterans.
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Perlin
Navy
Henry J. Sullivan
Phoenix
Ariz
Eetani
Phoenis
Sullivan
Mr. Sullivan
American Legion
Pershing Speech Demanded by Bement Legion Men
Force Pershing to speak arose when captured Pershing attempted to pass through friendly territory on an interurban trolley car. American Legion members blocked the car and organized a makeshift stage on the trolley platform. Sidney Morgan, post commander, led the group and Pershing’s former command agreed to let the trolley proceed after his speech.
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Wenever Pershing
American Legion
Bement
Neo
Sidney Morgan
Pershing
Women Soldier Clerk Aide Named In Army Secretaries
A long garbled article notes Miss Jens Hodson of San Francisco California as secretary to Major General Morton and holding the rank of sergeant major. It mentions American Legion involvement in Korea, parades, and war clothing costs to Uncle Sam per soldier.
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Army
Jens Hodson
San Fracion
Cal
Morton
Tanlac praise and wartime microscope slump in Britain
A reader reports relief from illness after taking Tanlac and notes improved strength and well being after weeks in bed. The item also cites a Manchester Guardian report on a slump in microscope production in Britain, with reduced staff and fewer orders from hospitals and schools, many concentrating on mineralogy instruments.
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Manchester Guardian
Bayer Aspirin: safety, directions, and brand trust
An advertisement stresses taking aspirin only as directed by Bayer. A hotel anecdote follows about two friends breakfasting late after one slept poorly, with a joke about recognizing Bill by his cough and footsteps.
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Bill
Din
Bil
Doubtful Proposition At Milwaukee Dinner
A humorous exchange at a Milwaukee dinner features Representative Frear and a rich banker debating worn apparel prices, with a quip about a second hand clothes man at the back door. The tale underscores the value of devoted friendship through a light, anecdotal frame.
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Representative Frear
Wisconsin
Milwaukee
Romance in Chinese Literature on Foot Binding Origins
J P Donovan notes in The Forum article Romance in Chinese Literature that female beauty once favored foot binding as a fashion craze. He cites Yao Ning, concubine of Emperor Li Yu, who walked on golden lotus pedals and had her feet bound to appear as small as three inches, illustrating a historic standard of beauty and restraint.
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J.P. Donovan
England
Yao Ning
Li Yu
Yao Nhung
Bafely First Teacher Johnny Warning Note
A brief passage shows Johnny told by a teacher to behave or a note will be sent to his father. A companion character warns strongly, adding a jealous cat tone, in a compact American Legion Weekly style.
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Bafely
Johnny
American Legion Weekly
New One-Piece Steel Wheel Invented for Autos
A new steel wheel forged in one piece is introduced for automobiles including rims hubs and brake drums. An older man with a steady income voices his opinions about the innovation.
Odd Cure for Rheumatism From Housewife Manual
A 1742 remedy in the Compleat Housewife suggests taking glazed gunpowder soaked in milk, drinking warm milk, and sweating in bed after fasting morning to treat rheumatism. The piece notes widespread superstitions across Europe and Britain, including hare’s forefoot talismans and potato superstitions in Holland.
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Holland
Mmgland
Ain't It the Truth and Other Phrases on the Train
Bertle and Tuck argue over a late train with Bertle insisting Tuck caught it while Tuck laments arrival to the platform as rear lights vanished. The exchange includes a jibe about a married man infusing the last tease from Neald.
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Bertle
Tuck
Neald
Representative citizens inspire cautious resilience amid turmoil
Local readers reflect on civic duty as residents express resolve in forthcoming elections. Community leaders emphasize unity and steady governance while acknowledging challenges facing the town and its institutions.
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Spayar Union
Veteran’s Bureau
Sergt
Samus Gluckeman
Devil Dogs
York-Woodfill
Honora
Coavette
mimoMir
Howe
Legion Man
Cupid
Henry Sullivan
Force Pershing
Legionnaires
Illinois
Korea
Southern Presbyterian Mts
Terolepee
Honuay
Toledo
Bixteen
Omaha
Gaye
L Wee Almert
Tannic
Meadville
North Twenty-ninth
Theliver
Sidneys
Tanlue
Bayer
Goodyear
Postum Cereal Co., Inc
Battle Creek, Mich
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