Granddads War Records To Be Saved By Auxiliary Plan
Mrs Edward W Burt of Salisbury North Carolina leads an effort to create a hereditary society within the American Legion Auxiliary. The plan would fold war records of Legion men into Auxiliary files so future genealogists can locate granddads' service details. The project targets mothers wives daughters and sisters of Legion members and World War I losses, anticipating a grandson lineage with organized records for posterity.
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Edward W. Burt
North Carolina
Salisbury
N.C
Hurt
American Legion Auxiliary
Auxiliary
American Legia
Teta
Danglytors
Burt
Uie
Veteran of Seven Wars Seeks Peaceful Life in Seattle
Robert Bruce MacGregor of Seattle recalling seven wars he endured and medals, he plans peaceful years ahead. He served in World War I and earlier campaigns with the original Prince Regent 1003 men, of whom eleven survive. He fought in the Philippines, China, South Africa, and other uprisings, and now fights unemployment by helping place 256 former holders in jobs and adopting a four year old boy.
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Robert Bruce MacGregor
Seattle
Waal
MacGregor
Pat
Mr. MacGregor
Philippines
China
South Africa
Sogtile
New Orleans Legion Poster Winners Shine at Convention
Ninety nine New Orleans artists competed in a poster design contest to advertise the American Legion convention. Former top sergeant Teeter won the prize, with the winning entry portraying the New Orleans district and wartime imagery. Forty copies will be distributed to legions followers and schools across the country.
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Americal Legion
Annie Legh Watlins
New Oriana Fretaler
Wi Lewin Pit
Cryptic World War I Era Letter Snippet Unearths Puzzle Tone
An obscure historical clipping presents a garbled exchange filled with unusual spellings and misread names. The fragment hints at a coded correspondence or satirical street chatter, mentioning figures like Georgie and Cagle amid a maze of garbled phrases.
Medal of Honor Guests at Legion Convention in New Orleans
Prominent attendees at the American Legion national convention in New Orleans in October 1620 include Medal of Honor recipients. Lieutenant Syd ney G Gumpertz of New York is the first to accept the invitation. Gumpertz earned the Medal for heroism on September 20, 1918, guiding a perilous assault in the Bolnde Forges sector after aiding to capture two German machine guns and holding a nest with three volunteers, plus subsequent enemy fire. The action allowed the unit to resume its advance with several enemy casualties and the surrender of remaining gun crew.
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New Orleans
United States
Sydney G. Gumperte
New York
Gumperte Calleng
One Hundred ‘Thirty-second Infantry
Boln de Forges
Gumperts
Gumpertz
St. Mills
Legion Road Trip Reporter Tours Posts on Bicycle
Don ald F. Chase twenty one year old city editor rode 125 miles daily from Reno to Syracuse camping roadside to promote American Legion activities. He spoke to Legion posts about local efforts and later highlighted good deeds of other posts along his route. He avoided harmful conduct when struck by an auto but pinned the driver’s tire in payment.
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Donald F. Chase
Reno
Nev
Syracuse
N. Y
Chase
Nevada State Journal
Reno American Legion
Legion
Fhat
Nevada State Department
Topeka
Kan
Hia
American Legion
Duluth Woman to Dance for Doughboys at Legion Meet
Miss Emly V. Schupp of Duluth Minnesota volunteers to dance for doughboys at the American Legion national convention in New Orleans next October. Known as Lada she has appeared in Minnesota entertainment venues and is expected to perform at a recital during the Legion fund event following a recent competition win in Kansas City.
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Emily V. Schupp
Duluth
New Orleans
Emly V. Schupp
Mina
American Legion
Oringhe
Misa Schupp
Ma “Lada
Thowgan
Amelia
Leno Entertainments
Minnesota
Sias Rechupp
Dihath American Legon Fund
Legion Cityvention
Kansas City
Fragments on American Legion Teenie Carrying On
Fragmentary OCR describes veteran related activities and mentions American Legion events. It references involvement with members, obligations, and possible enlistment or legal actions tied to wartime service, without clear names or dates to identify specific individuals or dates.
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American Legion
The Female Stranger Aboard the Four Sons Mystery
An aged rumor ties Archduke Johann Salvator to a vanished ship and a secretive love in Alexandria. The tale recalls a mysterious woman known as the Female Stranger, with a long shadow of sightings, disguises, and a haunting grave inscription.
The Female Stranger at Alexandria Cemetery Remembrance
Fragmentary notes describe a memorial event in Alexandria with references to a female stranger and a wedding anniversary tied to a memorial service. The text hints at a civic ceremony and a deceased individual’s memory, mentioning names and dates in a distressed OCR passage.
Holland’s Way and the Dutch river defense plan described
The passage explains how rivers in Holland enter the sea over broad sand-beds creating shallow waters unsafe for large ships. To deter enemies without removing old defences, the Dutch used two bottomed craft to escort trading vessels. One craft is sunk on approach, water admitted to weigh it down, then pumped out to lift the ship. The process is reversed for the return voyage with controlled buoyancy assisting entry and exit.
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Austria
Johann Salvator
Hungary
Tuscany
Francis Joseph
Leopold I
Ludmilla Stubel
Vienna
Kalver Wilhelm
Archduke Johann
Russia
Germany
Ludmilla Stobel
Luimitin
Atray Johann
Kinamen
John Orth
London
South America
Buenon Aires
Valparaiso
Thia
Uruguay
Orth
Argentina
Brenie Atrew
Cherbourg
Archyliice
California
Fry Aoin
Francia
Joseph
Redduke
Kalger Mar
Holland
Barbor
Franksly Abowring Candle Through Tower Den
An English officer described firing an ordinary war candle through a tower to test a powder charge. The experiment involved positioning a candle, inserting a wick, and observing the candle pass through the height, with wood supported on both ends. The account notes the candle traveled and struck the opposite side, provoking remarks on the reaction.
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Tower den
Doane
Alnet
Fragmented OCR note on a leather chair ad or tale
A garbled OCR fragment mentions Shebay Leather Chairs and phrases like debt and ad style cues. The readable parts reference chairs, leather, and a vague narrative about choosing within limits, with incomplete names and context. No clear events or entities beyond leather chairs and vague creditors.
Not to Notice It in a Rural Parlor
A conversation recalls a cautious father urging restraint as a youth brushes off concern about pursuing girlfriends. The exchange, delivered in colloquial flavor, hints at social norms and parental guidance without explicit events or outcomes.
Association promotes bird study for teachers and pupils
The National Association of Abduber Societies plans to use a bird study program for teachers and students. Teachers forming clubs will receive free materials to aid their work. Over 1,700,000 children are enrolled in schools across the United States and Canada. The association is headquartered in New York City. Popular Mechanics Magazine is mentioned.
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National Association of
United States
Canada
New York City
The Outiurn Tellet Trio Advertisement
An old advertisement extols a trio of toilet preparations The Soap to cleanse and purity The Ointment to soothe and heal The Talcum to powder and perfumed use on every day toilet tables.
Half the Battle in golf Inka front bold, Kansas City Journal
A fragmented Kansas City Journal snippet notes a bold front in golf and comments that many people lack knowledge about the game. The source is sparse, with unclear attribution and missing context regarding the event or dates.
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Kansas City Journal
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