All Know Jack Williams Fargo Newsie and Legion Adjutant
Jack Williams, famed Fargo newsie and first state adjutant of the North Dakota American Legion Department, rose from selling extras on the streets to leading veterans efforts. He quit school in fourth grade, joined the Army as a private, and later led local labor groups and the Legion during the war era.
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North Dakota
Jack — Williams
American Legion Department
Williams
Fargo
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Wiliama
Eaneers
Etreeta
Fargo Trades and Labor Assembly
Port Ho
Irmy
Post Selects This Beauty Miss Hazel Jordan in Northwest
The American Legion of Seattle selects Miss Hazel Jordan of Hygsatt Washington as one of three most beautiful Northwest girls. They praise her daily ocean swims and year round outdoor life. She says she is eighteen.
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Mt Tenat
Hazel Jordan
American Legion of
Seattle
Wash
Great Northwest
Northwest
United States
Legion of Seattle
Jordan Tives
Hygsatt
Puget Sound
Soldier killed by shell from war after exhibition incident
Bronk M Kil nne Tudlunapolis Tod, once certified in artillery ammo handling, was near fatally injured by a shell he brought from Prince during an exhibition. An unloaded display shell exploded, wrecking his home and killing him. his mother and sister narrowly escaped harm. The American Legion post, his claimed burial sponsor, arranged a military funeral.
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Bronk M
Kilnne
Tudlunapolis
Tod
Prince
Ing
Dew
Kinne
Wolund
Abell
Howe
Alter
Americum Legion
Regular Army
Special Rates At Convention Sparks Railroad Work Lag
A chaotic OCR fragment lists railroad lines and conventions with scattered names and places. It mentions the American Legion and multiple towns including Milwaukee, Saco, Port Arthur, and others. The passage lacks coherent events or dates.
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Mixtens
Cyan Raye
American Legion Iy
Kishen
Lt BO
Kate Pettic Alou
Atincourt
Kanwar Cme
Hoathorn
Korman
MY. Mareumdl
Legion Leader J P Chapman Biography In New Mexico
J. P. Chapman of Gallup New Mexico emerges as a well rounded Legion member with a background as farmer trapper dynamite worker and field worker. He practiced law in New Mexico before World War I and served as a mechanic chauffeur and balloon school trainee in the war. He helped draft the Legion constitution and lists memberships in several associations while noting his faith and other personal details.
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Jeeper Tndner
J. W. Chapaian
Gallup
The
American Legion
Zymalod FO
United States
Mexico
Mr. Chapman
New Mexico
America
Legion Work Gariy
Axe Chapman
Mittee
Notable Honours and Conventions Highlight World War Service
Article notes decoration and recognition at a national American Legion convention in Kansas City on October 31 to November 2 for World War records. It mentions General Haig as a high rank and cites the commander of the Canadian corps in France as Gen Sir William Currie, McGill University principal, with discussion of Britain and dominions at President Harding's world conference.
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American Legion
Kansas City
Douglas Haig
Earl
Wart Beaty
France
Sir Wiliam Currie
K OB
McGillt University
Great Britain
Dominions
Harding
Swale's War Path From Dishwashing to Law
Thomas W. Swale recalls a brutal encounter with a Great Northern construction gang where Swale, then a dishwasher, was beaten and forced to wash dishes as punishment. After surviving the clash and later serving in the army intelligence section, Swale pursued education and a legal career in Beattie Washington.
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Great Northern Construction
Swale
Mitch
Washlogta Lng
Army Intelligence Section
W. W. Fyeeticationa
North
Beattie, Wan
Fragmentary OCR Missing Context of Verb Salvage
The fragment references language change among Legionnaires and a librarian at an army base, mentioning a collection of 2000 volumes and unspecified actions. Disjoint, unclear details obstruct a clear, factual narrative or outcome.
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George R Andurson Poar
Ander
Okti
Ja Thet
Britain Solidly Backing Premier in Irish Negotiations
Reports from England indicate broad support for Lloyd George's stance in Ireland where disarmament and peace talks are under review. Observers expect the prime minister to return to London to shape Cabinet actions as Sinn Fein weighs further moves amid ongoing talks and public opinion in Britain.
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Great Britain
Lloyd George
Ramona de Valera
Hagpeeite Soveca
Dublin
Eamnotin de Var
Sian Fain
Lkely
Sinn’ Fein
Teliders
Britain
Ireland
Dail
Loyd George
Teleerin
Ifflay
de Valera
Columbia family trio and two intimates sentenced for Cook murder
In a county court, Marcel lus Cook elder was killed weeks ago. The five defendants including his daughter and son and two male intimates were found guilty and given life imprisonment by County Judge Zalie after the jury returned a verdict of guilty following defense and expert input on their competency.
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Columbia
Marcellus Cook
Zalie
Cook
Central Americas Celebrate Declaration Anniversary
The centennial anniversary of the Declaration of Independence of Central America is being celebrated Thursday across the Americas. Festivities center in Central America and reach into several cities in North and South America.
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Central Americas
Washington
Central America
Americas
South America
Court Backs New York Straw Hat Rule Amid Odd Proposals
A magistrate ruled in favor of restricting straw hats amid a flurry of odd wartime style proposals. The case cites penalties for wearing improper headgear, with New Yorkers urged to heed the directive despite public skepticism.
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New York
McQuaie
Tan tac's record New York sales shock drug trade
The Gibson-Snow Company reports 620 000 to 625 000 Tan tac bottles sold in New York within a year. Evans of Gibson-Snow claims the drug is expanding rapidly in Albany Buffalo Rochester and Syracuse and may reach 750 000 bottles yearly.
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New York
East
George B. Evans
Gibson-Snow Company
Albany
Buffalo
Rochester
Syracuse
Evans
Hin
Ambiguous Motto on Effort and Loss
A proverb asserts it is better to have done one's best and lost than to have done one's worst and won, highlighting value of effort over hollow victory.
Aspirin Bayer Tablets Promoted for Wide Ailments
An old advertisement touts genuine Bayer Aspirin tablets for colds, headache, neuralgia, rheumatism, toothache, and more. It notes the Bayer Cross as a sign of authenticity, mentions small tin boxes and larger pharmacist packs, and calls aspirin a trademark product. It also contains a quip about cats and politicians on the fence.
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Bayer
Cuticura Skin Care Ad Promotes Pimples Removal
Advert shows Cuticura Ointment and Soap for quick pimples treatment. Claims five minutes with Cuticura Soap and hot water clears skin and daily use keeps it clear, also suggesting Cuticura Talcum. Mentions flood effect in Potomac with water volume notes.
Senator Snortaworthy Keeps Jobs Chart
A lighthearted quip notes Senator Snortaworthy’s method of easing disappointed constituents by showing a desk chart that proves they could not secure government jobs. The cartoonish line satirizes political patronage and job-seeking frustration.
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Snortaworthy
Editor Ports Morning Mail amid Complaints and Poetry
The Chiggereville Clarion editor reads letters from subscribers and donations while a caller notes the busy scene in the sanctum. The large pile holds poetry, with some readers sending instructions, and checks among the mail.
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Morning Mail
Chiggereville Clarion
Birmingham Age-Herald
Illustrate His Story of a Battle Still Unfolding
A defendant argues he is a poor talker and offers to demonstrate the entire fight from start to finish, seeking to illustrate the battle rather than describe it. The judge listens as the exchange shifts toward a factual, action-focused presentation of events.
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Tudge
Jamaica Holds Title as Country of Springs
Jamaica, nicknamed the Country of Springs, derives its name from xaymaco meaning the country abounding in springs, a West Indian expression explaining the island’s abundant water sources.
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Jamaica
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