Tribute to the Legion Men New Orleans Praises Convention Conduct
New Orleans Times-Picayune editorial lauds American Legion visitors for good humor and order during the national convention. It credits Legion officials and local police for limiting misconduct and notes harmless high jinks and carnival fun amid a large gathering. The paper recalls the convention left a positive impression on New Orleans and called the event a display of sturdy Americanism and patriotism.
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New Orleans Times-Picayune
New Orleans
San Francisco
Times-Picayune
Legionnaires
Orleanians
Kansas City
American Legion
Legion
Times
Pienyune
Legions Assembly
Leader of Legion Auxiliary Kate Barrett Pioneered World Peace Link
Dr. Kate Waller Barrett, Virginia woman and originator of the idea for an international peace body, was elected president of the American Legion Auxiliary. She helped inspire the Interallied Veterans' association concept, lecturing in Alexandria and serving in state DAR leadership. Maj Charles Barrett, her relative, mapped WWI battle areas and contributed a notable map now in the National Museum rotunda.
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Kate Waller Barrett
Virginia
Idea For World Peace Body
American Legion Auxiliary
United States
Paria
Barrett
Kate Barrett
Interallied Veterans’ Association
New Orleans
Barrett Myes
Neville
Coblents
Chateau Thierry
Bel. Idan Woods
Pruscum Iy
Washington
All Proud of Her Success At National Convention
Mrs. Joseph N. Fischer, honored for service as chairman of the American Legion Auxiliary, declined a high office after directing New Orleans society leaders and entertaining thousands of visitors at the national convention. A Minneapolis native, she studied in Washington and Minnesota, married and moved to New Orleans, led women's clubs, helped fund Red Cross work in Louisiana, and is a descendant of Civil War general Fighting Joe Hooker.
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American Legion Auxiliary
New Orleans
Joseph N. Fischer
Auc Ceas
Fiecher
New Orelnns Society
Fischer
Washington
University of Minnesota
Louisiana League of Women Voters
Louisiana
American Red Cross
Italy
Contractor Gains 30 Lbs From Tanlac Claim
William Magee, a retired contractor from St. Louis, testifies Tanlac cured his severe bladder trouble, restored appetite, sleep, and strength after months of weakness. He says the medicine revived him and urges others to use Tanlac, sold by druggists. An editorial line notes a tax-dodger struggle to prove title to a mansion in the skies.
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Taniac
William Magee
Lafayette Ave
St. Louis
Bayer Aspirin Ad Promotes Genuine Tablets
An old advertisement urges buyers to look for Bayer on aspirin packages or tablets to ensure authenticity. It touts aspirin as safe for many ailments and notes unbroken packages carry directions. It mentions handy twelve tablet boxes and bottles of 24 and 100 sold by druggists, with Bayer as the trade mark. The Impulea column follows with a brief romance question about a bank teller.
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Bayer
Made Big Meet a Success At Legion Convention
T Semmis Walmsley of New Orleans received credit as general chairman for the American Legion's fourth annual national convention. Walmsley, educated in New Orleans public schools and Spring Hill College, graduated from Tulane Law School, starred on 14 varsity teams and set a Southern Association quarter mile record. He has served as state hospitalization officer since his term as national committeeman ended. He was nominated for national commander but withdrew on the convention floor, citing New Orleans as already suitably honored as host.
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T. Semmis Walmsley
New Orleans
Gren
American Legion
Walmsley
Spring Hill College
Mobile
Als
Tulane University
Southern Athletic Association
The Young Lawyer and the Judge in a $10 Dog Case
A humorous court scene features Judge Wedge dismissing constitutional concerns as a $10 dog case. An aside promotes Cuticura Toilet Trio and talcum powder as skin care products in a playful, ad laden exchange about a woman’s complexion.
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Wedge
Kansas City Journal
Planned Olympic Meet Led by Iowa Legion Official
James R. Murphy of Iowa, as chairman of the American Legion's national athletic commission, organized a recent Olympic meet in New Orleans featuring ex service athletes in track and field, boxing, wrestling, aquatic sports, golf and tennis. Raenford MacNider, past national commander, appointed Murphy last June when the committee approved forming the athletic body. Murphy, a noted all around athlete from 1911 to 1918 at the University of Iowa, captained its football team and later served as a captain overseas in World War I. The Legion's interest in athletics grew after Provost Marshal Crowder's report on draftees showed under a third were fit for service.
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American Legion
National Athletic Commission
James R. Murphy
Iowa
New Orleans
Raenford MacNider
The
Legion
Murphy
Commiedon
University of Iowe
Crowder
Waves and Remedies Advertise Quackish Claims
A fragmented historical ad-like passage criticizes overhyped products and lists Kilmer's Swamp-Root and other cures. It notes many promises fail and urges skepticism, while promoting Red Cross Ball Blue and general goods. It reflects period advertising language and dubious health claims.
Smoking dialogue and free Edgeworth tobacco samples
A humorous exchange discusses smoking and opium imagery, then the editor invites readers to discuss pipes and tobacco. The ad promotes Edgeworth Slice and Rub \'o Se tobacco, offering free samples and dealer details, urging readers to contact the company for sizes and pricing and to spread the word.
Never Again Too Soon Habit of Quarreling Ends in Exit
A man and his sweetheart quarrel violently. He puts on his hat and coat and leaves the hallway. She shouts that it will be too soon if she never sees him again. The passage contrasts truth for a man with belief for a woman and notes a divide between matter and service.
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