Archangel Michael Statuette Given to American Legion Commander
General Armando Diaz presents a miniature Archangel Michael statue to Commander Hanford McNider of the American Legion. The replica mirrors the San Angelo bronze in Rome, symbolizing war’s end as the archangel sheathes his sword.
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Archangel Michael
Diaz
Michael
Armando Diaz
Italy
Hanford MecNider
American Legion
Legion
At. Michael
San Angelo
Rome
Hadrian
Plans relief pact between labor groups and Legion
John H. Walker president of the Illinois State Federation of Labor proposes an official arrangement with the American Legion to aid the sick and wounded of World War I and their dependents. Legion Commander Mac Fider responds warmly. proposal is under consideration. Walker began in Illinois mines as a child and has held numerous offices in labor organizations.
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John H. Walker
Illinois State Federation of Labor
Organized Labor
American Legion
MacFider
Legion
Walker
Ilinois
Knights of Labor
Milo
Hiinoia
Steal Helmet Inventor Dead
Doctor Monprofit a French deputy and veteran who conceived steel breastplates and the tin bat while campaigning to the Balkans. He died recently in Urla Hp Wee, noted for saving lives by introducing the steel helmet in World War I era plans.
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Urla
Doctor Monprofit
Chamber of Deputies of France
Ambulance Corps
Balkane
Correspondence Courses For Cavalry Infantry Artillery
The War department introduces correspondence courses for cavalry infantry and artillery as part of citizen training supported by the American Legion. A national plan outlines nationwide application with five courses of instruction offered to each service branch.
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War Department
Americcan Legion
Home town papers urged for wounded veterans in hospitals
The American Legion auxiliary seeks daily or weekly copies of hometown newspapers for about 20,000 wounded or sick U.S. veterans in hospitals. Local editors are asked to pledge to send papers and to request state lists of men from their towns, with National HQ in Indianapolis coordinating.
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United States
American Legion
Legion
Fational
Tadianapolis
Ind
Ex-soldiers stranded in D.C. aided by Legion post
Ex soldiers drifting to Washington seeking compensation are aided by Bill Franklin, commander of Vincent B Costello post, who helps with claims and provides financial support. His unit covers about five dollars per man and arranges return home for hopeless cases as the District of Columbia expands involvement in the aid program.
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Washington, D. C
Bill Franklin
American Legion
Franklin
Vincent B. Costello
Washington
District of Columbia
Expert on Army Paper Work Pollock Held High Rank
The Walking Encyclopedia is the unofficial army title of Marion E Pollock of the A E F and the American Legion. He led the personnel division of the United States Veterans' Bureau in Washington D C. An enlisted man, Pollock was the A K E F ont army paper work expert whom colonels and even second lieutenants respected. Pollock served in France as chief of the adjutant general division. after the armistice he could quote orders from general headquarters from memory.
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Marion E. Pollock
American Legion
United States Veterans’ Bureau
Washington
D. C
Pollock
France
Adjutant General's Department
American Legion reforms and veterans’ compensation questions
Washington reports indicate changes in the American Legion and a survey among Legion members in Holyoke and Maus about preferred adjusted compensation. David Phillips of Dover, a veteran, received a 2400 dollar check on a 250 dollar claim and returned 2250 dollars promptly. Maj Gen Clarence Edwards notes varied choices among members including paid up France feature and farm and home aid, with others favoring vocational training.
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David Phillips
Dover, Co
Philiips
Clarence Edwards
France
Legion
Holyoke
Maus
Science on Farm: Canadian Tillers Embrace Modern Agriculture
Canadian farming strides into a professional era through crop rotation, soil preservation, and educated methods. The piece notes that both native farmers and city transplants can succeed by studying agricultural science, with government literature and experiments guiding best practices. F. H. Hewitt ad seeks readers for pamphlets on Canada and railway rates. the ad occupies Main St Kaneas City, Mo.
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Canada
F. H. Hewitt
Main St. Kaneas City
Women’s health tonic praised by Everett resident
An Everett reader endorses Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound, claiming it relieved chronic female ailments that made daily tasks and work nearly impossible. The testimonial notes back pains, irritability, and general malaise improved after use.
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Everett
Washington
Tgcia E. Pinkham
J. M. Lippert
High St
Lydia E. Pinkharma
Baby Specialists Castoria ad promotes infant care
A promotional piece urges mothers to seek physicians for infant ailments and notes specialists handle serious cases. It underscores that babies need special treatment and remedies, introducing Fletcher's Castoria as a product made for infants and children.
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Fletcher
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