American Legion Man Finds Ancient Roman Coin in France
George D. Foster formerly of Cottage Grove Oregon, a corporal in the Fourth Engineers, Fourth Division, returned with a valuable war relic from France. In ruins near Bergy he found a gilt coin case holding a Roman coin dated 806 A D. One side bears Magnu s. the other Votis Beatus Treveria and Percursa Treveria.
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Eiffel Tower
Bedan
France
George D. Foster
Fourth Engineers
Fourth Division
Bergy
Foster
American Legion
Cottage Grove
Ore
Magnus
Constantine
Beatus Tranquilitus
Trier
Germany
Legion Men Bury Comrades at Minnesota Funeral
The American Legion groups, led by Carl Anderson Post, honor John Defoe the first American Indian from Minnesota killed in action. The ceremony at Cloquet underscores Legion roles in reinterment and proper respect for soldiers who died overseas.
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Carl Anderson
The
Legion
Qloquet
Minnesota
John Defoe
Legion safeguards Nature National Rim at Camp Zachary Taylor
The American Legion post in Louisville Kentucky has taken custody of the Naturallaation Rim at Camp Zachary Taylor. The tree linked to World War I service has been named to the American Forestry Association Hall of Fame and will be preserved under Legion guardianship for future citizens.
Wipes Out Taxes on Legion Home in Traverse City
A debt of several hundred dollars for back taxes on a home bought by Bow en Holliday post of the American Legion in Traverse City Michigan was canceled by a special act of the Michigan legislature.
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Bowen-Holliday Post
American Legion
Traverne City
Mich
Michipao
Greeks Form World War II Legion Post in Minnesota
In Pawl Minn a meeting of the American Legion Helleald post formed entirely by Greek extraction veterans of World War II. The organizing event brings together Greek American servicemen under a common post identity.
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In &T, Pawl, Minn
American Legion
Legion Notes Highlight Service, Aid and Controversy
The American Legion figures prominently in World War I era issues from aid to disabled veterans to immigration preferences. Reports describe a stalwart defense of prisoners, veteran benefits including navy retainer pay, large donations for veterans relief, contests over the oldest Legionnaire in Minnesota, legislative fights over immigration, and Legion-led community fundraisers and campaigns against disloyal activities.
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Navy
Navy Department
Washington, D. C
American Legion Weekly
American Legion
Industrial Workers of the World
Legion
L W. W
Legion National
Pocatello
Idaho
Dinner in Greenwich Village for 85 Cents
In Greenwich Village dialogue about a dinner priced at 85 cents prompts a quick plan for more. The exchange features Brie and He as they remark on the value and express intent to eat again.
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Greenwich Village
Brie
Why Druggists Recommend Swamp-Root
For many years druggists have watched Swamp-Root, Kilmer’s kidney liver and bladder remedy. It is a physician prescription strengthening medicine. It helps the kidneys, liver and bladder function. Swamp-Root has stood the test of years and is sold by all druggists on its merit. Send ten cents for a sample bottle and mention the paper.
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Kilmer
Patare
Dr. & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
Public remark on stage fear and peer response
A group of youths discuss private theatricals when one says he dislikes performing and fears looking foolish. A girl replies that everyone thinks so, offering encouragement and a shared anxious moment.
Queen for Nine Days Reign of Lady Jane Grey
The shortest English monarch reign lasted nine days in 1553 as Lady Jane Grey sat briefly on the throne before Mary I, daughter of Henry VI, claimed the crown.
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Jane Grey
Mary
Henry VI
Joke exchange about marriage and clothing
A light dialogue from St. Paul Dispatch plays on engagement and attire. He asks to marry, she retorts about keeping her wardrobe, and he concedes partly, joking about not dressing out of style.
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St. Paul
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