Too Much For Grandmother and Other Tiny News Flips
A column of quirky misunderstandings and domestic asides from a Scots newspaper. A girl struggles with a math problem until her grandmother volunteers a faulty counting method. A family joke follows a doorbell miscommunication. A quip notes a wife’s view of economy through charges.
Cave Man Parles Greed Becomes Legion Trophy
Parlez C Groas of McComb a stalwart writer tied to the See-America-First movement embraces cave life as the ideal. He is honored by the American Legion of McComb for exploring Ha Ha Tonka in the Ozarks and named to a party venturing into Wrandotte Cave in Indiana and the Great Onyx Cave in Kentucky.
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Wrandotte Cave
Indiana
Onyx Cave
Kentucks
Denver Legion Boosts Her for Show Talent
Members of the American Legion in Denver say the ex service talent here rivals Broadway in appeal as they view a potential showgirl. The tale centers on Edith Adams, rumored to be joining the troupe, with Legionnaires noting she lacks the typical debutante flop and is seen as genuine as the Colorado mountains.
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American Legion
Denver
Rockies
Pauling
Broadway
Edith Adams
Miss Adams
Legion
Colorado
Gold Brick Cure At Fort Harrison
Captain H McCarthy of Development Battalion No 1 at Fort Benjamin Harrison Indiana is credited with introducing the term geld brick during the war. The unease of recruits toward development led to the brick being used to test ailments. Reports describe flat feet semi blindness and other issues as the brick was employed to separate compliant from resistant soldiers.
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H. McCarthy
Fort Benjamin Harrison
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Captain McCarthy
Legion Liked Me's Nerve Heads McCormack in Navy Favor
The American Legion named McCormack a national head citing his long service. He joined the Navy at a young age and aided survivors after the turret explosion on the Kearsarge. He served at Brest Naval Base Hospital No 1 and participated in Vera Cruz and the Marne offensive.
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McCormack
Amvrican Legion
Navy
Althoruigh
Fort Lyon
Cole
Hwapital
U. S
Kearsarge
Vera Cruz
Mg Jrty
S'. Angers
Naval Base Hospital No
Brest
Marne
Juilly
Legion
Warm Friend of the Legion in St Paul Big Feeds Men
A Greek immigrant John Lambros, living in St Paul Minnesota, is celebrated for feeding 60 men at a Legion event. He has lived in America 19 years and is praised as a true helper to the American Legion, showing a strong commitment to feeding those in need.
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John. Lambros
St. Paul
American Legion
St. Pron
Minn
Legion
John
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Lambros
St. Paul Armory
Coet
Sederooastron
Greece
Br. Paul
Little Child Shall Lead Command Story Recounted
A historical anecdote from Hanford MacNider, commander of the American Legion, recalls a tense moment when a private muttered a phrase about a child leading. The speech describes a young officer stepping to the front and galvanizing a company with a sudden reaction and a marching order bulletin.
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New York Times
Hanford MacNider
American Legion
MacNider
Ster
Carrying On With the American Legion
A Berkeley California daily paper edition will be prepared by the local post of the American Legion. Alignment of soldiers and sailors continues as citizens' papers are issued at about 700 a month per the department of labor report. Ex servicemen overlook Kilouee crater and enjoy private endeavors.
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Berkeley, Cal
The
American Legion
Department of Labor
Thousands Have Kidney Trouble and Never Suspect It
A newspaper advertorial touts hidden kidney issues affecting many Americans and how insurance denials may relate. It urges readers to request a sample of a test preparation from Witmer A. Bo, Binghamton, NY, mentioning the paper.
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Bo. Bingham
N. Y
Lee Ture
His Honors Guess in Irish Trial Hat Joke
An Irish American faced Justice Barry on a charge of suspicious conduct in Ireland years ago. An arresting officer testified that the man wore a “republican hat.” The counsel asked if the judge knew what that was. The judge replied it may be a hat without a crown.
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Ireland
Diamond Dyes promise simple home dyeing through easy steps
An old advertisement extols Diamond Dyes as foolproof for fabrics from draperies to sweaters, promising no fading or spotting and easy home use for any first timer. A street scene then shifts to a police interaction and a joke about Little learning, followed by a Castoria safety notice for mothers emphasizing the product's long history and the signature bears the name Fletcher’s Castoria.
Red hair remark sparks gossip among peers
A girl with fiery red hair becomes the center of attention as acquaintances remark on her appearance, causing talk and speculation about her demeanor and identity. The brief note captures social reactions rather than events.
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Coklen
Freezone promises quick corn relief with easy removal
An advertisement touts Freezone as a painless corn treatment. It claims instant relief from aching corn pain and easy removal by lifting with fingers, emphasizing the product’s low cost and quick action.
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Nella
Nervous and Half Sick Women Seek Help From Patent Remedy
A reader report describes prolonged nervous sickness and exhaustion from failed efforts at home. After taking a vegetable remedy, the writer notes improved energy, ability to perform housework, and overall better health. The testimonial cites prior fatigue and a return of vitality following the treatment.
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