Legion Man Is Life Saver John L Piazza Honored
In New York City Patrolman John L Piazza, badge 4944, a member of the NYPD and veteran of the 3rd Infantry, is praised for daring rescue in the Argonne in October 1918. He later helped an injured officer in No Man's Land and, after discharge, carried an invalid woman from a burning Bronx building.
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New York
Three Hundred and Twelfth Infantry
General Lafayette
American Legion
New York City
Piagen
John L
Argonne
Grand Pre
Manzo
No Man's Land
Piazza
Pine
Bronx
Resoum
Sixty two year old veteran joins American Legion ranks
I E Lamb of Worthington Minnesota enlisted at age 62 during the war after a railroad dispatching career. He spent months in Siberia, then returned home to a farm life and active Legion service. He became a vice commander of the Minnesota American Legion and plans to attend the national gathering in Kansas City this fall with his wife of the Women’s Auxiliary.
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Lamb
Worthington
Minn
Siberia
America
Army
American Legion
Women's Auxiliary
Winona
Legion
State Department
Kansas City
Women to oust from jobs unless necessary men work
Mrs W A Rivera of Portland Oregon recently reelected state president of the Oregon department of the American Legion Women’s Auxiliary started a movement to end women taking jobs needed by men. Nurse Elversa argued that war era men’s work should not be filled by wives with breadwinners. She urged action to stop women from breaking up homes for pin money, saying it will stop in Oregon.
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W. A. Rivera
Portland
Ore
Oregon Department of the Women's
The
American Legion
Eklversa Speoke
Firetland Information
Porthind
Theyre Good Legion Men in Seattle Newsroom
In Seattle a veteran editor and his former reporter wife clash over control of the paper. Charles Reavis, ex-city editor, and Dora Deane, now Dora Deane Reavis, both hold roles in local journalism and Legion circles. The brief highlights their evolving newsroom power dynamic and respect for each other.
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Charles Reavis
Rainier-Nobie Post
American Legion
Women's Auxiiary
Seattle
Wash
Reavis
Dora Deane
41St Division
Dora
Miss Deane
Reavie
Associated Press
Seattle Daily Times
Indian Legion Post Boss Rules White Swan Town
Ellas Weasley a fullblood Yakima Indian commands an American Legion post at White Swan Washington. Sixteen Yakima members including the village meat cutter lead the post and local Commercial club, with most members educated at a government school. The post includes holders of the Medal of Honor, Medal Militaire, Croix de Guerre and Victoria Cross.
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Ellas Weasley
American Legion
White Swan
Wash
Wesley
Commercial Club
United States Navy
U.S
Grand Old Man Edster O Connor Wins DSC
Edster O Connor of the Winfield Courier earned the Distinguished Service Cross for exceptional valor in France. As lieutenant colonel he led a battalion in Montrebeau Wood during September 1918, organized a brigade front, repelled two German attacks, and directed the advance on Exermont. He helped name the American Legion in Paris in 1919.
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John
O'Connor
Winfield
Kan,) Courier
One Hundred and Thirty-seventh Infantry
France
Edster O'Connor
Montrebeau Wood
Exermont
American Legion
Paris
Legion
Students Form Posts Aid Legion Through School Year
University of Washington forms a 10 member post as students organize a new American Legion chapter to support peers during the fall term and away from their local posts.
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American Legion
University of Washington
Dancing Master Teaches Footwork and New Holds
In a scene centered on a dance lesson, a dancing master urges focus on foot placement while Percy asks for instruction on the new holds, showing a humorous contrast between method and desire. The exchange highlights learning dynamics between instructor and student.
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Percy
Paul and the Gospel in Ephesus Lesson Summary
A dated lesson outlines Paul’s acts in Ephesus: teaching Jewish crowds with bold reason and persuasion, discipling in Tyrannus’ school, miracles through handkerchiefs, and a dramatic awakening as many abandon black arts and pagan practices. It notes the Demetrius riot and its impact on commerce and idol worship.
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John
Paul
Christ
Ephesus
Boston
Demetrius
Hoe
Busingaa
Diana
Ephesians
Clery
Women Avoid Surgical Operations Ad in Lydia Pinkham Ad
Vermont testimonies tout Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a stand in for surgery for female troubles. Letters from readers report improved health, ability to work, and avoidance of operations, while ad copy promotes the product and related literature. Mentions of Cuticura and Modern Girls' Progress appear as tangential content.
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Chicago
Biestaurence Ave
Vermont
Lydia
BK. Pink
Mia
H.R. Sharon
Apple Tree Point Farm
Burlington
Hospitala
Lydia E. Pinkham
Lydia E
Castoria Labeling Precaution for Infants and Children
Consumers urged to examine each bottle of Castoria for the correct signature and use instructions to ensure it is the Fletcher's Castoria product marked for infants and children. The notice emphasizes avoiding counterfeits and confirming the traditional labeling on every bottle.
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Cutteria
Fletcher
Life as I See it. A letter on neighborly conduct
A Louieville Courier Journal snippet quips about mispronunciations and social tact. The reader cautions not to argue with neighbors over minor faults, praising a distinguished man who says et for ate.
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Loulaville Courter-Journal
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Oregon Women's Auxiliary
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Detroit Free Press
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