Auditor Day Leads National Finance Division Firepower Record
William N. Day of Great Falls Montana, auditor of the American Legion National Finance Division, is credited with a high rate of fire and accurate gunnery by a field artillery unit. Day’s battery reportedly fired rapidly for over two hours, scoring direct hits on a German front target with multiple rounds, while sustaining no casualties and keeping three guns in action.
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Legion
American Legion
William N. Day
Mont
Batonal Fianoce Division
146Th Field Artillery
St. Michiel
Day
Congress
James ©. Ruswell
Blackhawk Post
The
Chicago
Goldier
St. Shupilet
France
Bartiengid
Orpapen
Salling
Soldier and statesman Alvin Owsley named Legion official
Alvin M. Owsley of Texas, formerly assistant attorney general, is appointed director of the American Legion national commission. Known as a skilled speaker, he led eloquent addresses in the East and Overseas where he commanded a battalion of the 86th Division troop. He helped secure a $2,000,000 veterans hospital at Kerrville, Texas.
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Alvin M. Owsley
Texas
American Legion
Sational Ameri Cinn Commission
Owsley
Legion Organization
Texan
Ownley Wegner
Légion
Kerrville
Tex
Beauty Contest Declares Miss Liberty In Legion Show
The Almerican Legion of Beattie Washington selected Ming Flolen Worthington as Miss Liberty in patriotic exercises. Beauty experts from the ABF praised her charm and poise, noting she inspired admiration from diverse regions. Worthington appeared modest yet proud amid the festival's praise and crowd attention.
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Louvre
Paris
Mise Worthington
Houpgtet
Wes
Fet & Littl
Worm
American Legion figures and events span the nation
Reports describe Legion posts nationwide organizing reunions in Los Angeles and Kansas City, with bands from Missouri and St. Louis. Attendance from Radcliffe, Iowa, and Harlowton, Montana shows wide membership. Governors, mayors, and officials join in ceremonies, while civic projects in Aphram, Washington, and Des Moines actions highlight community service.
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Missouri
National Convention of the American Legion
Kansas City
St. Louis
Paul in Athens Lesson on Mars Hill and Its Message
A Sunday school summary on Paul in Athens, outlining his approach to idolatry, contact with Epicurean and Stoic thinkers, the Unknown God altar as starting point, and his discourse on God, man, providence, repentance, and the coming judgment with emphasis on resurrection as credential.
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Athena
Paul
Mars’ Hill
A. V
Am. A. V
God
Jesus
Bananas Misspelled in Gentle Family Banter
In a light domestic exchange a mother corrects a slip as daughter Jen remarks that spelling bananas can be easy to misstep. The playful dialogue centers on the challenges of spelling in everyday speech.
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Jen
Women Need Swamp-Root Kidney Health Ad
Thousands of women suffer kidney and bladder trouble without realizing it. Symptoms include back pain, headaches, loss of ambition, and nervousness, signaling possible kidney disease. Dr Kilmer Swamp Root, a physician prescription, is advertised as a remedy. small or sample bottles offered by mail with a note to mention the paper.
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Kilmer
Dr. Mer & Co
Binghamton, N
Bishop Momer Stanton Diners On Ethics And War Profiteers
In Omaha, Bishop Momer Stanton spoke at a dinner and criticized war profiteers while praising ethical progress. A tale of a man who abandons Baptist faith for Episcopalian life includes a clerk’s joke about seeking a “more select” Book of Common Prayer.
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Momer Stanton
Omaha
Fair Resemblance in a Humorous Exchange
A fragmentary humorous dialogue questions similar items and jokes about marriage bonds. Walter asks for celery shaped matter with rhubarb offered as a reply. The quip suggests matrimony bonds would be more popular if they paid dividends.
Freahon Cuticura Talcum Powder Ad Claim
Fair advertising copy touts Freahon Heavy Skin with Cuticura Talcum Powder as antiseptic fascinating scented convenient economical for face skin baby and dusting. Pitches as part of the Cuticura Toilet Trio with soap, ointment, talcum. Also mentions fancy work in the busy woman's play.
Sage Advice From Arkansas Thomas Cat Pastor
A fragmentary Arkansas quote from the Thomas Cat warns mothers to watch their daughters for inappropriate influences. It urges scrutiny of daughters friends and male suitors, noting wolves in sheep's clothing. The text advises cautious investigation of elder female acquaintances to protect young women’s safety.
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The
Arkansas
Thomas Cat
Angela
Arkonsos Thomnos
Work for two Presidents
A Portland Journal suggestion argues it may be wise for voters to elect two Presidents every four years. One would share hands, meet the public, and lay cornerstones, while the other would serve as President.
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Portland Journal
When a Man's Married Misery and Money Refined
A brief exchange notes that marriage completes a man, while the misery lies in the money he keeps. The dialogue contrasts wryly the idea of fulfillment with material strain.
The Folly of Cheating Nature with Postum
A persuasive ad urges quitting coffee and tea to drink Postum for ten days to improve sleep, strength, energy, and endurance, promising a wonderful difference.
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Aiea
National Americanization Commission
Miss Liberty
Genttla Legion Gelecta
Misa
Exercians
Baydr
Wenatchee, Wash
He County
de. A. A. van Dyke
St. Paul
Minn
Nefidnial
Minnesota
A. Ti. Vernon
Little Falla
Trivie State
Hollywood
Cal
Los Angeles
Radcliffe
American Legum
Pla
Ida Crouch Hazlett
Des Moines
Harlowton, Mont
Aphram
Waseh
Harding
Paige
N.D
Legion Poste
United States Civil Service Commission
Federal Board For Vocational Education
Sir David Beatty
Great Britain
American Légion
Harvey
London
Beatty
England
Seattle
Wash
Ole Bow Con
Honda
Athens
Benson
Berea
Essen
Bible Instituts
Profiteer
Bellan
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