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Newspaper
Jeffersonville Star
Location
Jeffersonville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1920
Page
2
In Sequoia a tense dinner unfolds as Colonel Pennington pressures Mayor Poundstone over the Northern California Oregon railway franchise. Pennington accuses Poundstone of secretly aiding Ogilvy and offers a bribe package to secure votes and keep the deal quiet.
The piece argues that many dreams fail to match reality and questions whether disillusionment is warranted. It cites the idea that faith and wisdom may yet reveal a vision in unforeseen forms, referencing Columbus as an example of faith guiding discovery.
A Chicago Tribune tale recounts a timid aunt who hid money in a stocking and purse with crumpled newspaper for a joke. She later discovers the money is missing after buying gifts and returns all items, walking home empty-handed.
A woman recalls kindness to a simple man in another city who soon fell for her. Months later at a dance he loudly declared she was his girl and followed her for the evening. Separately, trout have been introduced successfully in New Zealand and Australia.
The American Legion, in a financial statement for April 20 1920, reports paying off 351,005 in debts and accrued interest. The note holders across 92 loans totaling 105,750 were repaid as the organization solidifies its national structure and trust arrangements.
National American Legion leaders report many posts overstate current paid-up membership and warn officials to enforce eligibility for wearing insignia. Delegates to state and national conventions are chosen by paid-up counts, not total enrollment. list shows dates and sites for state conventions across the country.
Lemuel Bolles announces standings in the American Legion membership push will be based on returns to June 15. New Hampshire shows a 6,000 member gain during Legion week and leads, with Nebraska second Massachusetts third California fourth. National totals may reach nearly half a million. most posts have not yet reported totals, so the winner remains undetermined until after June 15.
The narrative recounts a May flood of orders at the American Legion national headquarters, especially the emblem division led by Lemuel Bolles. From May 1 to 25 orders for grave markers and thousands of flags and related items overwhelmed staff, forcing a plea to posts to decide early for July Fourth preservation of supplies and efficiency.
The Byron Hook Post No. 48 percent of Stockport Ohio has enrolled 18 members. This number mirrors the count of ex servicepersons to draw from the local community.
A summary of the Legion as a force for law and order. It cites congressional gains like boosted disabled base pay from 30 to 80 dollars monthly, advocacy of universal military training, opposition to compulsory service in peace, and efforts for 100 percent Americanism. It notes ceremonies for fallen comrades and campaigns for tuberculosis patient care. It mentions a national Americanism commission and extensive local affiliates.
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