Orphan Adoptions Stirred by Legion War Drive
A historical appeal shows American Legion posts collecting funds to adopt French war orphans. Karl Ross post No 16 Stockton leads with $75, aiding two girls aged six to ten from Alsace Lorraine, father killed in battle. Ted Cloudstey, editor of the Legion’s San Joaquin daily, notes broad post support and requests a photo and address for the child to publish.
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Whd & Voy
Thie Ager
Jean Legion
National Des Ree
The
Legion
American Star Cross
Walt
Lucia B. Vize
Karl Ross
Stockton
Cal
Transporttal
Ted Cloudstey
Post
San Joaquin Legion
American Legion
San Joaquin County
Zeutiinguta
Rete Pwpjenke
Tlige
The Return of the Dead in Legion Post Honors
The Red Cross home service will notify towns and cities with reinforcements about the arrival of American soldiers' bodies from overseas. Hoboken will relay notices to relatives and the Legion posts will arrange the formal ceremonies. When multiple posts exist, Legion headquarters will designate the posts to render honors.
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Legion
Red Cross
Wich
Hoboken
Legion reps attend vocational conference in Washington
At the request of Del W Lamkin chief of the division of rehabilitation, Gerald J Murphy national vocational officer of the American Legion was designated by national commander Franklin D Oller as the legion's representative to attend a conference of the board's district vocational officers in Washington DC. The Legion has launched a plan of cooperation with the Federal Board to reach its 9000 posts nationwide and abroad to enroll disabled ex service men in immediate training each week. Pins for continuing the campaign until every pending case is settled and all eligible are trained were issued at the conference.
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del W. Lamkin
Federal Board For Vocational Education
Gerald J. Murphy
The
American Legion
Franklin D'Oller
Legion
Washngton
D. Cc
Federal Board
United States
Who Gen. George Crook Was
A scattered Chicago weekly by Gen George Crook Fuat No 334 of the American Legion prints a biographical sketch of Civil War era leader George Crook. It notes his campaigns against Native Americans and his service as head of the Department of Missouri and other posts in the Army.
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George Crook
Chicago
Fuat
American Legion
PMG
ANA Arizons
Department of Missouri
Busy Counting New Noses in Legion Membership Push
The article discusses delays in compiling new member figures from nearly ten US and Canadian Legion posts and notes the surge of activity around a week of intensive recruitment. It cites gubernatorial endorsements and a statewide proclamation highlighting eligibility and national tradition as the push broadens public support.
Will Erect Memorial Building at Jrus Arkansas
RigesdIamiltan Post No 20 of Jrus Arkansas plans the erection of an 87HKO memorial building costing 350000. The post has 160 members and supporters are named as friends of Berihed.
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RigesdIamiltan Post No
Jrusat
Ark
Neamveat
Visit Hospital Buddies Boosts Legion Aid in Fremont
Fremont Post of the American Legion and nearby Stanford University volunteers visit the government hospital on Sundays. About fifteen Legionnaires from Palo Alto and Stanford join a morning roster to tour wards, share stories, and help with small tasks, continuing after securing a full-time rep for veteran claims.
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Fremont Post
Falo Alto
Cal
Government Hospital
W. Jt. I. Bureau
Stem Grancher
Foro Alto
Stanford University
Ambiguous Exchange Ends In Prompt Candle Extinguish
A tense exchange unfolds inside a tent as commands order a candle to be put out. The belligerent speaker demands action, counting ten seconds, but a voice from inside resists, ending with the light vanishing abruptly. The fragment hints at a volatile confrontation without clear context.
Objects of the Auxiliary Move for American Unity
A fragmented article discusses auxiliary groups within the American Legion aiming to educate and mobilize women. It notes a push to unite post families and foster a sense of duty, justice, and patriotism, with calls to preserve memories and promote community service.
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Aida
Emittance
Ated
COHEN
United States
Aimeriee
Hlalbtaly Meyerdardet
Americria
Nur Assueinden
Phey
Legion
Buece
Entiuaingsni
Orining
Legion Fourfold Program Aims to Aid Ex Soldiers
The American Legion outlines a fourfold plan including land settlement to help ex service men buy farms with ten year repayment, home purchasing assistance, vocational training, and Adjusted Compensation based on service length. It argues the program would aid veterans, support postwar recovery, and urges Congress to fund liberal welfare for ex service members.
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American Legion
Legion
Congress
Ohio Post Sets Record in Legion Recruitment Drive
Springfield Ohio posters boast a four day campaign to recruit Legion members. Ward and precinct teams worked in pairs to persuade applicants and pressure those who refused. Local business, newspapers and theaters backed the effort, boosting membership from 150 to 1,700.
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Ohio Post
Springfield
Legion
Pest
Sure Was Embarrassed in Frande Story Fragment
A rough dialogue depicts fear and confusion during an encounter with a German soldier. The speaker admits embarrassment as a door handle scene unfolds while another character notes being frightened. The fragment hints at wartime intrapersonal tension and chaotic memory.
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Frande
Infantry service ideas proposed by Col Farnsworth in postwar talk
Has prepared for continued infantry reform, Col Farnsworth, recently approved by the War Department to work with the infantry section at Camp Benning, seeks input from the American Legion through National Commander Oler on improving infantry service. He notes the many Legion members with wartime experience offer valuable ideas.
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Parnsworth
Infantry Bard
War Department
Infantry
Camp Benning
Gay
Oler
Farnsworth
Erada
American Legion
Infantry Board Aims to Improve Service Reforms
The text describes an Infantry Board led by a top official with a goal to improve the infantry service. It notes preparation as a national priority, with Gowntree Company and enlisted personnel from every infantry regiment, plus officers from National Guard and reserve corps, contributing to the reform effort.
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Bennie
Iis
National Guard
Candle Auction Custom Through History At Tatworth
The Candle Auction tradition, once used by the East India Company to sell water, survives in parts of the country. At Tatworth near Chart in Somerset, locals recount a land allotment method where participants bid for plots as the wax candle dwindles. The system ends when the candle flickers out, with the final bid earning the land.
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East India Company
Tatworth
Chart
Somerset
Ennir
Lundes Times
Stickler for Details Debate Over Explosive Threat
The scrambled text shows a lieutenant correcting a statement about a mined threat and an impending explosion. Verbal exchanges hint at urgency and uncertainty about whether danger will end or worsen. The fragmentary dialogue suggests a tense, unresolved situation.
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Dave Reson
The Philistine in the Bud Among Everyday Figures
A critical portrait of dull minded common people labeled as Philistines in miniature. The piece mocks their vanity, lack of self awareness, and misguided belief in personal efficiency while seeking social clout. It contrasts their outward charm with narrow, self serving natures.
First Speech Costs Him 15 Dollars in Jersey Quaker Town
National Commander Franklin O Giller recalls an awkward fundraiser after a returned World War I speaker draws a small crowd and low enthusiasm. He recounts how a victory loan meeting was bolstered by a uniform presence but yields a puzzled reaction from townsfolk and organizers.
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Franklin O'Gller
American Legion
France
Philadelphia
Eenthusitsia
Ming
Ike
Fran
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