Conspiracy and kidnapping plot in Pendlehaven saga
Reggie Curtis and Tennibel Devon plot to abduct Kathie and force a marriage to secure Tony De von’s fortune as Uriah Devon schemes money and escape. Mrs. Curtis agrees to help after pressure from Philip MacCauley and the family tensions intensify at the Pendlehaven home amid threats, love, and revenge. Edith Devon and Uriah plot to flee with Tony before a wedding erupts.
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Mater
Tony Devon
Paul
Mrs. Curtis
Devon
Reggie
Kathie
John
Phil
Uriah Devon
Tennibel Devon
Salvation Army
Philip
Reginald Curtis
Katherine
Pendiehaven
Uriah
Philip MacCauley
Touribel Devon
Doctor Paul
Tennibel
Tony
Doctor John
Sarah
New York
Syracuse
Ithaca
Pendlehaven Place
Reginald
In the Balance Chapter XVI Confrontation on the Road
Reginald Brown and Uriah Devon discuss the risky plan to capture Tennifer Devon. Reggie cites his mother’s training and urgency, while Uriah expresses grim resolution and personal stakes about his marriage and who Tennifer is.
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Reginald Brown
Uriah Devon
Reginald
Uriah
Reggie
Tennifer Devon
John Describes Odd Antipathy to Potioae Plants
A dialogue notes John’s strong dislike for poti ae plants with a curious remark about his feelings and a follow up question.
Chicago Legion Wins Use of World’s Fair Field Museum Building
The American Legion post in Hyde Park has been granted use of the former Field Museum building, renamed for indoor rifle marksmanship. The structure now hosts a 200 yard range and shorter distances, converting the vast hall into a veteran rifle facility to recall wartime memories.
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American Legion
America
of Fine Arts
Army 2
Hyde Park Post
Chicago
Aldd Museum
Park Commissioners
Legion Post
Hungry Rooster Aims For Corn After Five Hour Vigil
A very hungry rooster in Wan-3 town spent five hours scratching and crowing for feed on Main Street. A show winner was fed 1 000 grains of ripening yellow corn with 285 chains recorded for the event and proceeds went to the Women's Auxiliary of the American Legion in Chinjarro, Kansas.
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Selah TL. Wlein
Kansas Department of the Auxiliary
Mimched
Klein
Wellesley College
New Fingland Conservatory of Music
Argonne-Meise
Lymouth
Othe
American Legion
Chinjarron
Kan
Wan- 3
American Legion Girl Margnaret Sousa Stars in Lest We Forget
Miss Margnaret Sousa daughter of John Philip Sousa earns the title American Legion Girl for starring in the Legion film Lest We Forget. The movie depicts disabled veterans fighting for justice and adequate unemployment relief after World War I.
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Margnaret Sousa
John Philip Sousa
American Legion
First hob nails issued aboard transport for Sam
Reporting to Davy Jones, Sam notes his new hob nails and fears falling overboard would send him to the depths. The line captures a maritime quip from the American Legion Weekly.
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Davy Jones
Sam
Suah
American Legion Weekly
Notable Legion Leader Albert Haan Named National Service Head
Albert F. Haan of Michigan, a seasoned veteran and former World War I captain wounded in France, has been appointed head of the American Legion national service division. Haan’s career spans Navy apprentice seaman to Army first lieutenant, with key roles in welfare, war risk insurance efforts, and postwar veteran aid including hospital conditions and parole work in Michigan.
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Army
Albert FE. Haan
Michigan
Leeson
Ss National Service Division
Mr. Haan
Wmnd
Juvigny
France
Walter Reed Hospitt
Washington
Bureau of Air Risk Insurance
American Legion
Michisam Tast Neverber
War Risk Bureau
Aned
Mir. Tfaan
United States Navy
US S.S. Tolahoo
Flo
Grand Rapids
Aiel
Disabled World War Veterans to Receive New Books
Congress allocates 100000 dollars to buy books for 23000 disabled veterans in hospital libraries. The American Library Association administers libraries at major hospitals while American Legion posts supply books to smaller facilities, and funds will be augmented to ensure expanded access.
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Congress
Eigil Sandry
American Library Association
Jarguer
American Legion
Creed of the Disabled Man Adopted by World War Vets
Disabled veterans of World War I, mostly overseas veterans and Walter Reed post members in Washington, DC, have adopted a “Creed of the Disabled Man” that President Harding read aloud during a hospital visit. The creed vows to be useful, replace pity with commendation, work, provide, and find a place in the world despite physical handicap.
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Walter Reed Post
American Legion
Washington, D. C
Harding
Cost of Living in Paris for an American Soldier
A Paris Post letter from an American Legion member notes living costs in Paris are affordable for Americans paid in dollars. He warns against tourist spots, recounting a meal for about 50 cents, listing items such as Irriture de la Loire and Chateaubriand with prices in francs and centimes.
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Paris
Paris Post
Chateaubriand
James Delivers Odd Order From Quiet Home
A fragment shows someone directing a servant to double weekly days off and embracing a “simple life” tone, suggesting domestic change or eccentric household rule amid an unspecified scene.
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Ture
James
Proposals Headings Draw Reader to Broad Topics
A Louisville Courier Journal reader notes curiosity about items under proposals. The quote reflects fascination with diverse subjects from life to steel and naval stores, illustrating how broad proposal notices attract attention regardless of domain.
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Louisville Courier-Journal
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Mitchell Chemical Company
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