Legion Leaders Hear Call for Peace Treaty Through Fidac
At the national executive committee meeting in Indianapolis Lieut. Col George R. Crosfield urged making preservation of peace the foremost aim of the Legion program. His appeal to guide away from death to life drew instant applause and a committee was formed to draft a message of understanding to allied veterans.
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American ‘Legion
National Executive Committee of
Legion
National Headquarters
Indianapolis
Ind
George R. Crosfield
London
Fidac
Interallied Veterans’ Federation
Crosfield
United States
American
Take Steps to Combat Pacifist Propaganda
The American Legion plans large scale printing and distribution of a pamphlet defending military training in colleges and exposing pacifist propaganda. The pamphlet, prepared under the national defense council, is chaired by Brig. Gen. L. R. Gignilliat with Vilas Whaley and Howard P. Savage as members.
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National Defense Program
United States
American Legion
Legion
National Executive Committee
National Defense Council
L. R. Gignilliat
Culver
Ind
Vilas Whaley
Racine Wis
Howard P. Savage
Chicago, Ill
Proper Care of Insane Veterans Is Demanded
The American Legion national rehabilitation committee in Washington urges state laws to commit insane World War veterans to veterans’ bureau hospitals. They say misinformed relatives remove patients before real improvement, and hospital commanders currently cannot prevent such removals.
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Veterans’ Bureau
National Rehabilitation Committee
The
American Legion
Washington
Legion
Sandwich Clerk’s Humble Creed Noted by Customer
A lunch counter clerk proclaims he excels at small tasks and earns his job by doing the little things well. The customer reacts with quiet acknowledgment, reflecting on the clerk’s careful service. The line appears in American Legion Weekly.
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American Legion Weekly
Duty of Citizens to Guard Public Health
Dr J Howard Beard argues citizens must aid public health to prevent accidents and disease. He notes industrial progress creates new health risks and that cities offer clinics yet unhealthy living conditions persist, requiring shared responsibility for health education and preventive medicine.
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J. Howard Beard
Hygela Magazine
Appearance of House Attracts the Buyer
The article discusses homeowners who boast of sentimental value yet may sell for a good offer. It notes real estate booms boost neighbor values and advises keeping property well painted to avoid repair costs. It highlights vulnerable points like roof, eaves, downspouts, and porch columns.
Wisdom in Building A Guide to Better Home Construction
The article warns against cheap houses built with inferior materials and urges buyers to study authentic literature on good building. It argues that quality materials and skilled craftsmen save money on repairs and upkeep and preserve pride and value in home ownership.
War on Mosquitoes Warns of Stagnant Water Dangers
The article urges residents to remove stagnant water around homes to curb mosquitoes. It notes rain barrels cans and cisterns as breeding sites and mentions malaria risk in southern Illinois. It advises enforcing cleanliness and oiling water to prevent bites.
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Illinois
Few Buy Homes Outright Says Savings Leader
W D Carter retiring president of the New York State League of Savings and Loan associations notes that more than half of U S homes are owned by men earning under 2000 dollars yearly. He estimates about 9 percent of home buyers do not pay in full at purchase and credits thrift and self-denial as key to meeting monthly payments.
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United States
W. D. Carter
New York State League of Savings and Loan Associations
Clean City an Asset Itirs not easy to magnify the inlu ence of cleanliness as a charm
A short editorial notes that a clean city boosts beauty and comfort, and supports prosperity, arguing cleanliness is valuable beyond mere appearance and is good business for urban life.
Profiteering Prophetess at County Fair Tricks a Girl
Zenobia the Veiled Prophetess uses palm reading and quick change to swindle Ellen Bancroft and her father at the county fair. Ellen plans elopement with George Murchison, but Zenobia foretells a match with Robert Johnson. Father pays for readings and the tale ends with Zenobia pocketing extra bills.
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Zenobia
Ellen
Robert
Rascal
Murchison
Bancroft
George Murchison
George
New York
Ieve
Robert Something
Johnson
Robert Johnson
Zenny
Profitville
Miss Fidelity Crown Earns Film Contract at Elks Derby
Preliminary to the Elks convention in Chicago, a beauty derby crowned Miss Jaen Marre as Miss Fidelity. She won first place and a film contract, reigning as queen of the convention.
Selection board names Rock to rear admiral position
Rear Admiral George Henry Rock of the United States Navy has been promoted to rear admiral to fill the vacancy created by the retirement of Rear Admiral Elliot Snow of the construction corps.
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George Henry Rock
United States Navy
Bureau of Construction
Selection Board
Elliot Snow
Construction Corps
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St. Joseph Valley
Michigan
St. Joseph River
Buchanan
Mich
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Lake Denmark
Dover
N. J
Armory
Morristown
Elks
Miss Fidelity
Veterans’ Association of Federal Employees
Navy Yard
Raoul Tilmont
Belgium
Baron de Cartier
Rear Admiral
Rock
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