War Diary in the Wheat Fields of France Battles near Marne
Amid heavy fighting near Marne and Chateau Thierry, American Marines press a costly assault through wheat and woods. Hand to hand combat and machine guns decimate both sides as officers fall, leaders rally, and heroic acts persist despite mounting casualties. Jerry Finnegan and Lieutenant Somers are among the fallen.
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Aivistan
Camlons
Bache
Tim
Een Solesons
Helms
Sant Mor
Dare
Roche
Marne
Chateau Thierry
Fourth Tritot
Houtescenes
Hatfear
Derren Relan
Jerry Pinnegan
Marlo
Baronet
Bowie
Mme
Will
Olgit
Corports
Bocie
Khow
Geer
Torey
Torry
Sturmtruppen
Jerry Finnegan
Somers
Leutenant
Sike
Morgan
Thele Evra
Marines Move to Front to Relieve German Offensive
The First Battalion of the Fifth Marines finishes fortifying near Marleny in the calm middle of June when orders shift them north to relieve the First Division as it bears the brunt of the German push.
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Theauth
Fifth Marines
Marleny
Education and facts about Andrew Jackson’s early schooling
The note discusses John Quincy Adams defending Andrew Jackson’s early education after Adams criticized his literacy. It cites Dr Archibald Henderson in the Raleigh News and Observer, stating Jackson, as a boy, likely had better schooling than typical for his era and mentioning Washburn Academy and New Acquisition in Carolina. It also references Ket, Prenele Cumming, and a brief stay at Queen's Muse in Charlotte.
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John Quincy Adame
Sharvard Cllege
Andrew Jackso
United States
Gratmar
Adame
Jackron
Archiblil Hienderson
Haleigh
S,cl
News and Observer
Jeckson
Jackson
Hin Station Lin Life
Washaw Academy
Carolina
Ket
Prenele Cumming
Jack
Wax
Queen's Muses
Charlotte
N.C
Road to observatory opens for motorists on Pay de Dome
A new auto route to the summit of the Pay de Dome near Cletrcott Forrand in France recently opened. The three mile road leads to the observatory at 400 feet above sea level. Auto bases run regular trips and provide care at a toll. Local notes mention harbor points for disabled travelers.
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Pay de Dome
Cletrcott- Forrand
France
Legion aims to broaden child welfare program nationwide
State Senator Sherman W. Child of Minnesota leads American Legion efforts to expand desertion and non support laws to ease extradition and aid deserted wives. The plan includes a widowed mother's allowance, state central children bureaus, unpaid county bureaus, and a governor appointed commission to study and codify laws for improved juvenile care and prevention of dependency. The minimum program targets state legislatures with enhanced oversight of child care institutions and court handling of delinquents.
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Sherman W. Child
Minneapolis
Minn
American Legion
Senator Child
Legion
National Child Welfare Committee
Child
Franco Prussian War: Prussia Triumphs Over France in 1870
A historical overview recounts Napoleon III's bid to quell unrest with a four year war cycle, then details Prussia led by William I and Moltke crushing France. It describes Metz siege, the battles at Sedan, Cour de, and Gravelotte, Paris siege, and the fall of Paris with Alsace Lorraine ceded.
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Napoleon II
Napoleon III
Europe
France
Sare
Napoleon the Great
Prussia
Napoleon
Bismarck
von Moltke
Killa
Spain
Leopold of
Hohenzollern
William
Leopold
Wiliam
Berlin
Sapolton TM
Inez
Rhine
Markhal von Moltke
Napoleon 11
Metz
Saarbruck
Iemyinl
Toraine
Mexico
MacMahon
Rozalne
Coureles
Mare de-Tour
Ald Tum
Redan
Napilean I
Corman
Preneherin Ree
Snapaleon
Depnol
Hiddon
England
Geren
Parle
Bagaine
Mute
Germany
Charles
Parla
Veerey
Alsace
Lorraine
Conquerere
Trophy Awarded by American Legion Auxiliary for School Betterment
The American Legion Auxiliary state department announced a trophy for school betterment work, awarded to the Washington department in honor of Lemuel Fuiles, former national adjutant, and Mrs Bolles. The national headquarters in Indianapolis will present the award to the Bolles tribute for the department of Washington.
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State Department
Anerican Legion Auxiliary
Dors
Aoevindry
Indianapolla 1
Bolles
Department of Washington
Lemuel Fulies
Mra Bolles
Washington
Helles
Brigadier General Logan to Attend Paris Legion Session
Brig. Gen. Edward L. Logan, long associated with the One Hundred and Fleet Infantry Twenty-second Yankee division, has reserved a September trip to Paris for the ninth annual American Legion convention. Logan, who attended the Legion’s founding and has held department command roles, will represent the unit at the gathering.
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E. L. Logan
Paris
Fiely
Edward L. Logan
One Hundred and Fleet Infantry
Eutft
Paria
American Legion
Lega
Legion
Parte
Maeehoertta Loga O1
After telling the truth lots of men thy te
A compact reader note reflects on honesty and masculine behavior, framed as a short, archaic sounding reflection. It presents a single theme about truthfulness among men and its social consequences without concrete events or identifiable individuals.
Mrs Lueb's Quick Recovery Promoted by Taniac Tonic
Mrs Lueb of Colorado Springs credits Tanlac with a remarkable recovery from long running indigestion and nervous exhaustion. She praises the root herb tonic for building strength, cleansing poisons, and easing pain, urging others to start with a bottle from their druggist today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Lueb
S. Canscade Ave
Colorado Springs
Mrs. Such
Tanluc
Princess Mary Receives Honorary Surgeon Honor
Princess Mary, daughter of King George and wife of Viscount Liscelles, is admitted as an honorary fellow of Mayal College of Surgeons. She becomes the first woman to receive an honorary diploma and attends the ceremony in cap and gown among the fellows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary
King George
Viscount Liscelles
Mayal College of Surgeone
Diamond Dyes Color Craft Color Guide Ad
An old ad touts Diamond Dyes in orbital powder form for instant garment dyeing with boiling water. It promises permanent tint, professional results, and mentions a free Color Craft book from DAMOND DYES Dept N82 Burlington Vermont.
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Burlington
Vermont
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Tine
Doan
F. E. Watson
High St. Lynn Mass
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Kidneys
Foster Milburn Co
Mig
Chem Dvaialo
der Scholl
Mrs. Lueb
Cole
Warman
Taniac
Princess New Surgeon
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