Monument at New Orleans World War Memorial Unveiled
A highly interpretative memorial honoring World War I fallen heroes was completed in New Orleans. Designed by Charles L. Lawhorn and sculpted by C. B. Dodd, the statue was presented to the city by Local American Legion posts. It stands among red poppies in the city park with the inscription In memory of our comrades who made the supreme sacrifice.
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New Orleans
Charles L. Lawhorn
C. B. Dodd
Monument features four military service insignias in relief
In New Orleans a monument depicts four insignia on a relief sculpture, each side showing the army navy marine and aviation service divisions. The sculptor's four figures symbolize stages of military life. T Semmes Walmsley, chair of the Legion's national memorial committee, praised the tribute as the most remarkable conception he had seen.
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New Orleans
Legion Men Do Not Forget Tuberculosis Victim Homeward Bound
Emilto Paul P Pinnell a former gob baker and World War I navy veteran in Seton Hospital New York suffering tuberculosis receives help from American Legion volunteers. Walter Hamilton leads Bronx Welfare fund to transport Pinnell to California with nurse aid. he is now at home with his aging father. Legion auxiliary in Seattle distributes one thousand meat pies to sailors in parade, and more rations follow for the Pacific fleet.
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California
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Pacific Feet
Thomas J. Bannigan
New England
Connecticut
Serst
Alvin C. York
Tennessee
York
Letters Follow Me Across The Country Says Te-Talk
The column recalls three letters that trailed the speaker during overseas service and in the United States. The mock dialogue asks which letters followed, hinting at a lighthearted item in the American Weekly context.
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American Weekly
Missing valuables prompt police seek clues
A fragmented report notes a purse and cash were missing or discarded in a disturbance. Police urge witnesses to provide details about the incident and the location where valuables vanished.
Order of Loyal Dads Formed By American Legion Father
The article notes a new group, the Order of Loyal Dads, formed to cooperate with patriotic orders and the American Legion. It highlights founder Dad Sheldon Foote of Fort Myers Florida and eligibility for fathers whose sons served in the Spanish American or later wars, plus a parallel note on veteran welfare, and various Legion leaders and efforts across the nation. It also mentions the St Paul East Side Post selling goods for disabled veterans and the Connecticut Legion's funds for relief.
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Sheldon Foote
Ft. Myers
East Side Post
St. Paul
Minn
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Pleasing design for farm house by Radford
William A Radford answers readers questions on farm house design. The 30 by 40 foot plan fits nine rooms with six bedrooms, a large dining room, sun parlor, kitchen, washroom and rear porch. Emphasizes space saving closets, attic dormers, and economical construction for large farm families.
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Wiliam A. Radford
Prairie Avenue
Chicago
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Ants Demonstrate Problem Solving In Grasshopper Haul
The Indianapolis News notes a Northside resident watching large ants carry a green grasshopper to their underground nest. One ant struggled, changing grips as hind legs snagged on the opening. A second ant arrived, severed the grasshopper’s legs, and the load slid into the ground.
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Indianapolis News
Paid in His Own Coin from a London Joke
A village tailor jokes that he gets few orders from locals and only from London when needing a suit. A reverend repeatedly visits, claiming he travels to London for better sermons. The exchange satirizes chasing quality far away.
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London
Taxes Revised In House To Effective January 1 1922
The administration tax revision bill, amended by Republicans in conference, replaces the excess profits tax and 82 percent income surtax with changes effective January 1, 1922. The measure lowers overall tax receipts for the year but raises the next entendar year by about 200 million dollars, with total revenue around 8.2 billion. Provisions include exemptions for president and federal court officials, plus changes to beverage levies and various tax allowances as debated in Ways and Means.
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Fire Wipes Out Richwood Town and District
A large fire destroyed a major portion of Richwood's business district incurring an estimated loss of $100,400. Thirty two buildings including residences were burned, with one restaurant damaged before it was halted. No injuries were reported.
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Briand to Head French Delegation at Disarmament Conference
Washington reports that France will send Premier Aristide Briand to lead its diplomatic delegation to the disarmament conference. Officials hope Briand's presence will prompt other powers to follow, granting the plenary authority envisioned by Versailles.
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France
State Department
Aristide Brian
Versailles
Device warns driver that gas supply needs quick attention
A new patent by William Grab of Waterville Ohio describes a fuel warning device for cars. It uses a float inside the tank linked to a metal ball that rings a bell when fuel drops to a preset level, providing advance notice of low gasoline.
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William Grab
Waterville
Causes for Uneven Engine Action in Chamber Michigan
The article discusses remedies to improve air flow and carburetion for engines in Chamber Michigan. It notes difficulties from inconsistent engine performance, especially at low speeds, and identifies air leaks and improper seals as frequent contributors.
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Te Vontmot
Car carburetor maintenance guidance from old Popular Science
A damaged OCR style instruction describes valve and carburetor repair steps. It covers removing intake and exhaust valves, fitting bushings, using grease cups with graphite grease, reaming valve guides, lapping new parts, and ensuring proper sealing to prevent leaks. The passage cites George Luers in Popular Science Monthly.
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George Luers
Trailer Operation Maintenance Extract
The text discusses bracing and aligning trailers for later operation in a level country with good roads. It notes that enough trailer sets allow a truck to use high speed, and describes silencing a squeaky fender brace by inserting wood or felt between the fender and the truck, then tightening the nut and bolt securing them.
Automobile storm awning to protect driver’s view
The Scientific American describes an automobile storm awning by The Invention Ho Hunt Monroe Center II. The device fits on the top of a car to shield the windshield from rain sleet and sun light while keeping vision clear. It features a water proof flexible design operated from inside the car with spring mounted runs on the sides of the windshield to deploy and hold the supporting arms.
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Scientific American
Ho Hunt
Monroe Center
Auto Care During Summer
Summer driving demands checks on cooling and lubrication. Keep the radiator filled and flushed, adjust the fan belt, maintain the spark lever ahead, oil spring shackles bearings and joints, and use heavier lubricant. Oil the engine at intervals not exceeding every 1,000 miles.
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Automobile Gossip Highlights Nationwide Driving Rules
A 1920s era briefing notes widespread driving norms and penalties across the United States. It cites rural schools operating vehicles, muffler restrictions in Pennsylvania, and speed fines in Phoenix. It mentions Detroit parking penalties and efficiency tests for American cars in Seattle and Battle, Washington.
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United States
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