Legion Posts Launch Campaign for World War Hospitalized
The American Legion in more than 10,000 posts mobilizes to aid about 20,000 veterans in government and private hospitals. National leaders plan a census of ex service men, streamline compensation and insurance claims, and enlist women auxiliary support to ensure ongoing care and humanized treatment.
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American Legion
United States
Washington
Legion
Fantry
Women's Auxiliary
The
F. W. Galbraith, Jr
America
Secretary of the Treasury
Ani Hy
Congress
Secreta
Treasury
Honal Education
Memory Tablet Unveiled by American Legion Post
Guttenberg Post No 64 of the American Legion New Jersey unveiled a bronze tablet in the town hall honoring seven local men who died in World War I. Post commander T Kern unveiled the tablet as 50 schoolchildren sang Lead Kindly Light.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guttenberg Post
New Jersey
Guttenberg
American Legion of
T. Kern
Endowment Drive Aims Five Million Francs For Paris Legion
The Paris France post of the American Legion launches a five million franc endowment drive to meet daily needs of ex service men and their families. The post assists veterans who are ill, sorting legal tangles, securing work, and arranging passage home. The embassy and consulate refer hundreds of cases. Also noted is Richmond Indiana’s American Legion Post Harry Ray organizing a uniformed band for Legion and community events.
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Paris
France
American Legion
Paris Post
Post
What post will adopt her Denise Seliter ten years old
Denise Seliter now ten seeks a Legion post to adopt her. Her father died at Verdun defending France, she was once the foster child of American civilian employees at 17 Rue de Aquedne Paris, and now with her mother, brother, and grandmother, they struggle. American Legion posts have funded care for French orphans and may readopt Denise.
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Denise Seliter
Verdun
Boche
Denise
Central Printing Plant
Rue de Aquedne
Paris
American Legion
Legion
Adoption by donation for French orphans urged by Legion
A plea invites people to adopt French orphans by sending 75 dollars to Legion national treasurer Robert H. Fyndall at Legion headquarters in Indianapolis. The appeal frames adoption as a patriotic act supporting war children.
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Legion National
Robert HH. ‘Fyndall
Legion Headquarters
Indanapolis
States approve cash bonus for World War veterans
Four more states adopt referendums to pay veterans 8 cash bonus monthly stipends and up to large maximums led by American Legion campaigns. States include New York New Jersey Washington South Dakota with totals and durations, while several others previously approved bonuses. Union leaders claim broad public support and vow to push a national fourfold bonus through Congress.
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American Legion
Eivil
New York
New Jersey
Washington
South Dakota
Massachusetts
Vermont
New Hampshire
Minnesota
Witconain
Rhode Island
North Pokers
Maine
South
Legion
United States
Paris Post is Effective in France for American Legion
In Paris the American Legion Post with 837 veterans operates from the American Library building at 10 Rue de l Elyver and runs a busy service bureau placed in seven weeks 100 veterans in work. The post supports employment for honorably discharged service men and aids their return home while fostering Franco American ties through youth essay prizes in Paris lycee.
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France
American Legion
A. ER. Pon Ite
Paris Post
Ports Post
Post
Service Bureau
American Library Association
Rue de lElyver
America
Paris
Paris Iycee
Wilsonian Faith and Budget Calls Voice to Congress
President Wilson advocates a world role for the United States, urges budget reform, tax simplification, and strengthened veterans care. He notes debt, rail subsidies, and tax policy while urging Armenia loan aid and Philippine independence, ending with a personal appeal about faith and national duty. Frances Hyde wins divorce custody amid murder trials.
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Dennernes
United States
Pon the Great
Great Britain
Congress
Armenia
Ain
Wilk
Philip
Pine Islands
Statie
Jnst
America
Frances Hyde
Kansas City
Frances
S. Hyde
Clark Hyde
Col
Thomas Swope
Hyde
Chilldren
B. Clark Hyde, Jr
Dr. Hyde
Swrape
Bushart
Late Market Reports from Western Newspaper Salon News Review
Denver live stock markets show slight steadiness with cattle and hogs trading slowly amid mixed demand. Wheat and farmers profits noted in Canada and United States markets as stability returns to some commodities. cattle trade improves slightly though prices remain firm.
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Salon News
Denver Live
Advantages of motor trucks for eastern farms in 1910s study
An Agriculture Department analysis of 473 farms shows motor trucks saved half to two thirds of hauling time versus horses and wagons. Trucks ranged from half to five tons, with about half being one ton. Average miles traveled were 1820 yearly, with costs from 8 to 20 cents per ton mile. Four fifths reported reduced hired help costs, but poor roads and depreciation were major drawbacks. Pneumatic tires favored by small trucks, while larger trucks leaned toward solid tires.
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Ording 10
Department of Agriculure
Caste Rangin
Chief Benefits of Better Roads for Farmers
The article argues good roads will raise farm production by improving markets and prices for farm goods while lowering transport costs. It links increased output with enhanced road quality, suggesting substantial economic gains for farmers in the district through improved access and cheaper delivery.
Good Roads Help Children and Education Links
The piece notes that states with better roads show higher rural school attendance, highlighting Missouri efforts with farm bureau centers and community clubs. It touches on shelter for machinery, scratching material for poultry bedding, and cautions on fertilizer use, storage, and grain care.
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Almtun
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C.J. Doherty
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