Canadian Soldier’s Gift Reduces Dishonor in Record
Harry W. Haley, a Canadian serviceman, served a prison term to protect a deserter turned war buddy. After returning to the US, authorities learned of the substitution and the American Legion urged President Harding to clear Haley’s record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry W. Haley
Leavenworth
Buddy
Haley
American Legion
No Man's Land
Thomas G. Jones
Jones
Canada
Fort Slocum
Germany
St. Paul
Minn
Fort Crook
Neb
Harding
Marshal Foch Nearing End of 16,000 Mile Legion Tour
Noted legion guest Marshal Foch completes a coast to coast tour of 42 states totaling 16,000 miles. He visits over 2,000 towns and cities as part of the American Legion program and, despite his age, accepts many speeches and banquets before returning to France. A 102-year-old Bloomsburg resident, John Sylvester Myers, addresses the local legion post about trying to serve in World War I and recounts decades of service across Mexican and Civil wars and naval duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshal Foch
American Legion
Legion
New Orlenn
Minneapolis
France
Marshal
Foch
John Sylvester Myers
Lime Ridge
Bloomsburg
Myers
American Legion Notes from Across the States
A montage of American Legion activities nationwide including posts in Toledo Akron Chicago Nashville Minneapolis and Kansas City. Reports applaud veterans employment drives funding hospital use at Camp Custer and post led community aid while denouncing Grover Bergdoll and outlining post efforts in education theater and public service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Argonne
Toledo
Eee
State of
Michigan
Camp Custer
Minneapolis
A.B. Free
Mamaroneck
N. Y
New York
American Legion Employment Bureau
Wichita
Kan
American Legion Post Employment Agency
Department of Labor
Isl Ae
Growth in World Trade Outset Seen by Treasury Officials
Western Newspaper Union reports treasury officials see gradual improvement in global business. They cite higher sterling, better money market signals, and declines in rediscount rates while warns full recovery awaits farming purchasing power renewal. Separate notes mention Armenian deportations, a nitroglycerin accident, Santa Claus robbery, tariff debates on sugar, and a dog memorial for war canines in New York state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Treasury
Hans
War Finance Corporation
Federal Reserve
Treasury to Ease Medical Alcohol Sale Rules
Officials said the treasury will simplify strict regulations on selling alcohol for medical purposes. Hospitals and medical associations complain the rules cause delays in distribution and reform is under consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warmington -Ne
Treasury
Market Quotations Show Mixed Prices Across Commodities
The weekly hay market dipped amid higher receipts and light holiday demand while alfalfa and timothy prices varied. Cattle and sheep quotes moved irregularly with beef steers and fat lambs fluctuating while pork and wholesale meat prices advanced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
Cincinnati
Chic Eako
Atlanta
Chicago
Benuitton
York
Denies fairies were myths in anthropological talk
An address to the British Association argues fairies were a real race, describing them as a short swarthy people who lived underground, hunted and fished, spoke simply, counted by fives, prized music and dancing, and were seen as powerful magicians by neighboring nations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
British Association
Important Care of Lubrication in Freezing Weather
Advice on winter lubrication for automobiles stresses cleaning the crank case, testing oil for cold tolerance, and draining water from the sump weekly. It warns against neglect, recommends proper grease in gear and differential, and notes the need for a fire extinguisher and soap to seal leaks in the gasoline system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert N. Atkinson
New York World
Draining Carburetor Chamber Requires Extra Work
The article notes that six cylinder cars lack a simple drain for the carburetor or vacuum tank without removing the tank and disconnecting fuel lines. This makes it hard to drain water or dirt, as fuel may run off through a detached feed pipe, causing extra labor to remove only a few drops to keep the carburetor functioning.
Suction device drains carburetor without disassembly
A suction setup uses two metal tubes through a cork in the float chamber to draw carburetor and vacuum tank contents into a bottle. A reversed bicycle pump plunger creates suction, with a Hibahot check valve, allowing water and impurities to be drawn out without spills.
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Hardewater
Popular Mechanics Magazine
Automobile News Advice On Tire Care And Registration
A 1920s automotive bulletin warns tires may blow out from poor setup and urges regular greasing and tire pressure checks. It notes Dangig Poland and New York City plate data, mentions overloading and inflation as major issues, and suggests pocket gauges for on‑the‑go checks.
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American Legion News Service
Land of the Free
American Legion Weekly
Seth
Cleveland
The
Arcadia
American Legion Theater
Alta Vista
Kun
Klcago American Legion
Mesuil-en-Arronaise
Pleardy
Harold Wella
Petersburg
Thay
Grover
Bergdoll
Ilinois
War Department
Confederate Veterans of
Tennessee
American Legionnaires of
Nashville
Mployees
Christopher
Willam Henry Harrison
Bentley American Legion
Propa Fean Legion
Birmingham
Ala
Minnesota
American Legion Auxiliary
Kansas City
American Legion Employment Office
Oscar B. Carlstrom
Aledo, I
United Spanish War Veterans
Paris
G. A. Re
Tllinois
Grover C. Bergdoll
Miesouri
American Legion of Ohio
Parsons
Texas
Union News Bertie
United States
House
CLV
Knightly
Boston
Roberts College
Constantinople
Ol City
Charles Kirkwood
Kirkwood
Here
Santa Claus
P.M Moynihan
Trvols Commerce Commission
Saneta Claus
Senate
Cuba
Belgium
Hartsdale
White Plains
N.Y
U.S
Maine
Neinota
Culount
Taal
River Union
de St' Toute
Eugent
New Ke
New Kelly
Otter
North Dakota
Colin Mainneapolin
Hutter
Dhe Phas Dic
Abe
Ansaton
Thinstein
Ang
Untbuyers
Outeldere
Tome
Mort
Healy Lock
Wyoming Feeding Company
Hay and Ghain Pitces
Say
Timothy
Iton Park
Ton Otto
Toi
Fairies
Trosta
Ite
Meman
Adriatic
Venice
Palestine
W. Harcourt Bath
Bowman
Andes
Peru
Donkla Pans
Tibet
Harcourt
Oath
Donetz Basin
Donetz
Russia
United States Department of Commerce
Europe
Pelcher
Columbus
Crane
America
Joop
Automobile News
Madrid
Spain
Dangig
Poland
Obe
Pennsstrania
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