Adopters Sought for War Orphans by American Legion
The American Legion launches a nationwide campaign to adopt French war orphans as part of overseas paternalism. National staff and the American Red Cross will select a boy and a girl for the next year. Kurt Ross Post No 10 in Stockton leads with a $75 donation and requests an Alaxace Lorraine girl with father killed in battle.
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American Legion
Math
The
Legion
National
American Red Cross
Lula B. Vize
Kurt Ross
Stockton
Cal
Cloudsley
Post
San Joaquin Legion
San Joaquin County
Return of the Dead and Legion Honor Posts
The American Red Cross will notify Legion posts locally of overseas soldiers’ arrival for reinterment to arrange proper honors. A Legion representative attends a Washington vocational conference on rehabilitation efforts reaching thousands of disabled ex servicemen weekly. Gen George Crook post 44 runs a biographical sketch of the Civil War leader. Rigga Hamilton Post 20 in Russellville Ark plans a memorial building with $50,000 already subscribed for 150 members.
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American Red Cross
American Legion
Legion
Red Cross
Hoboken
Uel W. Lamkin
Division of Rehabilitation
Federal Board For Vocational Education
Gerald J. Murphy
The
Franklin D’oller
Washington, D. C
United States
George Crook
Chicago
Platte
Arizona
Mixsouri
WII
Rigga-Hamilton Port No. 20
Russellville
Ark
Post
Service Record Of Nation In War Histories Trend
Counties and schools compile war histories as a wave of local projects grows. Livingston county Illinois shows a seven member committee gathering soldiers data from exemption lists, newspapers, and questionnaires, with plans for photos and a death records section.
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County Drugs Board
Livingston County
Ilinois
War Records Committee
Hilton U Brown Jr Post 85 Denounces Anti American Rumors
The American Legion Hilton U Brown Jr Post 85 of Indianapolis, largely composed of laborers in printing trades, adopts a resolution condemning outsiders who seek to deter membership. It praises members who exposed anti American agitators and upholds free thought and action within its limits.
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Hilton U. Brown, Jr. Post
American Legion
Indianapolis
Organized Labor
Hilton U Brown, Jr. Post
Indiana
Legion
Post
Hilton C. Brown, Jr. Pont
Father’s tribute to Legion aid for son in need
A Clarksburg West Virginia father lauds the American Legion for aiding his son who contracted tuberculosis, was treated and given back pay after discharge. He credits the Legion’s service division at national headquarters for securing medical care and compensation, calling the effort a noble gain for comrades in need. The address appeared in the Porters Herald, journal of the local labor and trade press.
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J. Gater
Clarksburg
W. Va
Parrish
Gater Toll
Legion
National
American Legion
Tving
Porters Herald
Operative Potters and
East Liverpool
Frontline Honor Amid Quip At Visit
A distinguished visitor in uniform observed a wounded private from a List regiment. Asked when he would be sent home, an orderly replied the man would not return to the States. He has gone back to the front, the orderly said with a wry remark about the soldier’s claimed knowledge of the dive.
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Shane
Legion Aims to Aid Veterans and Memorials Worldwide
The Legion seeks to ensure vocational training for all eligible veterans, remove bureaucratic hurdles, maintain graves of the fallen as permanent memorials, guarantee compensation and survivor support, and secure translations for foreign newspapers while ensuring sailors' debts and entitlements are settled and that benefits reach dependents promptly.
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Legion
Education Law Grows In Favor In 1917 Vocational Education Act
The 1917 federal vocational education act begins with eight states having systems and allows three forms of instruction parttime schools evening classes and high schools. It details enforcement, penalties, and shifts to ensure minors attend parttime classes, plus a note on the U.S. Treasury losses totaling $11,500 from forged checks and accounting gaps spanning multiple years and offices. The piece also recounts army efforts toward temperance leading to later prohibition and the evolution of post traders and canteens in the U.S. Army after the Civil War.
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James P. Hornaday
Washington
Massachusetts
Connecticut
York
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Idiana
Wisconsin
California
Tanifest
Arizona
Michaeis
Mssachusetts
Michigan
Missour
Montana
Nevada
Moxico
Oregon
Utah
Nebraska
West Virginia
Ilinols
New York State
Rhode Island
South Dakota
New York
United States Treasury
Houston
Congress
the Treasury
Treasury
Chase National Bank of New York
Governent
Liyod's Hall
England
United States Service
Hart Gate
Jockent
York Tink
United States
Sub-Treasury
St. Louis
Chicago
Boston
Lee McClung
United States Army
John Barleycorn
Army
John 8. Chambers
Adjutant General's Office
Hynor
Inspector General of the Arms
Great West
Double Affection and a Teakwood Elephant Tale
A young woman named Fiste, deeply focused on a pair of new shoes, is distracted during a visit. To divert her, her friend leads her to a small teakwood elephant about a foot high. The child she is with grows tentative yet approaches, touching the elephant’s head as the scene unfolds.
Walking Fish and Its Curious Breathable Trick
A description of the walking fish, an eel-like creature of the snake-head family found in East Indies and China freshwaters. It spends time on land and possesses double respiratory organs allowing it to breathe air or water.
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East Indies
China
11000 Clerks Discharged War Department Cuts Forces
War Department in Washington reports a large discharge of 11,000 clerks as part of force reductions. The move is described as a manpower reduction affecting civilian staff in the federal executive agencies.
Exodus of War Workers Hit Washington Departments
Western Newspaper Union reports a large layoff of government clerks as 11 000 employees were dismissed recently. With anticipated further cuts, the War Department and other agencies shrink from a prewar 37 000 to about 14 000 in Washington, amid tight appropriations and reduced activity.
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Washington
Food Administration
War Ints Trlex Board
War Trade Board
War Risk Insurance Bureau
Internal Revenue Bureau and
Sons
Congress
War Department
Department
Department of Labor, Commerce and Interior and State
Treasury Department
Internal Revenue Bureau
Civil Service Commission
Washington City
Government Service
Large job losses hit Japan in June amid depression
About 20,000 people were discharged in June due to economic depression in Japan. Among them were 6,500 women. Several sandal factories closed in other cities, signaling widespread unemployment.
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Japan
Sual
Japs Battle Equal Suffrage in Diet Debate
In Toklo the enete dissolving the last House of Representatives was attacked by M Nakashoji and M Shimoda who argued the diet should grant war year suffrage without a national vote. Premier Hara countered that universal suffrage requires trial of amended election law before appealing to the people. Blackhand Suspects held over threat to Leon Small and family near Kankakee. Schleswig plebiscites show regions split between Danish and German sovereignty with large majorities.
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Toklo
House of Representatives
M. Nakashoji
Agriculture
M. Shimoda
Diet
Hara
Blackhand
Chicago
Leon Small
Kankakee
Small
Bin
Bie
Denmark
Schieewig
H. A. Bernhoft
France
Schleswig
Rumor of Raid on Port au Prince Denied by HQ
Washington Marine Corps headquarters reports no evidence of an attack on Port au Prince or nearby hills. Rumors arose from travelers to Kingston via Hinitt It, but radio traffic from the US Marine Guard commander at Hatt shows no such alert.
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Washington
Marine Corps Head
Port Au Prince
Hill
Kingston
Jamelce
Hinitt
Tomrine Corps
United States Marine Guard
Hatt
Hints for Spark Plugs and Ignition Troubles
Carburetor misadjustment or excess oil in cylinders can foul spark plugs by sooting the porcelain. A dirty plug causes rough running and power loss, with irregular vibration. Clean the plug until the porcelain is white and the points clean, and inspect for oil or carbon buildup.
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Henew
Streist
Typical Spark Plug Types and Care from Popular Mechanics
Discussion of carbon buildup and short circuits in spark plugs, detailing porcelain and enclosed types, cleaning challenges, and the importance of matching plugs to engines. Advice covers inspection, safe removal, proper reassembly, crankcase impact, and carrying an extra set for roadside replacement.
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Popular Mechanics
Clutch Flaw Causes Spinning and Friction Troubles
A damaged clutch spins due to excessive friction in the spring thrust assembly and may fail to fully disengage. Faulty cane mechanisms can prevent engaging surfaces from clearing each other, and a vent clutch shaft might also trigger trouble.
How to Drive The Halifax Automobile Safety Tips
The Halifax Automobile Association releases a safety guide for members with sharp phrases. It urges drivers to act as if other drivers are idiots and children or pedestrians intend harm, while warning that every curve could be dangerous.
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Halifax Automobile Asso- 1
Protection for Mudguards to Preserve Car Enamel
Aged garages advise motorists to cover mudguards with a heavy cloth or leather shield when working under the hood. Drape a large cover over the fender from tip to the running board to prevent grease and scratches and keep enamel in better condition.
Glass spark plug cleaner device from glass tubing
A simple spark plug cleaner is described using a three inch glass tube with corks at each end drilled to fit a threaded spark plug bushings. The tube is filled with sand and gasoline, plugs are inserted, and the device shaken briskly to remove carbon buildup.
Automobile and Gossip Mechanical hints for cars and care
A collection of casual automotive tips on engine warmth fuel use, lubrication, tire care, avoiding road hazards, gear shifting, lubrication with graphite, keeping batteries charged, treating small metal parts, preventing spring rattles, carburetor backfire signs, and removing valve stem guides with care using simple tools.
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Lula
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U. S. Treasury
Sam
Chambers
Western Newspaper Union & Service
Rade 6 Herbers
Gare
Automobile & Gossip
Simes
Wright
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