Whitmore’s War Service and Legion Leadership Biography
Horace G. Whitmore, born 1878 in Dayton Ohio, rose from Nebraska cadet to One Hundred Fifty first field artillery sergeant in World War I. He later served Minnesota American Legion as adjutant, aided Northwest Legion growth, then became director of a car device firm after resigning.
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Horace G. Whitmore
Pershing
University of Nebraska
Mr. Whitmore
General Pershing
C-In-C
Germany
Whitmore
Dayton
Nebraska
State University
Minneapolis
One Hundred and Fifty-First Field Artillery
Rainbows
American Legion
Minnesota
Legion
Northwest
Wounded veteran seeks work after 26 wounds in WWI
William N. Evens of Indianpolis says he was born under a lucky star. An overseas veteran with 26 wounds in four major offensives, he walked into the American Legion national headquarters asking for any job to keep his mind occupied. He served as a private in the Twenty eighth Infantry, First division. wounded at Cantigny, Soissons, St Mihiel, and the Argonne. He remained on the battlefield for hours before rescue and now works clerical duties to stay busy and support his marriage plans.
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William N. Evens
Indianpoli
Ind
American Legion
Lim
Evans
Twenty Eighth Infantry
Cantigny
Soisons
St. Miblet
Argonne
Evang
Benefit, Performance and the Angler
A humorous exchange between a veteran and a novice about fishing proves that the older man’s advice does not help the younger, who insists the fish bite only for their own benefit. The anecdote reflects a lighthearted moment in veterans life.
Legion Chaplain Robb Promises Reform Sheriff of Polk County
Des Moines World War II era report notes Rev W E Robb elected sheriff of Polk County, with Legion backing. He fired up the pace by cracking down on bootleggers in 60 days, demoted Des Moines police leadership, and led a 21 deputy force largely made up of Legion members. Robb, a Drake University student and Army chaplain who won a D S C in France, authored The Price of Our Heritage.
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Des Moines
W. E. Robb
American Legion
Polk County
Legion
Robb
Drake University
One Hundred and Sixty-eighth Infantry
France
Iowa
Nurse recruitment drive seeks 300 graduates for veterans care
Mrs. Mary A. Hickey of the U S public health service and Springfield Mass American Legion member announces a nationwide canvass to recruit 300 graduate nurses to staff new hospitals for World War I veterans. She notes her wartime service in French and American units and provides contact details for Poly Clinic Hospital New York and the surgeon general in Washington.
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Mary A. Hickey
U. S. Pubic Health Service
Springfeld
Mass
American Legion
Eure
Chelsea
Mra
Hickey
London Rifleman Seeks U S Citizenship and Legion Honor
Tommy Grindle of the London Rifle Brigade, fond of American soldiers in London, longs for U S citizenship and Legion membership. In hospital he carved an American Legion emblem on brass, visited Legion headquarters in person, and hopes a law allows him to naturalize yet. He works in Indianapolis while awaiting full status and a clearer head.
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Tommy Atkins
Doughboy
London
Tommy
Haden Grindie
London Rite Brigade
Wiccadilly Circus
Lamon Hospital
Liverpool
American Legion
Ettlrindle
the Legion
Grindle
Indianapolis
Ind
Delegation of 150 Legionnaires to convention in Kansas City
A delegation of 150 American Legion members from Blackwell Oklahoma will attend the annual convention in Kansas City. Special Pullmans will attach to the Legion train to carry western delegates, with the train starting in Oklahoma from Oshkosh? and eastern delegates traveling via eastrail from Tulsa.
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American Legion
Kansas City
le Fon
Blackwell
Oklo
Oxishoma City
Eostrail
Tulsa
Saul Becomes Christian in Paul Conversion Lesson
July 17 lesson on Acts 9 1 8 covers Saul’s encounter with Jesus on the road to Damascus his confrontation with the prompting of the Holy Spirit and Ananias dispatch. It traces Saul’s conversion from persecutor to mission bearer highlighting divine call apostleship baptism and reception of the Spirit as key milestones.
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Jenua
Saul
Paul
Jesus
Stephen
Damascus
Jesus Christ
Ananias
Jere
Annnia
Annies
Anailas
Israel
Hin
Effic
Saut
Minis
Healthful desserts and kitchen notes from 1920 issue
Household hints from The Kitchen Cabinet 7 feature seasonal health advice and easy desserts. Recipes cover crust pastry, custards, pineapple desserts, frozen plum pudding, banana cream, fruit creams, and a liver dish with chop suey style preparation. Includes tips on outdoor cooking and tidier porches for summer tasks.
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Lane Hiss Aber
Shire
Healthful vegetables and fruit remedies for daily use
The article lists tomatoes as medicine for various ailments due to calomel content, praises rhubarb as a laxative when cooked, and extols greens like lettuce, water cress, dandelion, spinach, onions, beets, cucumbers, carrots, and grapes for iron, blood purification, and health benefits. It blends recipes and dietary tips with humorous touches on famous lines and kitchen humor.
Teaching of Jesus on Neighbor and Universal Help
The teaching of Jesus is revolutionary about big questions. When asked who is my neighbor He answered that any person in the world who needs you is your neighbor. This widens the sense of duty to include anyone in the world, not just those nearby.
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Jesus
Profitable Acquaintances in The Age Herald
Dialog from the Birmingham Age Herald about a young man delaying settling down to gain experience. He jokes that Broadway beauties may aid business and contemplates selling limousines and sports cars to tired millionaires. A quip contrasts popularity with the born.
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Willionaires
Birmingham Age-Herald
Nereie Mareweet Blending Liquid Rules
Nereie Mareweet explains blending of liquids and emulsions. If liquids are soluble, a permanent blend forms. Emulsions require a third liquid to coat drops to stay stable. Immiscible liquids with similar gravity mix briefly, while larger gravity differences cause faster separation.
New Vacation Season Arrivals Highlight Knit and Silk Sportwear
The article describes new vacation season outfits including knitted wool and silk suits and one piece dresses for outdoor use. It notes the adaptability of these outfits for travel, with plaited white wool skirts, silk blouses, satin cuffs, and color coordinated coats, hats, and shoes.
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Slk
Summer hats and baby outfits in straw and lace
The piece describes wide brimmed transparent hats as favorites with vivid summer styles. It details several hat shapes in black, white, and pink georgette, plus flower and ribbon trimmings, and notes baby outfits in white lawn with gingham trims, knee bloomers, and smock-like dresses for 18 months to 2 year olds.
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Nestoria Ot All Natiners
Ewan Dong
Wells Beloved
Ava Son
Plese
Sutamer
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American Legion Weekly
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le- States Public Health Service
Legion Chaplain
Y Department
Yanks
London Rifle Brigade
UB. Evezwater
Moodytate of Chicago
Western Newpaper Union
Wester Paper Union
Izaak Walton
Doe
Luton
Ikichen Bracabinet
Willian Mart
Erie
Nereie Mareweet
Guts
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