Women Auxiliaries Grow Rapidly Across Nation
More than 800 auxiliaries exist with over four new charters daily as the American Legion women’s units expand nationwide. Estimates project 75,000 members in 1,000 posts with 4,000 auxiliaries added soon. Minnesota leads in organized units, while Texas reports a large local post headed by Mrs. Frank Moore of Houston, tied to post No. 2.
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Indianapolis
Legion
Minnesota
Linison
Unite
Cevad Necticut
Montana
Jersey
New
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
Washington
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming
Frank Moore
Frank Murchison Moore
Fismes
France
Thomas Dism
Legion Honor Guard Pays Final Tribute At Ashland Funeral
Roy W. Kelly post of Ashland Wisconsin honors comrade William B Royle whose body arrived from overseas. Legion members accompanied the coffin from train to chapel then to church and cemetery with guard in uniform and firing squad salute.
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Legion
Brest
American Legion
Roy W. Kelly
Ashland
Wis
William B. Royle
Ford
Twenty-second Infantry
W. Kelly
Benefit Program Giant Promotes Over There Over Here
The George A. Ample post No 47 of Pottstown Pa issued a 44 page program to promote its theatrical presentation Over There Over Here. It features advertising a full program display photos of Commander Toller cast of characters and local officials with history of the post and two forming companies.
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George A
Pottstown
Post
Commander Toller
Official Grave Markers For American Legion Posts
Official grave markers cast in bronze feature the American Legion emblem enlarged to seven inches in diameter. An iron pin thirty inches long secures the marker and a free educational film titled Uncle Sam Insurance Agent can be supplied to posts through the bureau. RoW Emerson, assistant director, bureau of War Risk Insurance, Washington, D.C., oversees distribution.
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American Legion
Nations
Uncle Sam
Bureau
Row. Emerson
Bureau of War Risk Insurance
Washington, D.C
Free Use of Film Arrangements Under Wer Rist Insurance
Arrangements have been made for free use of film materials under the Wer Rist Insurance program. The move appears to streamline access for producers seeking economical production options.
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Boresa of Wer Rist Insurance
Memorial Library plan proposed by Virginia Legion groups
A Virginia plan to create Memorial Libraries funds by county or city levies up to two mills and state aid, with Richmond offering land for a state library building. The scheme includes $25,000 annual for two years to organize library work and $2,500 yearly for a supervising employee, plus a $250,000 two year building grant under a bond scheme.
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Department of Virginia
American Legion
State
State Library Board
Richmond
General Assembly
W. L. Hince
Rivereat Legion
1000 Mutual
Richman
Infantry Board Seeks War Era Insight at Camp Benning
Colen worth addresses American Legion on strengthening infantry. The Infantry Board, formed to improve the service, invites cooperation from veterans and regimental personnel, detailing plans to include field officers and enlisted men from regular army, National Guard, and reserve units at Camp Benning.
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Cal Cor Karneworth
Benning
Colenworth
Infantry Board
Camp Benning
Rennin
Regular Army
National Guard
Reserve Corps
Ate Alonte
Servion
First Speech Costs Him 15 Dollars For Speech Privilege
National Commander D Olier recounts his first postwar talk at a victory loan meeting near Philadelphia. He explains he had to pay 15 dollars for the privilege of making his first speech, after an enthusiastic crowd turnout that boosted local support and finances.
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Franklin Ixouer
Ancrien Legion
France
Philadelphia
Barlinsiaen
Hie Comenitter veteoThat
Fes
Band to Boost for New Home in Mansfield Pa.
Austin Cox Post No 476 Mansfield plans a 24 piece band purchase of a building to serve as a community house and post headquarters for future events and activities.
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Austin Cox Post No
Mansfield
the Post
Problems Facing Stricken World Bolshevik Citizenship and Voting Tyranny
A prolonged critique of Lenin and the Bolshevik constitution argues that stripping Russians of citizenship based on class and occupation erodes freedom. It warns the decree disenfranchises thrifty farmers, clergy, soldiers, and workers, while granting votes to others, eroding self-government and triggering political coercion.
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Russia
Russian
Lenine
Army
Kents
Mike
Lening
Han Lenine
Trnd
Ney
Mocha Coffee Origin and Trade Routes Described
The article explains that genuine Mocha coffee and the mochas come from Yemen in Arabia. It maps Sana as the inland center, Aden on the coast about 200 miles away, and Hodeida about 150 miles distant, noting camels as the transport method and a 30 mile railroad from Aden to Laiker A ruler may be spelled La ker in OCR.
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Yemen
Arabia
Sana
Aden
Hodeida
Home and a Home Not Given on Arrival
A reflection on what constitutes a home, distinguishing shelter from love and rest. It argues peace and belonging are earned through reciprocity, not handed as a gift, and highlights the need to give to receive in return.
France burial sites near Paris and Rome valey memorials
Ralph Hayes reports on American military graves overseas and the Suresnes and Romagne areas near Paris. The article details Fort Valerien Suresnes cemetery, its capacity, transport access, and Red Cross support for visitors. It notes plans to expand and protect burial grounds, with emphasis on a lasting Franco American memorial.
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James P. Hornaday
Washington
Ralph Hayes
France
Americas
Fort Valerien
Seine
St, Suresses
Paris
Washington Boulevard
Suresnes
Herewu
Thierry Ant Belleny Wood
Mankinds Wastefulness in Far Southern Sanctuary
The report describes Marqueriesland near 50 degrees south latitude, about ON miles from Tasmania, as a vast Antarctic refuge for penguins, sea elephants, and vents. It notes the area is sought by Sir Douglas Mawson as a sanctuary but warns that wildlife is exploited for oil. A famed parrot once living there was reportedly exterminated by cats.
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Douglas Mawson
Squire Valles
Tasmania
La Follette Backed by Fortywight Labor Coalition
Chicago June 1 Senator Robert M La Follette leads in a referendal vote among the Fortywight Committee party as it weighs uniting with Bartreight to form a national labor aligned ticket. Leaders hope to install La Follette as standard bearer while urging bids from Johnson and Borah.
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Robert M. la Follette
Labor Party
Bartreight
Johnson
Boral
Dubson
Republican Party
la Pollette
Amie
New York
Mysuniest
Ted Wie
Mike
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