American Legion pays off debts and expands account
The American Legion announced in April that long standing debts totaling 33 005 and interest 11 766 were paid. The statement outlines 257 000 borrowed prior to the Minneapolis convention to build a solid organization. The note holders were 200 friends nationwide with payments to be made from current resources. The national headquarters relies on dues and emblem sales, with a 400 000 YMCA fund to be invested and held for five years for the benefit of disabled veterans and Americanism work.
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American Legion
Robert H. Tyndall
Na Honal
Organizi
Minneapolis
Tyndall
Friends of the Legion
Federal Reserve Bank
Ise Ilets
Legion
Fletcher American National Bank of Indianapolis
Joy
National Americanism Commission of the American Legion
New Hampshire Leads Legion Membership Push
Lemuel Bolles announces standings for the American Legion membership drive will be based on reports at national headquarters by June 15. New Hampshire shows a 6000 gain during Legion Week and the largest eligible percentage, with Nebraska second, Massachusetts third, and California fourth. Overall new members during the drive are expected to approach half a million. Telegrams indicate many posts have not yet reported totals, so the winner may not be known until after June 1.
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American Legion
Lemuel Bolles
National Adjutant
New Hampshire
Nebraska Ix
Masoachhusetts
Ctiformia
National
Unti
Red Cross
Hed Crone
Servic
Federal
Ted Cross
Buffalo
Brooklyn
New York
Providence
Rhode Island School of
Red Crows
Judiciary Committee of Wise of Representatives
United States
Congress
Department of State
Elxime
State Department
Mn Peron
Judiciary Mittee
Judiciary Committee
Georgia
Mississigpl
Ata
Texas
Louisiana
Alabama
Arkansas
Tennessee
Florida
Kentucky
South Carolina
Oklahoma
Missouri
Virginia
Wyoming
California
Minnesota
Nevada
Oregon
Penneyteania
Wisconsin
Delaware
Maine
New Jersey
Paid-Up Membership Counts Spark Legion Debates and Conventions
National American Legion figures show many posts enroll well beyond current paid-up members. Delegates are chosen by paid-up strength, with Massachusetts enforcing insignia rules. List of state conventions follows, with dates from June to September across Indiana Montana Wisconsin etc.
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The
American Legion
Massachusetts
Legion
Vincennes
Rush of May Orders Tests American Legion Headquarters
The national headquarters of the American Legion faced an overwhelming May demand as emblem orders including grave markers and badges poured in for delivery by May 30. The backlog forced the adjutant to urge members to decide quickly on items to speed production and reduce costs, while the Byron Hook Post 423 in Stockport Ohio reported enrolling 18 new members.
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American Legion
Lentael Rolios
United States
Flint
Byron Hook
Stockport
WHAT THE LEGION HAS DONE Met in meeting on crises and policy
The Legion presented unified positions including opposing compulsory military service during a time of national sentiment. It backed universal training but urged care for veterans and disabled benefits. It called for proper tuberculosis patient care, endorsed legislative efforts, and supported national commissions and workers' programs.
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The
Legion
Congress
Navy Pushes Vast Aviation Expansion Across Pacific Coast
Congress sets aside 25 million dollars for naval aviation development next year. The plan prioritizes Pacific coast stations including Cape May Hampton Roads San Diego and Norfolk plus a 2.8 million dollar Pacific coast allocation and training for 5,000 boys in naval schools. Red Cross aids veterans in training while fighting lynching through proposed federal penalties and state accountability.
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Washington
Navy Department
Congress
House
Pgress
Sevien
Senate
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Cape May
Hampton Heads
San DiCal
Nsacolt
Fin
Quantic
Potomac River
Paris Island
N.C
Great Lakes Training Station
Charleston
S.C
Lake Jourat
N. Jll
Irigid Station
Pacific Coast
Narragasnett Bay
Pacific
Havealian Islands
Atlantic
Pacific Ocean
West Coult
Navy
Secretary of the Navy
Empress
Myer
Naval Service
Naval Reserve Force
Daffodil and Edison Studio Facts in Brief
A note on the daffodil praising its hardy cultivation and rustic charm, followed by a description of Elias Edison’s first studio. The Black Maris studio was a movable roof oblong building painted black inside and out, mounted on a pivot to face the sun for filming.
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Edison
Kaison
Black Maris
Welfare work covering land expands ex servicemen help
The War Department forms 175 service men welfare committees nationwide to streamline relief and information for veterans. Committees include YMCA, Salvation Army, Jewish Welfare Board, chambers, Kiwanis, Rotary, and military recruiting officers. They act as a central information clearinghouse to prevent duplication and speed government aid.
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Informatis
Legion
Meredith
FT. Meredit
Siner
Department
Human temperature swings through the day
A fragmentary weather note explains body temperature variation by the hour with estimates around 97 degrees Fahrenheit in the late morning and rising toward a peak near 95 to 99 degrees in the afternoon before easing. The text then compares armpit temperature to internal readings, noting a slight difference.
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Howe
Funn
Mer
Fragmented verse fragment hints at love and happiness
An OCR fragment presents poetic musings on love and a woman's happiness being tied to being loved. The text mentions fire, need for warmth, and an implied journey, in a voice highlighting emotional fulfillment through affection.
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Marit
Stil Terk Terbze
Roads Stand Tracked By Tests On Federal Roads
State engineers note millions at stake in designing road surfaces as heavy motor trucks change demands. Federal Bureau of Public Roads tests use a 49 section Arlington Farm roadway to compare materials and methods under identical traffic to reveal the best construction for heavy loads.
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Meredith
Tury
Derin
Chicago
Bureau of Public Roads
United States Department of Agriculture
Federal Bureau
Arlington Farm
Department of Agriculture
Tree Planting by Roadsides for Better Pavements
A historic note urges roadside tree planting, noting shade from rondalde trees reduces pavement heat damage and extends roadbed life. It argues trees pay for themselves by preserving roads and adds the beauty of shade plus potential fruit trees like peach and pear across the United States.
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United States
Urge Change In Road Rules In British Columbia
Regulation shifts in British Columbia aim to reduce motorist travel from outside regions by altering highway rules. The proposal, debated by provincial lawmakers, seeks to remedy transport disparities and influence itineraries.
Inconsistency in Farming Aims for Better Equipment
Fragmentary OCR reads aloud inconsistent farming notes about equipment quality and methods. Mentions poor collar fit on a sleier and hints at improved tools or practices, with unclear names or dates.
Dependent on Good Roads for Farm Hauls
A terse note argues that farming depends on road quality, as produce must be transported to markets and cannot reach distant buyers if roads are poor, affecting overall farm viability and prices.
Good Highways Lower Cost Trade and Transport
The report discusses lowering transport costs by improving highways to reduce tolls. It notes savings per mile on trucking over good roads and addressing rough or hilly routes. The piece mentions a standard rate around a quarter per mile and references various local routes and terms.
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Crete
Orinary
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