Reverend Blackman Named National American Legion Chaplain
The text honors Rev Earl Blackman of Kansas as a fit national chaplain, praising his wartime service and leadership while noting his colorful nickname fighting parsons and his role within the American Legion. It reflects on past wartime chaplains and the evolving image of clergy in combat.
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War Mothers Honored Across Nations At Ceremonies
Amid wartime tension and grief, American and British leaders joined in honoring mothers of soldiers. The event featured General Pershing and British air force representatives praising sacrifice and supporting the war effort. In New York Mrs. Matder led delegations as the American component mourned those lost. many widows and relatives attended, underscoring shared resolve.
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Many Legion Men Bachelors After War
Three years after the war the former services men show high bachelor rates. Evanston residents, led by Mr Wareeete, compiled data on postwar life in the Midwest. The study reports percentages of marriages to American, French, or German wives, home ownership, and driving ability among veterans across the region.
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Mrs. Ferguson Torexier Arrested Over Soldiers’ Allotment
Discovery that Helen Ferguson Torexier received $400 monthly from soldiers’ allotment checks led to her arrest in Chicago. She reportedly had eleven husbands in the army and navy, but none in the marines.
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Chicago
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Five fold adjusted compensation bill aids World War veterans
The proposed measure offers options such as adjusted service pay, adjusted service certificates, and land settlement aid. Based on statements from National Commander MacNider and Senator McCumber, passage is expected in February with general effect starting July. The plan includes farm land sales and veteran loan provisions to support home and vocational needs.
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Carrying On With the American Legion
The American Legion page reviews wartime veterans efforts and calls for $ funding and relief. It notes Director Forbes of the veterans bureau outlining costs and amendments affecting hospital construction and aid. Kendall, a former infantryman, appeals for financial help after borrowing francs in France and fears for his family’s welfare.
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The Poet’s Business and the Naturalist Duty
The duty of the poet mirrors the naturalist, to pursue rare specimens of thought escaped by others. It seeks to capture crystal clear diction and offer captive beauties of nature and the wild powers of their nets for admiration reverence and love.
Bayer Aspirin Trademark Promotes Genuine Tablets
An advertisement urges readers to request Bayer Tablets of Aspirin with the Bayer Cross on each pill and package as protection against imitations. A Paris omnibus found a satchel containing $55,000. reportedly the bank messenger and conductor recovered the bag amid a scene of umbrellas and parcels.
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Paris
Castoria Ad Preface Warning For Parents
A vintage health ad urges mothers to inspect every bottle of Castoria for the signature FULLEia Sa and notes the product is in use for many years. It emphasizes safety for infants and children and mentions Fletcher's Castoria.
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Portland Woman Praises Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound
Stella Newton of Portland Indiana reports relief from irregularity and constipation after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. The message endorses the product for daughters health and warns mothers to guard girls from cold wet feet heavy lifting and overwork.
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