Paris American Leon Pest Padgy Awarded Two Medals
Oldest member of the Paris American Legion, Leon Pest Padgy, aged eighty two, was awarded two medals by the French government for aid to hospital workers during his service in two wars. He served with the American army and helped with sanatoriums and bandages in the Civil and World Wars. He is a Wilkes-Barre native and brother of Rear Admiral George F. Kunts, who died recently.
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Paris
Leon Pest Pad Gy
Goverrros
Pest
Nediliv
Gilbert Jones
Paris Post Auxiliary
Chase
Heiliz
Wilkesbarre
George F. Kunts
Admiral Kuntz
Farrazut
Mississippi River
Felloss
Burt Othae
Oman
Valid Prain
Mars
Esoguaardiens
Lestoun
Washingto
California
Colorads
Canada
United States
Western Canada
Munon Landington
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
British Columbia
Legion Convention Promotes National Maintenance Efforts
The piece describes a West Coast to Midwest to Northwest tour by a Legion figure addressing a state convention of the American Legion and its push for federal grants and civic improvements. It highlights debates on wartime veterans’ needs, hospital and public works funding, and regional leadership efforts across multiple states.
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Indianapolis
Minnesota
Washington
California
Colorado
Sanidas
Oeneh
Jemuel Follies National
Veterans United In Service Saga At Indianaplis
Two service members swore allegiance together and served their country. Mr Akin joined the Navy and moved through intelligence offices. Mrs. Akin served her full term and became a leader in the American Legion Auxiliary, helping obtain a charter for the Dewey post chapter.
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Po A
Akin
Navy
American Legion Weekly Fragment Chronicle
Fragmentary note mentions a maid topic and a first kiss while referencing American Legion Weekly. Source text is unclear but preserves vague social discourse elements and a possible wartime or veterans publication angle.
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Auperican Legion Weekly
Discords at Spinks concert cause friction in interview
The report recounts a chaotic scene with Mr Spinks and his wife Merve discussing a concert miscue. Musicians Sronk and others allegedly argued over how to blend pieces while the orchestra played Dixie and other tunes, highlighting discordant notes and tensions amid studio chatter.
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Sronk
Merve
Spinks
Ailea
Massaukee
Peasant Rejects Smell of Roast Peanuts On Street
A lone woman observes a peanut roaster stall, declines to buy, and complains of a burnt smell and poor quality, muttering that the toasty offering is a disappointment. The Congregational source notes her disdain as she walks away.
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Chicago
Eliy
Womin
Passport Rules Hardened by War Time Fees
Before the war the passport system was simple and cheap but wartime needs prompted stricter rules and higher fees. The United States raised the fee for issuing and using passports from to and European nations followed suit. Citizens faced widespread grumbling as costs rose while obtaining travel documents for many destinations became a serious burden.
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United States
Europe
Shane
Cqrese
Red Tate
Possibility of Aerial Surveys in the Himalayas Explored
The report weighs flying at high altitude to observe the Himalayas. It notes six peaks exceed 27,000 feet and an aviator at 20,000 plus feet could cross if high summits are avoided. Oxygen supply and mountain sickness are major hurdles, with the question weighing pedestrian ascent versus machine ascent and the need for oxygen and water.
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Himalayas
Nylater
Something Saved and a Near Miss Rumor
A fragment describes a mistress awaiting tea when a crash interrupts. The maid reports tripping on a rut and tea things on a tray survived. The dialogue hints at a minor mishap and a quick rescue with intact items.
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Mary
And Starts His Pump The Mosquito Tries to Fly
Fragmentary notes describe a peculiar scene with a mosquito and a pump mechanism. The text hints at an inventor or observer linking the insect to an engine or device, with misread or garbled place names suggesting a wartime or technical setting.
Postum Forms Include Instant and Cereal Varieties
Postum offers Instant Postum in tins prepared by adding boiling water and Postum Cereal in packages for preparation during meals by boiling for about 20 minutes.
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Thessa Wilkeson
Meryl
Legion Post of
Vicksburg
Miss
Lee Ootare
Bies
Omar Oho
Doesicgt
Barre
Almerican Legion
Lemuel
Northwest
Awell
Detroit
Mich
Man
Michigan
Michael Fake
East
Palmer Avenue
Paton
W. F. Young, Inc
Temple St
Springfield
Mass
Hess
G-Ellis
Chemists
Memphis
Tenn
Bexbi
W. Nlul
Stearns’ Electric
Mr. Spinks
Western
M. J. Johnstone
Monument Place
Ind
Immigration and Colonization
Dominicn of Canada
Anvhotyosha
Alameer
Ugh Ae
FOR
Mads
Postum Cereal Company, Inc
Battle Creek, Mich
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