Paddock to Defend Title at Legion National Meet
Charles W. Paddock renowned sprinter and World War I veteran will compete to defend his titles at the athletic program during the American Legion national convention in San Francisco. He will race distances up to the 44 yard dash amid track and field events plus tennis baseball basketball football golf rifle shooting band contests and swimming with Legionnaires eligible to join.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles W. Paddock
San Francisco
Paddock
Poldock
Field Artillery
Camp
Zachary Taylor
Louisville
Paris
Legion Convention
Legionnaires
Native Sons and California Pride At Legion Meeting
The piece celebrates California native sons and daughters, the Native Sons of the Golden West and Native Daughters, with San Francisco hosting the American Legion convention. It highlights parlor chapters, pride in California, and the city’s landmarks as key to the gathering atmosphere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
San Francisco
California
Golden West
NLGW
NDGW
NSGW
NCGW
God
Legion
Market Street
City Hall
Exposition Auditorium
Stratford Woman Leads War Service Co operation
Mrs. Alice P. Bristol chairs a committee of the American Legion Auxiliary to co operate with other women's groups. The effort links the Legion Auxiliary with the General Federation of Women's Clubs and the National Council of Women. A national "Co operation Night" is planned in San Francisco to present plans for service and future collaboration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice P. Bristol
Legion Auxiliary
American Legion Auxiliary
Stratford
Minute Women of
America
Bristol
Uift
Connecticut
Pitals
Womanhood of America
Maison
General Federation of Women's Clubs
Kate Waller Barrett
Auxiliary
The
Legion’s Auxiliary
National Council of Women
American Association of University Women
International Sunshine Society
Ladies of the Maccabees
National Council of Jewish Women
National Congress of Mothers and Parent-Teachers’ Associations
National Federation of Music Clubs
Florence Crittenton Mission
National Kindergarten Association
Needlework Guild of America
Women’s Christian Temperance Union
San Francisco
Legion's Auxiliary
NCE
Organized Labor
United States
National Labor Party
Illinois
Minnesota
American Federation of Labor
Portland
Ore
Great Britain
Labor Party
Sam Gompers
England
Congress
Dennis Lane
Meat Cutters and Butchers’ Union
International Plasterers’ Union
Frank Morrison
Texas Legion to Send Old Gray Mare and Long Horn to Legion Convention
The Texas department commander John Townes announced plans for a Texas delegation to the American Legion national convention in San Francisco. The party will include the traditional old gray mare and a long horned Texas steer with planned stunts en route and at the convention.
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Texas
Lone Star State Legionnaires
The
American Legion
San Francisco
John ©. Townes
Campaign Lies and Threats in Mayoral Race
Two-Gun Gene of Holster, Arizona, warns that the opposing candidate claims he favors law and order. The incumbent responds, saying he will sue for criminal libel if the charge persists. The remark highlights campaign tensions and potential legal action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gene
Ariz
American Lesson Weekly
Foes Want Him Indicted as Oklahoma Struggles Continue
Governor Walton faces impeachment battles as Oklahoma voters approve a constitutional amendment enabling legislature to convene for charges. The piece traces Walton's maneuvers, court struggles, and threats amid a broader look at national labor and political upheavals including Germany and the World Court debate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward W. Packard
Walton
Oklahoma
State Election Board
National Guard
Tom G. Chambers
Secretary of State
Oklahoma City
Secret Service
McBee
Silk trade row cited in Japan reports large losses
Daniel E. Douty told Premier Yamamoto that the Japanese silk trust blocks shipments causing an estimated 30 million dollars monthly losses. He warned Paterson and Passaic mills may close as Japan delays transfers to Kyoto Nagoya and Shimidzu. Official quake tolls listed 103000 dead 125000 injured 235000 missing. Evacuation of Constantinople completed as Turkish troops entered. Spain's directorate ends civil rule with juntas under Primo Rivera.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel E. Douty
Silk Industry of
America
Yamamoto
Japanese Silk Trust
Paterson
Passaic
Yokohama
Kyoto
Nagoya
Shimidzu
Spain
Primo Rivera
Grandfather Turkey Teaches Barnyard Turkey News
Grandfather Turkey gathers the flock to explain why they stay fed and safe in the barnyard. He shares tales of Jackie the horse and the farmer's daughter, horseradish lore, and a Turkey history covering Europe to America with a note on their Thanksgiving fate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grandfather Turkey
Teddy Turkey
Jackie
Turkey
Nurse Declares Tanlac Best Remedy For All Patients
Mrs. I A Borden of Seattle praises Tanlac as Nature's perfect remedy after seven years of use in charity care. She claims Tanlac improves stomach, liver, kidneys and bowels, cites two typical cases of rapid recovery, and notes over 40 million bottles sold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. A. Borden
Pontius Ave
Seattle
Wash
Tanlac
Fragmented Public Dispute Sparks Domestic Tension
Odd exchange from Life magazine quotes a misheard vow about smoking between spouses. The dialogue hints at an underlying domestic strain while noting miscommunication and rumor. No further context or resolution is provided in the fragment.
Health is the Most Valuable Asset You Have
In Newage Michigan a man suffering dizziness palpitation bad stomach pain found no relief from doctors or remedies until he tried Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery. He credits the medicine with saving his life and urges others in need to try it with a trial pack available from Dr. Pierce's Invalids' Hotel in Buffalo New York or local druggists.
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Newage, Mich
Amy
Dr. Pierce
Chas. E. Backus
Invalids
Buffalo
N. Y
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Social Democrats
Germany
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Magnus
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White House
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Nother
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