Additional Honors for Blind Veteran
Frank Schoble, blinded World War veteran from Wyeneote, Pa, has won Phi Beta Kappa at the University of Pennsylvania, reflecting his rehabilitated status after joining in 1921. He led men near Nantillois in the Argonne, faced Braille reading barriers, and spoke to American Legion posts about duty and national progress.
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Frank Schoble
Schoble
Wynecote
University of Pennsylvania
Nantillois
Argonne
American Legion
Pennsylvania
Legion
Hne
Graves Endowment Fund Nears Its $200,000 Goal
Mrs. Carrie Yockey of Los Angeles donated $500 to the American Legion graves endowment fund. The gift brings the total to over $158,000 as the drive to memorialize every World War hero buried on foreign soil nears the $200,000 target. The fund is managed by a committee of all past national commanders, with Mr. Robert H. Tyndall as National Treasurer.
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American Legion
Yockey
Tyndall
Time Limit Urges Legion Members to File Disability Claims
American Legion officials urge members seeking disability benefits to file claims with the veterans bureau immediately. A five year limit is set and will expire soon in most veterans' cases.
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American Legion
Veterans’ Bureau
Parrot Cuts Power At Home In Humorous Exchange
A reader reports lights out at home with a parrot in the dynamo causing the outage. The superintendent quips that the bird spoke shocking words, while the lady comments on the scene.
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Electric
American Legion Weekly
Legion leader urges continued fight for disabled veterans
Samuel Aronowitz of Albany voices a Troy address urging the American Legion to press for adequate compensation and hospitalization for veterans injured in service. He calls for strong Americanization aims including a single language, shared ideals from the Declaration, and undivided allegiance to the United States.
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Amuel Aronowitz
Albany
N. Y
American Legion
Troy
United States
Oldest Enlisted Man in World War Honored at Iowa Capitol
Frank Jones known as Kokomo, a former janitor at the Iowa state capitol, was the oldest enlisted man in World War I. He served with Company K, 168th Infantry, Rainbow Division, danced with Elsie Janis near Chateau-Thierry, and later worked in Corning before taking a job polishing brass railings at the capitol.
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American Legion
Ferdinand Foch
Philippines
National Guard
Jack London
Orice
California
Kokomo
Corning
Iowa
Capitol
Judge Day Wins Legion Support for Citizenship Stand
Judge L B Day of Omaha known for aiding aliens who served in the U S military gains Legion backing after he recalled naturalization papers of Frank Kubes an alien who claimed no military exemption due to allegiance to another country The judge told Kubes such evasion made him unfit for citizenship and Legionnaires applauded the stance
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L. B. Day
Omaha
Neb
American Legion
United States
Frank Kubes
Washington
Kubes
Day
Legion Urges State Fund for Disabled World War Veterans
American Legion posts in Alabama urge creation of a $2,000,000 state fund to provide long term loans to disabled World War veterans so they may purchase farms and obtain homes in Alabama.
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Alabama
American Legion
the Legion
A Shepherd Boy Becomes King in Israel
Lesson outlines David’s anointing by Samuel in Bethlehem and his rise to kingship as God’s chosen leader. It tracks his training in the fields, court life with Jonathan, and exile, then states the anointing over Judah and final unification as king. It notes God’s covenant with David and blessing on Israel.
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David
Goliath
Israel
Samuel
Bethlehem
Jesse
Jonathan
Gath
Judah
God
Hebron
Ishbosheth
Saul
Abner
Mahaniam
Diamond Dyes Refusal Policy Prompts Exact Brand Request
A consumer guidance note urges buyers to insist on the label Diamond Dyes not substitutes. Each 15 cent package supposedly includes simple dyeing directions for clothing and fabrics and promises easy use for beginners. The message stresses selecting any color at the drug store and returning any package lacking the Diamond Dyes name.
Post Graduate Course Sparks Debate on Child Language Education
A controversial post graduate course title questions where children learn swear words while residents living near the collector’s office recall neighborhood habits. The remark triggers discussion about language socialization and local environment influence.
Dandelion Butter Color Secretive Woman Speaks With Eyes
A short fragment notes a woman who can communicate with her eyes though she rarely uses that ability. The piece hints at a curious, introspective mood and a focus on nonverbal expression.
Provocative Exchange Sparks Offbeat Family Conversation
A mother defends her infant son while a child challenges the notion of price. The dialogue portrays a controversial, humorous probing of value and innocence in a domestic setting.
Danderine Promises Thick Beautiful Hair at 85 Cents
Ad claims Danderine quickly revives dull lifeless hair by toning neglected scalps. It promises to stop falling hair itching scalp and dandruff while boosting strength color and youthful appearance. Sold at drug stores with a light refreshing non greasy formula.
Capitalist exchange on money loss and publishing methods
A judge quotes a dialogue about wealth and entrepreneurship. The first capitalist asks what one would do if money is lost, and the second replies by proposing starting a magazine to expose the methods used to earn it.
Allcock’s Plaster Ad Urges Original Porous Remedy
A vintage advertisement promotes Allcock's plaster as the original genuine porous external remedy. The short notice urges buyers to insist on the authentic product for effective relief.
It Is Easier to Forget a Favor Than an Injury
A Punch cartoon line contrasts forgiving a past favor with the harder act of forgetting an injury. The brief exchange highlights the sting of unresolved grievance over time.
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Frank Jones
Judge Day
Legion Men
P. B. Fitzwater
D.D
Moody Bible Institute of Chicago
Western
Wrigley’s
Loston Evening Transcript
Johnny
Manina
Northwestern Yeast Co
North Ashland Ave
Chicago, Ill
New York
Broadway
Paul Speeht
Columbia Record Orchestra
Onder
Inter State Pub. Co., Inc
Wall Street
New York City
Reezone
Sioux City
Carters
Carter
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