Tornado Toll Across Illinois Indiana and Missouri
A devastating tornado cut through eastern Missouri southern Illinois and Indiana causing massive destruction. Reports show hundreds killed and thousands injured with West Frankfort Murphysboro De Soto Princeton Griffin Owensville and Poseyville among the hardest hit. Rescue work continues as trains caravans of relief pass to Chicago and St Louis.
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Chicago
Illinois
Missouri
Indiana
West Frankfort
Murphysboro
Parrish
de Soto
Indianae Tadhina
Hlinvis
Princeton
Griffin
Owensville
Poseyville
Mississippi River
Carmi
Princeton, Griffin
St. Louis
Len Small
Illinois National Guard
Ill
Ilinois Central
Centralia
Redus
A. A Hodge
Milton Oil Company
Orient
Evansville
Ind
Grifflin
Elizabeth
Grace Wright
Kentucky
Hil
Max Burton
Burton
Illinois Central
Tamaroa
First to raise endowment quota by Kentucky Legion
Frank Dillman Rash of Burlington earns the honor of leading Kentucky's American Legion endowment fund drive as department commander. The Sterns post of Sterns, Ky., becomes the first to raise its quota. Rash, born 1878 in St Charles, trained at South Kentucky College and MIT, rose from mining engineer to president of St Bernard Mining and VP of West Kentucky Coal. He served in National Guard, Mexican border duties, and U S Army War Dept. Now Earlington post 2 member and former Earlington official, Rash is married with one son.
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Kentucky
Department of the American Legion
American Legion Endowment Fund
Sterns Post
Sterns
Frank Dillman Rash
Burlington
Rash
St. Charles
South Kentucky College
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
St. Bernard Mining Company
Farlington
Presi
War Department
Joseph Vernon Lloyd
American Legion
Earlington
Casualties in Towns Swept by Tornado
The latest casualty list from Wednesday's storm names towns struck in order. The report cites 200 dead and 250 missing or wounded with totals across sites reaching nearly 3 000 affected.
Help or Hindrance in World Conflict Declared by Legion Leader
James A. Crain national commander of the American Legion told veterans in a radio message from Indianapolis that the outcome of the war depends on how the remaining population uses its opportunities. He urged those less affected by the conflict to act as God’s instruments to ensure the war becomes a greater help than hindrance to mankind.
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James A. Crain
American Legion
Indianapolis
More Farmers in Congress Rally Prompted in Debate
A public rally quotes an orator declaring the country needs more farmers in congress. An audience member counters that congressmen on farms are even more needed, reflecting a farm policy debate carried by the American Legion Weekly.
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Congress
American Legion Weekly
Mrs Geiss Praises Dr Pierce Remedies During Motherhood
In Topeka Kansas Mrs Geiss credits Dr Pierce Favorite Prescription with keeping her healthy through motherhood and recommends his Pleasant Pellets as a safe laxative. She notes no adverse effects and invites readers to request a trial package and free confidential medical advice from Dr Pierce Buffalo New York.
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Topeka
Kans
First Quiet the Hack Then End a Cough
An old remedy Kemp's Balsam is advertised to quiet a persistent cough. It claims to cut phlegm soothe inflamed membranes and reduce coughing fits with occasional use. Available for 80 cents at all stores.
Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children ad
Mothers who value their children should keep a box of Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children for the season. They break up colds regulate the bowels relieve feverishness constipation teething troubles and stomach troubles used by mothers for over 30 years. All drug stores offer them and a trial package can be sent free from Mother Gray Co Le Roy New York.
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Mother Gray
Mother Gray Co
le Roy
N, Y
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Duquoin
Duquoin Hospital
Frank D. Rash
Annapolis
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Altonbury
Cape
Girarde Gorin
Murphysbor Gorham
Royalton
AL Bush
Hurst
West Frank Denton
I. Logan
Thompsonville
MacLeansboro
Crossville
EDO Ys Setarlay
Ieee
Merican Legion
American Legion News Service
Doan
South Dakota
Gertrude Galer
Springfield
Foster-Milburn Co., Mfg. Chem
Buffalo
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S.S.S
Bidg
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