Radio in Hospitals Eases Pain and Reduces Need for Narcotics
The New York Tribune notes that hospital radios passing afternoon and evening concerts help patients forget their sufferings and lessen narcotic use. It argues radio brings cheer into wards, aiding convalescents and offering a valued health benefit beyond entertainment.
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New York Tribune
Short Stories Favor Brevity Says Critics
A chorus of critics argues many short stories succeed mainly by staying concise. They praise sharp pacing and economy of language, noting that brevity heightens impact and focus within the compact form.
Landis Aces Pilot Major Reed Landis Leads Legion Aeronautics Panel
Major Reed Landis, son of Judge Kenesaw Mountain Landis, is a noted Air Corps ace and chairman of the American Legion national committee on aeronautics. He earned the British Flying Cross and served in the First Illinois cavalry before joining the air service. He has spoken publicly for Legionnaires nationwide and led the Advertising Men's post in Chicago.
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American Legion
National Committee On Aeronautics
Major Landis
Kenesaw Mountain Landis
First Illinois Cavalry
Air Service
Landis
Avia
Tors
The
Chicago
National Aeronautics’ Committee
Minnesota Veterans Bonus Ruling Opens Backlog For 1917 Inductees
The Minnesota Supreme Court ruled that a temporary resident who registered for the 1917 bonus and later served is entitled to the bonus, redefining residence as the place of work. It could affect 10 000 to 15 000 claimants and nearly 3 million dollars for others who registered on June 5 1917 and were inducted.
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Minnesota
State Supreme Court
Everett Baum
Supreme Court
Baum
Pennsylvania
Minneapolis
Oregon
Washington
Bonus Board
American Legion
Legion plans aid for veterans children with government support
Grace Abbott of the children's bureau outlines full cooperation with the American Legion to care for dependent children of World War veterans. She urges keeping children with mothers or relatives, promoting foster homes over institutions, and reporting progress to ensure education and family stability.
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Children's Bureau
United States Department of Labor
American Legion
Legion
Grace Abbott
Children’s Bureau
Miss Abbott
George A. Withers
National Committee On Children
Veterans’ Organization
Legion Posts
Withers
State Department
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Legion opposition sinks citizenship for conscientious objectors
Federal Judge John M. Killits of Toledo denied naturalization to foreign-born men who objected to bearing arms, ruling they cannot take the oath without reservations. The decision, long sought by American Legion posts nationwide, marks a likely first federal ruling on the issue.
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United States
John M. Killits
Toledo
Ohio
American Legion
Veterans’ Organization
Killits
Legion
Virginia Chambers to Display State Products at Legion Convention
The Virginia department of the American Legion asks all chambers of commerce to assemble samples of Virginia products for display in the convention hall during the national Legion convention in San Francisco.
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Virginia
Virginia Department of the American Legion
Chambers of Commerce of
National Legion Convention
San Francisco
Origin of gold nuggets in Monterey County California
United States geologist J M Hill reports that large gold nuggets found in Monterey County likely came from superficial pockets in small veins rather than deep rich deposits. California Coast ranges are not gold rich, unlike the Sierra Nevada, and no extensive mining veins are anticipated.
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Coast Ranges
Monterey
County
California
J. M. Hill
United States
Department of the Interior
Sierra Nevada
Threats in Court Phrase Warns of Fatal Harm
A woman in court declared to kill, but the reply vowed never to speak again. The remark underscores the hostile exchange amid a case, highlighting tensions and a fraught relationship not resolved by the proceedings.
Not Scared at All Stray remark from staff member
Jodkins, a longtime dissatisfied employee, warned colleagues he might quit. When questioned about his threat to scare the boss, he explained the chief did not view it as a threat, but as doing him a favor.
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Jodkins
Mystery Figures Blend in Public Tours Across Ohio State Journal
A playful note on how women and men wearing varied attire blur roles on a public automobile tour. The Ohio State Journal observes that distinguishing a female tour guide from a boy scout can be nearly impossible without close contact, emphasizing disguise and formal dress as common in such events.
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Ohio State Journal
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