Foreshortened 1993 American Legion meeting in New Orleans
Delegates opened the 1993 American Legion convention in New Orleans with the presentation of national colors. Hanford MacNider introduced John Barton Payne of the American Red Cross and lauded its work for disabled veterans. Commissioner Colin J. Diggins urged continued rehabilitation and hospitalization programs, praising Lincoln’s opposition to radicalism and referencing Samuel Gompers. Belgian veteran leader M. Jeanne thanked the U S and Belgium, recalling wartime suffering and justice owed to Germany’s aggression, while noting defense needs and hopes for avoiding another war.
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New Orleans
San Francisco
Hanford MacNider
Jobn Barton Payne
Red Cross
Ric. Pasne
Tiggart
Legion
Colin J. Tiggart
Federal Bureau of Education
Abraham Lincoln
Diggnet
Lincoln
Samuel Gompers
Belgium
M. Jeanne
Sidac
MacNider
A. Jeurne
Bie
Reging
Jennne
America
Germany
France
Samuel Gom
Labor aims and duties voiced by American Federation leader
Landis welcomed at New Orleans convention as Hol Thickers’s army gathers in the historic Carrollton area. The convention faces delays after a night of outdoor revelry, while debates loom over alcohol and the Ku Klux Klan issue amid rumors of contentious votes and proposed resolutions.
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American Federation
Tabor
Landis
Gomners
Kenesaw Mountain Landis
Eupreme
Dackeon Square
New Orleans
Hol Thickers
Ena
Canvernian
Portent Resolutions Committee
Ku Klux Rial
Woman Denies Killing Husband in Lake Burst Case
Ivy Giberson testifies in her defense at her husband William Giberson’s August 14 murder near Lake Burst. She claims robbers bound and endangered her, then fled as she escaped. She recounts rekindled relations despite discovering his attentions to another woman.
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Toms River
N. d
Ivy Ghersor
William F.iberson
Lake Burst
Ple
Giberson
Mira
Courom
Ned
Spurn Anti Klan Man At California Campaign Rally
In Oatland California on October 17 Democratic governor candidate Thomas Lee Weltrine renounced the Ku Klux Klan at a public meeting. A two story store and walking to the front displayed a small statue of a robed hooded figure at the speaker's feet. The gesture triggered a crowd of about 150 men who filed from the hall in an orderly fashion while Weltrine continued his speech.
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Oatland
Cal
Thomas Lee Weoltrine
California
Kinneman
Sprakee
Teote
Crochet Bed Spreads and Household Linens On Sale
Advertises crochet bed spreads at 3.00 with master designer chart and instructions. Promotes extra scalloped edge spreads for larger beds. Also features Turkish bath towels 22x44 inches at 50c, printed oil cloth table covers 43 to 64 inches, and damask breakfast items with matching napkins, priced up to 4.50 per set.
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Marsvilles Center
Satin Canton and French satin fabrics on sale
Advertises multiple satin fabrics including Satin Canton at 2.98 to 4.00 and all silk heavy canton crepe at 4.60, listing widths of 40 inches and colors like toast taupe navy brown. Describes use for frocks blouses or skirts and notes limited quantities on sale on Tosko's Second Floor.
Books of Inspiration and Psychology Titles for Sale
A fragmented catalog lists books and authors including James Harvey Robinson and Orison Scott Marden with prices around $2.50 to $2.75. Items span personal development, psychology, and behavior with several misspellings and broken lines.
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Orison Scott Mardin
James Harvey Robinson
Violet M. Firth
Cindre Tridon
Henry Hazitt
Sucress Fundamentota
Orison Sweet Maiden
Hoover weighs only 12 pounds and cleans effectively
The Hoover model, made from durable cast aluminum, is advertised as weighing 12 pounds. Authorized Sant Antonio agency offers demonstrations by Hoover factory representatives, promising lighter weight and longer service, with efficient sweeping and cleaning performance.
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Antonio Agenta
Hoover Factory
Big Drive Seeks Members for Veterans of Foreign Wars
The Veterans of Foreign Wars chapter seeks new members who served in the Spanish American Cuban Mexican Chinese and World Wars. The lodge meets on the first and third Fridays each month at Army M.C.A. at 7 30 p.m.
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Lodge
Ag Army
Corset Illustrated Here Promises Three Garments in One
An advertisement touts a new corset fashion claiming to combine a vest corset and bra into a single undergarment. It emphasizes a skin fit without stays or claude and describes the piece as waking like a kerchief against the body.
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Claude
Hose description promotes durable style and color options
A compact note touts inexpensive hose with practical features. It highlights seam up the back reinforced heel and color choices including black brown grey and white. The ad mentions flooring or desk references and uses casual brand phrasing.
Lace Edges and Insertions 5c Lace Edges and Insertions 5c Soake's Sorond Floor
The fragment lists lace edges and insertions, referencing Soake and a sorond floor. It appears as a small craft note or catalog snippet describing decorative stitching options and a floor product. Further readable details are limited.
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John Barton Payne
Gomplers and
Jackson Square
Efect
Joske
New Jersey
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West Holston
Millinery
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Child’s Union
Joke
Jeake's
Newco
Jana
Spaske
Jerke
Tosko’e
Anna R. Broyen Lint
Aby Allen
Steven Smith
Jarke
Jouke
Fashion’s New Footwear
Milady
Dodo Joske
Joake
Doske
Mra
May Bardin
Soake
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