Golf Outfit For President Harding Arrives At White House
Pauline Drambhe brings golf gear to the White House as part of a national tour. The sticks and golf balls chosen by Chick Evans, famed open champion, are sent by the Fort Morants post of the American Legion to the nation’s chief executive. Drambhe’s journey spans twelve states from Denver to Washington.
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Harding Mise
Pauline Drambhe
White House
Chick’* Evans
Fort Morants
Colu
Anerean Legion
Trumbo
Colorado
Legion Mourns James Flanagan Last Custer Scout Resting in North Dakota
James Flanagan also known as Sargint, veteran of the Civil War and a longtime Custer scout, was buried by the American Legion in Mindat North Dakota. The ceremony featured Grand Army survivors and World War I veterans, with color guards leading the flag. Flanagan served in the 1st Ohio Cavalry and later the Seventh Cavalry at Fort Lincoln, tracing a long record of service across five wars.
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Gene
Custer
Seventh Cavalry
American Legion
Mindat
N. D
Northwest
Ohio
Fort Lincoln
Popular Signal Corps Girl Captures Chicago Legion Popularity
Miss Helen Hunt Carey, a former signal corps girl, was voted the most popular girl in Chicago at the Legionnaire club show. Carey led with 40 votes, about 000 more than her rival, a well known movie actor. Carey later served 14 months and was elected counter of Big Yeo post of the American Legion.
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Chicago
Athena Legion
Helen Hunt Carey
Signal Corps
Cucngo
Legionnaire Club
Mina Carey
Miss Carey
Big Yeo
The
Ameree
Slgoa Gris
Yeomnanetion
Virginia Legion Man Climbed To Major From Second Lieutenant
Robert T. Burton, commander of the Virginian department of the American Legion, rose to the rank of major during World War I. Born in Winchester, VA, he studied at Shenandoah Walter Academy and the University of Virginia, practiced law, served as a captain in the athletic artillery of Campbell Lee, and saw action in the Argonne Meuse offensives before being promoted to major.
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Robert T. Burton
Department of the American Legion
Mr. Tartan
Whichester
Shenan Mosh Walter Academy
Caiversity of Virginia
Uevrook
Second
Virginia Infantry
Barton
Ht Myer
Cumup Lee
Fraser
St. Michiel
Legion Man Is Lawmaker and Legion Advocate
Clyde H. Doolittle, a young Iowa law student and war veteran, became a state legislator while still away at university. A dedicated American Legion member, he served in the 2nd Division during major offensives, was wounded in Champagne defense, then returned to college and built the Legion's legislative program with eloquence and tireless effort.
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Char
Clyde H. Doolittle
American Legion
Anotiette
Lawn University
Oyers Sean
Doolittle
Wise
Armerican Legion
Iowa
Legion
Union Men Legion Members in Mulberry Post Growth
In Kansas mining districts during labor disputes the American Legion's stance drew miners to enlist. Post officers described Legion principles as miners joined the ex service group. The Mulberry post shows sixty six members, with fifty union laborers and forty six UMWA members. The post also includes merchants, farmers, clerks, doctors and teachers.
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American Legion
Hearst
Legion
Mulberry Post
United Mine Workers of America
Memory trees to soldiers plan on U.S. highways
The proposal calls for planting trees along the Lincoln and Dixie highways to honor every U S soldier in World War I. A permanent veteran marker would be placed beside each tree with inscriptions for the living and the deceased. President Harding approved the plan and the forestry bureau pledged support.
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United States
Autor
Amwionn Legion
G. A. Ru Gold
Bray Mothers
New York
San Francisco
Chicago
Florida
Harding
United States Forestry
Alarm Warns of Defective Tire and Electric Wheel Switch
A Indianapolis inventor George F Young introduces an electric wheel alarm. The device mounts on the axle with a blade near the spokes and a spring loaded radial finger on a wheel spoke. As a tire deflates the finger engages the blade, closes an alarm, and alerts the driver.
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George F. Young
Indianapolis
Does the Valve Leak A Simple DIY Test Explained
A simple method to check a tire valve for leaks is described. Remove the cap, position the valve at the top, and set a glass container of water over the valve stem. If bubbles form, there is a leak. A valve may leak slowly when under riding pressure even if submerged tests appear dry.
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Cannes
Walt
Perdey
Colin
Antone
Universal Joint Powers Car Drive System
An all metal universal joint is vital to transfer engine power to the propeller shaft and rear axle. It allows free movement as the suspension travels, resists bending or breaking, and lasts with minimal lubrication. Regular greasing every six months keeps it serviceable. overfilling can cause issues.
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Jtone
Car Hood Finishes Damaged by Ammonia Cleaning
A historical note warns against using ammonia to brighten car hoods. It states ammonia harms the finish, offering only brief gloss before degrading the surface. Manufacturers advise maintaining a stable polish and avoid ammonia related treatments to protect the painted surface.
Automobile progress and safety measures noted in early 20th century report
A historical note compares Mexico's growing lineup of automobiles to earlier years, cites the rarity of women taking chauffeur exams in New York, mentions English highway patrols at dangerous crossings, and records 511 oil refineries in the United States producing 1,721,025 barrels daily.
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England
Dingerons
United States
Better Roads Budget Figures From Federal Sources
A garbled prepared document outlines federal and state funding avenues for road projects and rural development. It lists approximate appropriation figures by state including large sums for Indiana Iowa Kentucky Minnesota and New York, alongside programs under the United States Department of Agriculture and related agencies.
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Dar
Arioniti
Delaware
GLOW
Georgia
Hitliiide
Indiana
Montani
Netranka
Devine
New Haripatiine
West Winginly
Wickoutietn
Wyoming
IME
DIRT HIGHWAYS ARE EASIEST IN TESTS OF ROAD SURFACES
The article reports tests comparing dirt roads with paved surfaces. It notes dirt roads cause less wear to tires while asphalt develops heat and wear, and mentions unpaved routes showing fewer issues under load, with various observations about tread and road condition.
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Anto Pharepien
Ian Daryn
Advantages of Good Roads Amid Anti Slavery Fears
Fragmented text discusses benefits of good roads to society and economy, noting improvements in travel, trade, and forward movement. Mentions roads as a steady part of national programs and links between infrastructure and progress, with references to bondage and liberation concepts.
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Crain
Demand for Good Highways Urges Better Roads
Crivette O Coppel, manager of the Commerce Morn Car company in Detroit, calls for improved highway construction to sustain the automotive industry and the nation’s economic future. He warns that neglecting road systems jeopardizes vehicle progress and growth.
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Crvitte O Coppel
Comerce Morn
Detroit
Fragile Vintage Recipes From A Curious Local Page
A miscible OCR fragment lists many domestic recipes and kitchen tips, including Peanut Roast, Halibut with Salt Pork, Fudge Waters, Allerton Potato Salad, New Carrots Peas and Onions, Strawberry Pie, Snuggle Pudding, and related ingredients and steps, with scattered garbled lines and unclear context. The readble items present a snapshot of home cooking guidance and culinary experiments, credited to unnamed local sources, with measurements and process notes interspersed.
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Hanton
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