Storm Country Polly Hopkins and ailing Bennett
In a storm battered shack Evelyn and Polly Hopkins face a tense night as Oscar Bennett lies dying. Robert Percival returns to force trust, while Polly confronts love, guilt, and a harsh verdict from the doctor. Granny Hope and others offer quiet solace as Bennett nears death.
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Polly Hopkins
Coyage
Ihaenan
Ste
Ann
Larry Mishiy
Miwon
Pollyop
Robert
Evelyn
Polly
Pally
Carter
Kyusttor
Uecot
Srila
Wallyop
Oscar
Tobert
Mines
Robert Percival
Evelyn Habertann
Bennett
Robert Fided
Omene
Halvert
Wally
Ustoty
Percival
Lihaca
Follyop
Potty
Bert
Abe
Granny Hope
Dollyop
Oncin
Sbe
Lovell
Love ix
Jonas
Ple
Xode
Newlywed Plea Sparks Humble Home Request
A Telegram item quotes a humorous exchange between a newlywed couple. Ethel asks for a rolling pin as a gift, explaining that buying one herself might appear inappropriate to the store clerk given their short marriage. The brief domestic moment captures light social commentary.
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Ethel
Jim
Archangel Michael Statue Trophy Honors War Hero
The silver statuette given by General Armante Max honors a hero of Italy and Commander Nanford MacNider. The miniature statue mirrors the bronze St. Michael that crowns Rome’s Hadrian's Tomb fortress. Pope Gregory’s legend ties the figure to a pestilence ending twelve centuries ago.
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Michael
Xilver
Armante Max
Hero
Italy
Nanford MacNider
American Legion
San Angelo
Rome
San Angelo Ia
Hadrian
Gregory
Plans relief of afflicted Tyrmone State Federation leader
John H Walker, longtime president of the Tyrmone State Federation of Labor, has proposed an official plan to relieve World War I sick and wounded veterans and their dependents. Commander Mace Nider of the American Legion has responded warmly, with the measure under consideration. Walker began work in thehlinde mines before age ten and joined Knights of Labor at eleven, later holding many offices in labor groups.
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Ohn H. Walker
Tyrmoie
Federation of Labor
Organized Labor
American Legion
Mace Nider
Leglon
Walker
Hlinde
Knights of Labor
Oto Y Organizations
Tilnols
Yakima
Tiear
Washington
Nebraska
Legion
India
Bree Helmet Inventor Dies in Paris
Doctor Moncroft a Vrone chamber deputy and French ambulante corps veteran died in Paris. He pioneered the tin hat concept and stainless breastplates, influencing body armor ideas used in World War I era.
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Bree
Paris
Doeter Moncroft
Chamber of Deputies
Vrone
Ambulante Corps
Doctor Monproft
Dark Town Squire Accuses Carpenter and Apprentice
In a New England town a squire berates a carpenter and apprentice over a disputed duty. The squire proclaims the apprentice a Winked soul and demands he leave, prompting the boss carpenter to appear ready for a fight as the exchange escalates in the shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
American Legion Weekly
Correspondence Courses in Military Training Expanded
The War department introduces correspondence courses for cavalry, infantry, and artillery. The program, part of a citizen training movement, follows a national plan and aims to be applied nationwide. Five courses of instruction are offered in each branch.
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War Department
Community drive asks editors to mail papers to wounded veterans
The American Legion ancillary urges hometown editors to send daily or weekly papers to hospitalized veterans across the United States. The effort targets ex service men far from home, asking editors to mail copies at modest rates, listing men by state, and seeking willing editors to participate.
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Held
United States
Amverican Legion
Legion
Honetown Boya
Officinia
Inen! Newsquiper
Bational
Indianapolis
Ind
Ex soldiers in Washington seek aid for compensation claims
In Franklin and Washington DC area ex soldiers stranded seek help from American Legion post commander Big Franklin. They hope compensation claims are adjusted as government red tape keeps them from relief and many go broke. Vincent B. Collelo post in DC handles filings and assists hopeless cases in moving claims forward.
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Washington, D. C
Big Franklin
American Legion
Bill Frankuim
Frank
Vincent
Lello
Amman
District of Columbia
Walking Encyclopedia of Army Paper Work Polock
Marion Pollock known as the Walking Encyclopedia of Army Paper Work led the AEF as chief of the orders division in the adjutant general's department in France. After the Armistice he could quote nearly every order issued from the general headquarters.
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Marion BE. Pollock
American Legion
United States Veterans’ Buen
Washington
D. C
Poloock
A. EB. P
Pollock
France
France As Chief of the Orders Division of the Asjutant General’s Department
Gengent
Veterans Bureau chief cites 2.9 billion in war claims
The article notes government subsidies for veterans totaling 2.9 billion dollars under the war risk policy. It reports on compensation payments to individuals including a Dover resident and outline of postwar veteran benefits and awards. It mentions ongoing congressional consideration for more Medal for Gallantry recognitions and references American Legion activities and policy updates.
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Charles BR. Forbes
United States Veterans Bureau
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Dover
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Congress
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