Storm Country Polly Hopkins and the squatter settlement clash
Polly Hopkins, a squatter girl, endures threats and extortion as landowner Marcus MacKenzie confronts the Thomas family. After a violent confrontation with Bennett and a rescue by Percival, Polly seeks aid from her father and the settlement to resist eviction and secure safety for her people. Policymaking unfolds as Marcus offers payment to disperse the squatters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grenny Hope
Bate Evelye
Evelyn
Marcus Morkensley
Bennett
Polly Hopkins
MacKenzie Forest
Cerar
Folly Hopkins
MacKenzie
Pullyop
Juan
Rome
Jeniany
Cal Jonly
Lena
Robertaon
Bud
Merwe MacKeese
Wwe
Polly
Perettsi
Aguis
Ransett
Percival
Jerry
Wieter
Robert
Fereiral Seorafel Ip
Ile Boot
Mully
Nee Hobert
Mita
Bir
Sebert
Purdy Hopkins
Ani
Fotke
Maddy
Avery
Polly Hopking
Robert Veretwal
Jeremiah
Marcus
Pollyop
MacKenaie
Sudldenly
Markenale
Ant
Larry
Wee Jerry
Marcus MacKenzie
Jeany
Leon Fraser War Service Record and Later Roles
Leon Fraser, executive officer at ABPF and later with United States Veterans' service headquarters, rose from private to major during the war. His career spanned Boston and North Grambike, included reporting for the New York World, and saw recognition by the French government for wartime service under General Pershing. Col Charles R. Fortes in Fraser's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ABPF
Leon Fraser
United State Veterans
Serena
Onde
Exionel
Boston
North Grambike
New York
Charles R. Fortes
Fraser
Taylor Tells of Crime Parody and Service
Joe Taylor, once an automobile bandit and bollek man, reformed through study and became a lecturer. His war work involved exposing anarchists for the government and aiding thwarted plots, including planned explosions. He shares experiences with the Legion, notably in New York, on topics like "The Partnership Between Politics and Crime."
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Taylor
Taylor
Secret Service
Legion
New York
Free Emblem of Freedom Campaign Calls Eagles Free
Dr William C Hicks of Seattle campaigns to release eagles held in captivity. As American symbol the eagle should be free, he says, enlisting American Legion posts the Audy hag society and other patriotic groups in the effort. He notes the eagle’s perch on crags as a sign of liberty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiliam C. —_ Hicks
Seattle
Wash
Dr. Hicks
Washington Department of the American Legion
Legion
Legion boxing event to feature chaplains in Wenatchee clash
Veterans group plans a charity bout at the Legion arena with Rev. John W Beard of Hoquiam First Presbyterian and Rev. Bart A Hackman as principals. Hackman, national Legion chaplain, faces a veteran pilot and war hero who served in the 361st Infantry with a French Croix de Guerre. the bout aims to honor fighting chaplains and raise audience interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Beard
First Presbyterian Church
Hoquiam
Wash
Bart A. Hackman
American Love
Tn Wenatchee
Waah
Legion
Vidlent
Department of Washington
Mrs John Marshall Helps Veterans At Canteen And Home
Mrs John Marshall of Anchorage Kentucky famed for aiding ex service men who stayed at the Red Cross canteen during the war now leads a Kentucky Legion Auxiliary drive. Louisville hosts a boarding home for vocational trainees with a nominal fee a large wing a library and home atmosphere for the soldiers. Marshall's wartime service includes feeding and aiding over 300000 veterans, and a wartime memory of a serviceman seeking his former wife after their wedding supper in wartime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Marshall
Anchorage
Blue Grass
American Legion Auxiliary
Kentucky
Louisville
Radio bug craze spread among ex service men
The radio bug becomes popular with ex service men as radiophones are installed at Legion clubhouses and hospitals. A Omaha Legion post staged a dance but delayed when a quick solution connected Chicago, letting an orchestra be heard from far away. Hospitals from North Carolina to Asheville adopt wireless phones for recreating music for sick and wounded men, enabling ex-doughboys to hear from Jolson to Madame Jeritza.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Americas
Legion
Légion
Legion Post
Omaha
Neb
Muse
Chicago
North Carolina
The
Government Hospital
Asheville
Jolson
Madame Jeritza
American Legion and Nurses Push for Adjusted Compensation
The American Legion and supporters in Kansas seek equalized pay for ex nurses and emergency war offic ers under the state bonus bill. Marion chamber of commerce and Legion post urge Congress to pass the pending relief bill for soldiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wowen
Kansas
Mrl
Ida Walker
Harding
Chamber of Commerce
the Legion Post
Marion
Bate
Congress
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Grace Miller White
Little, Brown & Co
Rerne
Ike
Paty Hopeine
Mom
Uae
Ignerent Farm
Lane
Bernas
Cowes
Bettel
Eirie Wey
Nanny Heptie
Volis
Pellyep
Abe
Potly
Owear
Ted Crompester
Dexter
Geo
Becker
Pally
Belin
Ithaca
Pye
Peareatr
Veterans’ Bureau
Hae
Arey and
Queress Life
Washington State
Americanism
Will
Legion Meet
Actson
American Legion
Rane
Nursun Bint
Reeue Renita
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