Naval Show at Convention in New Orleans Planned
Chairman Neville of the American Naval Show committee outlines a large display for the New Orleans meeting. A battleship and destroyers were promised by Assistant Secretary Joodewell, with Beagle boats from multiple ports to join the exhibition on the river. An invited international attendance and a flotilla of submarines from Mare Island may feature in the display.
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American Legion
New Oreana
Wd. Neville
Nwington
Neville
Assiatant
Joodewell
Jesonville
St. Petersburg
Tampa
Galeveston
Mare
Cal
Legion's Sweet Singer Charles Young to Join National Convention
New Orleans-bound American Legion's famed singer Charles Young will join the National American Legion Band tour for the convention. A former U S Navy crew member and soloist with John Philip Sousa, Young rose to prominence during the Kansas City meeting and arranged a career in concert, oratorio, and opera. He also belongs to the American Legion and Las Souite des 40 et 8 Chevanx.
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New Orleans
American Legion
Charles Young
Rajolelise
Young
National American Legion
Kansas City
Domind
U. S
Loutaville
John Philip Sousin
Sore Jce
Tec Gion
Las Soulete Des
Chevanx
After the Fakirs and bogus magazine solicitations
Report notes sharp rise in fake veterans fundraising as World War records and wounds are used to solicit subscriptions. Syracuse authorities, with the American Legion and city officials, caution against unauthorised solicitations and commit to screening license applicants through Legion checks.
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American
Legion
Syracuse
N. Y
Letting Him Down Easy in Deathbed Exchange
A dying rich man tells his longtime chauffeur that his journey will be long and rough. The chauffeur console replies that there is one comfort, it is downhill, capturing a withered witticism from American Legion Weekly.
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Bis
Ryk
American Legion Weekly
Salaries for Legion leaders debated by Va. meeting
The letter from James J. Wicker Jr. urges paying department and Rivet commanders of the American Legion to devote full effort to Legion work. He argues leadership is demanding and worthy, and hopeful leadership will expand membership and activity. The issue is set to be decided at the national convention in New Orleans.
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James Wicker, Jr
American Legion Tour
Janes J. Wicker, Jr
American Legion
Europe
New York
Roosevelt
France
Wicker Obe
Legion
Tam
New Orleans
Ineatsonaltien
Cycloe Kappu Tle
Ligtyak
M Soule Wive Jeng
Toko Eyeten
Former soldier rescues woman from Lake Michigan at Chicago
In night by Altimore beach Chicago a disabled ex serviceman J N Hoffman swam fully clothed to rescue a woman floundering in Lake Michigan. The crowd watched as both struggled for minutes before Hoffman towed the victim ashore. The woman gave no name and said she went for a drive then a swim.
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N. Hoffman
Lake Michigan
Lake Michgan
Altimore Beach
Chicago
Hoffman
Hoffmnn
New Orleans Street Names Recast for Legion Convention
City streets in New Orleans will be renamed for the American Legion national convention next October. A ten block court of honor will feature flags for Allied powers and state signs with numbers of World War fighters. Amer ican Legion avenue will bear banners while divisions’ insignia decorates the suspended street wires.
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New Orleans
American Legion National
American Legion
Saine
Canal Street
Fashionable Home Made Sweaters and Accessories Highlighted
The article describes ambitious women knitting their own sweaters and collars to fit current styles, with outfits featuring ivory tones and lace, including two collar and vestee sets, net trims, and draped sashes. It notes refined fabrics, afternoon outfits in heavy brown crepe, and versatile necklines. A Napoleon style hat with a long lace veil completes the look.
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Abe
Nice Hair Ornament Card for Autumn Fashion
A quaint notice describes attractive hair ornaments for fall. It highlights a barrette style suitable for young wearers with decorative shapes like herald leaves and tortoise shell motifs. The piece mentions Tweeds for Autumn and stylish outfits, praising the accessories’ snappy look.
Edwin Armstrong and the Autodyne Heterodyne Detector Discovery
A historical look at Edwin Armstrong and the accidental discovery leading to the autodyne and heterodyne detector concepts. The article details tube feedback from plate to grid, tuned circuits, and energy transfer that amplified radio signals, highlighting the shift to superlative detection of radio frequencies and the origins of Armstrong's breakthrough.
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Edwin Armstrong
Pook Hows & Thremetes
Aeutm
All
Performance Test Methods For Radio Sets Proposed
The Department of Commerce proposes standardized performance tests for radio receiving sets. Testing will be conducted by the New York Testing Laboratories with the National Retail Dry Goods Exhibit partnership, assessing material workmanship mechanical and electrical design adjustment accuracy, wave length range and reception quality.
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Haw Ariven
Belving
Itme
Radio
Ikoo
Quew
Department of Commerce
Bu Fromu of Standards
Bleeteten ‘Testing Laboratories
New York
Bureau of Tand Arde
Tips to the Radioist and the Radio Future
A dated discussion notes radio's future benefits including private conversations at home and urban trials. It mentions Newark planning annual taxes on radio wards and a powerful set at the White House. The piece humorously links barbers and shaving to radio use and domestic listening habits.
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Dr. Marcon
Newark
N. J
Ti le
Washington
Ins & Powerful
White House
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