Religion's Part in Big War Revealed by Chaplain Talbot
Dr Henry Husset Talbot senior chaplain of the First Division in World War I examined fallen soldiers' belongings and found that about ninety percent carried a Bible prayer book cross or crucifix, proving religion was a real element in men’s lives even as combat raged in 1917-18. He argued that American soldiers were not unruly atheists but timorously practiced and deserving cultivation of faith.
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Henry Husset Talbot
B.dennon
National Cathedral
Washington
Mikes Nhewer
A. B
Argonne
Talbot
Pumote
Ani
American Legion
Septinu
Shane
Cupid’s Match: Nebraska Legion Leader Weds Orleans Native
Frank B. O Connell department adjutant of the American Legion of Nebraska wed Miss Rachel N Blodgett of Orleans after meeting in France where he edited a soldier newspaper at Le Mans in 1918. They knew each other since childhood and married in Orleans with veterans later reconciled. O Connell, a former Lincoln post commander, remains active in Legion work and is well known among Cornhusker Legionnaires.
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France
Frank B. O'Connell
Department Indatant
American Legion of Nebraska
Rachel N. Blodgett
Orleans
Nebraska
Eincoin
O'Connell
le Mans
Blodgett
Sable
Cupid
O'Connnell
Lincoln Post
Department
Cornhusker Legionnaires
War Brings Work For Her In War’s Early Years
Hurley Fargo North Dakota native Miss Hurley, a clerk stenographer, stepped up when the district clerk enlisted in World War I. She carried on court duties, became deputy clerk in October 1919, and later helped organize a local American Legion post and a Women’s Auxiliary unit. At twenty one she was elected secretary treasurer of the North Dakota department auxiliary.
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America
Mins Abbey
Hurley
Fargo
N. D
Gery Tee
Miss Hurley
Parry
Deptiny
Iit
America Legion
Mise Hurley
Legion ‘Wenen'a
North Dakota
Greek War Veteran John Poulos Faces Recurrent Draft Fetch
John Poulos a veteran of World War I and a member of Albert Braden Post is back in Greece and is drafted again. A naturalized citizen born in Athens he has undergone multiple military engagements including the Balkan wars and both world wars. He recently appealed to Congressman W Frank James to stop his draft and allow marriage, but the State Department has not secured treaty protections to exempt him.
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John P. Poulos
Albert
Braden
United States
Join
Athens
Greece
John Peter Coutsogiannopoulos
John PB. Boulon
Amrelea
Midhgan
America
Armerion
John
Sam
W. Frank James
Michigan
Ware
James
State Department
Poulos
Patterson Finds Excitement on War Fronts and Ranch Life
Ralph G Patterson, a Hoosier with Irish roots, leaves his Montana home for the Northwest cattle trade and later serves in the First Division during World War I. He travels from Cantigny to Solmons to Argonne, enduring shell fire, injuries, and close combat as he advances with American troops.
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Ralph G. Patterson
Pat
France
Perssing
Patterson
Gondrecourt
Barle Duc
Luneville
Cantigny
Solemons
Maine
Leicheprey
Argonne
Jeft
Indian Boys as Legion Men
Western posts report Indian veterans are joining the American Legion ranks. A St Charles charter request lists four Sioux names among applicants for post charter. Sixty Sioux brave to perform a war dance at the Legion convention in Kansas City next fall. Indians served valiantly as intelligence scouts in World War I.
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American Legion
Meetin
St. Charles
Benjamin Comee
Benjamin Comee Ont Bear
Charles Owl
Nar Clmse MacKenzie
John Bleebird
Legion
Kansas City
Contrivance to Work Under Car
A garage invention by Thornton Hallett in Popular Science Monthly describes two wedge shaped timbers forming a rear elevated cradle to lift a car about two feet, enabling easier access to undercarriage parts. The device, hand or power operated, saves time and reduces back strain for repair work.
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Ballt & Ert
Thornton Hallett
Popular Science Monthly
Carelessness Shortens Tire Life Through Abuse
Underinflation scraping curbs and bumping into obstructions are common tire abuses. Proper inflation year round extends mileage and reduces wear. The service department notes underinflation costs exceed other faults, and bouncing tires off curbs damages the tread and sidewalls, shortening life.
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Fivt Motoriete
Din Tegard
Stewart
Service Department
Global motor trends and crime in early 20th century notes
A scattered recap notes rising automobile registration in Shanghai and Tokyo, a U S tax intake from auto duties over 4 million, thefts in New York at about 15 cars daily, and federal use of autos for state interior labor and attorney general departments. It also mentions garages planned in Philadelphia costing about 1 million and Europe’s repair trades requiring cross border expertise.
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Federal
Departments of State, Interior, Labor
Attorney General
Donts to Motorist Summer Season Donts
Summer season tips warn drivers not to park under trees overnight as sap dew and mists can deteriorate and dull the finish. Avoid green sap on surfaces as heat dries and cracks varnish. Do not leave mud spots on the floor or body as they can leave marks that injure the varnish.
Improved Roads Postwar Demand and Shortages
After World War I the United States faced reduced road costs and heavy public demand for improved highways. War traffic damaged many roads and rail congestion, shortages of materials, and labor misdirections slowed highway construction despite abundant ex-service workers expected.
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UB. Department
Norlh
United States Department of Agriculture
Rising road costs curb state road construction plans
Analysis shows 1017 to 1920 wages climbed from daily rates of 1.5 to 5 dollars, while materials like gravel stone cement surged 60 to 100 percent. Gravel roads rose from 485 to 7250 dollars per mile and concrete from 21180 to over 40000 dollars per mile, brick roads from 33000 to 55000 per mile as states with limited funds delayed projects for higher returns.
Macadam Road Pioneered by John MacAdam
The article traces the origin of macadam roads to John MacAdam of Ayrshire whose early 1800s experiments led to public paving by about 1819 and a parliamentary grant of 50 000 dollars. By 1827 the pavement spread to London and across the United Kingdom.
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Ayrshire
Georgen
America
John MacAdam
New York Sun
General Oughout
United Kingdom
Harding Lays Out Good Roads Vision in First Message
Harding presents Congress with a plan linking motor transport to social and industrial life. He condemns wasteful highway spending and calls for vigilant maintenance and patrols to keep roads in repair.
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Harding
Congress
Hen Weight Variation and Egg-Laying Breeds Listed
The text notes hens vary in weight, averaging about four pounds. It lists principal egg-producing breeds as Leghorns Wyandottes Rhode Island Reds and perhaps others, including Rhode Island Reds and Leghorns.
World Wide Road Work Prods Governments and Provinces
Road construction and maintenance have become worldwide issues with provincial and foreign governments taking significant action to advance highway development and address regional transportation needs.
Mr Caterpillar Talks of Change and Flight Dreams
The caterpillar and Peter Gnome discuss growth and metamorphosis from caterpillar to chrysalis to butterfly. They ponder counting flowers in the city, sparking a playful chase about arithmetics and nature, ending with mention of a Jack’s Outfit party and a child’s costume budget.
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Jack
Chilren
Tommy
Jill
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South Dakota
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Rio de Janeiro
Avica Tanuary
New York City
Philadeiptia
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Nellie
Ob & Ranch
Marta
Durem
MR. Caterpillar
Peter Goome
Peter Gnome
Mita En
Becaues
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Perann
Veter Gnome
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