Railroad chief offers four weeks off for France trip
Gen W W Atterbury announces Pennsylvania Railroad employees who are veterans may take four weeks off in September 1927 to join the American Legion trip to France without losing 1926 vacations. The plan is backed by major groups including the Chamber of Commerce and AFL. President Coolidge signs a bill granting 60 days off for government employees to make the voyage, though 1926 vacations must be foregone.
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W. W. Atterbury
Pennsylvania Railroad
France
American Legion
Chamber of Commerce of the
United States
The
Commonwealth Edison
United Mine Workers of America
American Federation of Labor
International’ Typographical Union
Couzens
Coolidge
Back to France Essay Contest Extended to November 15
The national Back-to-France Essay Contest by the American Legion convention committee extends closing date to November 15 from September 15 due to urgent field requests. Hundreds of essays from across the United States address why they want to go to France with the Legion in 1927. First prize is 350 dollars, second 150, third 100, with three judges William Allen White Richard Henry Little and Frederick Palmer. Essays must include writer name and post or unit and be limited to 400 words.
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France
American Legion
United States
The
Legion Auxiliary
William ‘ Allen White
Richard
Henry’ Little
Frederick Palmer
National Convention Committee
Indianapolis
Ind
Insurance Firms Offer Trips to France for Legion Agents
Several insurers announce a 1927 contest with the American Legion offering free trips to France for agents meeting business targets. Prizes tier by amount written include rail fare, $100 spending money, and three grades of accommodations. Top prize requires $400,000 in business between July 1, 1926 and July 31, 1927.
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France
American Legion
Salling
Suspicious banter hints at a catch in a travel offer
The fragment from American Lagion Monthly presents odd dialogue about a ride to a new car and walking shoes. It includes phrases about roller skates and carrying a six gun, suggesting a wary, possibly humorous, travel or transport encounter.
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Sheik
Obel
Wyoming Industrial Activity Improves Across Sates
The July survey shows steadier industrial activity in Colorado Arizona New Mexico and Wyoming with better prospects for August. Oil refineries stay steady coal mining rises Rail and road construction expand while labor demand grows for harvest work and seasonal projects.
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Denver
Colo
Industrial
Colorado
Arizona
New Mexico
Wyoming
Office of Quince Record
U. S. Employment Service
U. S. Department of Labor
Guernsey
Wheatland
Rock Springs
Gebo
Sheridan
Torrington
Guernsey Dam
Nes
Salt River
Yuma
Tucson
Frog Tanks
Horse Mesa
Grand Canon
Flagstaff
McNary
Roswell
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Mickie
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Gabriel
Western Newspaper Union
Lenior
Denver- Business Directory
FORD
Western Elaterite Roofing Co
Logan
A. Litman and Company
Larimer St
Ieva
Justin
Fred Mueller Saddle & Harnesa Co
Cole
Bohm-Allen Jewelry Co
Denver Metal and Machinery Co
Moffat
Gobi Desert
Cheyenne
Wyo
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