Cass Gilbert Elected Leader of Deskr Opinion
Cass Gilbert named head of the Rational Action of Deskr succeeding Edwin Howland Blushfield. He guides major projects including the Woolworth Building and plans for a new public library in Detroit and St Louis. The announcement mentions state capitols and university plans in several states.
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Casa Gilbert
Deskr
Edwin Howland Blushfield
Gilbert Dewynead
Woolworth
New York
Minnesota
Weat
Virginia
Arkanaag
Ubrarléy
Detroit
St. Touls
Univeraition
Pexaa
Binneyopas +t
Isaac Refuses to Quarrel and Chooses Peace
A devotional study on Genesis 26 12 25 highlighting Isaac gentleness prayer and peacemaking. It contrasts Isaac with Abraham and shows how patience and withdrawal from conflict lead to prosperity and divine guidance in Beersheba and Gerar with wells named Esek Sitnah and Rehoboth.
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Isaac
Abraham
Sarah
Gerar
Egypt
Esek
Rehoboth
Beersheba
Abimetech
Noblest Victory Is Self-Conquest, Says Proverb
A reflective line on inner triumphs notes that the noblest victory comes from conquering oneself while defeat at self is the basest shame. the quote emphasizes self discipline and moral strength as supreme achievement.
Belief and Courage: Truth and Suffering For Convictions
A reflective note on the need to truly embrace a belief before risking personal suffering for it. It contrasts hesitant belief with the resolve shown by those who stand by their convictions.
No Illiteracy Goal Promoted by Duncan Legion Leader
Hughes B. Davis of Duncan Oklahoma, elected national vice commander of the American Legion for 1925 26, leads a nationwide drive to end illiteracy. As head of the Oklahoma Americanism commission and chairman of affiliated groups he aims to establish moonlight schools reaching 5000 adults yearly and to certify No Illiteracy in 1980. Davis served in WWI, rising from private to captain and commanded units overseas, with a long Legion record including department commander of Oklahoma and national executive posts.
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United States
Hughes B. Davis
Duncan
Oklo
American Legion
Omaha
Davis
Oklahoma
National Legion
Oklahoma Americanism Commission
the Legion
United States Bureau of Education
Adult Education Committee
Opportunity
The
Legion
Nity
Camp Travis
Texas
Three Hundred Fifty-seventh Infantry
Three Hundred Thirty-fifth Battalion
Tank Corps
Largest claim awarded to a disabled veteran in Lincoln Neb
Perry L. Desch of Lincoln Nebraska received the largest U S Veterans Bureau claim for a disabled veteran at 10772.50 plus 157.50 monthly for life after a seven year fight. He contracted creeping paralysis from service in the chemical warfare division during the war. Medical officials say there is no hope of cure.
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United States Veterans’ Bureau
Perry L. Desch
Lincoln
Neb
Department, Américan , Legion
Mre
J. Pp, Jensen
Blair
Legion” War Service
World war record seen as presidential prerequisite
In Rochester New York Harry Wilder commander of the American Legion warned that within a few years no man will be nominated for president without a World War I record. The prediction echoed a remark once made by the late President Harding, rooted in political history.
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United States
Harry
Wilder
New York State
American Legion
Rochester
N. Y
Harding
Matthews Honored Col G L Matthews Elected Vice President
Col G L Matthews commander of the aviator post of the American Legion in New York City was elected vice president of the newly formed International League of Aviators. The American unit will be Post No 4 of the Legion and based in New York City.
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Matthews
American Legion
New York City
International League ‘of Aviators
Aviators’ League
The
Legion
Monument to Folsom flood heroine set for unveiling
In memory of Sarah J Rooke a monument will be unveiled at her grave in Folsom New Mexico on May 15. Mountain States Telephone officials and most residents will attend. Rooke warned townspeople of a flood in 1908 sacrificing her life at the switchboard.
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Mountain States Telephone and Telegraph Company
Folsom
New Mexico
Sarah J Rooke
Folsom Exchange
Sallie’ Rooke
John FP. Greenawalt
J.B. Macdonald
The
Mountain States Company
G. J. Dunshee
Des Moines Telephone Company
Greenawalt
A.A. Mayfield
Monitor
Sarah J. Rooke
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Denver Business Directory
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