Legion Memorial Urges Unified Care for WWI Veterans
The American Legion presented a memorial condemning neglect of sick and wounded WWI veterans and proposing a unified cabinet oversight by merging War Risk Insurance, Vocational Education, and Public Health. Delegates urged rapid funding for new hospitals and cited recent efforts by leaders including John Thomas Taylor and F W Galbraith Jr. The report also notes security fears toward General D Olier, policy on German opera, a Georgia Tech scholarship, and growth in Legion membership including the Women’s Auxiliary.
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American Legion
Wilson
Harding
United States
Legion
Bureau of War Risk Insurance
Federal Board For Votcational Education
The
Public Health Service
John Thomas Taylor
F. W. Galbraith, Jr
Marion
F. W. Galbraith Jr
Women’s Auxiliary
American Legion of
Vermont
Burlington
Belgium
Chile
China
Guatemala
Japan
Poland
Samoa
Santo Domingo
Peru
CEMMERER SAVINGS BANK RE-ELECT OFFICERS
At its annual stockholders meeting Kemmerer Savings Bank re elected the officers for the coming year. A B Hoskins serves as president with James W Chrisman and W B Fenner as vice presidents, BE Smith cashier, Paul W Comer assistant cashier. No change in directors. Also notes ironing day tips and carpet care for home use.
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Kemmerer Savings Bank
A. B. Hoskins
James W. Chrisman
W. B E. Fenner
BE. L. Smith
Paul W. Comer
James W. Chinaman
W. E. Fenner
R. M. Turner
L. Smith
Used Ford Cars For Sale In Town Display
Used cars on display in the old laundry building opposite the hard cars store. A number of Ford fre cars offered with thorough overhauls and paint. Terms available to generous purchasers up to date. Subscribe for the Camera.
Wind record observed from balloon over Lansing Michigan
A pilot balloon over Lansing reported the highest wind velocity below ten kilometers, measuring about four and a half miles in height and reaching around 140 miles per hour. The observation notes the extreme speed at altitude and marks a notable atmospheric record.
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Lansing
Mich
Dee
Vy, We
Her God Farewell and a Dignified Departure
A Chicago Tribune fragment recounts a dignified man’s departure and the family’s grief as crepe hangs on furniture after his farewell. The speaker reflects on brief acquaintance and the sudden loss.
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Chicago Tribune
Valve Care Keeps Tires Airtight and Safe
A practical warning on valve maintenance for car tires explains dirt as the prime cause of valve leaks and improper inflation. It stresses using the valve cap to block dust and to maintain a reliable seal up to 600 pounds, plus proper screw of the hex nut and timely replacement of a worn plunger. It also suggests a multipurpose valve tool for tapping, rethreading, and deflating without removing the plunger.
Unclear fragment on tire storage and garage hazards
Fragmentary note warns against tires resting in oil or pools of air on a garage floor. Mentions rot and time as risks to tires and cubbage. No identifiable people, places, or organizations present.
Reasonable suspicions about new hired man spark doubt
Parmer Hawkee calls the new hire a queer looking fellow and Farmer Dunk agrees he seems quiet and evasive. Dunk suspects the man may be fleeing justice and has kept silent about pay while in the area, reflecting rural suspicion in the Country Gentleman excerpt.
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Parmer Hawkee
Farmer Dunk
Snobbish Suitor Quips On Sailor Marriage Vision
In a clipped, period voice, a snobbish young woman scorns marrying a sailor while a bold reply hints at reciprocal snobbery. The fragment reflects social attitudes and dialogue typical of a midcentury American newspaper page.
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Pease
Ania
Also Mentioned on This Page
E. J. Long
Downey Building
Kemmerer, Wyoming
Express
Franklin D'Olier
Calif
Mr. D'Otter
Nnter
Prodlerman
New York
New York City
William F. Deegan
William B. Coleman
Atlanta, Ga
Georgia Institute of Technology
Leonard Wood
Petaluma
California
Organized Labor
Central Trades and Labor Union of
East St. Louis
Iton
Ite
Central Trades Council of Oklahoma
Beonung Cleera Revenue
Ote
Club Clothing
Kemmerer
Wyo
John J. McGuire
Lincoln Park
Yonkers
McGuire
Cemmerer Savings Bank
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