Tyndall Urges Legion Members to Pay Dues Early
Major General Robert Tyndall, IndianapolIs, national treasurer of the American Legion, urges members to pay dues promptly to sustain financial independence of national headquarters. His career spans Spanish American War service, Mexican border command, World War I with the Rainbow division, and current command of the Thirty eighth National Guard division.
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American Legion
Robert Tyndall
Indianapolis
General Tyndall
Legion
Tyndall
Porto Rico
One Hundred and Fiftieth Artillery
Forty-second
Thirty-eighth National Guard
Helped Win the World War Chiles P Plummer of Casper
Chiles P Plummer national vice commander of the American Legion and Casper resident. At thirty eight at war outbreak, he joined service for twenty two months. He captained artillery in the One Hundred Sixteenth ammunition train within the Forty first division in France. He organized the George Vroman post at Casper and was its first commander. He pushed for disabled ex service men rights and became national executive committeeman and later national vice commander. He is a lawyer educated at the University of Illinois and a fraternity brother of Alvin M Owsley.
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Chiles P. Plummer
Casper
Wyo
American Legion
Plummer Chiles Plummer
Third Wyoming Infantry
France
George Vroman
Legion
Plummer
University of Illinois
Alvin M. Owsley
Legion National
Legion directive keeps Red Cross aid funds separate
Lemuel Bolles of the American Legion states local Red Cross chapters should not seek Legion funds. He notes cooperation in sick and disabled relief, but funds from wartime emergency organizations now end after hostilities. The Legion directs posts to reclaim these nonrelief funds from treasuries per court rulings in Athens Ohio and Vevay Indiana.
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American Legion
American Red Cross
Lemuel Bolles
Legion National
Mr. Bolles
War Chest
Athens
Vevay
Ind
Legion
E EarIe Cocke of Dawson Georgia National Legion Leader
Earle Cocke national vice commander of the American Legion from Georgia championed rehabilitation of disabled veterans and sound finances. Founder of Georgia Legion units, he served on the state executive committee and the national executive committee. A UGA graduate, he led football, taught mathematics, directed athletics, served in World War I, and later worked in journalism farming and real estate.
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E. Earle Cocke
Dawson
American Legion
Geke
Georgia Department of the Legion
Legion
Georgia
Cocke
New Orleans
University of Georgia
Eleventh District Agricultural College
Gordon Military College
Gérardmer
Vosges Mountains
Meuse-Argonne
Macon
Athens Banner
Honors for two Americans gain honorary Belgian Legion status
Clarence J. Bourg of Louisiana and Lafayette Mayor Robert Mouton were named honorary members of the Belgian Veterans Legion at the Interallied Veterans association in New Orleans. One of only five such honors, the designation was conferred by M. Joseph Janne. The diploma and badge will be awarded by King Albert in Brussels in 1923.
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Louisiana
Belgian Veterans’ Legion
Clarence J. Bourg
Louisiana American Legion
Robert Mouton
Lafayette
New Orleans
M. Joseph Janne
Belgium
King Albert
Brussels
Havana welcome charms American Legion visitors
American Legion members who toured Havana after the New Orleans convention were greeted with hospitality. The Havana visit included headquarters, the Havana Madrid Fronton jai alai game front boxes, Morro Castle and other landmarks. Hotels offered decorations and rates, with information booths set up. Capt. George T. Street and John Blavka led the arrangements for Havana’s large foreign post crew.
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American Legion
Havana
Cuba
New Orleans
Legion
Havana-Madrid
Morro Castle
Cabanas Fortress
George T. Street
John Blavka
Radio talk on rehabilitated ex service man aired
A United States Veterans' bureau representative spoke on the possibilities of a rehabilitated ex service man in Atlanta under Joe Sparks, new chairman of the American Legion national rehabilitation committee. About 200 veterans in a Cookville Tennessee training school listened to the broadcast, 8300 miles away.
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United States Veterans’ Bureau
Atlanta
Joe Sparks
American Legion
Cookville
Tenn
Nebraska News Roundup of Appointments and Oddities
Governor-elect Bryan names H. Broady Lincoln private secretary. Poland China hog survived 47 days hidden under hay near Enola. Mrs. Ellen Allen found dead at Juniata coal bin, friends say she lay four days. Omaha clockmaker preserves a 300 year old timepiece. Plattsmouth reports cut losses from unsafe structures. 20 torn down, nine fires, losses $23,300. Idaho man dies from fumes in refrigerator car, Herrold Bloomington of Kearney. State veterinarians endorse anesthetics for painful animal operations. DeWitt man John Leek shot, inquest planned. Arbor Lodge gift accepted for state park use. Morton home and land in Caster County. Rev. Jacob Adriance Sr. obituary at Fremont. Wymore carrier Dr. W. Trumblin reaches 20 years on route. Helen Huppert wins essay prize on Farmers Union benefits. Lakeside drilling near Sheridan county yields no oil. two wells sunk. State veterinary surgeons elect officers in Tecumseh. Mrs. J P Gergen able to speak softly after lightning shock. Nebraska Home Economics convention aims for Better Homes for Nebraska.
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Yxy
H. Broady
Lincoln
Carl Warden
Enola
Ellen Allen
Juniata
Omaha
Plattsmouth
Sand Point
Idaho
Herrold Bloomington
Kearney
John Leek
DeWitt
MckKelvie
Park Board
Arbor Lodge
J. Sterling Morton
Casterounty
Jacob Adriance
Nebraska
Colorado
Fremont
TH. A. Burrill
W. Trumblin
Wymore
Helen Huppert
Excelsior
Farmers’ ‘Union
Clay County Farmers’ Union
Farmers’ Union
Lakeside
Sheridan County
Alliance
Council Bluffs
D. W. Hurst
Tecumseh
Elmer Watkins
Cambridge
Nebraska Herefords Shine At International Live Stock Exposition
Nebraska exhibitors won eleven ribbons at Chicago's International Live Stock Exposition led by H J Gramlich of Lincoln with Super Mischief and Belle Domino. John G Kuhlman of Chester took two ribbons with Mischief Junior 7th and Prince Paladin. The Mousel Brothers of Cambridge claimed five ribbons led by Blanch Mischief 4th. The report notes university and farm ties, local fire, church mergers, exams, bond votes, and district developments across Nebraska.
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Chicago
H. J. Gramlich
Lincoln
Gramlich
Department
University of Nebraska
John G. Kuhlman
Chester
Mischief
Cattle Market Uneven Past Week in Livestock Report
LIVESTOCK summary shows cattle uneven with declines across steers, butcher cattle, canners and veal calves steady to lower. hogs up except stock pigs. sheep lower with feeding lambs and yearlings dropping. Grains unsettled with weekly gains in wheat amid demand. corn down with heavy selling. potatoes light movement. butter and eggs mixed with steady prices and steady local poultry demand.
One of the Mysteries of Women Quote Dated Note
A Brookville Record quip questions women’s roles noting it is hard to understand a sex that refuses housework for pay yet will marry and do it for nothing, reflecting era attitudes on domestic labor and marriage.
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Brookville
Cherry Tree At Sittingbourne Still Bears Fruit Since Henry VIII
A cherry tree in Sittingbourne Kent England planted during Henry VIII reign remains bearing fruit today. The historic tree is noted for its age and endurance through centuries of change.
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Sittingbourne
Kent
England
Henry VIII
A Wise Man Won’t Stand in Rain or Open Milk with Thumb
A Topeka Capital line quips that a prudent man avoids rain and awkward tricks with dairy, framing a humorous, reflective maxim about common sense and everyday mishaps.
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Topeka Capital
Professor who says there is no limit to Space
A professor who asserted there is no limit to space never collaborated with a newspaper, according to the Wall Street Journal. The remark contrasts with typical newsroom work patterns and highlights a conflict between expansive scientific claims and media practice.
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Wall Street Journal
Shakespeare’s Philosophy on Happiness and Charity
Quoted verse from Shakespeare outlines a philosophy of living to earn what one eats and wears, without envy or hatred. It declares pleasure in others’ happiness and contentment with personal misfortune, reflecting a stoic, communal ethic.
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Shakespeare
One of a kind globe fish swims on its back
A globe fish, native to tropical waters, is described as the only finned creature to swim on its back. The claim highlights its unique swimming posture among marine life observed in the era.
Crusaders Introduced Buckwheat to England from Asia
The Crusaders brought buckwheat into England from Asia marking a notable agricultural transfer. The event highlights medieval exchanges that shaped farming practices and regional diets.
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England
Asia
Alex Warned Away From Vacant Lot Fight Scene
The boy Alex expresses desire to join nearby boys gathered on a vacant lot. His mother cautions that nothing worthwhile would happen there. He insists some boys often end up fighting before finishing.
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Alex
It's Human to Enjoy It and a Friendly Pat
A reflective note on human thick skin and the appreciation of friendly gestures. It suggests no one should be judged as wholly insensitive to a kind pat on the back and asks for open warmth in everyday interactions.
Toes Are Nice and Elaine Speaks With Billie Brownie
Billie Brownie converses with Elaine a one year old girl who describes a peaceful home life and playful garden scenes. Elaine praises her parents, notes her blue eyes and fair hair, and reveals she values a kind disposition over wealth, calling herself an heiress to generosity.
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Elaine
Billie
Danny
Daddy
Blaine
Billie Bruwisie
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