Washington DC veteran Lester Jones founder of American Legion
E. Lester Jones of Washington DC, pioneer founder of the American Legion movement in America, chaired 1919 meetings that formed the Pershing post of World War Veterans. He later led George Washington post No 1 and became district of Columbia department commander after World War I. Jones rose from private to colonel in the DC National Guard during the war.
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Lester Jones
Washington,d. C
American Legion Movement
America
Mr. Jones
Washington
John J. Pershing
American Legion
George Washington Post
Department of the Tistrict of Columbia
Lesionaire Jones
District of Columbia National Guard
Legion Honors Returned Dead From World War I
The American Legion led last rites for 45 000 fallen American soldiers returned home. Over two and a half years forty ship loads arrived at eastern ports under the Graves Registration service yet the Legion provided prayers, addresses, and rifle salutes. Notable ceremonies included May 23 1921 and July 10 1921 with Pershing Lodge and others, ending in Brooklyn April 1922 with Private Graves's caisson procession.
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Army
United States
American Legion
Legion
Ilarding
America
Melrose runner wins 25 mile American Marathon in Paris
Clarence F H DeMar of Melrose Mass won the 25 mile American Marathon endurance race in Pershing stadium Paris finishing fourth in a long distance clash of A I F and allied nations. He dodged Fritz missiles during 1918 and now leads a troop of boy scouts he has directed for years.
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Clarence DeMar
Clarence FH. DeMar
Melrose
Mass
Berlin
Fritz
de Mar
Paris
Boy Scouts
Ten Years to Displace the Blue in French Army Uniforms
The ministry of war states it will take about ten years to clothe all French troops in khaki despite efforts by the higher council of war. The horizon blue and steel gray cloth on hand must be used up, and the process will span a decade.
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Higher Council of War
Ministry of War
Knowles Legion Adjutant Bolles Known by Many Nicknames
A historical profile notes Lemuel Bolles, national adjutant of the American Legion since its 1919 Minneapolis convention, who has personal ties to thousands of Legionnaires across 48 states and 20 foreign posts. Born in Minneapolis and raised in the Dakotas, Bolles rose from private to colonel on the First Army general staff, earning the Legion of Honor from France.
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American Legion
C. Julius Causta
Caesar
United States
Lemuel Bolles
Bolles
France
Minneapolis
Mr. Bolles
Dakotas
Seattle
Wash
National Guard
First Army Corps
Legion of Honor of France
Plaque Presented By Paris Paper To American Legion
A bronze souvenir plaque from Le Journal de Paris to the American Legion has been installed in the Legion’s new trophy room. The bronze, from the French seventy-fives that aided Paris in the war, bears the inscription honoring the Legion’s dead and members with memories and hope.
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le Journal
Paris
le Journal of Paris
American Legion
Legion Headquarters
CORNHUSKER ENS Rev Parker Dies in California Home
Reverend Joseph J. Parker age 35 longtime Congregational minister in Nebraska died at the home of his son Chiles Parker in Orange California after several months illness. He had been in California since last November. The obituary notes his death from illness and his long service in Nebraska.
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Joseph J. Parker
Congregational Church
Nebraska
Chiles Parker
Orange
Cal
Parker
State Supreme Court
Marsh
Tekamiah
Snyder
Andy Nielsen
Council Bluffs
Il’. H. Kinyoun
Omaha
Dominick Mucanoli
Grand Iisland
St. Paul's Inglish Lutheran Church
Knox County Better Livestock and Fair Association
Callaway
W. L. McNutt
Ord
Poland
Wortland
Oregon
Ernest Humm
Pawnee City
Tarkio College
Tarkio
Pillsbury Military Academy
Owatonna
Minn
Leo Stuhr
Clay County
Douglas County
Pickerell
Polk County
Osceola Fair Grounds
Fred Towell
York
York County
Gage Jefferson
Thayer
Saline, Nuckolls
Clay Counties
Beatrice
Fay Hinks
Falls City
Walter Bartels
Albert Horst
Sidney
Krugess Lake
Loup Valley
Cushing
A. McCann
Trans-Mississippi Golf Association
York Y. M
Dodge County
Grand Island
Fairbury
Lincoln
Clarence C. Becker
Osceola
Tecumseh
Crete
Friend
Lottsbluff
George A. Condra
Nebraska State University
Forest Bardette
Cooper Poor
Humboldt
Buffalo County
Cabbare
Legion Work Lifts Bristow Main Street In Two Days
Bristow Nebraska American Legion post rallied 80 men and 80 teams to graveled Main Street in just two days. The article notes efforts to inform ex soldiers about reinstating war risk policies by March 3 1926 and reports Ohio veterans allocating state compensation toward debt payments and savings deposits.
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American Legion
Bristow
Neb
Ohio
New Fall Colors On Silk And Woolen Textiles Card
The Textile Color Card Association of the United States shows eighty silk colors and twelve woolen tones for autumn, including reds browns oranges purples and a new Akkar red. Oriental and Russian influences appear, with street colored cloth costumes and three piece velvets in bright hues expected. jewelry belts and pins remain popular as color dominates fashions.
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Textile Color Card Association of
United States
Chicago
Edgings Add to the Frock With Colorful Embroidery Trends
Fashion notes show Czech Slovak inspired colorwork on organdie edgings and collar sets for summer frocks. White beaded chains replace winter hues as purses shrink, and veils and chiffon options appear for sun protection and elegance along with gold mesh bags for all white outfits.
Fancies in Fans in Fashion of the Season
The piece describes fans sponsored this season in various forms. Ostrich feather fans pair with slim dance frocks while small black lace fans add quaint charm to bouffant silhouettes.
Stylish Colors in Millinery Demand Regains Jade Favor
Reds remain strong with ruddy rusts and hennas popular. Jade regains favor as millinery colors shift with fashion, indicating a renewed interest in vibrant yet refined palettes.
Lace and net dresses for party frocks and blouses
The article describes dainty party dresses for young girls aged two to six and teens. It highlights ivory cream and pale pink outfits with net, georgette, and lace combinations, embroidered bands, ribbon bows, and silver details. It notes undergarment choices, bloomers, and sash color coordination to complete each look.
Will This Curl Your Hair
Delineator explains how to curl hair using various tools from old style curlers to pomade or oil. It notes that clean healthy hair can be coaxed to curl at the temples after brushing, with facial hair exposed to dust and cold cream needing extra nourishment.
Jet Ornament on Hat Captures Attention
The article describes a distinctive hat feature featuring a jet ornament on the brim. It highlights the vivid orange hue and red accents, noting the ornament attracts notice and adds a striking touch to the headwear.
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American Legiong
Vais
American Legion News Service
E. Lester Jones
Washington, D. C
Legion’s
Cornhusker Ens
Aurora
Jeanette Bradley
Red Cross
R. H. Camp
State Agricultural College
County Farm Bureau
Serank Lampert
Brunswick
Antelope County
State Hail Insurance Department
Jake Steuter
Henry Rein
Scottsbluff
Fred Schaefer
Tiraibury Court House
Platte
Islmcreek
J. Franzen
Randolph
M. L. Endress
Dan Cropsey
Cropsey
John Murtey
Cass County
Alvo
Rock Island
Kearney
de Conley
Scottsbhif
Goldie Joy Zimmerman
Bridgeport
George Ball
Max Tiedtke
Capitol
Orin Ellison
South Omaha
Big Madison
Bureau
Lattle Creek
Sheridan County
D. R. Dorr
Rushville
Union Pacific
North Vihatte
Hon. Hansen
Itremont
William James Broatch
Lord Lister Hospital
Woodmen of America
Fremont
Texas
Lou Smithberger
Stanton County
Hibbing
Legion Hospital
Rochester
Orient
Milady
Jet On
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