Remarkable Career: Wood Fought Civil War to World War I
Lieut. Col. Marshall W. W. Wood of Boise Idaho began fighting in the Civil War at age 15 and later served in Indian and Spanish American wars. He entered World War I at age 70 and served nearly three years, earning three distinguished service medals. Now 75, he is inspector general of the Grand Army of the Republic and chaplain of the John Regan post of the American Legion. Born June 4 1846, he endured wounds in youth and held key Medical Officer roles in multiple campaigns.
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Marshall W.W. Wood
Boise
Idaho
Wood
Grand Army of the Republic
John Regan
American Legion
Colonel Wood
Fifth Army Corps
Santiago
Plan for Canadian Legion merges veterans groups nationwide
Officials from veterans organizations approve a Canada wide amalgamation modeled on the American Legion. Over 10 000 leaders pledge support as one unified body to improve cooperation with government which has spent 84 million on returned soldiers programs. Ex service members may borrow up to 7500 for land stock equipment and improvements with stipulations based on land type.
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War Veterans of Canada
Canadian Legion
American Legion
Veterans’ Associations
Dominion
Disabled veterans urged proper care over fake claims
Dr Thomas W Salmon of the National Committee for Mental Hygiene defends disabled World War I veterans against charges of fakers and compensation chasers. He notes beds are not wasted and many are kept as reserve, while stressing need for complete care and warns against broad stigma. A new $80,000 American Legion club house opened in El Paso Texas serving southwest Legionnaires.
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Thomas W. Salmon
Mikettor
National Committee For Mental Hygiene
Simon Whs E
American Legion
Salmon
el Paso
Legionnaires of the Southwest
Texas
el Paso Post
The
Bome Gs
Legion and the Unemployed Urge Jobs Over Parades
The American Legion via its National Unemployment Committee urges using public works to employ veterans and asks posts to aid ex service men without charity. It notes 900000 WWI veterans jobless and discourages parades and stunts to gain attention while urging employers to hire and support veterans.
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American Legion
Wunemployment Committee
Itles
Legion
America
Boston
Frank Keenfall
New England
France
Legionnaires
Homeliest Man honor goes to Glenn H Coffey at Nebraska Legion
Glenn H Coffey editor of the Mid Western Veteran Lincoln Nebraska was named the homeliest man at the Nebraska American Legion convention in Fremont five women picked winners from the stage as applause decided the title Sam Doyle state boxing commissioner Nebraska earned second place Coffey praised the honor saying others could not be classed as matinee idols but he was elected on merit
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Glenn H. Coffey
Mid- Western Veteran of
Lincoln
Neb
Nebraska Department of the American Legion
Fremont
Sam Doyle
Nebraska
Coffey
Navy Reserve Cuts Endanger U S Security, Legion Says
A Manhattan American Legion post warns that the Navy department’s release of nearly 200000 naval reservists endangers U S security. The group, formed by former sailors, says a complete reserve is needed to man ships and stations during war.
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United States
Navy Department
Naval Reserve Force
Manhattan Naval Post
American Legion
New York
Manhattan Post
Navy
The Story of a Runaway Brave in Philemon
Paul pleads for Onesimus not as a slave but as a brother in Christ, urging Philemon to receive him on grace. The letter illustrates atonement through mutual debt, and the hope of Philemon guiding future Christian reconciliation.
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Philemon
TOFTC
Paul
Colosse
Onesimus
Rome
Apphia
Archippus
Lord
Jesus Christ
Christ
Allen
God
Understanding Christianity and Faith Progress
A reflection on faith urging believers to act on the portion of Christianity they accept. Emphasizes that grappling with what is believed strengthens faith, leading to ongoing growth and deeper commitment as one applies it to life.
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Charles Fiske
God Never Changes In Cloudy Skies and Faith
A Canadian Churchman editorial reflects on the constancy of God despite clouds that obscure vision. The piece argues God remains unchanging and ready to extend grace and help even when life’s weather seems uncertain.
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Legion and the Unemployed
Nebraska Veteran's Paper
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Bridget
American Legion Weekly
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B. Fitzwat
Institute of Chicago
Western Newspaper Union
Munson
Ohio
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