Advertising Man Carroll Swan Elected Boston Legion Commander
Carroll J. Swan, newly elected commander of the Advertising Men's post of the American Legion in Boston, led a storied career with wartime service in the First corps of cadets and the 101st engineers. He chaired the 1924 convention committee and authored the World War I memoir My Company. Swan is a Harvard graduate and a New England advertising executive.
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Carroll J. Swan
Amherican Legion
Boston
Legion
Aitlg
Clarence Edwards
Massachuseette
Swan
Massachusetts Militia
One Hundred and First Engineers
War Department
Harvard
New England
Service Men Urged to Inspect Paperwork Before Appeals
Watson B. Miller, chairman of the American Legion National Rehabilitation committee, warns disabled veterans not to travel to Washington to appeal to the veterans bureau without first securing proof their papers are in order. He notes the bureau's reorganization has sent all files to regional offices and no action can be taken in Washington until papers are refined. Miller cites veterans risking funds and becoming desperate while awaiting paperwork.
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Watson B. Miller
American Legion National Rehabilitation Committee
United States Veterans’ Bureau
Washington
American Legion Endowment Fund
Hughel Crevinton
National Adjutant of the Legion
Indiana
Olinois
Kentucky
National Organization of the Legion
Jarvis Price
Topeka
Kans
Thomas McConnell
Fowler
Ind
Frank H Henley
Indianapolis
Randolph Bishop
Johnson City
Tenn
Frank D. Rash
Earlington
T H Hayden, Jr
Louisville
Howard P Savage
F J Heckel
Illnois
Chicago
Philip B Stapp
Greensburg
Reau Kemp
Blomington
Legion
Auxiliary
United States
Los Angeles
W Atterbury
Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
James A Flaherty
New Haven
Knights of Columbus
John G. Price
Columbus
Ohio
The
Elka
Cardinal O'Connell
Boston
John Horton Payne
American Red Cross
Richard F Grant
Chamber of Commerce
Frank 0 Lawden
Julius HH Barnes
New York City
Kenesaw M. Landis
Lou Henry Hoover
Marshall Field II
Albert Aprague
Legion's National Rehabilitation Committee
Jesse H Newton
Denver
Colo
National
James G Rarberd
Medi McCormick
Anne Morgan
Anthony Wayne Cook
Cookshburg
Daughters of the American Revolution
Louis B Arensberg
Grand Army of the Republic
Chauncey W. Herrick
United Spanish War Veterans
George W Harries
American Legion
Milton Foreman
Henry Lindsley
Franklin D'Ower
Philadelphia
John Q Emery
Grand Rapids
Mich
Hanford MuncNider
Mason City
Iowa
Alvin Owsley
Dallas
Texas
Auxiliary Honors Old-fashioned Home Skills Movement
Mrs. O. D. Oliphant, national president of the American Legion Auxiliary, champions the revival of home crafts and cooking. She envisions cooperation with the American Home Economics Association to teach and advance home economics, stressing the value of traditional skills for community and national stability.
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O. D. Oliphant
Neflonel
Le“pion
Gus
Ite
Ourliaxy
Cotes Nerare I
Endowment fund gains early nationwide push
The American Legion endowment movement begins in Indiana Illinois and Kentucky with field secretaries and regional leaders to build a perpetual trust. A $1455 initial contribution targets a $20 million fund as national committees and notable figures join the effort.
Emmet Wins Intercollegiate Skating Race
Emmet wins the intercollegiate skating race at Plicid in New York as photographs feature Leon Laude and the Caisarsity of Wilacconsin.
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Wilacconsin
New York
All Time Counts Late Ruling on Compensation
Attorney General Harlan Stone rules on adjusted compensation act inquiries. Length of service counts time spent in U S military service, including periods in the guardhouse or on K P duty, when the veteran is honorably discharged.
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American Legion
Harlan Stone
United States
K. P
Texarkana Plans Joint Legion Conventions for 1926
Texarkana post of the American Legion aims to have Texas and Arkansas state conventions held jointly in 1926. The executive committee argues Texarkana sits on the boundary, linking the two states and supporting a shared annual gathering.
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Texarkana
American Legion
Legion
Arkansas
Oregon Legion Seeks Record Revisions at National HQ
The Department of Oregon and the American Legion seek updated national records to credit Oregon with eligible ex service men. They urge revisions to reflect accurate figures and improve local membership prospects, noting a base amount and adjustments in the official totals.
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Department of Oregon, American Legion
National
Oregon
Illinois and Penn to Open Series This Fall
Illinois coach Robert Zuppke plans a first meeting with the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia as the Orange and Blue seek a high profile eastern test. Penn, undefeated and leading the East, awaits the matchup to bolster national standings and a potential championship drive.
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Pennsylvania
Tillinois
Robert Zuppke Wilh
Qhdnd
Philadelphia
Orange and Hive
Fennsylvania
Hed
Blue
Ilinois
Memorkal
Zupmen
George Juff
Penn
Ned
Penn State
Cornell
Orange and Blue
Diinots
Clint
Eart
Howard Jones
Syracuse
Zuppke
Tulhols
Quilters
Tare Yootoen
Bey Tutthess
Miedducan
Attractive Gridiron Delicacies Display Saturday
On Saturday October 17 a planned display of gridiron delicacies will feature major contests. The schedule includes Notre Demmes vs Aru at New York and Pennstate at New Haven, with several other matchups listed across Annapolis Columbus Philadelphia Detroit and more.
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Rosingie Nuturon
Clade Notre Demmes
Aru
New York
Pennsslvania
Yate
New Haven
Princeton Savy
Annapolis
Saracuse Indium
Hanapolis
Coluaetha Gile State
Columbus
Coleate
Five Big Leaguers From Illinois Team Rise to Baseball Fame
The University of Illinois produced at least five big league players. Names include Carl Lundgren Jake Stahl Cy Falkenberg Fred Beebe and Higgins who briefly joined the St Louis Cardinals. Also mentioned are George Huff athletics director and Reston club manager. In 1901 and 1902 teams dominated coast to coast.
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University of Ilinois Tas
Carl Lundgren
Jake Stahl
Cy" Falkhenbore
Fred Beebe
Higgins
St Louis Cardinals
George Huff
Reston
Timets
Money and Fights Drive Boxing's Dull Era
Boxing shifts from arena drama to money issues as champions avoid fights. Dempsey Henry Leonard and Walker all refuse bouts citing risk and profit. Abe Goldstein loses title after dodging ban and titleholders stagnate amid pay disputes.
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Chiamusen
Dempsey
Henry Leonard
Jnstead
Walker
New York
Abe Goldstein
Seu
Connie Mack Touts Bid for More Ball Players
Connie Mack has been the most active manager since the season ended and may yet add star players. Rumor links Lefty Groven from Baltimore and catcher Cochrane from Portland to the Athletics while Mick seeks another right handed power outfielder. Trade talk mentions Frank Welch and Ty Cobb relation to last season, with Galloway at short still unsettled.
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Groeven
Baltimore
Cochrane
Portland
Athletica
Mick
Rumer
Frank Welch
Ty Cobb
Denver to Build University Stadium on Foothill
The University of Denver will build an athletic stadium on a large foothill site between Pow and the 82nd football season. The $275000 cost will be funded by a bond issue authorized by the athletic council. A stadium committee is directed to select a site, proceed with plans, and award contracts for construction.
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University of Denver
Ro Harper
Owith
Sacen
Notes of the Sporting World Highlighting Baseball and Football Moves
Louisville leads as the base ball bat hub while giants and white sox spend over 20000 training Europe. Adrian Lynch jumps to Denver. Kearney named Cornell captain. trials offered to George Strohmeyer and Bryan Young linked players. McGraw plans Sarasota camp February 20. Melbourne Club draws 1537 Cup applicants. Harvard football viewership hits 831,888. Rutgers star Hazel earns varsity R. Record driving distance. Wisconsin stadium plan. Dooley leads Dartmouth pass record.
Two St Louis Bells Change Hands In Major Swap
In the National League two St Louis teams swap pitchers as Hermann moves to Milwaukee while Lester joins the Cardinals from the Brewers. Hermann previously starred for St Louis, delivering a doubleheader win over the Braves, while Lester arrives to bolster the Cardinals pitching staff.
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St. Louis Cardinals
Herman
Milwaukee
Bell
Cardinals
Boston Braves
Lester
Brewers
Pitched Only No-Hit Game Recognized in American League
In the American League a no hit game was credited to Walter Johnsen of the Washington team. The only hit in the game went to an opponent, and the pitcher also earned a shutout. The game against St Louis lasted seven innings.
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Giese Ble Ons
Dobit Gare
Sant Sedge
Walter Johnsen
Washington America
Washington
St Louis
Famous Fort Snelling and Its Scandals Through History
The article traces Fort Snelling from its 1805 purchase at the confluence of the Minnesota and Mississippi rivers through its renaming by Gen. Winfield Scott. It notes leaders who served there, including Zachary Taylor and Canby, and links Dred Scott to the post. It mentions its Civil War and World War I roles, its outpost status, and the lone surviving stone tower as a relic of pioneer days.
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John B. Floyd
Fort Snelling Minn
Franklin Steele
Fort Snelling
Zebulon Pike
Minnesota
Missisiogi
Henry Leavenworth
Fifth Infantry
Fort St Anthony
Winfield Scott
Josiah Snelling Leavenworth
Kimerson
Nes
Snelling
Bscott
Great North West
War Department
St Paul Society
Parka
Fort Union and the King of the Missouri
Kenneth McKenzie known as the Wing of the Missouri governed the American Fur Company post at Fort Union on the upper Missouri where Yellowstone joins. The fort, once the center of western fur trade, fell when goods moved to Fort Benton in Montana ending an era of independent trading posts and McKenzie's influential reign.
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Kenneth McKenzie
Missouri
American Fur Company
Yellowstone
North Inkota
Fort Floyd
Uniten
Union
Miasouri
Arkansas
Klog
Hawley
Fort Unton
Fort Benton
Montana
Old Fort Union
Fort Union
United States
Northwest
Miscouri
Great Slave Lake
Platte
Rocky Mountains
Red River
Catlin
Maxmilian
Duhon
MecKenzie
Snowfall Records in Sierra Nevada and Cascade Peaks
The heaviest snowfalls in the United States occur in the high Sierra Nevada of California and the Cascade range in Washington and Oregon, with more than 65 feet reported in a single season.
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United States
High Sierra Nevada
California
Cascade Range
Washington
Oregon
New English Bakes
Subsidences of Yana in Ciipstitre report examines novel English baking trends and a cultural shift tied to regional tastes obscured by unclear local references.
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Yana
Ciipstitre
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