Notable Wisconsin Doctor Aids World War Victims and Veterans
Dr. William W. Lorenz of Wisconsin, a prominent Legionnaire and physician, built a career serving disabled World War I veterans. A field hospital leader in France, he later advanced neuropsychiatry, helped create the Wisconsin Meoral hospital, and pushed federal hospitalization reforms while promoting diabetes and thyroid disease research.
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Wisconsin
New York City
Trinity School
New York University
University of Wisconsin
Madison
Feld Hospital
France
Lorenz
Fire Loss Recovers After Major Blaze At Box Bays
A heavy fire struck Box Bays destroying property and causing significant losses. Officials report several injuries but one occupant, Ann Azierlcan, has recuperated from the blaze. Investigations continue into the cause and details of the incident with local emergency crews assisting residents.
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Ann Azierlcan
Legion
Ita
War orphans plight spurs Legion cooperation plan
Child welfare leaders recognize the American Legion faces the problem of orphans of World War veterans. O C Carstens of the Child Welfare League of America praises Legion plans to take responsibility for these children, urging cooperative methods with welfare groups while keeping Legion control.
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American Legion
O. C. Carstens
Child Welfare League of America
Tee Gian
Carstens
Legion
Erect Movement for Grand Army Men in Appleton
In Appleton Wisconsin the Grand Army of the Republic post once 14 members plans a tablet memorial to departed comrades. The American Legion now takes over the project and will place the tablet at an early date. Gustave Koller suggested the idea after a newspaper note showed the G A R was unable to fulfill the dream. The Legionnaires unanimously support the plan.
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Grand Army
Appleton
Wis
Ias
American Legion
World War Veterans
G, A, R. Post
Gustave Koller
Legion
Pershing Era General Joins American Legion in Savannah
Maj. Gen Harry L. Rogers U S A retired former quartermaster general under Pershing has enrolled as a member of the Chatham post American Legion in Savannah Georgia He began army service as quartermaster general in 1918 and held the post until retirement in 1922 He also led supplies in Pershing s punitive expedition to Mexico and served under Gen Fred Funston in the Vera Cruz campaign of 1914 He accepts his buck status and works to foster Legion spirit in the community
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Pershing
Legion
Harry L. Rogers
Chatham
American Legion
Savannah
Rogers
Mexico
Fred Funston
Vera Cruz
Buck
General Rogers
Memorial Buildings Fund Allocated to Eight California Towns
Two hundred thirty five thousand dollars was apportioned among eight Contra Costa towns for memorial buildings. Richmond receives 52700.55, Crockett and Danville 45027.52, Martinez 26408.08, Walnut Creek 21075.95, Pittsburgh 26180.03, Antioch 21125.21, Brentwood 21125.21. An initial 18000 per town was set aside for immediate use. Allocation comes from 1022 and 1023 special tax levies and was approved by the county council of the American Legion.
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California
Contra Costa County
Richmond
Crockett and
Danville
Martinez
Walnut Creek
Pittsburgh
Antioch
Brentwood
World War Hero Tablet Damaged In Washington
An act of vandalism destroyed a tree plaque honoring William Emery Jr a World War I veteran and former Washington newspaper man. American Legion officials in the District of Columbia condemn the act and vow heightened protection for memorials after discovering the tablet torn from its tree and demolished during a citywide inspection.
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Washington
American ‘Legion
District of Columbia
Clessly
William Emery, Jr
Man
Legion
Long Island Post Shows Growth and Russian Ties in 1924
The Blisaville American Legion post on Long Island reports strong finances for the year ending March 31 1924 with $16,000 handled and a solid nest egg. The post gains praise as about 80 percent of adults were born in Russia and 40 percent of local veterans also hail from that country.
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Long-Island
Post
Blisaville
American Legion
Long Island
Post Treasury
Treasury
Russia
Pledge to Defend Country Rally by American Legion in Chicago
In Chicago the American Legion held a large meeting on the Municipal Pier after a pacifist student dispute. Members pledged to defend the country in time of need. Veterans already in the Legion, plus a class of 175 adoptees, took an oath to fight again if the flag or promises were assailed.
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Chicago
American Legion
Munnicipal
Glacier National Park to Get Transmountain Road Boost
National park service plans major road work at Glacier as Transmountain Road nears completion. 1923 attendance tops prior years though still trails Rocky Mountain and Yellowstone. Projections include $1.6 million funding to accelerate the Transmountain Road with parallel improvements and better access via Babb Boundary Road and park-to-park highways.
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Lacier National Park
Montana
Glacier
Continental Divide
Logan Pass
National Park Service
Stephen T. Mather
Secretary of the Interior
Walters
Logan’ Pass
Willl Falde
Ike Glaciera
National Parks
Rocky Mountain
Glaecier
Rocky Motiridia
Gr Lake
Glacier Park
Belton
Fall River
Hstes Park
Grand Lake
Great Northern
werves—Glacier
Helena
Canada
Transmountain
Saya
Aege
St Maury River
St. Mary Chalet
St. Mary Lake
Blackfeet
Spokane
Wash
United States
Colorado
Yosemite
California
Yellowstone
National Parka
Mary Roberts Rinehart
Secret Death House of the Huambisa Revealed in Domville-Fife Book
In Charles Domville-Fife's Among the Wild Tribes of the Amazon a notorious death house of the Huambisa is described with bloodsoaked floors and decapitation trophies. The tribe's witch doctors host wild nocturnal feasts as heads are displayed and removed at dawn. The text also notes the drug yage and its rumored memory effects, with cultural clashes and European fascination interwoven through Detroit News commentary.
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Amazon
Charles
Domville-Fife
Fegdrd
Triphies
Doinville-Fite
Death House
Domyillette
Yage
Delple
Local Woman Praises Lydia E Pinkham's Remedy
Mrs August R Wiederhoft of Framan Minnesota says she was run down with pains in side and back yet after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound she recovered strength to resume housework gardening and harvest chores. She used it before and after her four month old baby's birth and recommends a fair trial for other women. The advertisement notes the product has relieved women's troubles for fifty years and is sold by druggists nationwide.
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Truman, Minn
Tmely
Pinkam
Longfellow Verse Assignment Sparks World Approval
The English instructor asked girls to render Longfellow's Village Blacksmith into a brief verse. A trapper contributed a line: Something accomplished, something aid. The phrase hints at a creative effort earning broad praise.
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Longfellow
Woman finds husband in apron washing dishes at barber shop
A visitor asks where the wife is and the husband answers she’s at the barber shop. The scene shows a wife away from home while the husband wears an apron and handles house chores. This light anecdote from Modern America reflects domestic role quirks.
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Indianapolis News
Information Sought Hubby I'm at my wits' end
Wifey and which end is that pray. Postcard style plea shows domestic humor as a reader asks for help deciphering a riddle dressed as a quarrel. The snippet highlights playful miscommunication with a coy tone and casual punctuation.
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Enda
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