Dayton man organized aid to disabled WWI veterans
J G Jeckering, secretary at the National Military Home in Dayton, is described as a male version of a Red Cross nurse or Blazer of Mercy. He servicefully visits the bedside of disabled veterans, handles burials, and aids in funeral plans while aiding jail inmates and bereaved families. He also aids in Knights of Columbus and American Legion activities, helping arrange a memorial tablet unveiling in Dayton attended by National Commander John B Quinn.
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Red Cross
J. G. Jeckering
Knight of Columbus
National Military Home
Dayton
Ohio
Jeckering
American Legion
Reckering
Legion Welfare Committee
Knights of Columbus
John 8. Quinn
Cemony
Interesting Relics in Pennsy Post Library Highlights
The Frankfort Post American Legion library houses over 1 400 books and historic relics. Notable items include the first American flag raised over the top in World War I era service presented by Edward Holden honorary colonel of the 168th infantry battalion, an Italian war ambulance tag, a flag from Philadelphia 1876 centennial, and a Texas state flag captured at Gettysburg.
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Pennsy
Post
Frankfort
The
American Legion
Edward Holden
One Hundred and Sixty-eighth Infantry
Woodstock
Canada
Italy
Philadelphia
Texas
See America Journey to End at Convention
A group of Legionnaires from Shamokin Pa will journey to the national convention city with a West tour. They travel by two Pullmans over about 26 days visiting the Canadian Rockies Yellowstone Pike's Peak and other points before ending in St Paul for the convention.
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Shamaid
America
St. Paul
Pacific Coast
Xpliowstone Park
Pike’s Peak
St Paul
Committee Named to Investigate Radicals In Kansas City
A secret committee to investigate activities of alleged radicals has been appointed from members of the Wyandotte nations and post officials in Kansas City Missouri. The committee will cooperate with the Department of Justice and has work outlined. It stems from activity with certain elements in Kansas City Kansas and reports of national efforts to promote pacifism.
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Wyandotte_pation
Kansas City
Department of Justice
Indi Pote
Kan
Publication shift saves Legion Weekly to Indianapolis
The Legion Weekly will be moved to Indianapolis after this year to preserve the national organization. The change aims to safeguard the publication and streamline operations under Legion leadership in New Orleans and other chapters.
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Legion Weekly
American “Legion
Indianapolle
Acarabs Elozano Pancements
Mational
Rta
New Orleans
Con- Oe
American Legion remains a patriotic force in Oregon
Representative N. S. Sinnott asserts HB American Legion endures with a patriotic mission in private and public life. He praises Legion members as the best young patriotism, noting Congress respects Legion views on ex servicemen legislation, land laws, and care for the disabled.
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N. S. Sinnott
United States
Oregon
American Legion
Congress
Legion
Américan Legion
Kansas Bonus Law Delays Memorial For World War Hero
Red tape under the Kansas bonus law slows the erection of a memorial for Allwyn Harrison, a Barton county veteran who died in World War I. His heirs, including uncles and aunts, must receive 16 individual checks for their shares, then contribute to a Legion memorial fund.
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American Legion
Great Bend
Kan
Allwyn Harrison
Barton County
Legion
Kansas
Harrison
Kansas Board
Bonus Board
German Soldier Found Help From Legion At Chateau Thierry
Herman Schmidt a German soldier suffered infection after an explosion and feared deportation if his past was known. Relatives in Chicago found him grocery work but illness worsened. American Legion members intervened, transporting him to a hospital, turning former enemies into allies and seen as angels.
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Herman Schmidt
Schmidt
Chicago
American Legion
Legion
The
Iowa Flag Decoration Plan Spreads Nationally
The Shenandoah flag plan, started by a town American Legion auxiliary member, prompts placing non iron receptacles in business district sidewalks at intervals with uniform flagstaffs and emblems of exact size. It began in Shenandoah Iowa and is now reported in Florida California Michigan Minnesota Nebraska the Dakotas and other states.
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Shenandoah
American Legion Auxiliary
Iowa
Florida
California
Michigan
Minnesota
Nebraska
Dakotas
Texas Post Offers Help to Houston Firefighting Mayor
The Dismuke American Legion post in Houston offers its members to assist Mayor Hotcombe in fighting fires and catching arsonists after a wave of suspected incendiary blazes. Firemen have been kept busy answering calls amid the epidemic of fires in the city.
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Texas Post
Houston
Dismuke
American Legion
Tex
Hotcombe-of
Srhich
Pirémen
Legion Donates Splash Pool to Emmett City Park
The Emmett Idaho American Legion post donated a splash pool for children to the city. Volunteers built the pool in the park with all costs borne by Legion members who anticipate recouping some funds from park concession profits in summer. Legionnaires led initial construction while Auxiliary women hosted a luncheon.
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Idaho Post
Emmett
Idaho
American Legion_post
Legion
Legionnaires
Auxiliary
American Legion Opens Tourist Camps in Several States
Reports to national headquarters indicate posts nationwide provide suitable accommodations for travelers in automobiles. Newly opened camps include Lubec Maine Wilmington N Cy and Rayetteville Ark, among others, reflecting the Legion’s effort to host motorists in towns on prominent highways.
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American Legion
Rome
iLubec
Maine
Wilmington
N Cy
Rayettevillé
Ark
Ancient Conventions Shaping Modern Presidential Nominations
A retrospective tracing the evolution of U S presidential nominating practices from Washington’s era to the early 20th century. It notes key conventions and caucuses, landmark platforms, party splits, and outcomes across parties including Federalists Democrats Whigs Republicans and the rise of modern nominating processes. It also reflects on constitutional absence of formal nomination rules.
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George Washington
Connecticut
Delaware
New Jersey
South Carolina
Georgia
Massachusetts
New Hampshire
Pennsylvania
Maryland
Virginia
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Senate
House
North Carolina
Rhode Island
Washington
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Adams
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Jefferson
Burr
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Clay
Jackson
Repubiican
Lincoln
America
Fillmore
Fremont
Cincinnati
Buchanan
Congress
Henry 8. Lane
Ind
Siemont
Dayton
Abraham Lincoln
Old Doc Sperry's Quirky Cure Stuns Widow
At a New York dinner, G R Dooley of Standard Oil of New Jersey discussed Doc Sperry. The tale recounts a bizarre sleep aid scheme in which a widow was soothed by noisy contraptions to endure a long bereavement. Also cited is a Spain archbishop who claimed longevity comes from aging while young.
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Dooley
Standard OU Company
New Jersey
New York City
Doc Sperry
Te ‘Gostihway
Goshaway
Ifoc
Deagan
de “Sous
Seville
Spain
Suchia
Medicine Helps Woman Resume Sewing and Sleep
Sick woman reports relief from nervous troubles after taking the medicine. She notes improved sleep, appetite, and energy, and says she can sew and do housework again without pain. Letter from Bramon of Travis Ave Mast. Tronae, urging others to try the remedy.
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