Archangel Michael Trophy Presented by Diaz to Legion Commander
General Armando Diaz presents a miniature statue of Archangel Michael to Commander Wanford MacNider of the American Legion. The piece, a replica of the St Michael statue atop San Angelo fortress, symbolically ends wars as the archangel sheaths his sword.
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Archangel Michael
Diaz
Michael
Armando Diaz
Italy
Wanford MacNider
American Legion
Legion
St Michael
San Angelo
Reme San Angelo
Plans for relief of afflicted World War I veterans
John H. Walker of the Illinois State Federation of Trade unions proposes an official plan to organize labor and the American Legion for relief of sick and wounded veterans and dependents. Commander Mac Nider responds. Article also notes Doctor Monprofit, French war veteran, promoter of steel breastplates, and a short humor excerpt from the American Legion Weekly.
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John H. Walker
Ilinois
Taebor
American Legion
Felief
Mac Nider
Legion
Walker
Hlinots
Knights of Labor
Liltnois
Paris
Doctor Monprofit
Chamber of Deputies of
France
Ambulance Corps
Pondor Mon Profit
Tin Hat
Balkals
Correspondence Courses Expand Training Across Army Branches
The War department rolls out correspondence courses in cavalry infantry and artillery under a national citizen training plan supported by the American Legion. Five instructional courses are offered in each branch as part of a unified nationwide program. Two ex soldiers from the AEF Frank Kennedy and Robert Mason walked from New York toward San Francisco a year ago seeking stealth and faced hostile gunfire from both black and white communities along the way. They survived near-fatal encounters and hazards including tainted food and hostile farms as the arduous trek deepened their quest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Department
American Legion
Frank Kennedy
Robert Mason
New York
San Francisco
American Legion auxiliary seeks newspapers sent to wounded veterans
The American Legion auxiliary urges hometown newspapers to send copies to 80,000 wounded or ill World War I veterans in hospitals nationwide. They ask editors to mail free copies to hometown servicemen, with list-sharing from state officials to identify recipients.
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United States
American Legion Auxiliary
Legion
Teo
Mata of Diatwesa
Taddangpolis Jud
Stranded Ex-Soldiers Seek Pension Claims Help
Washington post commander Assista Men aid ex soldiers drifting into DC seeking compensation. Frank Prankilo, acting as post commander, leads a group aiding claimants through government red tape. District of Columbia now handles a large portion of this effort.
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Bull Franklin
Washington (DC
Washington
Tse Prinkilo
Vtoet
Benny Leegtore
Honta
Frank Ho
Vincent Bo Cos
Rome
Bearne
District of Columbia
Walking Encyclopedia Pollock Known Army Paper Expert
Marion E. Pollock, titled Walking Encyclopedia of Army records, led the orders division in the Adjutant General's Department in France during the war and became the premier expert on Army paperwork. He was respected by officers from colonels to second lieutenants and contributed to the American Legion and personnel divisions in Washington, D.C. after service.
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Marion E. Pollock
AEE
American Legion Poweltief
United States Veterina Buresa
Washington, D. C
Pollock
Leutenants
France
Adjutant General's Department
Ammistlee
Legionnaires to Guard Rhine Area as France's Blue Devils Move In
The American Legion reports Allied forces evacuating the Rhine land arena with French blue devils assigned to occupy. Veterans write of compensation and insurance figures as Congress extends medals for World War actions and ex soldiers benefit from war risk policies totalling billions.
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Blue Devils
France
Rhineland
Charles R. Forbes
United States Veterans’ Bureau
Deserter Hoax Lands Man in Federal Prison
David Wolman pretended to be a navy deserter to secure free winter lodging in Chicago and was sentenced to two years. He later revealed his true identity, claiming to be Michael WeCnurty, and the government alleges fraud in breaking into the penitentiary. A probe identified the hoax and the case seeks repayment of the deserter reward.
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David Wolman
Chicago
Navy
Federal
Wolman
Susy Department
Michael WeCnurty
Woodman
Goverment
Wollman
Ian Am Om
Texas City as World Capital in Early Texas History
The article traces Washington and Austin as early world capitals of Texas and the United States era. It notes Washington’s village status before 1840 and Austin’s role as seat of government, with diplomatic ties and a Congress Avenue landmark. It describes the Balcones escarpment and Texas oil fields shaping the state’s development and the Capitol’s architecture modeled after Washington.
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Washington
Austin
Rature de Dittle Piore
Bos
Park
Almertcna Fisters
Sass Bulletin
Natonal Geographe Society
Texas
Witch
United States
Isda
Republic of Texas
Republic
Europe
Miniatera
Sone
District of Columbia
Distret of
Columbia
Mealeo
Colorado River
Geoulys Relling
Balcones
Congress Avenue
River Gorge Area Preservation Amid Industrial Growth
Historic gorge near Colerain River faces pressure from new hydro and timber projects. Authorities cite water power potential and forest resources while residents push for conservation. Stakeholders debate impact on ecology and local economy as access roads expand.
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Reater
Aerosa
Colerain
Forest of American Dames
Otter Naturgyl Campy
Fragmented Text Reflects Banned Liquor Debate Voice
OCR fragment references a dispute over banning alcohol and a Moslem plea in Constantinople era style. It mentions manifest content about freedom, revisions, and continents, with incompletely read phrases about reform, belief, and opposition, set against a public moral debate.
Women Face Big Questions at Chautauqua Convention
Delegates from the General Federation of Women’s Clubs, numbering up to 15,000, will gather for the biennial Chautauqua convention in June 2020. The program features a keynote on internationalism, sessions on American citizenship, education, labor, welfare, and the role of women in global affairs, with speakers including Mrs. Thomas G. Winter and Mrs. Horace Mann Towner. The event will showcase lectures, films, and pageants, culminating in performances by Edison and other notable figures.
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General Federation of Womens Clubs
Chautauquan
Thomas G. Winter
Minneapolis
General Federation of Women's Choirs
Fuly Wolce
Washington
Arras
Hlorace Mann Towner Waashington
National
Comittee
Charles Evans Hughes
Hughes
Frank P. Garvin
The
Chemical Foundation
Percy Pennybacker
Clinton
Quin
Diocese of
Texas
Jessee Burralt
Stephens Junior College
Tyrie
Syle Anhtont
Matos
Jder
American Legion
Amertearn Legion
Wade
United States Daateler Court
Towa
Snessien
United States
Eoperne
Eluhweanen
Chidren
Grice
Edward Franklin White
Attarmey
Indom
Cara Wilson Stewart
Witeracy Commission
National Education Assocaton
WII 1
Hays
Motion Meture Producers of America
Thomas A. Edison
Nevin
Thurlow Lieurance
Mollere
Famous
Guild Players
Holy Land
Nanette B. Paul
Jerusalem
Canada to limit navy and protect harbors only
Ottawa plans to disarm beyond guarding Halifax and Esquimalt harbors and to train about 1500 youths yearly in naval service. Funds for British donated vessels may not be returned, reflecting economy pressure and Progressive demand. Government claims broad Commons support.
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Ottawa
Canada
Halifax
Esquimalt
Science on Farm Proclaims New Methods for Canadian Agriculture
The article argues old farming methods fall short and modern education and experimental farming improve land use. It highlights roles of agricultural colleges, experimental farms, government support, and new crop rotation practices, urging farmers to adopt researched techniques to boost productivity and sustain soil.
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Cannada Jis
Everett Woman Praises Vegetable Compound Relief
In Everett Washington a longtime back and hip pain sufferer reports improved strength after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She urges others with female troubles to try the remedy and notes lasting relief.
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Everett
Washington
Pinkham
JM. Sibbert
High St
Lydia
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