Old Hickory and the Hermitage Portrait of Andrew Jackson
The article recounts Andrew Jackson birthplace disputes between North and South Carolina, his rise from frontier life to president, and centers on the Hermitage near Nashville. It describes the home, grounds, and Jacksons tomb, plus details of his marriage to Rachel and the origin of the nickname Old Hickory from a muddy shelter fashioned for him during the Creek War.
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Robert H. Moulton
Andrew Jackson
North
South Carolina
Nashville
North Carolina
National House
Senate
Tennessee
New Orleans
Pakenham
Britain
Mississippi
Florida
United States
McKenney
Crawford
South
James Crawford
George, McKenney
Andrew
Houen
Maieu
Crawford Place
McKenney Place
Greenville
Old Hickory
Jackson
Hermitage
Bers
Frealdent Jackson
Thomas Jefferson
Alte
Lafayette
Rachel Jack
Robards
Afal
Dickinson
Kentucky
House of Repreentatives
Adams
Clay
John Quincy Adams
Rickory
Washington
William Allen
General Jackson
Captain Allen
Legion Posts Aid in Arkansas City Flood Relief Effort
Veterans from Shelton Benty post and Arkansas City ex service men supplied a guard for three nights to protect the flooded district and assist city authorities. They coordinated with civic groups and arranged a Chautauqua benefit to raise relief funds and plan permanent aid for flood victims.
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Arkansas City
Kan
American Legion
Kansas
Shelton Benty
Legion
National Guard
Chautauqua
Memorial to All War Dead Erected in Oakland
A memorial to World War dead, funded by Dr. Leroy F. Herrick, stands in the Allied Memorial Center on Lake Merritt in Oakland. It already holds 84,324 American names. records from allied nations will be sealed as received, with ceremonies marking historic World War events.
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Oakland
Cal
Leroy F. Herrick
Allied Memorial Center
Lake Merritt
Herrick
American Legion
Doctor Herrick
Lst
New Zealand
France
England
Belgium
Washington
Lincoln
Roosevelt
Wilson
WInS COOLIE LABOR BATTLE
The article notes a Pacific coast issue expanding toNew York where 200 Chinese workers were employed in Long Island City factories. The American Legion Bilville post in Queens pressured federal authorities to deport them, with Legion members continuing to push until the men were removed from the country.
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Pacific Coast
American Legion
Long Island
Long Island City
Legion
Queens County
Bilanville Post
Bilite
Serviss
Daunt Teas Legion
Recovery From Influenza Hastened by Peruna
Mr G A Allen of Bondurant Iowa testifies to Peruna aiding recovery from influenza and catarrhal conditions. He notes weight gain from 155 to 175 pounds after six bottles, and urges others to use the original remedy. Sold everywhere in tablet or liquid form.
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G A. Allen
Bondurant
Iowa
The Gossips Town Luncheon Debt
A Chicago Tribune reader recounts living among busybodies in a town and inviting them to lunch to avoid gossip. The bill proved small yet humiliating as he had to borrow 15 cents, sparking town chatter for years.
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Chicago Tribune
Just the Boy for the Job Fences and Fencing Lessons
A farmer plans fence repair once George returns from college. Mrs. Dairybutter questions the boy's ability, but the father notes George has taken fencing lessons this term, implying readiness to mend. The anecdote ends with a biblical quote about service.
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Ghnhral
Rachel Jackson
Provident Jackson
Macrions
the AMERICAN @LEGIONG
American Legion News Service
New York
God
Henry van Dyke
Sorllle
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