Barney Larkin Keeps Giant-Killers in Contention
Tris Ford battles to keep Barney Larkin in the Giant-killers fold as mischief and alcohol trouble threaten team morale. Win Shute proposes a keeper scheme with Ernest Steadman to monitor Barney while nurturing talent, while captain James Winton Shute and Ford weigh risks to the club’s reputation and title chances.
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Barney
James Winton
Shute
Tris
Win
Kreeper
Steadman
Teague
Tess
Isaak Walton
Ball Park
Ford
Yongster
Ernest Steadman
Tris Ford
Win Shute
Barney Larkin
Danion
Piscatarius
Teryaus
Giants Killers Pitcher Sees Debts Paid For Return
James Winton Shute reports a pitcher out of the game due to illness. Tina Ford, manager of the Giants Killers, seeks out Barney Larkin, pays his debts, and puts him back in action. Larkin shines in his first game but faces ongoing struggles to stay clean.
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Tris
Win Shute
James Liton Shute
Aris Ford
James Winton
Shute
Tris Ford
Ford
Giant-killers
Ira Laodis
James Winton Shute
Barney
Job
Win
Chicago
Barney Larkin
Hawk
Win Strute
Tf Ford
Harney
Burney
Trist
Hig Atar
Il Neas
Tina Ford
Giant+ Killers
Ira Barney Larkin
White Sox Lose and Nant’s Ovn? Hoo Rays Echo
Silly exchange references a defeated baseball moment and cheer for Nant’s. A garbled dialogue fragment follows a joke about a pair of spectacles and an eight hour day. The passage remains fragmentary with unclear attribution.
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White Sox
Hoo-rays
Legion officers visit 600 wounded at Chicago hospital
National Commander Franklin D Oller and Francis A Kelly and Mitton J Foremost of the Illinois American Legion led a tour at United States Public Health Service Hospital No 30 Chicago where 600 wounded and disabled soldiers and sailors receive care. They addressed many in the recreation hall stressing the Legion's service to disabled veterans and families.
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Franklin D'oller
Ehatplain
Francis A. Kelly
Mitton J. Foremain
Ilinois Department of the American Legion
United States Public Health Service
Chicago
Legion
D'Oller
Pather Kelly
Recreation Hall
Niittown
Mander
America Legion
American Legion
Congress
Father Kelly
New York
United States
Innn
Legion Joins With Federal Board On Disabled Veterans Training
The American Legion launches a cooperative plan with the federal board of vocational training to speed vocational rehabilitation for veterans. About 180,000 disabled veterans are eligible, but only 26,000 have been trained in 20 months. The plan creates state level organizations and post officers to screen cases and push for admission and training, under National Commander Plunkett.
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Federal Board of Vocational Training
Ex- Pensa
American Legion
T18
Federal Board
Legion
Bodly
American Legion Hedquartuts i Nndianapotis
Gerald. Murphy
Rutan
Wty
Plunk
n'Ouer
Chkalee
Lameel Balies
Sn Chatrinnn
Speainis Legion
FB. V. A
West Virginia American Legion Posts Report Activity
A state bulletin notes Vost No. 44 Puitppl held a minstrel show raising funds for the territory. George D. Jackson Post No. 56 Ringwood plans a wowith auxiliary and post club rooms. Potomac Post Shepherdstown reports near full enrollment with five members left. Clarksburg, Wheeling and Parkersburg posts arranged baseball games with Detroit and Boston rosters. Wheeling Post No. 1 highlights a large “Perahing” celebration and substantial turnout.
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Louis A. Carr
American Legion of
West Virginia
Vost
Puitppl
W. Vay
George D. Jackson
Ringwood
Potomac Post
Shepherdstown
Clarksburg
Eling
Aind Parkersburg
Saimes
Whvreling Post No. 1
Benefit of Legion Rotry Tule of Newcaste
The item notes a fundraising event in Newcastle Pennsylvania for the American Legion post. It mentions dates in July and April and aims to support Legion activities. Local civic groups organize the drive and invite members and residents to participate.
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Legion
Rotary C
Newcaste
Beneft
Amerfeyga
Letter From Eva B Shay Praises Pinkham’s Compound
A Garnett Kansas woman Eva B Shay describes severe postnatal illness after birth, rapid recovery after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, and continued good health with subsequent pregnancies. She credits the medicine for relief and recommends it to others.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Mia
Eva B
Shay
Garnett
Kansea
Townsend Proves English Brick Claims Were Isolated
The late George Alfred Townsend argued that while some cargoes may claim English bricks in quantity, such instances are isolated and not representative. He showed no consistent evidence supporting broad import of English bricks beyond rare examples.
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England
George Alfred Townsend
Women Need Swamp-Root for Kidney and Bladder Trouble
Many women suffer kidney and bladder issues without realizing it. Symptoms include back pain headache loss of ambition and nervousness. Dr Kilmer Swamp Root is advertised as a remedy available at drug stores with a sample offer by mail.
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Kilmer
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton
Ancient Babylon Tablets Unearthed With Angelic Imprints
A cache of historic Babylonian tablets from ancient excavations was secured recently. Some pieces bear seals or prints that scholars believe date back to before the Christian era and show marks shaped like angels, surviving for over two millennia.
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Babylon
No Buried Trouble In Moonshine Cemetery Tale
An eccentric tale emerges about moonshine efforts in a cemetery where a man’s actions lead to a grave mistake. The report hints at illicit activity and a reaction tied to a burial ground setting.
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Nike
Judy Tunkins
Tud Tunkins
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Chicago Hospital
Clarence McGee
Kelly
William Hughes
Franklin D’otter
National
Francis H
Metal
Cook
Gerald J. Murphy
Gulletin
Frankfort
Cologne
Hamburg
Germany
Emil
Second Ave
Fletcher
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