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ITEMS OF INTEREST TO THE ALLEN BROTHERS POST, AMERICAN LEGIONThe Spirit of the Legion. j fairness toward the former service I am the flesh and blood of Ameri-I^in. ca’s fighting- men, soul of those who! 1 safeguard those rights for whichs.eop on Flanders Field and in the ! ^iekin''heH hWoff ™f£watery depths of the heaving ocean.I am the voice of four million men who rallied to their country’s flag when it was menaced. I cherish and hold sacred the memories of those stirring days, the valorous deeds and herioc sacrifices of the men in khaki and blue.With ever watchful eyes I care for«hich they gave unstintingly of their arm life blood. The constitution of our country I uphold and will alwayi defend.I am strong with the strength of youth and wise with the wisdom of experience. In my ranks are carefree boys and gray-haired men, millionaires and paupers, statesmen andand look after the needs and wants | humble folk, all banded together for of the maimed and disabled veterans'a common cause.of the great war. With tenderness and mercy I administer to them. With unrelenting strength and power I fight in the legislative halls of our country for their welfare and happiness. I turn the searchlight of piti-I am the great sturdy organization of veterans upon whose far-flung membership the sun never sets. Mr outposts are established in every land in every clime; my banned is unfurled beside the Stars and Stripe*less publicity on inefficiency and un- wherever Americans are gathered. vlt;
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Lubbock Avalanche
Lubbock, Texas, US
Fri, Feb 17, 1922
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