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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 07, 1922

Page

5

Marines best police in the world praised by congress

The Kansas City Times lauds the United States marine corps as a premier civil and military force. It highlights long standing duties protecting mail and civil development in Haiti and Santo Domingo, imperial era overseas policing, and guard duties at world events, ships, and national leaders.

Kansas City Times United States Marine Corps Madden House of Representatives’ Appropriations Committee District of Columbia Hays United States Marine Corps Post Office Department United States Marines Johm A. Lejeune Hawaiian Islands Guam Yap Philippines Peking China Russian Islands Siberia Virgin Islands Porto Rico Dominican Republic Haiti Louisiana Cuba Stars and Stripes Wilson France Paris Far East Santo Domingo Senate Josiah Tattnal Japan Korea Siam Tientsin New Orleans United States Army Lejeune Panama Subigbag Olongapo Edwin N. McClellan Forbes Massachusetts State R. D. Wainswright Navy Yard League Island Philadelphia New York Times Portland Kittery James H. Jones Col. Jones Samoa Boston Kanagawa Omaha Hodogaya Behring Sea Sandy Hook Trinidad Columbia San Francisco Marine Mare Island Kingston Jamaica Messina Italy Flanders Field Arlington Memorial Amphitheater Marine Band Capital Capitol White House Washington Champlain Trenton Princeton Penobscot Bay Congress Great Britain Mexico Chapultepec America Formosa Uruguay Navassa Isand Col William Remey Marines Navy Spain Maine Anthony Sigshee Guantanamo Custo Manila Bay Santiago de Cuba Monzanillo Nicaragua Vera Cruz Abyssinia Menelik Honduras

National Legion plans multi million revolving fund for veterans

National Commander Hanford MacNider unveiled a plan to create a several million dollar revolving fund. Donated adjusted compensation allotments would back loans to veterans in need, with the fund designed to ensure every dollar paid under the adjusted compensation act aids the truly needy and rehabilitates veterans facing unemployment or illness.

Indianapolis Ind American’ Legion Hanford MacNider Legion MacNider Congress Evry Mr. MaccNider Legion Organization Bureau Tle

Fifth Gillmore Named Coburg Postmaster

Ned Oak Jan 7 reports the fifth Gillmore in succession named postmaster at Coburg. The line started with W. E. Gillmore under Harrison and continued through E. D. Gillmore Hal Gillmore Fred Gillmore and now Joe Gillmore youngest son assumes the Coburg post.

Ned Oak Gilmore Coburg Harrison W. E. Gillmore E. D. Gillmore Hal Fred Joe

Philatheas of Zion Center Hostesses Evening Fun

Mrs Art Romine and Mrs Will Sanders entertained the Philatheas of Zion Center last Friday evening at Mrs Romine's home. Games were played and refreshments served including bread and butter sandwiches pressed chicken banana pie with whipped cream and coffee. The group meets on the third Friday each month next hosted by Mrs Seba Fleener and Mrs Ray Bickford.

Philatheas of Zion Center Art Romine Will Sanders Romine Seba Fleener Ray Bickford

Rulers of Rulers and the Elijah Lesson for 1922

A reflection contrasting 1822 and 1922 showing material progress beside spiritual needs. It cites Elijah’s call for righteous rule, warns against Baalism, and urges church-backed national reform through prayer and public study of the Elijah the Tishbite lesson slated for January 8.

Rule Ravn

Leviathan Rebuild Estimated at 6.7 Million

The Leviathan reconstruction to be completed beside the dock for passengers costs 6,697,303.20 dollars, based on the United States Shipping Board bids. The ship will reach about 24 knots and match any new vessel in performance, with work to start in March 1922.

New York America Leviathan United States Shipping Board Gibbs

Safeguard Reaches 51 Years of Service in Columbus

The Safeguard marks its 51st year with gratitude to readers and patrons. The paper vows improved facilities and renewed service to Columbus Junction and nearby counties, hoping for stronger support from Louisa and surrounding communities. A light note includes a humorous Parson and Landlady exchange from a London show.

Safeguard Columbus Safeguard Columbus Junction Louisa

Smith College President Advocates Rope for Flappers

Chicago report quotes William Neilson of Smith College describing modern flappers as shrewd and worldly and arguing they should be given space to learn from their own indiscretions. He notes about 2,000 students and says rigid faculty discipline would cause a rebellion while parents have lost control at home.

Chicago William Neilson Smith College

Lydia E Pinkham Remedy Praised By Vermont Widow

A Vermont woman describes regained strength after taking Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She shares how one bottle eased weakness and allowed her to work nine hours daily in a steam laundry, urging other suffering women to try the medicine.

Lydia E. Pinkham Union Village L. A. Guimann Vermont

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