Legion Pilgrimage to France Draws Attention and Plans
The column outlines American Legion plans for a 1927 pilgrimage to France, detailing fundraising, travel arrangements, and the anticipated 23 day schedule including a 300 dollar cost per person and a return to postwar ties between the United States and France. It also discusses tree conservation debates in Vermont and Washington and reviews the ongoing Oil scandal involving former Secretary Fall with renewed indictments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion
American Legion
France
Paris
Legionaires
Atlantic
Trocadero
Poaty
Ailroads
Medway
Legionusires
Atlantic Coast
United States
Vermont
Washington State
United States Department of the Treasury
Canada
Yuletide
Charles Lathrop Pack
American Tree Association
Nature Magazine
We Forest
Ardeln
Reese
Christmas Spirit Shapes December in Cedar Rapids Gazette
The article notes that moderns may miss the deeper spiritual meaning of Christmas yet observes that the Christmas spirit pervades business, industry, commerce, schools, homes, and all institutions during December in America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
America
Nature Notes Q and A on Photography Trees and Birds
Questions answer common Nature topics. Answers cover photographing fancy aquarium fishes, woolly aphids on apple trees, and meadowlark winter migration. Previous notes explain carpels, world knowledge, and keeping pests from sucker damage on trees with netting and space.
Skyshine and ultraviolet care for health in smoky cities
The column cites Prof. Leonard Hill noting no evidence that air ionization or ozone affects heart health and urges skyshine exposure and daylight ultraviolet light to boost immunity. It advises open windows, minimal overheated rooms, and early morning sun for tuberculosis patients, plus guidance on safe bathing and dental care.
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Leonard Hill
England
Carlson
Lyon
Hill
Davos
Switzerland
Warn
Anpearica
Flo
Knights Templar Organized in Tim
A Knights Templar commandery was instituted in the city with delegations from Dubuque Fort Dodge Cedar Rapids Cedar Falls and Belle Plaine. Frank Neely served as eminent commander Matt Parrott as grand commander James Sherman as captain general and other officers were appointed in the inaugural ceremony.
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Knights Templar
Dubuque
Fort Dodge
Cedar Rapids
Cedar Falls
Ascalon
Godspeed
Frank Neely
Matt Parrott
James Sherman
D. B. Stanton
Jay Cobb
H. W. Joenney
Moses Ricker
E. H. Press
J. C. Lusch
J., A. Fowler
E. Stearns
Local officers named for 1934 American Legion post
Forty years ago on December 9 5 plea of Robert Anderson and officers were listed led by J W Ridgell commander MM WW Lott senior vice commander J Hoo junior vice commander T V Bedgwick quartermaster Rev B Barrett chaplain WW C Farnsworth officer of guard. Joseph Knox died at Fing Creek townskin born 1799 in Virginia came to county and leaves 18 children nine survive. Joseph Kennett set three electric lights in his store and front entrance. First blizzard of season last Friday hit with wind snow and river froze by Saturday. mercury fell to below zero Sunday. Mrs John B Rugg died at farm near Grundy Black Hawk. second wife died of consumption. First snow depth hinting sleighing last Monday night. Fifty eight members attended Reading circle banquet at Irving hotel with toasts by Dr J M Ball Jr FA Edwards Dubuque editor Supt J W McClellan JW Akers Major Al W Clancy Des Moines Rev E X Barrett and J Van Metre. C D Moyer toastmaster.
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Robert Anderson
J. OW. Ridprel
WW. Lott
J. Hooi
T. VL. Bedgwick
Rev. B. Barrett
C. Farnsworth
Willhamy
Vanderbilt
King
New York
Reading Circle
Irving Hotel
J. M. Ball
FA. Edwards
Dubuque
Town Normal Monthly
J. W. McClellan
Vinton
JW. Akers
al W. Clancy
Des Moines
E. X. Barrett
J. van Metre
C.D. Moyer
Seventieth Birthday Dinner Noted For Mark Twain in New York
A Delmonico's gathering in New York honored Mark Twain on his 70th birthday with friends and stories about his habits and humor. The event recalled his comment on routines and diet as he reflected on age and life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark Twain
Delmonico's
New York
Blaiy
McWilliams
Uncle Wiggily Visits Kennel House
Min and Mrs Raw Wow welcome Uncle Wiggily to their kennel where he teaches Jackie and Peetie about the woods. The puppies beg him to stay but he says the trip must end as Christmas nears and he must return to his hollow stump bungalow.
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Min
Mrs. Raw Wow
Uncle
Jackie
Peetie
Rabbit
Hollow Stump
Jingle
Tooter
Scooter
Nimble
Bimble
Mr. Bow Wow
Uncle Wigelly
Uncle Wiggily
Dog Kennel House
Bunny
Sony Tt
Wirstly
Uncle Wigglies Tin Dipper Mystery at the Kennel
Uncle Wiggily visits a dog kennel and arrives with a gleaming tin dipper. The dipper goes missing after rain, and Jackie and Peetie discover muddy paw prints and a mystery in the back steps area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Wiggily
s _ Tin Dipper
Howard R. Garis
Ancient Transportation Across Civilizations
A 14 year old reader outlines how ancient Egyptians traveled by Nile boats and land routes, while Babylonians and Assyrians used donkeys and slaves. Greeks and Romans dominated maritime travel and built lasting roads and bridges, with proofs of extensive trade to Crete Phoenicia and Egypt.
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Egypt
Nile
Tcier
Babylonia
Mediterranean
Pytheas
Great Britain
Greece
Crete
Phoenicia
Alexandria
Alexander
Europe
Uncle Ray letter page invites youth readers
The note asks boys and girls to send letters with name age address and school to Uncle Ray care of the paper. It mentions readers may write about Indians and early fruit trees and comments on premodern plantings in the Americas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Michys
Seppe
Searcest
Uncle Ray
Cerner
Dulaney Nunn
South America
Raccoon Steals Dipper Reveals Paw Print Clues
The tale follows Robbie and friends as they misidentify animal prints. They track a clattering sound to a tree and discover Bobbie the raccoon with a stolen tin dipper, teaching Jackie Peetie and Wiggity a lesson about paw marks and raccoon mischief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackie Tan
Bobbie
Robbie
Jackie
Peetie
Alan
Mr. White
Creomulsion Promoted as Cure for Persistent Coughs
A vintage advertisement touts Creomulsion as a medical discovery that soothes and heals inflamed membranes and stops germ growth. It claims creosote-based formula treats persistent coughs colds bronchitis and related respiratory diseases with a money back guarantee if not relayed after directions.
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Creomulsion Company
Atlanta, Ga
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