Legion Membership Soars in 1922 Across Regions
The 1922 membership rise favored the South and Middle West with Georgia leading gains at 1.64 percent over 1921. Iowa and Ohio were the only listed strong states showing increases, while New York, Pennsylvania, and others remained high in total numbers.
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New York
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Iowa
Georgia
Arkansas
Louisiana
North Carolina
New Mexico
Missouri
Florida
Mississippi
Utah
Oklahoma
Alabama
Wyoming
District of Columbia
Tennessee
Fun Stuff: Earth Mover Humor Highlights
The Earth Mover issue features light jokes with a construction and engineering flavor. Several short gags play on everyday situations and wordplay, including a child misreading a doorbell encounter and a playful tale about a poor man’s finances told through days of the week.
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The
Earth Mover
Editor’s witty reply to a love letter riddle
A young man asks why a girl closes her eyes when kissed. The editor of a heart to heart column replies with a playful challenge, suggesting the sender should send a photograph to help explain.
Bank Scam Report From Georgia Town
In a Georgia town a Black-led bank invites Black depositors while a man allegedly called Jim Johnson tries to withdraw ten dollars. The cashier notes no balance and Sam Johnson claims a past deposit, but the bank has apparently exhausted the funds.
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Georgia
Jim Johnson
It All Depends Mary and Susie Calves Skirt Tale
A light verse contrasts Mary with two small calves and Susie with two larger calves. When Mary lengthens her skirt she remains unfazed while Susie’s larger calves spark attention and chatter as a lively scene unfolds.
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Mary
Susie
Pete
Wealthy New York Visitor Plans Cigar Stop at Dry Goods Firm
A prosperous dry goods merchant from Heresidaton area invites a visiting New York friend to join him in a local shop, promising to request cigars upon arrival and signaling a social call in the community.
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Jimmie
New York
Riverside Notes Weather Drops and Social Visits
Riverside notes record Mrs Markovich and daughter Katie of Butte visiting Mr and Mrs John Butella. John Simonich visits the Mautz home. Edward Rebish tends newborn lamb triplets. Pat Laden visited his brother John. Sam Freeman moved cattle from Mautz ranch to Grasshopper country as temperatures decline to 12 below zero.
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Katie
Butte
John Butella
John Simonich
Joseph Mautz
Edward Rebish
Pat. Laden
John Laden
Sam Freeman
Mautz
Grasshopper
Mercury
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Mille Adams
Dillon Hotel
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