American Legion Plans Endowment for Grave Decoration
The American Legion aims to endow permanent grave decoration for World War I dead overseas. A fund target of 100000 dollars will finance visits to graves in France Belgium England Scotland Ireland Spain and other sites on Memorial Day. Posts and members will contribute, with the national treasurer authorized to accept funds.
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American Legion
National Organization
Legion
Paris
France
Belgium
England
Scotland
Ireland
Spain
The
Will Study Military Needs for American Legion Panel
Lieut. Col. William P. Screws of Montgomery Alabama named chairman of the American Legion military affairs committee. The panel will study national military needs and seek legislation at the Legion's annual convention. Screws, senior instructor of the Alabama National Guard, previously helped draft the national defense act.
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William P. Screws
Montgomery
Ala
American Legion
Veterans’ Organization
Serens
National Executive Committee of
the Legion
Screws
Alabama National Guard
Legion Seeks Missing Man Fred Arnold Beer
Relatives of Fred Arnold Beer of Buffalo seek help from the American Legion to find him. The 34 year old veteran- once with the Three Hundred and Forty eighth ambulance company- vanished from Utica State hospital two and a half years ago. He may answer to Kelly or Squires and weighs 139 pounds, five feet nine and a half inches tall. A cousin in Buffalo asks anyone with information to contact Theodore H Becker Jr at 543 Ellicott Square.
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Fred Arnold Beer
Buffalo, N. Y
The
American Legion
Beer
Utica State Hospital
Three Hundred and Forty Eighth Ambulance Company
Kelly
Squires
Theodore H.becker, Jr
Ellicott Square
Buffalo
Canton China's first American Legion post commander from Oconto
Alfred H. Holt formerly of Oconto Wisconsin became the first commander of the Canton China American Legion post and heads a small but enthusiastic group of Legionnaires in Canton. He teaches French English and military tactics at Canton Christian College and organized an American Legion baseball team. Holt served in World War I after training at Plattsburg and Camp Lee before teaching in China.
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Oconto
Wis
Canton
China
American Legion
Soldiers’ Organization
Legion
Sun Yat Sen
Holt
Canton Christian College
Doctor Sun Yat Sen
Doctor Sun
Doctor Holt
University of California
Orient
Jdrregulars
Willams College
Plattsburg
Camp Lee
Song
Tse
GREET GERMAN WAR BRIDES RECEIVING AMERICAN AUXILIARY SUPPORT
Dr Kate Waller Barrett National president announces big sister program by American Legion Auxiliary to assist German war brides in Savannah and other communities. Units will provide acclimation help and information on Rhine destinations. Barrett notes brides are healthy, English-speaking, and valued for returning soldiers' morale.
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Legion Auxiliary
American Legion Auxiliary
Kate Waller Barrett
Barrett
Savannah
Vision of Oregon Spruce Division in the Legion tale
A western veteran recites war memories at an American Legion post. A listener teases him about shell shock as the veteran describes logging in Oregon. He insists the trees were enormous, claiming spruce towers over two hundred feet high from the Spruce Division.
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American Legion
Oregon
American Légion Weekly
Progressive Republicans form insurgent group in 68th Congress
In Washington progressives plan to block the next House agenda until rules are revised and committees unpacked to ease passage of a liberal program. Led by John M. Nelson and Roy Woodruff, the group threatens to curb floor leader and speaker power and push bills on transportation taxes farm credits and public resources.
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Vv Ashington
House of Representatives
House
John M. Nelson
Rep
Wis
la Folette
Roy Woodruff
Mich
Nelson
Representative Woodruff
Progressive Republican Conference
Committee On Rules
Congress
Speaiker Gillett
Loans to Finance Agriculture in 1923
Senator Capper and House members pressed for 1923 farm credit through the War Finance Corporation to supply from 400 to 900 million dollars via cooperative associations. They cited rising debt and expected early operation of intermediate credit banks to aid farmers before summer.
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War Finance Corporation
Capper
Kan
Senate
House
Wallace
Cooperatve
Gooding
Rep
Idaho
Sheppard
der. Tex
Chingen
Davis
Minn
Sin- Chir
Rep. N. Od
Huddleston
Rem. Ala
Farm Joan Board
Federal Land Banks
Charles EL. Lobdell
Army Air Service urged to maintain strong aircraft industry
Rep. Dwight F. Davis successor to J. Mayhew Wainwright cites a critical Army Air Service shortage. He urges five year aircraft funding of 28.1 million yearly, including 16 million for reserve planes and 10 million for current operations, to ensure wartime readiness and peace time needs.
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JHE
Army Air Service
Breet J. Mayhew Wainwright
Republican
New York
Weekson
Dwight F. Davis
Mr. Wainwright
Air Service
Wainwright
Madden Urges Capped Public Building Plan to Stabilize Economy
Representative Madden proposes a limited federal building program to avoid competition with home builders, provide employment during depressions, and support related industries. He calls for an exhaustive nationwide survey to justify only essential constructions and suggests road building could expand during downturns.
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United States
Martin B. Madden
Rep. Ih
House Committee On Appropriations
Madden
Monis
Congress
Planning a Montana Garden for Dry Farm Areas
Plan gardens in rows to allow horse and cultivator use. Grow vegetables suited to local conditions and rely on good seed. Expensive seed that is high quality saves costs by reducing waste and poor yields. Canned vegetables aid winter health.
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Montana
Health Rules From a Past Daily Routine
A list outlines daily health habits: sleep a full night with a bedtime of eight, sleep at least eleven hours if possible, keep windows open for fresh air, spend hours outdoors, establish a regular morning bowel routine, avoid bowel medicines without doctor’s advice, eat vegetables and fruits, take three regular meals at 7:00, 12:30, and 6:00, limit between meals to fruit or milk, and avoid tea or coffee.
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Eithier
Causes of Malnutrition Listed From Child Health Notes
The notes cite factors contributing to malnutrition such as insufficient food, poor nutrition from candy and fried foods, irregular meals, late eating, too fast meals, inadequate sleep, insufficient rest, stale air, closed sleeping areas, constipation, dirty hands and clothing, and dental or tonsil issues.
Proper Sewing Machine Care Necessities
A well cared for sewing machine performs better. Keep it clean and oiled. If it runs hard, check for abuse and oil all rubbing parts, not just the labeled oil holes.
Understanding Warp Weft and Selvage in Cloth Making
The passage explains warp threads run lengthwise and woof threads cross them. It notes selvage as the finished edge where filling threads turn to cross the warp.
Keep Home Records
A complete knowledge of expenditures can be had only where records are kept. The housewife who keeps records of household expenditures has a sure table for measuring economy or waste.
High Egg Production Causes Noted Losses in Montana
In early spring Montana's peak egg production leads to 17 percent of eggs shipped through wholesale markets being a total loss. Losses arise from dirty eggs, breakage, developed chicks, old or shrunken eggs, rotten eggs, and moldy eggs. Proper storage, cleaning, handling, and grading can reduce waste and ensure fair 12 to 14 ounce dozen averages.
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Montana
When to Pasture Alfalfa in the First Year
Guidance on alfalfa pasturing advises against grazing in the first year. Light grazing in the first fall is acceptable if hogs are not ringed, but rooting or close pasturing can damage the stand and reduce winter protection.
Montana cattlemen urged to improve bull quality for better beef
Montana Livestock Commissioner W. H. Donald argues that after a decade of smaller, more numerous herds the industry shows lower beef quality due to indifferent selection of bulls. He cites Holstein and Jersey crossbreds appearing in shipments and notes recent fall consignments reflect poorer cattle overall despite tough economics.
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Montana
Jersey
Counties Reappointing Montana Agricultural Agents
Three Montana counties that previously dropped agents now seek new appointees. County Agent Leader J C Taylor at Bozeman delays action pending state funding. several counties need state and federal support to cover expenses.
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Montana
J.C. Taylor
Bozeman
Sheridan County
Wheatland County
Taylor
Hill County
All Riches Come From Land
The quote credits land ownership as the foundation of wealth and social status. It asserts the first farmer shaped history and nobility rests on possession and use of land.
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Emorzon
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American Legion News Service
Fred A. Beer
Alfred H.holt
Wisconsin Bay
Alfred H. Hoit
Kate Barrett
Donald
W. Hi. Donald
Montana Livestock Commission
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