New Members Boost Altus American Legion Post Growth
Roy R. Volk, adjutant of the James Monroe Rosch post in Altus Oklahoma, expanded post membership from 18 to 292 in under a year. He secured a well equipped club room with kitchen, billiard room and a $1500 library, and plans to reach 600 members and own a post home. Volk, wounded and disabled from World War I service, had two brothers and a sister killed in the conflict. He was cited for meritorious service at Post Field.
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Roy R. Volk
James Monroe Rosch
American Legion
Altus
Okla
Volk
Ing Country
Post
Post Field
Flags Return to Ohio Statehouse in Sealed Ceremony
Flags from World War units are placed beside Civil War colors in the Ohio Statehouse Columbus. Veterans from Civil and World wars attended the presentation honoring regular army National Guard and reserve corps flags. Col Charles Rhodes and Adjutant General Henderson led the ceremony with American Legion participation.
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Ohio
Columbus
War Department
National Guard
Reserve Corps
Charles Rhodes
Fort Hayes
Fifth Corps
Henderson
American Legion
Legion Their Best Friend
James A. McFarland of Dalton Georgia national commander of the Disabled American Veterans declares at the Legion national convention in San Francisco that the American Legion is the ex service man's best friend and will demand due recognition. He notes he rode 3000 miles to deliver the message and asks Legion members to stand by DAV members.
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American Legion
James A. McFarland
Dalton
the Legion
San Francisco
Legion
United States
National Legion
United States Veterans’ Bureau
Frank T. Hines
Legion Post Leases Lincoln City Auditorium For One Year
The Lincoln Neb post of the American Legion leases the city auditorium for a year and assumes existing contracts. The post will use part of the building for clubrooms and plans to establish a canteen in the auditorium.
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Lincoln
Neb
The
American Legion
Lincoln City Auditorium
the Legion Post
American Legion Adopts Nationwide Policy Agenda
The San Francisco convention outlines 91 resolutions guiding rehabilitation, adjusted compensation, Americanization, and welfare programs for veterans. It urges more funds for veterans’ hospitals, survey of institutions for service-related mental illness, and a permanent international peace committee.
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National Rehabilitation Committee of the Legion
Congress
National Rehabilitation Comittee
Legion
National Americanization Commission of the Legion
Bureau of Community Welfare
American Legion
Ruhr
Colorado
Columbia River
Fox Seeks Lucky Rabbit Foot to End Bad Luck
Jimmy Crow teases Mr. Fox with a tale of a legendary lucky rabbit foot. The fox, injured and hungry, longs for luck as Jack Rabbit escapes, while Jimmy hints a neighbor’s rabbit foot still brings fortune.
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Boves
Mr. Fox
Mr. Rabbit
Jimmy Crow
Jimmy
Jack Rabbit
Mr.Mian
Hin
Mr. Dog
Mr. Man
Mr. Pox
Lucky Rabbit
Hiy
Jack Rabbit Tale Teaches Fox and Crew a Humble Lesson
A sly fox longs for Jack Rabbit but cannot run and instead learns luck comes from restraint. Jimmy Crew pursues Jack Rabbit with keen interest, while Mr Fox is hungry and wary, hoping luck may still favor him for a day.
Unclear Verse Snippet From McClure Syndicate
Fragmentary lines express mixed welcome and distance in a dated poetic couplet. The text hints at shifting feelings toward a visitor and friendship within a social context, attributed to the McClure Newspaper Syndicate.
Beech Tree Becomes Toothache Cure in Folk Lore
A beech tree is invoked as a lucky conduit for folk magic to heal toothaches. An eyelash and nails from the patient are placed in a hole bored in the beech, with strict cautions not to burn or cut the tree. The belief links to ancient priestly rites and sympathetic magic, noting this practice faded in some areas but persists in others.
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United States
Canada
Cato
Pliny
McClure
Justine a Name with Latin Roots and Mythic Ties
The article discusses the name Justine derived from juro meaning to swear, its Latin origins, and connections to Justa and Justina. It notes Saint Justina of Padua as inspiration, the unicorn emblem, Venetian beliefs about Intercession, and the name’s use in France and England. It also mentions Justine’s talisman stone, Sunday as a lucky day, and then a humorous dialogue about marriage proposals.
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Aimes
Justus
Juste
Lyons
Justa
Justina
Padua
Pepuanto
Justine
Whesler Syndicate, Inc
Shedding Light on Hidden Life and Divine Spark
A reflection on human life, humility, and the potential for divine awakening. The piece emphasizes that no life is too insignificant to be worthy and capable of a moment of enlightened, Godward realization.
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God
Has Anyone Laughed At You Racaiges
Ethel R Payser muses on readers who peek at endings while arguing about spoiling a book. The piece considers author intent and the reader’s right to know the plot twist without forcing others to reveal it.
Irresistible Allurement in New Town Parking Debate
A witty exchange centers on a real estate broker boasting few buildings in a new town and highlighting the importance of parking space as a selling point. The humor hinges on limited infrastructure contrasted with potential convenience for buyers.
Colombia's Ospina Once UC Berkeley Engineering Student
General Pedro Nel Ospina, future president of Colombia, studied at the University of California engineering school. The note cites a remark about a daughter's plane skills and a quip about locking up a plane and dropping the key in a river.
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Sondags Nisse
Stockholm
Pedro Nel Ospina
Colombia
Engineering
University of California
Proper care and feeding to reduce horse waste on farms
The text warns that cheap hay is wasted on farms and stresses proper hay cutting and curing, single feeders for teams, and feeding horses by individual needs. It cites waste from harness wear, poor hoof care, and painful bits, plus misgrouped horses and overloading. It emphasizes humane, comfortable handling and dental care to improve digestion and feed efficiency.
Feed and Exercise as Key Sow Farrowing Factors
The article stresses that proper feeding and exercise are crucial for brood sows at farrowing. It notes corn alone is insufficient for protein and minerals, recommends 1/4 pound of tinkage with corn per sow, and cites Iowa State College findings of heavier, stronger births. Alfalfa or clover hay plus minerals are advised and exercise, such as winter field activity, reduces constipation and feverish conditions.
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Iowa State College
Feed and Exercise Prove Key for Brood Sows
North Dakota Agricultural College experiments led by Professor Shepperd show brood sows eat alfalfa and perform best when fed a two and a half pound daily mix for a 200 pound sow consisting of half barley and half shorts. Equal parts barley oats and bran or shorts also work well. Exercise matters. scattering grain to encourage movement yields longer feeding activity.
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North Dakota Agricultural College
Shepperd
Wheat Causes Digestive Disturbances in Horses
When fed in large quantities wheat tends to cause digestive upset and skin eruptions in horses. Feed in moderation and grind the grain coarsely, mixing with bulky feeds such as bran chopped hay or straw for safer rations.
Clean Up Hog House and Restore Ventilation
The notice calls for disinfecting the hog house and cleaning up the area. It requests fresh bedding and repair of broken window lights. It notes ventilators must remain open and no notices indicate they are closed.
Feeding Wheat to Hogs Economics
Article explains feeding wheat to hogs most economically by coarse grinding or rolling. Grinding increases feeding value by 16 to 22 percent. Soaking before grinding adds some value, though the exact amount is uncertain.
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Ghee
American Legion News Service
Legion Post
Buckeye Capital
Mr. Jox
Mr. Jacok Rabbit
Mr. Ox
Man
Mr. Crow
Dolores Rousse
Fox
Mr.ox
Jimmy Crew
Jack
Los Angeles
New York
Miss Rousse
John Kendrick Bangs
McClure Newspaper Syndicate
Harving
McClure Syndicate
Ethel R. Peyser
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