Influence of the American Legion on the nation
A Douglas County Nebraska Legionnaire defends the American Legion against claims of waning influence. He argues the Legion remains a strong voice for veterans, citing its service, unity, and leadership in veterans’ legislation, and notes the organization could grow to the million-member mark. A second piece previews a new citizen ship book by William E. Scott of Minnesota.
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Douglas County
Neb
American Legion
Legion
Wither
Little America
America
América
Leion
Voice of
the Legion
People of America
William E. Scott
St. Paul
Mr Possum Escapes Fox Pantry Raid In Chimney Flight
In a woodland tale Mr Possum sneaks into Mr Fox’s home seeking food but finds danger. He climbs the chimney to escape the Irish fox chasing him and hides on the roof before retreating to the forest for supper.
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Mr. Possum
Mr. Fox
Hiim
Mas Fox
Edie
Mr. Pax
Mr. Re
Bunny
Ma Fox
Cluber
Fox
Mr. Pox
Mir
Possum
Mr. Possta
Hite
Mr. Hox
Kansas Legionnaire perplexed by Romanian war cross award
Ira H Burke a Kansas Legionnaire recalls service with the Forty-fifth Infantry overseas but cannot explain why he was named a knight of the Star of Romania. A package from the Romanian legation in Washington included the insignia cross and a royal brevet signed by the Romanian king Fer dinand, with no readable context.
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Ira Hi. Burke
Kansas
Burke
Washington
Rumania
Ferdinand
Forty-fifth
Time limit for aliens to naturalize without fee
Aliens who served in the U S Army or Navy in World War I have until March 2 1924 to naturalize under eased rules without a fee. The act applies to foreign born service members honorably discharged after acceptance by military authorities. The deadline follows the return of the last American troops on March 8 1923.
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Congress
United States
Legion Aid Labels Warren Post Helps Desperate Veteran
The Tierbt. B. Martin post of Warren Arkansas learned of a distressed ex service man from the Three Hundred and Twelfth supply train. Investigators found he had tuberculosis of the bones and ensuing insanity. The post contacted the U S Veterans' Bureau at Little Rock which arranged transportation and an attendant to take the veteran to Little Rock for medical care and hospitalization.
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Legion
Tierbt
B. Martin
Warren
Ark
Three Hundred and Twelfth
Post
United States Veterans’ Bureau
Little Rock
Dogs ride in tin can dreamtails now
A whimsical note from American Legion Weekly contrasts old street scenes with today showing dogs riding in tin cans rather than chasing them. It uses playful imagery to illustrate changing times.
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American Legion Weekly
Men You May Marry By E R Peyser A Galoot Like This Pro posed to You
A light humorous feature by E R Peyser about matching a bookish, high brow suitor to a self supporting, well employed woman. It notes parents worry while daughters love his mix of wit and work ethic and ends with an ironic prescription to judge by inner worth rather than appearances.
The Enigmatic Power of Picture-Based Vengeance
In Folk-Lore studies, cases show victims harmed by enemies through drawing their image and shooting it. The belief holds the pain transfers to the victim, a surviving primitive magic. Historical examples include Thebes clay figures and Catherine de Medici wax effigies, echoed by Frazer and Elworthy.
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American Folk-Lore Society
England
Thebes
Catherine de Medici
Frazer
Elworthy
Jean Arthur Rises From College Student to Star
A young Jean Arthur, once a New York college student and fashion photographer model, rises to prominence as a leading screen personality. At seventeen she stands five feet three inches, slender brunette charm, and gains attention from a major producer after early minor roles.
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Jean Arthur
New York
Miss Arthur
Ruth as a Feminine Name and its Symbolism Across lore
The piece traces Ruth’s name origin from Hebrew roots to meaning linked with beauty and devotion. It notes Ruth’s biblical tale of loyalty to Naomi, Ruth’s depiction by artists, and the name’s popularity in English. It links Ruth to pearls as talismanic stones and to October’s opal associations, with Hood’s verses cited.
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Ruth
Naori
Boaz
Thomas Hood
Wheeler Syndicate, Inc
Committeeman Says Franchise Questions Make City Seat Investment
In a debate on council seats and franchise issues the candidate questions a fifteen thousand dollar price tag. The committeeman argues the money is not an expense but an investment for the city and future gains.
Beef producers urged to focus on demand and efficiency
N K Carnes of the University of Minnesota animal husbandry division offers guidance to beef producers facing narrow margins and high taxes. He urges marketing through cooperatives, minimal capital in buildings, breeding superior cattle, good pasture, and cost effective winter feeding to boost returns.
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N. K. Carnes
Animal Husbandry Division
University of Minnesota
Horse Ear Signals Mood and Gait in Horses
The ear of the horse reflects mind and emotion, signaling curiosity fear anger and intent. Experienced riders read ear positions to anticipate gait changes, noting that ear size shape and setting indicate intelligence disposition and temperament.
Care of Mare and Colt in Fall Months
Fall care for brood mares and young colts requires stable housing every night and a small morning feed to prevent chilling. Cold autumn conditions exhaust animals beyond what feeding can restore, so avoid letting them stand in the cold and then overcompensate with winter rations. Protect the mares and keep the colt growing for best results.
Inoculation Guidance for Pigs Before Weaning
Farmers are advised to inoculate piglets for cholera before weaning. Benefits include lower costs, easier handling, and reduced illness compared with older pigs. Sanitary quarters and concurrent inoculation offer strong disease protection. some states prohibit self treatment. Farmers Bulletin 830 Hog Cholera available from the USDA in Washington DC.
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Washington, DC
Stock Bedding Emphasized For Profit and Health
The article notes that all classes of livestock benefit from good bedding. Well bedded animals rest better and use feed efficiently, leading to profit while neglecting bedding can cause losses.
Strong Pigs Payoff From Feed Regimen In Litter Quality
A mature brood sow fed one pound of corn per day per 100 pounds live weight and alfalfa from a rack daily produces a strong litter of pigs. The article discusses feed strategies to improve litter quality and growth in swine farming.
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American Legion II News Service
Legion Commission of Minnesota
Scott
South St. Paul
South St. Paul High School
Macalester College
McClure Newspaper Syndicate
Arkansas Post
By E. R. Peyser
McClure Syndicate
Rutil
John Kendrick Bangs
Bs Lin VE
Horse
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