Education Week Observed Across Nation November 16 22
Federal state and local officials from President Coolidge to mayors promoted American Education Week set for November 16 to 22. The National Americanism commission of the American Legion the US bureau of education and the National Educational association sponsor the demonstration reporting increased interest. The American Legion Auxiliary leads a Visit Your School campaign while banks and businesses showcase programs in ads and windows. Organizations including the Boy Scouts Rotary Daughters of the American Revolution and American Red Cross joined in promoting the event.
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Coolidge
National Americanism Commission
The
American Legion
United States Bureau of Education
National Educational Association
Chambers of Commerce
Legion
American Legion Auxiliary
American Bankers’ Association
Association of Investment Bankers
American Bar Association
Boy Scouts of America
Daughters of the American Revolution
Kiwanis
Rotary
Motion Picture Producers and Distributors of America
National Congress of Mothers and Parent- Teachher Associations
American Red Cross
Playground and Recreation Association of America
Plans Poster Contest to Aid National Training Camps
The American Legion auxiliary plans a national art poster contest to promote citizens military training camps. Mrs. O. D. Olphant announces three national prizes of 150, 100, and 60 dollars with honorable mentions. Entries from states and territories will compete for the awards.
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American Legion Auxiliary
O. D. Olphant
Committee On National Award
Fidac Seal to Be on All Membership Cards
The 1926 American Legion membership cards will feature the Fidac seal beside the Legion emblem. National adjutant James F. Barton says the seal makes Legionnaires both members in fact and name of Fidac, granting them Fidac privileges wherever they carry their card. The change follows Fidac resolutions urging all member associations to display the seal.
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American Legion
Fidac
Inter-allied Federation of World War Veterans
James F. Barton
National Adjutant
Barton
Legion
International Congress of Fidac
Lesson on Displaying Flag in Spokane
A picturesque demonstration of the proper manner to display the American flag was held in Spokane Washington under the auspices of the local American Legion post. Soldiers from a nearby fort marched on a main street with banked flags and, at a command, each soldier stepped aside and placed his flag in the proper position.
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Spokane
Wash
American Legion
Furrow drill may save Montana winter wheat
Montana farmers face a harsh winter wheat outlook after a 75 percent surface winter kill last year. The furrow drill shows promise with only about 25 percent losses, prompting widespread tests in Fergus and Chouteau counties as the state eyes winter wheat revival potential.
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Montana
Fergus County
Chouteau County
Nashua Farmers Ship Over 240000 Bushels This Fall
Wheat deliveries to Nashua elevators exceed 240000 bushels as farmers push threshing before better weather. The district’s crop is expected to top 750000 bushels, with the farmers hoping to gain around a million dollars from the season.
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Nashua
Weather Freezes Out Weeds Aid Sher idan County Farmers
The Sher idan county weed control drive gains ground as fall rains and mild weather spur wild oats to germinate. Farmers sow seeds and apply early cultivation to kill oats this fall, potentially eliminating spring delays and allowing earlier planting next year.
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Sheridan County
Montana
Blaine County Hog Carload Exhibits Across Montana Fairs
A mixed Blaine county hog shipment toured Montana fairs this fall and performed well at the State Fair Midland Empire Fair and Havre Harvest Festival. The exhibit featured many Chester Whites entered in the futurity at Midland Empire Fair and included hogs owned by club members.
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Blaine County
Montana
Havre
Farmer Mike Pestka to profit from alfalfa seed near Cohnagen
Mike Pestka, a farmer near Cohnagen in southern Garfield county about 65 miles from a railroad point, expects roughly $6000 from his 30 acre alfalfa field harvested and threshed for seed Grimm registered. He uses an individual irrigation system on his ranch.
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Mike Pestka
Cohnagen
Garfield County
Grimm
Pestka
High Test Wheat From Wolf Point Shows High Gluten
In Wolf Point vicinity Russell Hansen raises Marquis wheat with 17.9 percent protein and 61 pounds per bushel. An eastern commission house offered 80 cents premium per bushel. Valley county forage tests ranked rye first in the last season, with rye repeatedly placing first or second among wheat oats hulless barley and rye over three years.
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Wolf Point
Marquis
Russell Hansen
Wolf
an _ eastern commission house
Valley County
Mystery of a Sweet Word Sparks Poet’s Curiosity
A chemical headline notes benzoyl sulphonicimid as extremely sweet, claiming it is 500 times sweeter than honey. The remark questions why such a delightful term has not inspired lyricists or song writers.
Bean yield report from Arthur O'Donnell near Billings
Arthur O'Donnell a farmer west of Billings reports an unusually large bean harvest. He has 26 acres in, averaging 2714 bushels per acre based on current yield.
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Arthur O'Donnell
Billings
Teton County Shipping Association Ships More Cattle East
Continuing shipments push three more cars of cattle from Teton County to South St. Paul as livestock sales head to eastern markets this season.
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Teton County
Teton County Shipping Association
South St. Paul
Peterson's Ointment Promoted for Piles Relief
Peter son touts instant relief from misery of blind bleeding or itching piles with Peterson's Ointment. Best for old sores and itching skin. All druggists, 60 cents.
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Peterson
Picnic Lunch Left in Car Cited as Trouble Source
Judge recalls a case where a lunch left in a car all morning caused the issue. Mr Brown and the doctor discuss finding the source of trouble by questioning the old incident. The exchange highlights a misplaced meal as the probable cause.
Demand Bayer Aspirin Ad Warns About Counterfeits
A public warning advises buyers to look for the name Bayer on aspirin packaging or tablets to ensure genuine Bayer Aspirin proven safe by millions and prescribed for 25 years. The notice urges customers to say Bayer when buying Aspirin to avoid dangerous imitations.
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Bayer
Deserved His Drink During Luncheon Interval at Golf Match
A country golf occasion saw a crowded refreshment stand during the interval. A thirsty man shouted at a girl serving, asking if she knew a mine story, then claimed his chocolate soda was the real tale.
Housewife admires basket of clean clothes after using Red Cross Ball Blue
A housewife smiles at a basket of clear white clothes and thanks Red Cross Ball Blue in an advertisement placed in stores.
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Red Cross
Austro German Expedition Plans Worldwide Motor Tour
In three specially built cars an Austro German expedition will depart Vilenta and spend eighteen months visiting major countries. The route covers the Balkans Turkey Asia Minor India Siam Sumatra Java China Japan Await the United States Mexico South America Portugal Spain and France.
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Vilenta
Balkans
Turkey
Asia Minor
India
Siam
Sumatra
Java
China
Japan
Uawait
United States
Mexico
South America
Portugal
Spain
France
Exerting Ourselves to Hold the Job in Summer
The Persistent Grand Doctor Copeland of New York urges exertion in summer to maintain vitality. The Louisville Times notes that exerting effort to keep a job demands similar vitality and time in both summer and winter.
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Doctor Copeland
New York
Louisville Times
Difficult to Find a Man to Hold the Ladder of Success
An old saying notes the scarcity of mentors ready to support others’ ascent. It emphasizes reliance on self effort and cautions against depending on external aid for achievement.
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