Laws Benefit Service Men From New York Veterans Gain
New York World War veterans receive broad benefits after American Legion efforts. Laws allocate 150 million for a veterans mountain camp road, 1.5 million for a Kings Park memorial, 10 thousand for 500 annual aid to totally blind veterans, 1 million for needy veteran relief, and monthly payments for single men with dependents. Burial funds rise to 100 dollars, tax exemptions for posts, literacy tests for new voters, and a constitutional bond vote for adjusted compensation.
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New York
American Legion
Veterans’ Mountain Camp
Kings’ Park
City of
Board of Supervisors
State Board of Regents
Hospital instead of jail for many WWI veterans
Joseph Sparks of the American Legion nationwide rehabilitation committee urges a survey of former soldiers and sailors in prison, arguing many are physically or mentally unfit from war service and should receive hospital treatment rather than jail. He cites an estimated 26,000 such men and plans to push for hearings and potential release at the Legion’s national convention in San Francisco.
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Joseph Sparks
American Legion
National Rehabilitation Committee
Sparks
The
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Veterans’ Bureau
Stanley Rinehart
San Francisco
Kansas Legion Leader John O Connor's Remarkable War and Life
John H. O'Connor of Kansas details a long varied career from early National Guard service in 1885 to command roles and World War I deployment. His life spans surveyor, farmer, laborer, printer and postmaster at Winfield, with notable Legion work, including organizing the Winfield post and serving as state historian and Forty and Eight member.
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John H. O'Connor
American Legion
Kansas
National Guard
Frankfort
Winfield
Ufe
California
Sierra Madre
O'Connor
Kansas National Guard
Second Kansas Infantry
Q Company
Guard
Fort Sin
Oklahoma
France
Alsace
Argonne-Meuse
Verdun
Commercy
Organized Reserves
Paris
O’connor
Winfield Post
the Legion
Princess Finds Gift Key Opens Enchanted Crystal Realm
A princess riding in a forest discovers a gold key. She enters a crystal white land, frees a white prince from a frozen enchantment with her compassion, and returns to the forest with the prince at her side. The white country and hill vanish.
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White House
Princesa
Little Gold Key Fairy Tale Ends In Royal Marriage
Patsy Ruth Miller declares happiness after a spell is broken and a proposed marriage to a prince is approved by the King and Queen. A grand ball follows as the Prince and Princess wed, celebrated as a favorite family tale among fairy stories.
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McClure Newspaper
Syndiccate
Legion Gains New Laws in Oklahoma Legislation
The American Legion in Oklahoma reports legislative gains including a $500000 hospital at Muskogee a $250000 tubercular care institution at Sulphur wards for veterans at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center a $50000 relief fund for sick and disabled veterans and dependents tax exemptions for veterans up to 200 Armis tice Day made a state holiday flag display in schools Constitution teaching in public schools and state World War veteran compensation bills supported.
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American Legion
Oklahoma
Muskogee
University Hospital
Oklahoma City
Renaming Boats for Heroes by Boston Firemen Post
The Metropolitan Firemen’s Post of the American Legion in Boston renamed three fireboats in honor of fallen World War II heroes. Engine 31 became John P. Dowd, Engine 44 became Thomas A. Ring, and Engine 47 became Angus MacDonald at a Legion ceremony with officials and about three thousand firemen present. Bronze tablets on each pilot house recalled the honorees as a navy firing squad saluted during the christenings.
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Metropolitan Firemen
American Legion
Boston
John P. Dowd
Thomas A. Ring
Angus MacDonald
Legion
James P. Curley
Navy
Tehama County Legion home from old courthouse
The Red Bluff post of the American Legion secured part of Tehama County's old courthouse for use as a Legion home after the supervisors ordered a new court house. Only minor changes and repairs were needed to suit the Legion's purposes.
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Tehama County
Cal
Red Bluff
The
American Legion
Palmistry Talk on Travel Lines and Fate Indicators
The piece explains travel lines on the palm converging to Saturn and Luna with one way journeys and possible death indicators. It notes that lines from the bracelet into Luna are crucial and that a favorable fate change may accompany travel.
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Saturn
Mount of
Luna
Wheeler Syndicate
Tac
Right Time Labor in Your Heart Park of Celestial Fire
Quote from George Washington about keeping faith in effort and enlightenment. A reflective snippet emphasizes enduring work and celestial science guiding principles. No additional context or events are provided.
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George Washington
Workplace etiquette on personal calls and upkeep during business hours
A 1923 McClure column warns workers to avoid personal grooming during work and limits on phone use. It laments Candy snacking during office hours and notes brief, courteous phone messages balance productivity with politeness.
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Mamile Brown
McClure Newspaper Syndicate
Alfreda Peon of Elf World and Fairy Heritage
Alfreda originates in elf legends with Elberich as ancestry and links to Shakespearean and Greek figures. The name invokes elf council and the jewel like the opal as a protective talisman. Friday is her lucky day and six her lucky number.
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Peon
Elberich
Shakespeare
Alfreda
England
Aelfred
Aelfgiou
Elgiva
Elf-Land
A Line o' Cheer about a man loves his grief
A poem noting a man blinded by yesterday's woes who ignores blessings on his path. He sees weeds not roses, groans on his way, yet the speaker believes there is hope and that he is happiest when things are grim. The verse attributes the mood to McClure Newspaper Syndicate.
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McClure Newspaper Syndicate
Live Stock Facts on Fitting for Show Conditions
The article discusses proper fattening and body condition for show stock. It explains that meat-producing animals need even fat distribution, with bloom when firm and springy. It notes risks like overfitting, hardening flesh, and breeding value loss, advising gradual conditioning through a long show season.
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Ike
Hand-Rearing Orphan Foals Difficult Task for Beginners
The article explains the challenges of hand-rearing orphan foals using artificial milk substitutes. It recommends using fresh cow’s milk modified with white sugar and lime water, in small frequent feedings of about a quarter to half a pint hourly during the initial days.
Total Returns From Ewe Estimated at About $50
An economic snapshot explains ewe value over a seven year period. A ewe yields seven fleece cycles totaling about 56 pounds at 45 cents per pound, plus four Lambs from five breeding years sold for slaughter. Net outcome estimates total around $50.20 including animal sales and wool.
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Ewe
Lack of Cleanliness Causes Calf Diseases
The United States Department of Agriculture states most calf disorders stem from filth in feed pens bedding pails and utensils. Use only clean milk, sterilize pails, remove feed from boxes and clean daily to prevent bacterial growth and disease in calves.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Good Health Necessary for Success With Pigs
Clemson College Bulletin quotes Prof. L. V. Starkey on pig health. He warns that pigs must be thrifty and in good condition to gain weight, otherwise sickness causes weight loss and poor growth.
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L. V. Starkey
Animal Husbandry Division
Clemson College Bulletin
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John H. O’connor
Patsy Ruth Miller
Patty Ruth Miller
St. Louis
Miss Miller
Metropolitan Firemen’s Legion Post of
California Post
Mary Marshall Duffee
Mildred Marshall
Wheeler Syndicate, Inc
John Kendrick Bangs
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