Paddock to Defend Title at Legion Convention
Charles W. Paddock known as Human Flash will compete in San Francisco at the American Legion national convention athletic program. He will defend all distances up to 440 yards and is expected to break world records as Legionnaires anticipate a strong showing in track and field along with tennis baseball basketball football golf rifle swimming and band contests during convention week.
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Charles W. Paddock
San Francisco
Paddock
Field Artillery
Zachary Taylor
Louisville
Paris
Legion Convention
Legionnaires
Native Sons thrive in San Francisco Legion meet
The piece details California native sons and daughters, especially in San Francisco, as booster Californians proud of heritage. It notes 160 parlors statewide with 28 in San Francisco and 17,000 NSGW and NDGW members, and predicts a warm welcome for visiting figures Mr Visiting Doughboy and Mr God at the American Legion fifth annual convention in San Francisco.
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American Legion
San Francisco
California
NLGW
NDGW
NSGW
NCGW
God
Legion
City Hall
Exposition Auditorium
Stratford Woman Leads Legion Auxiliary Co operation Drive
Mrs. Alice P Bristol of Stratford Conn chairs a committee to link the American Legion Auxiliary with major women's groups for civic relief for veterans. The effort includes liaison with the General Federation of Women’s Clubs and National Council of Women, aiming at a broad program of cooperative service at a San Francisco convention.
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Alice P. Bristol
American Legion Auxiliary
Bristol
Stratford
Conn
Minute Women of
America
Pitals
Womanhood of America
National Council of Jewish Women
National Congress of Mothers and Parent-Teachers’ Associations
National Federation of Music Clubs
Florence Crittenton Mission
National Kindergarten Association
Needlework Guild of America
Women’s Christian Temperance Union
Auxiliary
San Francisco
Legion's Auxiliary
Texas Exhibit Shows Old Gray Mare and Long Horn Steer
Texas will display an old gray mare and a long horned steer at the American Legion national convention in San Francisco. John C. Townes the Texas department commander outlined plans for special stunts on the trip and at the convention.
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Texas
Lone Star State Legionnaires
the American Legion
San Francisco
John C. Townes
Campaign Lies Told by Local Candidates
Two-Gun Gene of Holster Arizona warns the opposing mayoral candidate about spreading rumors. The current incumbent threatens to sue for criminal libel over such claims in a heated exchange reported by The American Legion Weekly.
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Ariz
The
American Legion Weekly
Purpose and resolve in the face of changing aims
A reflective piece on how people abandon high intentions for momentary desires. It notes aging, fickleness, and the drift from yesterday’s plan to new ambitions, while urging renewed effort and faith in a higher power as a path back to purpose. Both optimism and struggle surface in a 1923 McClure Syndicate context.
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McClure Newspaper Syndicate
Mind and body must grow together in education
The piece argues that intellect and fitness are equally vital and that education should include physical training. It warns against weak bodies undermining mental capability, urges exercise and proper eating, and stresses dental care as part of maintaining a strong, lasting mind.
School Days for Mental Health and Hard Work
The piece argues that health supports a strong mind and literary achievement citing Stevenson as an example. It urges cultivating mind and body through hard work, noting illness breeds pessimism and self pity, while health reduces future trouble and keeps one from surrendering to the enemy. (by John Blake.)
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Stevenson
John Blake
Men You May Marry By E R Peyser Prescription for Bride to Be
A humorous piece about desirable qualities in a groom titled Men You May Marry by E R Peyser. It mocks the overbearing suitor and advises brides to value cooking, cleanliness, and a pleasant demeanor. The text ends with a warning that there is no safety in humders.
Unselfishness Task Inspires Personal Change
A reflective verse recalls a pledge to give freely and expect nothing in return. The speaker admits wasted days and a shift toward generosity, noting kinder thoughts, sweeter birds, and visits from loving hands after embracing selflessness, with a citation to Dodd Mead.
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Dodd, Mead & Company
Culinary Tip for Oyster Dishes and Layering
A fragment advises on true hospitality by serving what you planned, adding pepper in layers, finishing with buttered crumbs. It notes oysters cook poorly with more than two layers, center layers may be underdone when top and bottom are done, and suggests a twenty minute cook time.
After-theater Oyster Dish With Cream Sauce
A historic recipe describes cooking a pint of oysters with their liquor, lemon, cayenne, and salts in bouillon. Oysters curl at the edges, then served on buttered toast. A dozen oysters per cup of cream heated to boiling, then add oysters and remove when edges curl. Season to taste.
Oyster Celery Cracker Crunch Bake
Recipe fragment describes layering cracker crumbs and chopped celery in a baking dish. Dot with bits of butter or mix crumbs with melted butter, then season with salt for a baked oyster celery dish.
Providence Oysters Chafing Dish Recipe
A simple chafing dish method uses oysters with butter salt and pepper. When curling, stir in cracker crumbs to absorb juice then add a beaten egg and serve hot from the dish.
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Providence
Weight and stature of the ostrich described
An article notes that adult ostriches weigh 150 to 400 pounds depending on breed and handling. It describes their height as taller than a pony and highlights the ostrich's long legs as a key feature of their physical makeup.
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Nature Magazine
Bride Elect Celebrations Spark Social Custom
A light note explains that Bays more partes honor a bride elect rather than after marriage, though some post prandial events still occur. The piece reflects social customs surrounding engagements and wedding preparations in the community.
Blushing as Social Expression Across Women
The text notes blushing signals self consciousness and regard for others, with some girls unable to blush. It contrasts habitual criminals and certain idiots as not blushing and observes short sighted girls blush more without glasses than with them.
On the Other Side Is Miss Gaussip a Friend
A brief dialogue from the Boston Transcript recalls a quip about Miss Gaussip. The speaker notes the distinction between friendship with his wife and friendship with the wife’s friend, highlighting social nuance.
Importance of Sire in Breeding Up Beef Herd
Charles L Bray of Colorado Agricultural College stresses selecting well bred, robust bulls two or three years old in medium condition raised under similar use conditions to maximize calf quality. He warns against cheap inferior bulls and urges mating with pure bred females to improve overall herd size fertility and uniformity for price efficiency.
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Charles L Bray
Colorado Agricultural College
Barrel Feeder for Swine Proves Cheap and Effective
A simple self feeder for young pigs uses an emptied barrel atop a square platform with an 18 inch wider base. A pyramid on the platform and four blocks raise the barrel so feed leaks slowly as pigs eat, ensuring steady intake without waste.
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I. BR. Gross
State College of Agriculture
Sudden Change to Rich Pasture May Kill Pigs
The article warns that abrupt access to lush green feed like clover can cause bloat and death in hungry pigs not used to it. It notes wet clover increases risk and that pigs should be gradually introduced to a sequence of green crops such as rye oats peas rape clover alfalfa and corn to avoid losses.
Rotation of Pastures Prevents Infection in Sheep
Farmers are urged to rotate sheep between pastures to avoid long grazing on a single area. Frequent changes prevent pasture infection, stimulate appetite, and promote grass growth.
Turpentine Proposed as Remedy for Wormy Pigs
Wormy pigs show poor growth and pot belly symptoms but high appetite. Turpentine is recommended as an economical treatment, one teaspoonful per 140 pounds live weight, given in milk or slop and repeated daily for three days.
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American Legion News Service
Doughboy
Mr. God
Alice P.bristol
Legion Auxiliary
F. A. Walker
By E. R. Peyser
E. Hall
Hants
Neve. Meyweil (G
Western
Wernt
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