Monument at New Orleans Tribute to World War Fallen
A newly completed memorial in New Orleans honors World War fallen. Designed by Charles L. Lawhorn with sculptor C. H. Dodd, it stands among red poppies in the city park and bears the inscription In memory of our comrades who made the supreme sacrifice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Charles L. Lawhorn
C. H. Dodd
American Legion
Army
Navy
Marine
Aviation
T. Semmes Walmsley
Legion's
National Committee On Memorials
Order of Loyal Dads Formed by Father Figure
Father figure "Dad" Sheldon Foote of Ft. Myers Florida forms the Order of Loyal Dads to cooperate with patriotic groups and aid veterans. The article notes veterans welfare efforts, recruitment of ex service men, and regional Legion activities including Connecticut’s $2.5 million fund and Camp Galbraith in Washington state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Auxiliary of the
American Legion
War Mothers
Order of Loyal Dads
Sheldon Foote
Ft. Myers, Fla
East Side Post
St. Paul
Minn
American Legion Welfare Bureau of
St.Paul
Galbraith
Col
Flow. Galbraith, Jr
The
Legion
Port Townsend
Wash
Connecticut Department of the American Legion
Legion men rally for tubercular veteran Pinnell
Paul P. Pinnell, a former gob baker in the U S Navy during World War I, suffered tuberculosis after years in Seton Hospital New York. The American Legion in Bronx raised 450 to transport him home to California with nurse care after bureau delays left him without compensation.
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Paul P. Pinnel
Seton Hospital
New York City
Bureau of War Risk Insurance
Pinnell
Bureau
American Legion
Walter T. Hamilton
Bronx County Welfare Committee
The
California
Hamilton
Legionnaires
Pies for Sailor Boys Donated by Local Cooks
One thousand home made pies were prepared by community cooks to support sailors. Volunteers organized baking stations and distributed the treats to naval personnel stationed nearby. The effort showcases hometown aid and communal spirit during a time of service.
Campbell Denies Bergdoll Bribery Claim Over Stock Funds
Maj Bruce R Campbell testified before a House investigating committee that none of the 6500 dollars placed with a Wall Street firm for stock trading came from the Bergdoll family. He insisted the money was his and hidden by his wife since the war. He argued he and his wife had 17000 on deposit at times and that as military counsel for the slacker he never received a cent. The only gifts were three cambric handkerchiefs from a soldiers' fair for his babies.
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United States Army
House
Wall’street
Bergdoll
Emma C. Bergdoll
Philadelphia
Grover Cleveland Bergdoll
Major Campbell
Portrait of William Miller Collier New US ambassador to Chile
William Miller Collier, diplomat and lawyer, is named United States ambassador to Chile. A former minister to Spain, he led the American delegation to the 1914 Christiana conference, has headed George Washington University since 1917, and has a record as author, lecturer, Red Cross worker, and participant in The Inquiry. He was born in Lodi New York and educated at Hamilton and Columbian Law School.
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William Miller Collier
United States
Chile
Spain
Roosevelt
Taft
Wilson
Christiana
Norway
Spitzbergen
George Washington University
Lodi
Hamilton College
Columbian College Law School
New York
New York State
Department of Commerce and Labor
Europe
Red Cross
Col. I. M. House
Senate Quorum Question Sparks Constitutional Debate
Senator Walsh of Montana challenged the senate ruling on quorum defining 48 as a majority of 95. He argued it violated the Constitution which requires a majority of all senators. Senator Lodge cited October 11, 1893 precedent and the vice president overruled, but Walsh pressed to change the rule.
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Walsh
Montana
Senate
Walcott
Delaware
Senator Lodge
Massachusetts
Wolcott
Mr Stevenson
Agrarian Bloc in Congress Pushes Cold Storage Bill
The agrarian bloc in Congress advances a broad program including a cold storage bill to create a government record of stored foodstuffs and warehouse locations. It seeks sanitary storage, clear ownership and dating marks, and a roughly 12 month storage limit to stabilize prices and reduce post harvest volatility. The plan aims to release foods as prices rise, limiting speculation by middlemen.
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Agrarian
Congress
Baye
Careful Poultry Prep Boosts Market Prices
Department of Agriculture guidance stresses proper handling from slaughter to packing to prevent spoilage and fraud. It covers chilling times, temperature ranges, box sizing, labeling, and packaging to protect quality and support fair prices for broilers and fowl.
Keeping Down Stable Flies By Proper Refuse Disposal
Stable flies cause distress to animals and losses to farmers. Proper disposal of stable refuse and stacking or disposing of straw deter breeding sites. Control measures are described in Farmers Bulletin 1097, available free from the Division of Publications, Washington, D. C.
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Division of Pubications
Washington, D. C
Forest Trees Add Value And Shelter To Farm
Forest trees on farms increase property value and beauty. They provide poles posts and cordwood for farm use and shelter livestock while protecting crops from heat and cold. They can thrive on poor soils and steep slopes where crops struggle.
Limestone Application Timing and Rates Guidelines
Limestone may be applied when men and teams are available, but best to apply in late summer, fall, or early winter. Do not apply less than a ton per acre. more may be used for better effect.
Increased nitrogen supply through soil treatment and crops
The article explains boosting nitrogen for crops by rotating crops, adding phosphate and limestone, growing and plowing under legumes, and utilizing all stable manure. On worn soils in the East and South, commercial nitrogen may be profitable, following a heavy nitrogen consumer with a light user.
PLAN TO DESTROY CUTWORMS IN THE GARDEN
A gardener should seek out cutworms after dark with a flashlight and paddle to kill them. The pests surface at night and can be removed quickly, offering a quicker and more reliable method than poisoned mash.
Harness Care and Longevity Advice
Harness made of good leather and heavy enough to endure work. Proper care ensures it lasts for many years. It is more economical to buy sturdy harness than lighter ones that wear out quickly.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Alik
Amera
American Legion News Service
Thomas J. Bannigan
New England
Connecticut
Harry C. Brumbaugh
General Pershing
Information Force
France
World War Veterans’ State Aid
Oregon
Brumbaugh
Legion Pubishing Corporation
Clifford A. Laflin
St. John's Hospital
Laflin
Seventeenth Field Artillery
Emery
Gresham
Victor J. Miller
St. Louis (Mo
Frederick W. Stockham
Miller
F. M. Wood
Okmulgee
Oklo
Wood
Kansas City
Walter Hamilton
Collier
Agrarian Bloc
United States Department of Agricultota
Bureau of Chemistry
Department of Agriculture
Division of Publications
Packer
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