Remarkable career spans Civil War to World War I
Colonel Marshall W. Wood of Boise Idaho began fighting in the Civil War at age fifteen and later served in the Indian campaigns and Spanish American War. He joined World War I at seventy, serving until 1919, later becoming inspector general of the Grand Army of the Republic and chaplain of the John Regan post American Legion. He was born June 4 1848 and earned three medals for distinguished service.
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Gol
Marshall W. Wood
Boise
Idaho
Wood
Grand Army of the Republic
John Regan
American Legion
Bulne
Colonel Wood
Witth Army Corps
Santiago
Plan for Canadian Legion merger charts veterans future
The plan creates a unified Canadian Legion from all veteran groups to coordinate with the government. Over 10,000 leaders support the merger, aiming to streamline operations and reduce costs. The government has spent 84 million on returning soldiers programs, and 27,000 ex service men have benefited from reestablishment and agricultural development laws. Eligible veterans may borrow up to 7500 for land, 4500 for stock, 2000 for improvements, 5000 if encumbered, or 3000 on free land, with a 10 percent land payment as good faith.
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All War Veteranigy of Canada
E Canadian At
American Legion
Veterans’ Associations
Canadien
Notthera
Dominion
Defends the Disabled Men in War Veterans Care
Dr Thomas W Aialmon medical director of the National Committee for Mental Hygiene urges proper care for disabled World War I veterans and rejects claims of widespread fraud He counters talk of 6000 empty beds in government hospitals explaining beds cannot cure and most empty beds are reserve for active service hospitals
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Thomas W. Aialmon
National Committee For Mental Hygiene
Salmon
American Legion
Legion Urges Jobless Veterans Aid Over Parade Stunts
The American Legion through its national unemployment committee urges public works and steady work for veterans. It reports about 900000 World War I veterans still out of work and asks 11000 local posts to rally employers to give preference to ex servicemen, discourage charity stunts, and pair each unemployed veteran with an adopting Legionnaire for support until they find jobs. In Boston a parade of jobless ex servicemen led by Frank Greenfall highlighted the drive.
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American Legion
Ee the Legion
Ints
Legion
Posta
Frank Greenfall
New England
France
Legionnaires
Homeliest Man Honor Sparks Debate at Nebraska Legion Meet
Glenn B. Coffey editor of the Midwestern Veteran of Lincoln Nebraska was named homeliest man at the Nebraska American Legion convention in Fremont. Five male contestants drew applause from the audience while Sam Doyle Nebraska boxing commissioner won the alternate honor. Coffey commented that the award reflected merit rather than appearance.
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Glenn HB. Coffey
Lincoln
Neb
Nebraska
Sam Doyle
Coffey
Endangers U S Security Over Naval Reserve Release
Members of Manhattan naval post American Legion New York say the navy dropped nearly 200000 naval reservists endangering U S security. The post of former navy personnel advocates complete naval preparedness and warns the government would lack trained men to man ships and stations in war.
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United States
Navy Department
Naval Reserve Force
Manhattan Naval Post
American Legion
New York
Manhattan Post
Cause of Mirth In Kitchen Delays Sleepy Evening
A young houseguest enters the kitchen with dignity to confront Bridget the cook about noise from her women friends. Bridget admits one guest could not hold her laughter while being told how a cake was attempted earlier, highlighting domestic friction in a humorous exchange from the American Legion Weekly.
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Uilstream
Bridget
American Legion Weekly
Soil survey aids farmers as unbiased guide for land choice
The United States Department of Agriculture outlines soil surveys as a helpful, unbiased companion for buyers and sellers. It explains surveying methods, area coverage, and how colored soil maps and reports assist selecting land and crops, urging inquiries before purchase and noting rising use of soil publications.
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United States ‘Departmentaf Agriculture
Bureau of Soils
United States Department of Agriculture
Kampléa
United States
Clean quarters for sheep in bad weather
Advice emphasizes housing sheep in dry ventilated clean quarters rather than damp dirty areas. Poor conditions harm health and productivity. ensure shelter is dry, well ventilated and maintains good hygiene for thriving flocks.
Neglect of Harness Weakens its Durability
Department of Agriculture warns neglect harms harness durability. Proper washing with tepid water and neutral soap, using a sponge or stiff brush, is advised. Clean hardened grease with a dull knife, then rinse in tepid water and hang to dry in a warm place before oiling while damp to avoid misshaping.
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Department of Agriculture
United States Department of Agriculture
Bureau of Chemistry
Good Care of Harness for Longer Use and Better Service
Careful harness maintenance prevents grease deterioration and keeps appearance. Use neat's-foot oil, wool grease, or mixtures with tallow or cool oil to make a butter‑thick paste. Apply lightly to driving gear and thoroughly rub in while damp, then wipe excess after warming in a dry room overnight.
Plans for Farm Buildings
Winter evenings offer planning guidance for farm buildings. Draft complete plans before costly foundations, detailing horses, cows, calves, pens, and harness rooms. Allocate space on paper, aiming for efficient alleys and driveways and avoid excess cattle runways and nonessential features.
Tamper for Filling Silos At Oregon Agricultural College
An automatic tamper for sling silos at Oregon Agricultural College proved successful as the first in the state. It reportedly increases silo capacity by about 50 percent and improves packing uniformity and keeping quality. The device acts like a small steam roller on top of the envelope as feed is inserted. The operator handles tamper and feeder together, keeping operating costs steady. Capacity rose 3313 percent over prior close packing record.
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Oregon Agricultural College
Bible Restored to Owner After War Time Transfer
During the Boer war a New Zealand soldier took a family Bible from a Boer farm. A restoration appeal followed as Boers valued the Bible for family and religious reasons. The Bible was found with J. B. Olivier among the South African team in Auckland, a relative of the owner. It was handed to Olivier to return to its rightful owner.
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New Zealand
Chance
Auckland
J. B. Olivier
Sign Languages in Jails Reveal Secret Prisoner Codes
An 19th century note describes European jailhouses where inmates converse quietly using a full sign language. Prisoners communicate by finger ear taps, mouth movements, and symbolic gestures to indicate death, years of imprisonment, coughs for listening, and letters read by tracing on the palm and miming with the other hand.
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Europe
Cele's Carbonsatve Quick Cure Ad Clams Quick Relief
An advertisement touts Cele's Carbonsatve as a fast remedy for burning itching and torturing skin ailments. It promises instant relief from pains and healing without acars or 800 and 600, citing blends from Sy Gale and Bil. The copy claims bold outcomes for various skin issues.
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Cele
Cale Co
Roe
Or & Ege
Perkins and Brown Recall Old Buddy on Main Street
Perkins and Brown walk along Main Street recalling a friend. They name Bill Bristow and describe his wartime enlistment and recent discharge, noting his marriage during the war and the passage of more than two years since the discharge.
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Perkins
Brown
Main Street
Billi Bristow
Bill
Bil
Woman Recovers After Avoiding Surgery with Lydia E. Pinkham Remedy
Mrs. Margaret McCumber of Georgetown credits Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with relief from backache headaches and bearing down pains that threatened surgery. She says the medicine let her resume full work and urges other women to try it, noting the strain many face in managing ailments peculiar to women.
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Lydia E Binkham
Margaret McCumber
Frazier St
Georgetown
Timeis
McCumber
Lydia Pinkham
A. J. Robbins
Quebeck
Tenn
Robbins
Caroline Co
Buffalo
Fabax
Me and wife had a stun tower last night
Gap Johnson of Rum pus Ridge relates a quarrel at home and a plan to invite local married men to witness a spectacle if his wife does not react as he expects. The narration mirrors a flawed, sensational gossip tone from the era.
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Kansas City Star
Gap Johnson
Rumpus Ridge
Stonsps City Star
Divorce Suggested Quietly After Wife's Stage Ambition
A couple in a brief, tense exchange decide to pursue a quiet divorce after the wife reveals plans to become a stage performer. The husband criticizes sensational actions while the wife proposes dramatic personal change.
Pumpkins and squash storage tips from winter care
Pumpkins and squash differ in winter storage as they require a dry place. A shelf behind the furnace is recommended. Remove dry rot detected in any pumpkins immediately. Properly stored, they will keep until the latter part of May.
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Legion and the Unemployed
Nebraska Veteran's Paper
U. S
Manhattan
Georgia
South Carolina
New Jersey
Department
Oregon College
da Soina
Farmer
Gray
Agathet Dry Rat
TOP & Tire CO
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Maxis
Mexia Petroleum Sea
Tex
W. T. Waggoner
Fort Worth
M. A
Ghicago
Prairie
Pbelea
C.J. Broughton
Adaca St
Chirineo
Ili
J.M. Maclachlan
Jeffersom Aveous
Detroit
Michigan
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