Indianapolis woman named national secretary of American Legion auxiliary
Mrs Lacy P Boyd of Indianapolis has been appointed national secretary of the American Legion auxiliary by national president Mrs Eliza Londen Shepard. A long time Legion and auxiliary worker since 1910, she succeeds Miss Bess Wetherholt who resigned to return to business.
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Lacy P. Boyd
Indianapolis
American Legion Auxiliary
Eliza Londen Shepard
Boyd
The
Legion
Auxiliary
Bess Wetherholt
Gallipolis
Obis
Bus
National Organization
Bureau of War Risk Insurance
Countess of
Ceenintess
National Woman's Party
Cady Cathcart
Earl of Craven
United States
Canada
Patriot's Flag Creed Essay Contest Details Announced
The National Americanism Commission announces a Patriot's Flag Creed contest for youths ages 12 to 19. Prizes total 1,440 dollars plus medals. essays must exceed 125 words and be original. Submissions are due March 1 to the American Legion Americanism Department.
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Asperttan le Elon
Frank C. Cross
Americanism Commission
National Americanism Commission
Legion
United States
The
Neon
Burglar Tales Reported In Disjointed War Era Card
A fragmented American Legion Weekly text recounts a chaotic incident with references to shoplifting and a mock interrogation. Vague dialogue hints at punishment and capture actions, phrased in slang and garbled names, reflecting a war era humor column.
Fragmentary wartime reminiscence from an American Legion weekly
A tornadic distressed fragment recalls a veteran’s tale of danger and isolation. The speaker laments fear and loneliness while recalling a past homeward search and a solemn pledge amid wartime hardship.
News Review of Current Events by Edward W. Pickard
A survey of congressional action on military spending, naval aviation, and air service plans outlines budgets through 1927, with debates over aircraft, airships, and economy. Officials face charges of improper influence, and legal rulings touch gift taxes. Inography covers inaugural timing changes, Utah avalanche toll, immigration cases, and labor contracts.
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NLESS
Congress
Army
Navy
Senate
Jnround Agares
War Department
House
Bjt
House Committee On Naval Affairs
Moffatt
Coolidge
Naval
French
Budget Bureau
Cover Crops Lower Temperature Effect in Frost Experiments
USDA and California field tests show cover crops raise frost risk only slightly. At five feet, temperatures drop 0.1F. at ten inches, drop about 1F. Trees on lower ground, irrigation, and moisture deposition may influence damage. cover crops also act as windbreaks, trapping cold air near ground.
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Bieter Department of Agriculture
United States
Department of Agriculture
California
Plan Gardens Before Planting Time, UW Expert Says
J G Moore of the University of Wisconsin horticulture department urges detailed advance planning for farm gardens even when small. He stresses drainage, raised beds for marshy land, and soil texture improvements with organic matter, lime, sand, or ashes to achieve fine loose soil.
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J. G. Moore
University of Wisconsin Horticulture Department
Moore
Alould
Cutlcara Soothes Baby Rashes Advertisement
Advertisement describes Cutlcura products for baby skin rashes with hot baths using Cutlcura Soap and Cutlcura Ointment. Promotes purity and fragrance of Cuticara Talcam, priced at 25 cents each. Also notes book agents and canvassers needed.
Two Letters June 2 1904 Peruna Cure Recounted
A 1904 letter describes years of chronic catarrh with head pain mucus drainage and coughing. After trying many remedies the writer used Peruna and reports bowel relief and overall cure after five bottles, recommending the remedy.
Milking Three Times a Day Increases Cow Yield
United States Department of Agriculture studies show cows milked three times daily produce more milk than twice daily. Over a short period yield rises about 12.5 percent and remains higher over the lactation period. Factors like total production, labor costs, and product value determine overall economy.
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United States
Department of Agriculture
Seed Grain Treatment Advised By University Expert
Dr. B C Stakman of Minnesota urges treating seed grain in 1924 to prevent amut and smut in wheat. He notes high smutted wheat in one country and outlines seed treatment methods differing for oats and barley, with copper carbonate dust and formaldehyde options available at no cost through the agricultural extension service in St Paul.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B.C. Stakman
University’ of
Minnesota
Cata
Agricultural Extension Service
Daffarm
St. Paul
Witing Thy Plant Aisenke Department
St Pau
Moone's Emerald Oil Promises Pain Relief for Corns
An advertisement touts Moone's Emerald Oil as a strong penetrating remedy for painful corns and bunions, offering a money back guarantee if it does not end pain and remove the core. It claims rapid comfort and notes benefits for swollen legs and varicose veins.
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Moone
Bhava
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Lafayette
Gallpolis
Ohio
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Lucy P. Boyd
Spike
Che Gerpelle
Tala
Benlety
American Legion Weekly
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Yar
American Legion
Parave
New York
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Roosevelt
Bart of Craven
Montreal
Maine
Cuba
Edward W. Pickard
War Plans
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Mitchell
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Seattle
Point Barrow
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London
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Egypt
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Hand
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Norris
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South Carolina
King
Utah
House Committee On
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Tiingham
Sap Gulch
United Mine Workers
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Mexico
Republic
Rance
Poland
Spain
Brazil
League of Nationa
Germany
League
France
4USA
Fort Jay
Fried
Ustice Stafford
District of Columbia Supreme Court
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Harry F. Sinclair
Edward L. Doheny
Henry Holt
J. J. Cieplak
America
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