Samuel to Assist Adjutant Barton in Legion leadership
Frank Sammel of Topeka and Wichita, Kansas, national figure in American Legion work, was named assistant to National Adjutant James F. Barton and director of general administration. He will cover adjutant duties in Barton's absence, continuing oversight of organization and membership matters. Sammel began Legion service in 1919, served in World War I, and has held major posts in Kansas and national headquarters. Born 1880 in Downing, Missouri, he studied at Washburn and Fairmont, teaching English in 1912–1916 in Canton, China.
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Philadelphia to Host Americanism Congress Next Fall
Philadelphia would host a national Americanism Congress next fall if plans by the American Legion's national executive committee are approved. The event would honor the 150th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence adopted in Philadelphia on July 4 1778, aligning with the Legion convention from October 11 to 15. National Legion officers the Americanism commission and Pennsylvania and Philadelphia officials will work to develop the plans.
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Conference Parson Grown-How aw yo' husban Mandy
Mandy asks about her husband then notes he is confined to his room and in the fall house. The dialogue reflects rural speech and a fragmentary scene from the American Legion Weekly.
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It Sounded That Way Md you show the dishop to his room
A succinct World War I era line shows a maid answering a question from a lady of the house about guiding a man to his room. The maid notes a chair blocked the light and mentions praying, with the exchange attributed to the American Legion Weekly.
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Nickel Plate merger rejected by ICC in major rail reshuffle
The Interstate Commerce Commission rejected the Van Sweringen brothers Nickel Plate merger plan, citing faulty financial structure and control issues. The ruling sent Wall Street into a record decline, with broad losses across stocks as traders recalibrated after the shock decision.
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Propagate Currants and Gooseberries by Cuttings
A New Jersey State College method explains easy propagation of currants and gooseberries. Use vigorous one year wood cut into six to eight inch lengths, bundle fifty, bury upside down in well drained soil, and cover with soil two to three inches. Callous forms in two to three weeks. if frozen store in sand or soil until spring. Plant six inches apart in nursery row with one or two buds above ground, or layer to produce extra plants.
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Cuttings From Canes to Obtain Desired Grapes
Grape varieties do not reliably come true from seed. The sure method is using cuttings from the past season. Cuttings 10 to 12 inches long are planted in a trench with butt ends up, buried vertically, 3 to 4 inches of soil over, then planted out in spring with upper bud at soil level. Spacing is 2 to 8 inches in the trench.
Improving Hen Flocks for Better Breeding
Improving hen flocks by selecting superior breeder birds boosts stock quality. If your own stock is unsatisfactory buying new stock may be cheaper, but ensure new stock is better and avoid discarding a proven line by bringing in fresh blood too often.
Two Paths in Cow Feeding for Production and Economy
The text contrasts feeding cows for production with feeding for economic gain, noting that larger yields can increase output but raise costs. It warns that overcrowding cows beyond natural milk capacity drives markedly higher expenses.
Benefits of legumes and farm maintenance tips in a crop guide
A legume boosts following crops in rotation and supplies feed. Cribbed corn loses about 16 percent from November to June, mostly in April and May. Sows should have exercise, protein, and minerals to maintain weight and support a good litter. Fall-sown wheat on poor soil benefits from winter measures. Kensan Station shows manure at two and a half tons per acre raised wheat by seven bushels. Ensure wheel hoe upkeep and sharpen cultivator teeth and replace worn parts and extra teeth and shoes for spare.
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Women Working Freely Expand Roles Across Nation
Fifty years ago few jobs welcomed women. Now women enter factories, architecture, ownership, dentistry, and government roles. Elizabeth Chamberlain of Trenton credits Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound for health and economic independence, inviting inquiries from other factory workers.
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Get Rid of Your Rheumatism
An advertisement proclaims Allenrho as a proven cure for rheumatism. It claims rapid relief within 24 hours from uric acid deposits and rheumatic pain, with a money back guarantee if not effective. James H. Allan of Rochester, NC, is cited as the discoverer and guarantor, instructing druggists to offer the pint bottle with assurance to sufferers.
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