Founding of Legion Ties Highlight Milton Foreman Career
Milton Foreman, a Chicago lawyer and one of Legion founders, chaired the original Paris caucus planning the Legion. He led Illinois as department commander after rapid membership growth, served in the First Cavalry, rose to colonel during border troubles, then WWI, earning three citations and the Distinguished Service Medal in St Mihiel and Meuse Argonne. He also influenced Chicago public affairs and city charter planning.
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Milton J. Foreman
Tiltoig Cavalry
Foreman
Izw
Chicago
First Cavalry
France
St A Mihiel
Meuse-Argonne
Chica
Hike to National Capital and Walk to Washington
Recalling wartime recruitment slogans, veterans groups plan a nationwide walk to Washington to press for disability and other benefits. Kansas Legion leaders tout walking routes with posts guiding walkers as they approach the capital, while opponents consider riding transport for part of the journey.
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W. F. Kurtz
Kansas
American Legion
Washington
Legion
Mts
Kurtz’ Dilan
Wich Blate
Leghay
White House
Legion Body of France and Col Drake Lead Exiled Americans
The American Legion in France formed a department led by Col Francia E. Drake commander of the department of France. Ex servicemen in the country aided memorial grave duties, aided stranded veterans, funded defense for American sergeants in Bergdell case, and cooperated with the French on Legion plans. Drake returned to France after arranging Memorial Day gravestones and exposed the Rhine Horror claim about French Negro troops as false.
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France
Francia E. Drake
Department of France
American Legion
Legion’s
Department of
Bergdell
Drake
America
Rhenish
Conventions of 1921 Open for American Legion Posts
Delegates from distant American Legion posts in Alaska opened conventions in Valdez on April 12 inaugurating the 1921 department convention program. Listings show dates and places for many states with undecided dates for several others.
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American Legion
Alaska
Valdez
Alabama
Florence
Arizona
Prescott
Florida
Orlando
Jone
Spirit Lake
Kansas
Hutchinson
Kentucky
Lexington
Falamazoo
Minnesota
Winona
Montana
Lewistown
Nebraska
Fremont
New Mexico
Silver City
New York
Jamestown
Oregon
Eugene
South Dakota
Rapid City
Tennessee
Chattanooga
Utah
Provo
Virginia
Norfolk
Washington
Hoguinia
Wisconsin
Eau Claire
Ther
Colorado
Glenwood Springs
Louisiana
Boyalusa
Nevada
Gardnerville
New Hampshire
Wales
New Jersey
Ausbury Park
Oklahoma
Enid
Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh
Oklahoma Americanism bills approved by legislature
Three Americanism bills drafted by the American Legion and introduced in Oklahoma’s legislature were passed, signed by Governor Robertson, and will take effect June 25. The measures require flag display in all schools and make American history and civics compulsory, with oaths for teachers and revocation of credentials for false flag statements. The legislation has drawn praise in Oklahoma newspapers as part of a national Legion program.
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American Legion
Oklahommnm
Robertson
Elgit
Muurder House
America
Oklahom
Mme
Planting Irish potatoes for home gardens
The pamphlet explains seed potato quality and soil prep for Irish potatoes. It advises using plump disease-free seed, soil rich in organic matter, deep spading to eight or nine inches, and fertilizer high in potash. It covers seed size, planting depth, spacing, and protection from late frosts with light topsoil.
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United Stated Department of Agriculture
Waanu
Perennial Crops Boost Garden Value and Food Supply
The United States Department of Agriculture advises planting perennial fruits and vegetables to raise garden value. Asparagus thrives in good soil and a 15 by 20 foot plot can supply a family. Include rhubarb along fences, horseradish and herbs, and grapes on an arbor for space efficiency.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Bush Velvet Bean Favored in 1920 U S Department reports
Reports from 400 cooperators of the United States Department of Agriculture who tested bush velvet bean in 1920 for the first time are highly commendatory. Three-fourths of those reporting consider the bean a market success, and over half believe it superior to any other variety. It excels as a nonwinding cover and manure crop for citrus orchards, reducing fertilizer needs.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Late crop ideas after potatoes
The guide suggests planting a late sweet corn crop between potato rows two weeks before harvest, setting late cabbage between potato rows, and broadcasting turnips after early potatoes. Late potatoes are planted June 1 to 20 in the north and late July in the south, occupying ground until frost for winter supply.
Big virtue of Sandy Soils in Planting Practice
The article notes sandy soils permit root growth and quick drainage, while clay soils retain water but compact and harden. It discusses moisture retention and stability, recommending soil loosening to improve moisture holding and root development for plants.
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Andy Poll
Lta
Hawkeye State News Highlights Patchy Iowa Notices
Hawkeye State News surveys a mix of local events across Iowa. Highlights include a Burl ington death from lockjaw after a wall mishap, school superintendent appointments in Minnesota, state fair prize pools totaling 7710, and Dubuque’s unique short double track cable railway. Reports cover farm and timber updates, incidents of arson, a police pursuit, and community efforts in Keokuk and Spirit Lake.
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Mise Marie Wick
Henry County
Burlington
Lockjaw
T. Nevelin
Bchoola
le Mars
Attetin
Minn
A. R. Corey
Dubuque
Fred Condon
St. Anthony
Keokuk
View Victory Park
Charles Boucek
Town City
Boucek
Rock Island
Miz
Beyer
Wingham
Airs
Sila
Tom
Rute
Spirit Lake
Dubuque County
Towa
Lews Tuberculosis Association
Near East Relief Fund
J. Edward Kirbys
Near East Relief Committees
Near East
George Sheffield
Clarion
Bhefield
Lowe
Cedar Rapids
Verne Meyers
Meyers
G. C. van Sickle
Jake Bhuckart
O. J. Haraha
Ransom Westerman
van Sickle
Glaes
William Amelon
Amelon
Iowa City
Stafre
Waterloo
American Trust and Savings
Lincoln Playings
Waterloo Bank and Trust ‘Onmpany
Indigestion Relief Improves Woman’s Health
From childhood Mia J. A. Ht ie ton of Stanford Ave Soa California recalls long distress from bloating and weak nerves. After years of diet limits and illness she finds relief with four bottles of Taniae restoring appetite and strength, confirming the medicine’s dependability and widespread druggist availability.
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Mia
J. A. Ht
Ieton
Stanford Ave
Adigeles
Calif
Run Bow
Tate
Bayer Aspirin Ad Warns on Genuine Product
An old Bayer advertisement warns buyers to look for the Bayer name on aspirin tablets or packaging to ensure genuine medicine prescribed for twenty one years. It touts Bayer safety, lists uses from colds to toothache, mentions affordable tin boxes of twelve tablets, and notes that druggists sell larger packages. The piece also asserts that the English police force is practically the only unarmed in the world.
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Bayer
Drugglata
Untitled fragment on medical issue and firm names
Fragmentary notes mention a medical condition and a Drasista Grenier tree with firms Cheney & Co based in Toledo Ohio. Details are unreadable, but reference a medical topic and local business names.
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We Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
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