New National Vice Commander Named for American Legion
Frank H. McFarland named national vice commander after leading Kansas Legion as department commander. He oversaw a 100000 dollar drive for the American Legion Children’s Billet and helped launch a 388 acre tract near Independence for orphans care. A Kansas lawyer and former U.S. assistant district attorney, he served in World War I with the 130th Field Artillery after graduating from the University of Kansas.
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Frank H. McFarland
American Legon
Department of Kansas
Kansas Department
American Legion Children’s Dbalfet No
Independence
Kan
Otter Lake
Mich
Legion
Kansas
Capitol Post No. 1
Topeka
Washington, Kan
McParland
United States District Attorney
Elundred
Not to Remove Patients From State Urged
A resolution by the Oklahoma American Legion executive committee urges the United States Veterans Bureau not to transfer large numbers of veterans from the Sulphur Sanitarium in Oklahoma. Legionnaires argue local facilities are among the best in the nation and transfers would disrupt families and access to care.
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United States Veterans’ Bureau
Sulphur
Oklo
Department of Oklahoma
American Legion
Veterans’ Bureau
Oklahoma
United States
Arizona
New Mexico
Omaha 1925 Legion Convention Aims for Greatest Ever
The American Legion executive committee in Omaha 1925 plans to host the seventh national convention with top guests and entertainment. Prince of Wales may attend alongside U S military leaders. Notable racehorses like Man o' War, Zev, and others are mentioned as part of the program to elevate the event.
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The
American Legion
Omaha
Prince of Wales
United States
Zev
Legion
America
Everett; Buckingham
Plan to Build Memorial An Impressive War Dead Tribute
A plan arises to create a memorial honoring the dead of a World War in a state effort. Details are sparse but the project aims to honor fallen soldiers with a lasting tribute.
Indiana family to be honored with shrine at old Gillan cabin
The Gillan post of the American Legion plans to convert one of the oldest log cabins in Indiana, on the Gillan farm in Lawrence County, into a shrine for Mr and Mrs David P Gillan and their three World War I sons. Mr Gillan died at Leesville aged 71, leaving a family that suffered the nation’s war losses. The cabin, near the fort built for Indian protection, was to be preserved by the Lawrence County Historical Society, and the plan aims to honor a family that paid a heavy wartime price.
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Gillan
Lawrence County
Ind
Indiana
David P. Gillan
Leesville
American Legion
Bedford
David —. Gillan
Millon
Arety
Tots
Frank Gillan
Company By
One Hundred and Twelfth Infantry
American Legion Aims to Cut U S Illiteracy
The Americanism commission at national headquarters backs a determined drive to reduce illiteracy. Since 1921 American Education Week has highlighted the issue with data showing 6 percent of those over ten cannot read or write and about 4,981,905 cannot write.
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Americanism Commission
The
American Legion
United States
America
Garland J.W. Powell
Rosethe
National Illiteracy Commission
American Education Week
New Legion Posts Grow in Department of Mexico
The American Legion adds Juasteca Post No. 6 in Mata Redonda Vera Cruz across the Panuco from Tampico. Signatures for Vera Cruz charter sought as new posts form. Tampico Post remains the largest outside the United States with 862 members, rising recently.
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American Legion
Department of Mexico
Departmento Caliente
Juasteca
Mata Redonda
Vera Cruz
Panuco River
Tampico
Salina Cruz
United States
Proposal to adopt Hello Al greeting among Legionnaires
A fragmentary note from Miller TM post of the American Legion Michigan City proposes a universal greeting Hello Al for Legionnaires to greet each other. The plan aims for national adoption and discusses the greeting's fitness.
Coats for Midwinter Practical School Frocks
Fashion notes from ULIA BOTTOMLEY discuss fur coats and wraps for schoolgirls, highlighting trims, furs like leopard and astrakhan, matching collars and cuffs, and the economy of a good fur coat. Emphasizes stripes in fabrics, belts, and color contrasts, with updates on tailored dresses and practical daily wear for winter school attire.
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Astrakhan
Bitia
Locating Grasshopper Eggs and Fall Plowing Tips
Observations by extension entomologists warn grasshoppers may lay eggs in September and October across infested areas. Note egg sites along Johnson grass, creeks, rock outcrops, and stone walls. eggs are tiny yellowish white, in masses, buried shallowly. Monitor winter conditions, then target bran mash treatments at hatch to limit spring spread. Fall plowing urged to improve moisture retention, soil humus, and crop resilience. deep tillage helps kill overwintering pests and improves nutrient availability. avoid burning vegetation to preserve soil fertility and plant food.
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Johnson Grass
Christmas Morning Delights With Pauline and Marian
Pauline and Marian wake to Christmas joy, rushing to greet parents, admire the tree, and unwrap gifts. The sisters savor candy shapes and new books while family warmth fills the morning. They spend days admiring presents and sharing visits, cherishing the excitement of Santa Claus.
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Santa Claus
Pauline
Marian
Santa’ Claus
Riddles and wordplay quips amid odd phrasing
A sequence of punny lines and riddles about seating receipts portraits and Balmoral. The text presents questions like when is a pill like an old chair and what is taken before you get it. Balmoral appears with a cryptic exchange referencing bee in Balmoral.
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Tegion News Service
Joe
New Legion
Ulia Bottomley
Western
Newspaper Union
General Farm News
S. GC. Hoyle
Extension Service Publications
A. and
M. College of Texas
Merry, Merry
Christmas
Alvening
Fair Tale
Balmoral
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