American Legion Endowment Fund grows across regions
The American Legion Endowment Fund gains momentum with preparations in Indiana Illinois and Kentucky and a second group expanding to Virginia North Carolina South Carolina Georgia Florida Alabama Mississippi Louisiana Arkansas Pennsylvania West Virginia and others. Louisville editor Togert W Tingheim chosen as executive committee chair in Kentucky while posts in Eugene Oregon and Taniquea Louisiana contribute. notable names include Cardinal O Connel and John W Davis among committee backers.
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Ilinois
Kentucky
Armerican Legion Endowment Fund
Seth
Virginia
North Carolina
South Carolina
Georda
Florida
Alatama
Mississippi
Louisivaia
Arkansas
Pennnessee
West Virginia
Olde
Togert W. Tingheim
Louisville
Louisville Courier
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Starms
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Padianiupetis
Eugene Post
Eugene
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Berry Post
Taniqua
Lonin
Oregon Post
Arthur 3. Wolfe
Triniqua Post
PhEs
Cardinal O'Cononel
Tinston
Tis
Adsoc
Lloyd W. Kendath
Farmer City
William 2. Boges
Department of Janam
Canal Zone
Legion
Panama
John W. Davis
Mary Lord Warrison
New York City
Benjamin Harrison
Wilam Green
Washington
American Federation of Libel
Otto TH. Kahn
New York
Will TH. Hays
Motion Picture Producers and Distributors, Inc
John R. Quinn
Los Angeles
Con Nuinder
The
American Legion
Charles H. Brent
Buffalo
A. B. I. Booth Tarkington
Indianapolis
W. M. Johnson
Rockford
Kiwanis International
James J. Chandler
Mystic Shrine
Charles Dana Gibson
James A. Thomas
Dublin
United Confederate Veterans
John H. Dunn
Boston
Veterans of Foreign Wars
John Drew
Prediction Navy World War Veterans Will Enter State Homes
American Legion members in Lincoln Nebraska forecast that in a few years world war veterans will seek admission to state homes across the country. They note current government facilities suffice for now but expect state aid to be needed later as veteran numbers rise and Civil War deaths shrink the state home population.
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American Legion
Offerall
Lincoln
Neb
Nebraska
Mass. Legion Reports Debt Shrinking in 1923
Massachusetts Legion department showed a $10,600 debt in January 1923, with a $279.50 net balance reported as favorable at that time. Treasurer FE W Gross notes the shift from red to black ink as the organization advances toward solvency.
Legion leader to line up at Minnesota post event
Gerald Barron of Cloquet Minn department commander of the American Legion announces he will line up to lead the Legion post in Minnesota. The message highlights Barron as the most consistent figure, praising his record as a key strength for the trophy event.
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Minnesota Post
Gerald
Barron
Cloquet
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Legion
Elment of Minnesota
Adoption of Basic Crop Rotation for Texas Farms
Farm and Home Paragraphs urge Texas farmers to adopt a core rotation: cultivated crops corn or cotton, followed by small grains such as wheat oats or barley, and legumes like sweet clover cowpeas or soybeans. It explains nitrogen benefits, options for hay and alfalfa, and the aim to reduce weeds, stabilize yields, and cut costs while stressing timely planting and marketable crops.
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Soll
Texas
Knitted Coats and Frocks Smooth Spring Look for Kids
The article surveys spring children's wear with emphasis on knitted coats and frocks. It notes the season’s straight silhouette, plaid and color contrasts, and decorative embroidery on gingham and cotton dresses. Coats feature fine yarns, mohair blends, and tailored details, with playful sketches like Simple Simon inspiring designs.
Market News Late USDA report on farm prices and stock markets
U S Department of Agriculture market bulletin notes weaker potato and onion pricing in city markets and at shipping points. New York sacks, f.o.b. Rochester. beef and pork markets show declines. hay and feed prices ease with higher production and steady demand. Stocker and feeder shipments and regional price ranges listed for several commodities.
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Washington, D. Cgc
New _ York
F.o.b
Rochester
Chicago
New York
Cincinnati
Texas
Middlewest
San Benito
Florida
Eastern York
Imperial
Baldwins
F.o.b. Sanford
Timothy
Boston
Pittsburgh
Pentria
Kansas City
Omaha
St. Louis
Minneapolis
Texas Railroads See 1924 Revenue Rise Despite Passenger Decline
Net operating revenue for Texas railroads reached 52.36 million dollars for the 11 months ending November 30 1924, up 35.93 percent from 1923. Total operating revenue rose to 204.31 million while expenses grew to 151.95 million, with freight up 12.43 percent and maintenance costs down 4.16 percent.
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Austin
Tex
Texas
Railroad Commission of Texas
Fort Worth Stock Market Slows With Weaker Cattle Prices
Fort Worth Texans report a slow cattle market with light receipts and uneven bidding. Beef steers sold lower by about 25c while cows, yearlings, and calves stayed steady. About 2000 cattle and 500 calves were on hand as buyers tried to push prices down and salesmen resisted declines. Some cars traded at 5.75 to 6.25 dollars.
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Fort Worth
Tex
Commercial Pact Ratified by Senate in Washington
The German commercial treaty was ratified Tuesday by the senate with reservations understood to be not wholly acceptable to the state department.
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Washington
Senate
State Department
Kipling on Self and Doing Good Across Life
A Kipling reflection asserts that you cannot escape yourself in this life or the next and that a little effort and expense are worthwhile to do good for others.
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Kipling
Successful Marriages From Home And Work Roles
A Detroit News item notes that many marriages succeed when one spouse marries for home life and the other for general housework, highlighting practical household balance as a foundation for lasting unions.
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Detroit News
Dexter Dreams of a Private Circus Parade
A boy named Dexter loves the circus and dreams of a private three ring show just for him. He awakes to the real circus train arriving for an upcoming performance that afternoon, happy the real event will be bigger and better for all.
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Dexter
Animals
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Day Off for Jennie
Jennie’s aunt withholds a weekly quarter after neglecting figwer boxes for three mornings. Jennie excuses the lapse, arguing workers get days off. The vignette portrays a child’s plea and an aunt’s disciplinary response.
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Massachusetts
C. Hoyle
Extension Service Publications
A. and
M. College of Texas
Extension Agronomist
Simon
Bottomley
Simonsets
Texfig
Fort Worth Stock Market
Mary Graham Roger
Dexter and Circus
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