Utah and Colorado Wyoming run for five months campaign
The Utah department of Americnun Levien oversees a five months membership contest with Colorado and Wyoming, starting November 1 and ending in March. Volunteers track post enrollments, awarding a koosper prize to the post achieving the highest paid-up membership by December 31 and at campaign close. A state convention will feature regional leaders and a prize for the top department post based on pooled funds from the three departments.
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Department of Utah
Americnun Levien
Wosiiver
Oil Painting of York for Knoxville Library
A Knoxville public library plans to display an air dated portrait of World War I hero Alvin C. York. The article notes York’s tall stature and weighs details, recounts his war exploits and his views on world peace, and mentions his refusal to engage in vices for ten years.
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York
Knoxville
Alvin C. York
Atertean
Europe
United States
Commmends Legion at Portsmouth by Pershing
General Pershing lauds the American Legion in Portsmouth Ohio calling it America’s Greatest Soldier and praising Legion members in Lorain for aiding disaster victims. He urges every city to maintain a Legion home as the organization’s core aim and duty.
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Lorain
Ohio
Legion
American Legion
United States
Thirty Two Nations Represented in Post
The East Side post of New York County led by Abraham Rosenberg expanded from 85 to nearly 1000 members and won all membership prizes. The post now includes 82 nationalities and focuses on Americanism work with English classes and citizenship lessons for a predominantly foreign-born Lower East Side community.
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East Side
New York County
Abraham Rosenberg
Legion
Punt
Lower East Side
New York
New York Legion Center Fund Reaches Two Hundred Thousand
New York County American Legion reports two hundred thousand dollars raised toward an American Legion center in New York City. The center will cost over five hundred thousand dollars and include a restaurant gymnasium and swimming pool along with meeting and lounge rooms for Legion activities.
Navy veteran Jon A L Webster named new Legion commander
Jon A L Webster, a World War II Navy veteran and former Fourth District commander, was named commander of the Pepwarimedut of Town of the American Legion. A 1923 post leader and tireless organizer, he previously led fundraising and post-to-post outreach. he is a Minnesota University alum and lumber industry executive with a family of three.
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Jon AL Webster
American Legion
Choe
Prosition
Ileo
Wanconie
Jows
Marreh
Tse
Webster
Great Lakes
Legion
Eam
Shattuck Military Academy
Mle
University of Minnesota
Tle
Chiess
Ehale
Teds
Basile
Hyves
Mason City
Neglecting Problems of National Defense Speech
American Legion national commander James A. Crain warned that the nation is neglecting national defense and has forgotten World War lessons at a luncheon attended by airmen Capt. Lowell H. Smith and Lieut. Leslie Arnold. He urged continued preparedness and air force strength to keep the United States in the lead if war comes.
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James A. Crain
American Legion
United States Army
Lowell HE. Smith
Leslie Arnold
Drain
Loup City Post Aims for Lead in Nebraska Legion
Loup City post of the American Legion expects to lead Nebraska in 1025 with membership 200 percent over the top. At a October 6 meeting Department Commander Courtney praised a speech and 56 new members were enrolled, totaling 80. He praised the post’s effectiveness and urged members to run the post if they dislike its management.
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Loup City
Cneb
American Legion
Nebraska
Courtney
Legion
Sourtney
Two Lady Adjutants Named in Florida Legion Posts
Howard Rowton, adjutant of the Florida Legion department, notes two lady post adjutants in Miami and Daytona. His wife, the department’s stenographer, quips there is a lady adjutant if asked. While he attended an adjutants conference in Indianapolis, she teased members about sending in more clues to headquarters than he had managed in a month.
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Department of Florida of the Legion
Miami
Daytona
Howard Rowton
Howard
Indianapolis
Merry Membership War Sparks Legion Aux War
Jin Draln's message to the American Legion auxiliary claims potential membership of 10,000,000 with a cap of 4.5 million. The Minnesota departmentLuxuary challenges the Legion to a friendly race to end 1925 with the most members, amid a merry rivalry.
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Jin Draln
Legio Auxiliary
Legion Auxiliary
Legion
Auxiliary
Department of Minnesota
Department
Knitted sports wear rules spring frocks for all ages
In a Western Union style column, Julia Bottomley notes modern sportswear blends practicality with feminine charm. Knitted head to foot outfits appear for women, with knickers and mannish sweaters, while children's spring tub frocks emphasize straight necklines and contrast yokes.
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Milady
Heather mix
Late Farm News Hot Beds and Cold Frames
Agricultural note explains building hot beds and cold frames for tomatoes and other vegetables. Details cover site, windbreaks, bed dimensions six feet wide, depth 6 to 24 inches, soil layers with manure and soil, heating, and methods for framing with boards. Includes care, timing, drainage, sash vs canvas coverings, and maintenance tips.
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Texas
Cows Debate Laziness and Joy of Simple Life
In a humorous tale, Mrs. Cow and Mrs. Brown-and-White Cow defend their lazy morning routine and milk duties. Children envy cows for freedom while critiquing their own busy lives. The cows argue they rest, give milk, and avoid useless busyness, staying true to their own cow way.
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Mrs. Cow
Mrs. Brown-and- White Cow
Mrs. Brown-and-White Cow
Lillian
Mrs. Brown and
White Cow
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Ben A. Webster
Neb
Post
Lady Adjutants
Department of Florida
Effilly
Georgette
Julia Bottomley
Western Newspaper Union
8. C. Hoyle
Extension Service Publications, A. and M. College of Texas
Graham Bonner
Fireddie Brooks
Freddie Brooks
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