Million-dollar goal nears for Legion fund drive items
National Commander James A Crain reports the American Legion $5 million endowment for disabled veterans and orphans surpassed $1 million in preliminaries. Nine states reached quotas with Kentucky oversubscribing by 60 percent as North and South Dakota lead early state efforts.
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American Legion
James A. Crain
Kentucky
Tennessee
Arkansas
North Dakota
South Dakota
North Carolina
Utah
Nevada
Avon Park
Florida
George G. Baumegartner
Phoenix
Ariz
Tle
Tucson
University of Arizona
United States Veterans’ Bureau
Minneapolis
Prisoner in Atlanta writes for American Legion fund
A Rhode Island bound prisoner at the Atlanta federal prison requested writing material and a bank check. He wrote a letter to the American Legion National Headquarters in Indianapolis enclosing $15 and urging Rhode Island units to meet their quota, expressing regret at his inability to provide physical help but goodwill and support.
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Bern
Atlanta
Rhode Island
American Legion Endowment Fund
National
American Legion
Indianapolis
Ind
State of
The
Rete
Ambition It Was Back In the Old Days at St Nazaire
A fragmentary dialog from a bygone St Nazaire scene shows two nervous stevedores joking about leaving the army and the desire for rifles. The crude slang captures a wartime mood as they chat while resting from labor.
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St. Nazaire
Eah Yahd
Ant
Market report yields erratic dairy and fruit prices
The latest market report shows erratic dairy movements with heavier supplies and nervous pricing. Butter prices weakened before brief firmness, and Wisconsin cheese dropped further. Cotton and fruit vegetables demand shifted, with new potatoes rising and peaches and watermelons showing declines in various markets.
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Henarenent
Washington
New York
Chicago
Philadelphia
Boston
Wisconsin
Wiseonsin
Virginia
North Carolinas
Elizabeth City
Arkansas
Oklahoma
Tennessee
South Carolina
Georgia
Lorida
Tom Watsons
Vildosta
California
Imperial Valley
Tl Centro
Ft. O. B
Macon
Texas Wheat Off 17 Million Bushels
Texas wheat crop is down 17 million bushels following a harsh winter. Kansas losses are estimated at 54 million, Oklahoma short 24 million. Conference of grain dealers and railroad representatives in Fort Worth, led by C. Andrews and L. Lockwood, discussed grain transportation and handling amid the shortage.
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Fort Worth
Tex
Texas
Kansas
Oklahoma
American Railway Association
C. Andrews
Dallas
L. Lockwood
Enid
Okla
State Taxes To Be Set At 77 Cent Limit
Comptroller S H Terrell says the automatic tax board will meet July 20 to fix the rate for the current year. The board, including the comptroller governor and state treasurer, will raise the 75 cent rate to 77 cents per $100 of property value. Of the 77 cents 35 goes to ad valorem, 35 to schools, and 7 to Confederate pensions. Confederate pension tax rises from 6 to 7 cents by constitutional amendment. Terrell drafts county valuations from assessments supplied by county tax officials.
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Austin
Tieéx
S. HH. Terrell
Automatic Tax Board
Terrell
Fort Worth cattle market pace sparks mixed gains
Calves were cashed in on a 25 cent higher basis but overall trade stayed slow. Receipts estimated at 4500 cattle and 600 calves. Steers and cows moved up 10 to 16 cents, some sales 25 cents higher. Good to choice fed steers offered, buyers slow to push advances.
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Fort Worth
Tex
Rain Benefits North Texas Crops After Weekend Storm
General rains spread across Northwest Texas ending Wednesday, described as the best in a year. Forecasters say the drops will aid crops and ranges, with Dallas and surrounding areas receiving the soaking sequence.
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Dallas
Tex
Texas
First Wheat Shipment Reaches Galveston
The initial wheat shipment of the new crop arrived in Galveston on Wednesday. Two cars are listed, one from Lambert and the other from Burlington, Oklahoma, marking a later arrival than last year.
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Galveston
Lamber
Burlington
Oklahoma
Cattle Driven Toward International Bridge Incident
Del Rio Texas reports a turn in a rural scene as large Brahma cattle are being driven across the international bridge. A collapse of a redgemate wagon caused a plunge, leaving observers startled by the mishap and prompting an immediate response from local handlers.
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del Rio
Tex
International Bridge
Modernistic patterns color summer bathing costumes and hats
A fashion note details bold modernistic prints for bathing suits and neon bright accessories. Silk makers drive vivid palettes from purple to red on black grounds with decorative bands, while mid summer hats feature white felt, canton crepe, ribbons, and velvet trims in soft, collapsible forms.
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Bangkoks
Why Show Hogs at Fairs in Texas
A. L. Ward urges showing hogs at fairs to build breeding reputations and attract discriminating buyers. Exhibiting offers comparison, rivalry, and market insight, stressing end product with packers. Despite drought, purebred hogs and market classes at the State Fair of Texas offer opportunities for breeders to meet market demand. Poultry notes from Jasper and Trinity Counties highlight egg records, mite issues, and plans for judging contests and organization.
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A. L. Ward
South
Texas
Texas Tea Litter Club
Poland
China
Duroc Jersey
Berkshire
Tamworth
Hampshire
Chester
Jasper County
Club
B. Bishop
Bishop
Trinity County
Noted Scientist Dies in Washington Pennsylvania
Dr. William Curtis Farabee, a well known scientist, died at his home Wednesday after an extended illness.
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Washington
William Curtis Farabee
Welentiat
Black-Eyed Susans Speak in Sunlit Field
A poetic piece personifies Ox-Eye daisies as bold, sunny flowers. They boast wisdom of fields in the west, travel widely, and invite visitors with hospitality. The verses celebrate nectar, pollen, warm air, blue skies, and a friendly, singing chorus about meadow life.
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Clover
So shall-tst helps Peggy and Tommy dream big
The children Peggy and Tommy picture future luxuries despite the rain. Peggy declares she will own a motor car and a radio while teasing Tommy for his similar wish. The playful exchange captures a childlike view of modern conveniences.
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Peggy
Tommy
Riddles and wordplay from a quirky puzzle page
A fragmented collection of wordplay jokes and puns. Questions include Why are a coward and a leaky barrel alike They both run When are cooks cruel When they heat eggs and whip cream How do we know that Adam used sugar Because he raised Cain What is the greatest operation ever performed Lancing Michigan When is a bonnet not a bonnet When it becomes a pretty girl What is the most inquisitive city to the world Curio City How are a butcher and one of his customers alike The butcher chooses meat and the customer chews it A man went across a bridge stayed three days and came on the same Sunday How had a horse named Sundar
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Sundar
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American Legion News Service
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Tranklin
Billings
Vermont
John J. Blaine
Alvin S. Fuller
Massachusetts
Albert C. Ritchie
Weylonnaire
Maryland
George S. Silzer
New Jersey
Alfred Smith
Channing HH. Cox
Frederick D. Gardner
Missouri
Carey Hardee
A. H. Longino
Mississippi
Nathan L. Miller
David I. Walsh
Charles 8. Whitman
Fort Worth Stock Market
North
Oraily
Copenhagen
S.a
8. C. Hoyle
Extension Service Publications
A. and
M. College of Texas
Black-Eyed Susans
Adam
Sugar
Cain
Lancing Michigan
Curio City
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