Paderewski Receives American Legion Medal in New York
Polish pianist and statesman Ignacy Paderewski is honored with the Distinguished Service Medal by the American Legion in New York. The conferring commander praised his art, statesmanship, and philanthropy, noting his fortune funded hospitals, armies, and support for orphans and disabled veterans. He previously donated about $80,000 to the Legion endowment fund for World War I orphans and veterans.
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Tehaee
Jan Parlorewski
Tayien
New York
American Legion
Liaderewsk
John Rose- Qui
America
World War Veterms
Legion
Ferdinand Foch
Wyrance
Gentry
Great Britain
Baron Jacques
Belgium
King
Italy
Charles Bertrand
France
Fidac
Interallied Veterans’ Federation
John J. Pershing
R. BH. Coontz
Josef Hailer
Poland
Paderewski
American Legion Endowment Fund For
Physicians sought views on war gas after effects
The national rehabilitation committee of the American Legion seeks information from physicians with front line experience about the respiratory and systemic after effects of wartime gas exposure. Director Frank T. Hines will send a questionnaire to US Veterans’ Bureau medical experts who served overseas, with support from the Chemical Warfare Service.
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National Rehabilitation Committee of the
American Legion
Frank T. Hines
United States Veterans’ Bureau
Chemical Warfare Service
War Department
Legion
World's Record Fund Drive for Legion Endowment
Williamson Post of the American Legion raised funds for the World War disabled veterans and orphans endowment, in Williamson New York. The village with about 850 residents subscribed 2400 dollars, raised by 750 contributors ranging up to 25 dollars each, averaging around four dollars per person, despite the post's small 46 members.
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Reworld’s
American Legion
Williamson Post
Legion
Swhigmson
New York
Williamson
Hersons
Ost
Aya
Improved Soil to Increase Crops Across Midwest States
A. W. Surratt reports, from 1924 census data, that Illinois, Missouri, Iowa, Indiana, Ohio, Michigan and Wisconsin show increased legume acres per 100 cultivated, driven by college-led education and county agents. Michigan leads with 7.37 more legumes per 100 acres. Missouri and Wisconsin follow. overall gains include alfalfa, clovers, soybeans, aided by timing and phosphorus, inoculation, and better cultural practices. Farmers expect rapid growth in legume acreage as soil-building crops boost profits and provide high protein feed.
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Middle West
A.W. Surratt
Hingis Department of Agriculture
Ilinois
Missouri
Iowa
Indiana
Ohio
Michigan
Wisconsin
Tenois
Taois
Town
Anagur
Soy Beans as Emergency Crop for Dairy Hay
A New Jersey crops specialist promotes soybeans as an emergency hay crop for dairymen short of good cow hay. Soy can be planted alone or with sudan grass or sorghum, inoculated if new to the field, and yields comparable to alfalfa hay while leaving soil ready for follow crops.
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New Jersey State College of Agriculture
Well Prepared Seed Bed Favored for Many Crops
An early, well prepared seed bed gives crops the best start. Delaying planting a few days to allow initial weed seeds to sprout and then harrowing to remove them improves conditions. Warm, mellow, well cleaned soil helps seeds germinate and outpace weeds.
Early Seeding Key for Barley and Oats Crop
The text urges seed barley early, before oats, to ensure good growth. It notes cold soil helps seed, but warns rot if sown too early before the ground is ready. Both crops benefit from well matured seed and careful timing to avoid decay before growth begins.
Tailored suits rival hats in new spring fashion trends
A sweeping fashion note from the era highlights the rise of tailored suits and varied hats as the season shifts. Women nationwide embrace diverse hat shapes, textures, and colors, while refined tailored suits in tweed, twill, and satin appear in fresh palettes. The piece details fabrics, trims, and coordinating accessories shaping a cooler midsummer look.
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Maine
California
Glacier
Potato Seed Orders Often Mix Varieties Says USDA
Prepared by the United States Department of Agriculture the report notes potato seed purchasers frequently receive substitutions. William Stuart a USDA potato specialist cites 25 percent of 98 named varieties returned as different than ordered. He warns buyers seeking fancy or new varieties face higher risk and calls for control measures.
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United States Department of Agriculture
William Stuart
Stuart
Tomatoes Easy to Raise Is Carefully Cared For
Tomato growing advice notes that tomatoes are easy to raise with care. Plant in seed plots or basements, transplant after frost, and frame plants to support fruit. Use narrow lumber frames and stakes, then mound earth around bases during dry weather to brace stalks and deepen roots.
Formalin YY Effective Against Scab of Potato
Formalin is effective against common potato scab when used at 1 pint per 80 gallons of water. Seed soaking lasts 44 to 144 hours then dries before repacking. Use new containers or sterilize old ones. Formalin does not control black scurf. corrosive sublimate treatment does. Corrosive sublimate uses 4 ounces per 380 gallons water. seed soaking time varies with infection severity. Tubers should be whole and dormant when treated.
Trees Payoff From Unproductive Land Near Colorado Springs
The forest service planted 23 acres of western yellow pine and Douglas fir near Colorado Springs in 1910-11. By 1926 the acreage yielded $2,500 from thinnings while leaving 500 trees per acre for a future crop. Farmers should plant unproductive land to trees for later cash returns.
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United States Forest Service
Colorado Springs
Forest Service
Chester A. Lee
Extension Forester
Colorado Agricultural College
Alfalfa, grains, and sires drive dairy progress
Farmers push lime on acid soils to grow legumes like alfalfa and sweet clover, while early dairy screens cut fly numbers. Copper carbonate dust may prevent MVlet smut similarly to sorghum smut. Today’s junior club member becomes tomorrow’s farmer as calf and pig care grows. Milk flow rising lowers cream test as more milk and leaf butterfat appear.
Polar Bears in Summer Fire up at the Zoo
In a sunny zoo scene Mr. and Mrs. Polar Bear argue over the heat and the keeper. They admit their tempers rise, praise the keeper for ice cake, and reveal a secret wish to avoid cubs in captivity while expressing mixed loyalties to their residence.
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Mr. Polar Bear
Mrs. Polar Bear
Goodness
Mrs. Polar
Mr. Polar
Cel
Custard math riddle from a classroom moment
A teacher assigns a quick arithmetic task using two eggs at five cents each a pint of milk at six cents and half a pound of sugar at ten cents per pound. A small girl answers the sum by requesting custard, highlighting a simple lesson in everyday math for students.
Home Sweet Home in a Quirky Schoolhouse Exchange
A brief humorous dialogue features Johnnie venting about strict teachers and staying after school, while Willie from a similar background quips that adulthood may bring a wife who would also keep him in at night, capturing a slice of classroom chatter.
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Johnnie
Willie
Harold seeks chance to express himself amid chaos
Harold says that all he wants is a chance to express himself. Finel questions Where to and what path lies ahead as tensions rise.
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Harold
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