American Legion expands child welfare work with new cottages
Two new American Legion cottages for orphans open in Otter Lake Michigan and Clarksboro New Jersey aiding 26 children in Otter Lake. Miss Lmina C Puschner named field secretary to organize the Legion child welfare field service with her background in the St Louis board of children's guardians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Lmina C. Puschner
St. Louis Board of Children's Guardians
Mark T. McKee
Legion
Otter Lake
Mich
Clarksboro
N. J
Department of Michigan
Auxiiary
Burlington
Camden
Gloucester
Salem
National Child Welfare Committee of
The
American Association of Social Workers
National Conference of Social Workers
Miss Puschner
Quentin
Roosevelt Post
American, Legion At
St. Louis
Legion Men to Serve in Times of Emergencies
John K. Weber announces formation of Alamo Post Patrol of the American Legion in San Antonio Texas to train picked men for disaster service. He notes the Legion’s prompt aid in emergencies including the 1921 flood and a tornado relief effort in Illinois and Indiana where patrols protected refugees and provided clothing and food.
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Legion
Alamo Post
American Legion
John K. Weber
San Antonio
Texas
Weber
Illinois
Indiana
N Y Post Commander Twenty Two Years Old
Bernard E K Whitley, commander of Betowski Van Demark post in Waverly New York, is reported as the youngest post commander in the country at age twenty two. He enlisted in the navy at sixteen during World War I and is praised by a comrade as an energetic leader who will drive the Legion’s five million dollar endowment fund for disabled veterans and orphans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernard EK. Whitley
Betowski van Demark
American Legion
Waverly
N. Y
Whitley
The
Legion
High Quality Eggs and Farm Kitchen Improvements
The article discusses better egg quality to sustain summer prices, stressing large clean uniform infertile eggs and removing male birds to prevent Fertile eggs. It highlights profits from infertile eggs and mentions a local Orange County kitchen improvement contest, noting Mrs. J. A. Philmon’s first place and widespread kitchen updates across homes, along with farm tips on acidity, tools, salt boxes, pig vaccination, and using wood ashes as fertilizer.
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Orange County
J. A. Philmon
Tailored fashion evolves with varied coat styles and chic details
A period piece notes the shift from classic seven eighths and three quarter coats to shorter hip length jackets. Double breasted styles gain favor, notched collars remain refined, and bold accessories like roguish scarves and checked fabrics elevate the look. The piece also briefly touches on a church club activity and readings led by several members.
Sheriff Sale Notice and Fashion Notes Mixed In Record
Robertson County sheriff sale notice linked to a 1925 case against W A Smith and Pearl Smith, scheduled for June 2, 1925. The text also digresses into fashion guidance on knickers, blouses, sweaters, and hats, citing Julia Bottomley and Western Newspaper Union.
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Youse
Robertson
Franklin
Late Market News Shows Mixed Potato and Produce Prices
U S 1 of Agriculture reports Chicago market activity with Round Whites down to 1 50 1 65 per 100 pounds while carrots and onions show irregular gains. Prices for Irish Cobblers and yellow Bermudas vary by region, cabbage and strawberries firming in places, and meat and dairy markets dampened by higher supplies with some recovery signals. Cotton prices slip slightly as futures ease and beef and lamb quotes edge up in parts.
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Chicago
New
Alabama
Louisiana
Blaztels
South Carolina
Ught
Charleston
California
Boston
Norfolk
Kentucky
Tennessee
Delaware
Maryland
Aly Proudects
Ugh
New York
Philadelphia
Wisconsin Mary Markets
Express rate case victory for Texas shippers
In Austin Texas the interstate commerce commission dismissed the intrastate express rate case after appeals by Texas Way Express. Interim Texas rates saved express shippers about 4 000 000. interstate rates later aligned with Texas intrastate levels. Clarence Gilmore chaired the Texas railroad commission commenting on the outcome.
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Ustin
Tex
Interstate Commerce Commission
Texas Intrastate Express
Texas Railroad Commission
Texas Sway Express Company
Railroad Commission of Tex
Interstate Cource Commission
Railroad Commission of Texas
Texas
Clarence Gilmore
Negroes Given Death Sentence for Dallas Crime
Frank Noel and Lorenzo Noel, both African American, were sentenced to death in Huntsville for the April 12 robbery and murder of Mrs. Mary Steer and her companion Ryan Adkins. Judge Charles A. Pippen declared the sentences after brief trials totaling about ninety minutes.
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Dallas
Tex
Huntsville
Frank Noel
Lorenzo Noel
Negro Brothers
Mary Steer
Ryan Adkins
Charles A. Pippen
Train wreck near Longview claims seven lives
A northbound International Great Northern passenger train derailed two miles southwest of Longview Texas on Thursday. Seven people were killed including engineer Lem Tarburton, 65, and fireman F. H. Griffith, 37, both of Palestine, and five African American passengers. About a score were lightly injured.
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Longview
Tex
Great Northern
Lem Tarburton
F. H. Griffith
Palestine
Fire Toll at Camp Mabry in Austin Texas
Fire at Camp Mabry in Austin, Texas will total over 1,000,000 dollars. Major Charles M. Crawford, former assistant adjutant general, announced Friday. The blaze started just before dawn and destroyed large stocks of federal military equipment for use in upcoming National Guard encampments.
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Austin
Texa
Mabry
Charles M. Crawford
National Guard
International Bridges Washed Out At Del Rio
Del Rio and Eagle Pass international bridges were washed away Thursday after torrential rains Wednesday night. This marks the third time the Del Rio bridge has been washed out this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
del Rio
Tex
Eagle Pass
Miss Mary Booth Appointed Salvation Army Commander in Germany
Miss Mary Booth, second daughter of General William Booth, is appointed in Germany, succeeding Commander Oogrim, heading Salvation Army operations in Berlin with notable leadership transition.
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Berlin
Mary Booth
William Bramwell Booth
Germany
Oogrim
Little Mr Downy and Mother Downy Chat About Babies
The Downy Woodpecker couple recall their five hatchlings, note rapid growth, and plan an orchard banquet with friends. They discuss protecting trees from pests, sharing nests with chickadees, and the joy of summer and community life with family and cousins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mother Downy
Mr. Downy
Harry Woodpecker
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Nerican Legion Newa Service
N.Y
8. C. Hoyle
Extension Service Publiations, A. and
M. College of Texas
Ana
Gariers
St. Therese
Jesus
St. Matthew
E. A. Lamb
Alfred Ady
C. R. Wimberly
A. X. Boddeker
Rs. Pugh
Our Lady of
Ioles
M. W. Carson
Madeline Urry
Tof
Sheriff’s Sale
Julia Bottomley
Woeetern Mannpaper Unies
Dupfey Drug CO
Conol Agency
U. S. 1 of Agriculture
Washington
Xas
I.G. N
Camp Mabry
Salvation Army
Little MR. Downy
Mr. Downy and
Mrs. Downy
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