Crosfield Leads Fidac Representing 10 Million World War Veterans
Lieut. Col. George R. Crosfield of London, president of Fidac, visits the United States under the American Legion’s invitation. He represents about 10,000,000 allied World War veterans, and outlines Fidac aims of lasting world peace and international cooperation. He spoke in cities from New York to Indianapolis, recounting service from Ypres to South Africa and his role in British and Allied veterans groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George R. Crosfield
London
Fae
Interallied Federation of
Elans
American Legion
Midac
Crosfield
America
John R. McQuigg
Legion
New York
Eity
Philadelphia
Washington
D. C
Pittsburgh
Toledo
Ohio
Chicago
Paterson
N. J
Indianapolis
Ypres
Royal British Flying Corps
Volunteers and
Territorials
France
Fourth
South Lancashire Regiment
British Legion
Kansas City
Fidac
Frederic W. Galbraith, Jr
Disabled Veterans Restore Health Through Minnesota Legion Clinic
Minnesota's American Legion Hospital Association reports hundreds of disabled World War I veterans aided yearly at Rochester clinic. Since inception three years ago, 221 cases handled with only one death. A 60 year contract with surgeons guarantees ongoing care beyond the doctors. The clinic treats all patients regardless of ability to pay, assessing only what they can contribute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnesota
American Legion Hospital Association of Minnesota
Association
Legionnaires of
Rochester
Minn
Legion's Hospital Association
Legion
Oldest and youngest veterans named by Long Beach Legion
Officers of the Long Beach post of the American Legion identify the oldest and youngest veterans in the post. Gary Rodgers is seventy two and served during World War I, while Eddie Peabody is twenty three and served in the navy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long Beach
American Legion
Cal
Gary Rodgers
Eddie Peabody
Navy
Eggs Shippers Urged to Candle Market Eggs
The Bureau of Chemistry of the U S Department of Agriculture urges egg shippers to candle eggs before shipment, especially in warm months, to reduce spoilage. Federal inspectors will target adulterated interstate shipments under the food and drugs act, seizing filthy or decomposed eggs and prosecuting violators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Department of Agriculture
Bureau of Chemistry
Washington, D. C
Wide Variations in the Cost of Producing Pork
A Department of Agriculture survey of Henry county Iowa and Warren county Illinois farms shows wide cost disparities in producing 100 pounds of marketable pork. Across 44 farms in 1921 22 costs ranged 3.07 to 18.55 dollars average 5.49. on 39 farms the next year costs ranged 4.86 to 10.02 dollars average 6.32. Differences reflect climate and management, with similar methods yielding more than double costs on some farms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Agriculture
Henry County
Iowa
Warren County
Iilinois
Corn Belt
Department Bulletin
Mtinolls
Washington, DG
Sudan Grass Emerges as Best Emergency Hay Crop
Iowa experiment station finds sudan grass to be the top nonleguminous emergency hay and pasture crop. It can be seeded after corn with drought resilience, requires 15 to 20 seed pounds per acre, and is unproductive before July 1 and after the first frost. Two cuttings yield better hay but drying is challenging. best to cut at soft dough stage and cure in swath. Sudan grass can be mixed with soybeans for successful growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Sudan
Scours in Lambs Caused Usually by Carelessness
Breeders blame scours on carelessness and excess grain after lambing. Keep the ewe’s udder milked clean while the lamb is small and feed grain sparingly to allow the lamb to use the milk. Early life choices determine most outcomes, with about 90 percent of a sheep’s condition shaped by the master’s actions.
Jumper Frocks Demand Popular in Paris Fashion
Paris fashion unfolds a two piece vogue for daytime wear with jumper frocks and manteau de voyage styles. Lelong and O Rossen promote coats in white flannel and navy twills with striped flannel accents, featuring practical capes and versatile jackets suitable for summer journeys and varied climates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Staf
Lelong
O'Rossen
Steady Rise in Pure Bred Livestock Membership Campaign
The Better Stock movement by the U S Department of Agriculture reports 150 new members per month joining pure-bred livestock efforts. In January to March 450 enrollment blanks were returned, totaling 16 560 participants across 18 states and 48 counties led by Pulaski Virginia New Haven Connecticut and Union Kentucky. The movement gains support from newspapers and extension workers with county agents directing local efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Department of Agriculture
Bureau of Animal Industry
Bureau of Annual Industry
New Haven
Connecticut
Agricultural and Ety Press
United States Department
Department of Agriculture
Plan for Success With Caponizing Operation
Plan for caponizing stresses vermin control to protect chicks. Mites kill weak chicks. vigorous ones cope with the operation. Caponizing can be done year round but May and June are best. With proper care, capons reach eight to ten pounds by holiday season. later birds kept to late winter. Weights vary by breed Mediterraneans about one pound American breeds 1.75 to 2 pounds Aujaties and English 2.5 to 3 pounds. Chicks must fast 24 to 80 hours before operation for higher success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
May
Jane
Farm Notes Highlight Soil, Clover, and Chicks Practices
The article covers using sweet clover to improve pastures and crops, recommends clean-up days to tidy farms, notes self-feeding chick systems and practical feeding methods, and urges farmers to control gophers with direct effort this spring. It emphasizes efficient horse work and proactive pest management.
King's Lizard Names and Royal Pride Debate
A talking lizard named King's Lizard and Mrs. King's Lizard discuss the origin of the royal name. They cannot determine a real reason for the nickname and advise choosing happiness with the name. The pair reflect on pride, tradition, and acceptance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Giaard Lo
King’s Lizard
Mrs. Ning
Fatter Seat Wanted On Crowded Streetcar
A crowded streetcar scene shows a stout man offering a larger seat to a slender young woman who cannot sit in the narrow space. A boy asks his father why no one gives her a fatter seat, highlighting a concern for seating fairness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mather
He Had to Turn Judor in the Fest Parade
A pupil eagerly obeys the teacher in a fest parade scene. He asks to turn at York road after instruction to head home, showing haste to comply with directions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judor
York Road
All Set Ready for Work Motif in Grocer’s Pep Rally
A dialogue imitates a college student facing dismissal and seeking direction. The grocer responds with a brisk, humorous cue to grab a bag of potatoes and rush to a truck, delivering a playful touchdown metaphor. The exchange captures athletic chant cadence and rural storefront humor.
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George Crosfield
Western Newspaper Union
Bire Usera Pulaski
Grigaby
Tinven
Cua
Raymond
K. Clapp
Acca
Union
Th D. Wilson
Genfua
Mary Graham Bonner
King’s
Mrs. King's
King's Lizard
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