Enlisted Man Is Made Commander
Frank L. Peckham, department commander of the District of Columbia, becomes the first enlisted man to hold the post. A Philadelphia native (1888), he later earned law degrees and served in the tank and motor transport corps in the United States and France. His long Legion service includes posts, conventions, and leadership within Tank Corps post No. 19 and Voiture Locale 174.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank L. Peckham
Department of the District of Columbia
Tank Corps
Motor Transport Corps
France
Bortn
Philadelphia
Peckham
Washington
National University Law School
United States Senate
Louis A. Coolidge
Mr. Coolidge
the Treasury
Presi
Congress
Marghueritta G. Kendrup
Outlook for Beef Cattle and Bee Campaign in Texas
Heavy cattle slaughter in 1924 reduced stocker and feeder shipments, signaling lower liquidation and tighter future supply. Beekeeping expansion drives shifting to movable frame hives in Kaufman Collin Denton and Tarrant counties with strong grower interest and planned mid spring transfers. Perennial vegetables and small fruits may profit from stable manure fertilization in early spring.
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Kaufman
Collin
Denton
Tarrant
Denton County
Flares Shape New Spring Coats in Narrow Silhouettes
Julia Bottomley describes how new flare designs retain a slender line while introducing a pronounced flare. She notes grouping plaitings, conical godets, and front-only flare effects, with brushed wood knitted coats and fur trims. Color trends run vivid, including Bulgarian hues, with tailored neutrals and bold borders reflecting spring fashion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julia Bottomley
Western Newspaper Union
Legion's First Gun in Illegal Voting Battle
Hundreds of persons including aliens voted at the last general election in Colorado, Denver American Legion officials charge. Commander John C. Vivian asked District Attorney Joseph W. Hawley of Trinidad to prosecute eight alleged aliens accused of unlawfully exercising citizen rights, signaling a broader Legion campaign to purge politics in Colorado.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado
Denver American Legion
Legion
John C. Vivian
Department of Colorado
Joseph W. Hawley
Trinidad
Hawley
Busy Police Lead On Murder Case In Busy City
Reporter asks for clues while police chief notes officers are occupied with enforcing parking laws watching liquor outlets bathing suits and movie books. The murder case has not yet been started.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Weekly
Willard Receives War Department Citations for Cuban Actions
After twenty six years Col. Harry Q. Willard, retired adjutant of the American Legion post in Lewistown, Montana, finally receives a War Department citation for gallantry shown in action at Las Quasimas and Bandago during the Spanish American War in Cuba.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry QO. Willard
American Legion
Lewistown
Mont
War Department
Las Quasimas
Bandago
Cuba
Late Market News Highlights Agricultural Prices and Livestock
A VATent market report from Washington details irregular potato markets yet firm shipping point prices. New York sacked whites and Eastern city rates are listed with f.o.b. figures. apples, cabbage, corn, and pork products show mixed shifts. Chicago hog and cattle prices rise, hay and grain demand firm, and cotton futures advance in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
F.o.b
Rochester
Maine
Green Mountains
F.o.b. Presque Isle
Northern
Chicago
Baldwin
Pennsylvania
Virginia
York
Florida
Rochaster
Baltimore
Mortda Celery
Sanford
Museed Moral
Viariat
Weoelta
Aeaanhenstad
Giant Turtle Displays After Capture Near Alvin Texas
A 1000 pound aca turtle captured by WIM Richardson of Chocolate Bayou and displayed at the Iron Bridge near Alvin Texas. The eight foot long reptile with sea claws and a broken flapper was killed by a shotgun after being found in shallow water. Two empty rowboats were overturned by the sea shellbuch before the turtle’s death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvin
Tex
Wim Richardson
Chocolate Bayou
Texas
Christmas Bay
Iron Bridge
Galveston growers seek Midwest fig distribution network
Galveston County growers aim to link with Indianapolis and St. Paul brokers to market Galveston figs and fig products across the Middle West. James A Boddeker of the Young Men's Progressive League announced the plan a few days ago, signaling intent to expand distribution channels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bell
Galveston Figae
Galveston
Tax
Indianapolls
Ind
St. Paul
Beed Men to Convene at Galveston June Dates
Texas Cotton Seed Crushers executives decided in a recent meeting to hold their annual convention in Galveston on June 9 10 and 11. The executive committee will meet June 7 at the same location. Announcement came from H K H Wilson president of the executive committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College Station
Tax
Texas Cotton Seed Crushers
Galveston
H. K H. Wilson
Brenham Rotary Elects Mayor Hacker Club President
Brenham Tex May or A A Hacker was unanimously elected president of the Brenham Rotary Club at a regular weekly meeting, succeeding Fred L Amalaer. Hacker pledged to serve the club to the best of his ability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henda Rotary Club
Brenham
Tex
A. A. Hacker
Rotary Club
Fred L. Amalaer
Hacker
Himeelf
Alvin Strawberries on Market Signal Strong Year
Alvin Texas strawberries are now on the market at 25 cents per box. The berries are reported to be of fine quality with a very large expected production this year. Shipments of good size are anticipated in a few weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvin
Tex
Drouth Menace in Central Texas Reported
Official weather records show alarming drouth in Central Texas. Five month rainfall totals in Temple and surrounding areas measure 4.36 inches, far below last year’s near 23 inches. February rainfall amounted to only 0.13 inch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Temple
Tex
Texas
Mildred's Home Lessons With Dolls And Gyp The Dog
Mildred and her mother with friend Alice conduct daily home lessons at nine thirty, taught by the mother while the dolls and Gyp, the dog, participate as learned pupils. Dolls recite the alphabet, spell, and poetry, and Mildred answers for Gyp in a squeaky voice. Lessons end at eleven with orange time and dreams of a future circus visit.
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Mildred
Alice
Gyp
Qyp
Mildréd
Cowd
Jegsens
Miardame Allee
Elrena
Atlee
Phot
Not by Invitation at the Party
Billy grows boisterous at the party provoking Tess to warn him. She threatens to send him hogs unless he quiets, and Billy, sleepwalking in expression, insists he cannot go home before six, since his invitation states from 2 to 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildred
Billy
Tess
Wille
Fils
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American Legion News Service
General Farm News
Hoyle
Extension Service Publications
A and M. College of Texas
Department of Agriculture
Washington, D.C
Elreus
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