Legion Denies Political Role in California Endorses Nonpartisan Service
The American Legion asserts it is nonpolitical and nonsectarian, serving ex service members regardless of party or faith. It rejects claims of endorsing McAdoo or influencing political debates, while noting it may circulate speeches by lawmakers supporting veteran-legislation.
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Anervan Legion
California
Congress
Goodyknots
West Virginia
Alvin Owsley
Legion National
American Legion
America
Goodykoontz
Legion
Willian G. McAdoo
Poullerton
Cal
Flon
Joseph W. Yordney
Ways and Means Committee
The
House
West
Wilson and Paducah back WWI graves fund drive
Woodrow Wilson leads American Legion effort to raise 100000 to permanently decorate war dead graves in Europe. Paducah post quickly donates 25, funds to be kept in the national treasury for grave decoration, with poppy drives planned before Memorial Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodrow Wilson
American Legion
Legion
Europe
Paduenh
Funder
the Legion
National Treasury of
Legion National
Ah Sing Ching Wins National Essay Contest Honor
Thirteen year old Chinese American Ah Sing Ching, winner of a national American Legion essay contest, was honored at an Ad Club of Honolulu meeting in Ewa Oahu. Asked what he plans to study, he replied chemistry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ah” Sing. Ching
Ewa
Oahu
Wawail
American Legion
Ad Club
Honolulu
Lttle
Sing. Ching
Poppy Sale Campaign Urges Memorial Day Wear
Mrs. Mdna M. Barcus of Indianapolis announces a memorial day poppy drive organized with the American Legion Auxiliary and Legion. Funds support local posts' service work, memorials, and the $100,000 endowment for graves in Europe, plus aid to disabled veterans through national offices. The message urges widespread participation and patriotism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mdna M. Barcus
Indianaapolis
Ind
American Legion Auxiliary
Legion
American Legion
Europe
The
Auxiliary
United States
Flanders
America
Suits and capes set fashion tone for season
A fashion overview describes straight line suits and capes dominating the season with all black wraps and silk crepe capes. It highlights Peter twill fabrics, braiding on sleeves, embroidered jackets, and diverse cape styles from ornate to minimal, noting color trends like black, fawn, and gray with accents such as gold ribbons.
Legion Home for Orphans Gift Offers Land and Cash
Daniel Dabney of Independence Kansas offers 888 acres of land and 25000 cash to the Kansas American Legion as a start toward building a Legion home for the orphans of ex service men and women. The Kansas Legion aims to establish a home and training school for Legion children, with national interest growing.
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Daniel Dabney
Independence
Kan
American Legion
Kansas
Legion
Dabney
Kansas Department of the Legion
MacLean
Kansas Imans
N Dabney
Millions Allotted Rivers Harbors
Washington reports about 40 million of 56.589 million set aside by Congress for rivers and harbors projects has been allotted by Secretary Weeks. The list names numerous allocations from Missouri River work to Gulf Coast channels, with officials noting the balance must cover emergencies and unforeseen needs.
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Washington
Congress
Budget Bureau
Weeks
Galveston Harbor
Texas
Galveston
Texas City
Port Bolivar
Hougton Ship
Double Bayou
Anahuac
Turtle Bayou
Cedar Bayou
West Galveston Bay
Brazos River
Matagorda Bay
Arkansas
Saline River
Arkansas River
Oklahoma
White River
Black River
Missouri
Current River
St. Francis
L'Anguille
Blackfish Bayou
Florida
Alabama
Louisiand
Illinois
War Department
Chief of Engineers
Land Opened to War Veterans Across Five Western States
The interior department opened more than a quarter million acres to World War I veterans in five western states. The parcels include 222700 acres in Owyhee County Idaho 24000 acres in Beaverhead County Montana 1800 acres in Nyeg and Eureka Counties Nevada 5500 acres in Rio Arriba New Mexico and 4500 acres in Mesa County Colorado.
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Washington
Interior Department
Owyhee County
Idaho
Beverhead County
Montana
Who
Eureka
Nevada
Rio
Arriba
New Mexico
Mesa County
Colorado
Wireless Blocks China Station Plan Sparks Delayed Talks
The Chinese government blocks the Federal Wireless Company's plan to set up five wireless stations in China. Delays arise as representatives backed by the American legation push for a modified contract acceptance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pekin
Federal. Wireless Company
China
Federal. Company
Legation
Greater Cotton Acreage Report From Agriculture Bureau
Washington reports a special department of agriculture estimate of intended acreage for major crops this year. Cotton is expected at 112.0 percent of 1922 area, spring wheat 94.55, corn 102.6, oats 102.6, barley 105.7, flax 189, potatoes 90.9, sweet potatoes 97.5, and tobacco 110.0.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Department of Agriculture
World oats production rises in northern hemisphere
Washington reports increased world oats production for the year, with Northern Hemisphere output higher than the prewar era of 1909 to 1913. The Agriculture Department released figures showing a larger harvest this year compared with last, signaling a pick up in supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Department of ‘Agriculture
Whita
Sammy Sausage Wins a Prize in Pig Tale
In a humorous scene, Sammy Sausage proclaims he won a prize for a clever discovery, prompting family pigs including Grandfather Porky Vig and Sir Percival Park to demand the prize. Sammy reveals the prize was a pigweed find, confiding that the reward is his own satisfaction rather than a public feast, while others debate the meaning of success and recognition.
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Grunt
Sammy
Miss Ham
Grandfather Porky Vig
Percival Park
Benjai Bacon
Benjamin Bacon
Sir Percival Pork
Grandfather Porky
Mrs. Pink Pig
Pinky Vig
Sammy Sausage
Porky
Pig
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Wilson
Paducah
Kentucky
AH Sing
Edna M. Barcus
Missouri River
Ohio
Minneapolis
Mississippi
Leech
Minnesota
Kansas City
Sioux City
Fort Benton
Osage
Southwest Pass
Mississippi River
South Pass
Bayou Teche
Calcasieu River
Sabine River
Land For War
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