APPROVES ACTION BY FRANCE IN OCCUPATION DEBATE
The American Legion national executive committee in Indianapolis voices support for France occupying parts of the Ruhr, arguing Germany owes payments, and France must act to enforce the peace. Gen John R. McQuige explains six reasons including righteous award, Germany’s refusal to pay, and deterrence of future wars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion National Executive Committee
O. K
Ruhr Valley
France
Naional
American Legion
Indianapolis
Brance
Charding
Congress
United States
John Re. McQuige
Goveland
Germany
Samude
Permanent peace urged by Oklahoma general in interallied push
Brig. Gen. Roy Hofman of Oklahoma City is selected by Oklahoma lawmakers to present a resolution urging permanent peace through a world court arms reduction and full publicity of international agreements. Hofman, a veteran of the Spanish American and World Wars, helped shape principles for a Fidac world convention and has long ties to the American Legion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Hofman
Oklahoma City
Okla
Congress
Interallied Veterans’ Federation
Oklahoma
New Orleans
American Legion
The
Legion
Ida
Hoffman
Southwest
Wolfman
Indian Territory
Guthrie
United States
Oklahoma Guard Regiment
Hittman
Camp Bowie
Cantleny
Toul
St. Mihiel
Picardy
Wrap-Around Coat-Frocks in Elegant Fashion Feature
A period fashion piece extols wrap-around coat-frocks as a luxury niche in style. It highlights materials, embroidery, and braiding, noting slenderizing effects and quick wear with detachable features. The spread showcases lace, ribbons, oriental influences, and bonnet silhouettes with silk braids and vibrant color pairings.
Legion plans radio broadcasts for Massachusetts posts
William H. Doyle commander of the Massachusetts Legion proposes installing radios in post headquarters to broadcast legislation and business of interest to World War veterans. The plan includes an evening of entertainment at broadcasting stations for members and sponsors, plus weekly concerts for disabled veterans in Bay State hospitals.
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American Legion
Massachusetts
William H. Doyle
Department of the Legion
Legion
Doyle
Legion National
Bay State
Theodore Roosevelt post Zero Hour club plan aid
The Chicago Theodore Roosevelt post of the American Legion creates the Zero Hour club to pay a $100 beneficiary benefit on a member’s death. The benefit aims to bridge the gap before life insurance payments begin and is supported by post and legion officers.
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Roosevelt Legion Post
American Legion
Theodore Roosevelt “Post
Chicago
Post
Zero Hour Club
Bre
The
Legion Post
Memory slips as Owsley greets old serviceman
National Commander Alvin Owsley visiting Jefferson post 141 Mt. Vernon Illinois stirred mild embarrassment when he suddenly recognized a former buddy from an Oklahoma camp. The post commander forgot the member’s name, and Owsley called him by a prior acquaintance, solving the moment with a formal greeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Alvin Owsley
Ilinois
Oklahoma
Owsley
Jefferson Post
Mt. Vernon
Baird
Legion
Avas
Modest Private Awaits Love and an Anonymous Proposal
A sensitive private dreaded rebuff from the prettiest girl near camp. He feared proposing until an anonymous letter urged him to marry. The American Legion Weekly notes his sudden inspiration and the turn of his romantic fortunes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion Weekly
Selecting good layers in poultry flocks via observation
The USDA describes an experiment showing daughters of high producing hens yield more eggs. Good layers can be identified by late moulting and vigor without trap nests. Fall selection, with spring hatch, improves egg production and flock value. winter layers should be marked for breeding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Department of Agriculture
Feeding Potatoes to Pigs for Hog Fattening
The article explains a method to use damaged or undersized potatoes as a fattening aid for hogs. Cook potatoes, drain, then mix about three parts potatoes to one part grain, roll in a feed cooker, and combine in a barrel. This prepared mix can be fed to fattening hogs, brood sows, and small pigs.
Bordeaux mixture aids potato disease control in study
Town State College scientists tested Bordeaux mixture on potato plants to combat a severe menace to potato growing. Results show the spray reduced loss from burn damage, with average yield losses averaging about 25 percent over seven years, indicating the spray as an effective control measure.
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State College
Riddles on flannels combs and shop-walkers
A playful riddle trifecta asks when flannels behave as good soldiers they stay unshrunk. A comb never bites with teeth. Distinguishing airships from shop-walkers, one sails to sea while the other secures sales.
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Roy Hoffman
Midtinery
Ce Avery
Duvelyn
Westers New
Legion Business BY Radio
Commander Doyle
Massachusetts State Department
Ilinola City
Rairy
Mary Graham
Bonner
MR. Wind
Daddy
Wind
Mr. Sun
Bode
Sun
Tyes
Mahalla
Mahalia
Mahella
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