Endowment Fund Surges as Legion Drive Exceeds Goal
A nationwide push for the American Legion 5 6 million endowment to aid disabled veterans and orphans reports totals over 8 million raised. Twenty one states hit over the top with several near completion, as local efforts and novel fundraisers drive rapid progress toward the goal. Notable contributions include a 6000 check from Panama and a large oversubscription by Rocky Mountain states, with house to house canvassing and fruit shipments among methods.
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American Legion
The
Legion
Indianapoli
New York
Alnefs
Massachusetts
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Texas
California
Connecticut
Calvin Coolidge
James A. Crain
National Executive Committee
Paul J. McGahan
Executive Committee
Fred de V. Sill
Panama
Rocky Mountain Group
Vartveins
UB P
Richard’ W. Townsend
Auburn
Cal
Hickville
N. C
West Coast Post
Florida to Lead Legion Parade in Omaha Meet
The Department of Florida American Legion will lead the national convention parade in Omaha October 5 to 9 and receive first seating and hotel preferences due to the highest membership percentage on June 15 1925. Nebraska and Mexico follow with strong percentages, according to national headquarters.
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Department of Merida
American Legion
National Convention of the Legion
Omaha
Florida
St. Paul
National Executive Committee
Mexico
Nebraska
Howar Rowton
The
Markets Report from the Department of Agriculture
The latest TI market report covers fruits vegetables dairy cotton and more. It notes lower potato prices in New Jersey and Maine and varied prices for several varieties of lettuce peaches and watermelons across regions. Butter prices firmed while cheese weakened and cotton futures fell.
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Department of Agriculture
Washington
New Jersey
Maine
Green Mountaing
Boston
Minnesota
Chi-Caro
Maryland
Elbertas
North Carolina
Georgia
Thurmond Grays
Missouri
Virginia
Pittsburg
Colorado
New York
Chicago
Philadelphia
Wisconsin
Young Americas
New York Future Consent
Brighter County Business Outlook Report
Treasury officials and the Federal Reserve Board issued a statement Thursday noting a definite upturn in the economy. Production rose in July and early August across key industries including lumber coal cement cotton and iron and steel with wool increasing and overall activity higher than July of last year.
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Washington
Treasury
Federal Reserve Board
Extradition Denied for Texas Woman in Kidnapping Case
Gov Ferguson refused to extradite Mrs Roscoe Canaday of San Antonio for a second kidnapping charge over her son Roscoe Jr. The ruling allows Her to keep the child in Texas. The governor defended the decision saying no jury would convict a devoted mother under the circumstances.
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Austin
Tex
Roscoe Canaday
San Antonio
Roscoe, Jr
New York
Miriam. A. Ferguson
Canaday
Smith
Texas
Derailment Destroys 21 Santa Fe Freight Cars Near Temple
A southbound Santa Fe freight train derailed seven miles south of Temple, Texas, destroying 21 cars with thirteen loaded oil tankers. Several explosions followed, but no casualties were reported. Damage was estimated at 50,000 dollars.
Corrections Made in Bexar County Values Listing
In Bexar County Texas the values listing for corrections contains edits shown as corrections to the capítulo entries in the county records. The notice notes changes affecting the recorded values and references the county clerk’s office for the official corrected figures.
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San Antonio
Tex
Bexar’ County
Colorful Frocks For Fall For Small Maidens
A period fashion note surveys fall dress ideas for young girls and women, praising cheerful shades and smart yet sensible designs. Paris showcases chic frocks with brocade touches, longer sleeves, and varied necklines, while practical lines use plaids and wool for autumn wear.
Bringing hogs and feed together in hard times
A. L. Ward urges pairing hogs with feed to boost profits during emergencies. He notes immunizing hogs and moving stock under sanitary rules, and cites Iowa Western Texas grain sorghum dynamics. Emphasizes sanitation, cattle tuberculosis control and proper farm housing for better health and finances.
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A. L. Ward
Texas
Iowa
Fort Worth
United States Department ‘of ‘Agriculture
African Lion Shares Tales With Billie Brownie
Billie Brownie visits the African Lion in the zoo to hear a tale of freedom and roaring. The Lion recalls days in Africa, differing roars, and hunting life while Brownie listens, then departs as crowds gather to hear more. The scene reflects memory, language, and the lions' past.
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Billie Brownie
Fairyland
Brownieland
Ame
Africa
Billie Brownlie
Lion House
Hon House
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American Legion News Service
Bexar County
Little Miss
Paris
C. Hoyle
Extension Service Publications, A. and M
College of Texas
United States Department of Agriculture
United States
Mae
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