Emery chosen national commander of American Legion
John G. Emery elected national commander of the American Legion, drawing strong support from Iowa officials led by State Commander Hanford MacNider. Emery, from Grand Rapids Michigan, is praised for a solid World War II record and received near unanimous backing during Cleveland conventions before the death of Commander F. W. Galbraith Jr. in a June automobile crash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John G. Emery
The
American Legion
Iowa
Hanford MacNider
Hemery
Grand Rapids
Mich
Cleveland
Emery
Legion
F. W. Galbraith, Jr
Indianapolis
Ind
Daniel F. Steck
Ottumwa
Towa
National Legion Executive Committee
Iowa Department
Tom Roberts
Galbraith
Minneapolis
CAUGHT ON THE FLY Speak with acts and love yourself
A fragmentary collection of adages and statistics. It cites 8 300 coal mines in the British Isles and Canada’s wartime veteran loans totaling 80 million dollars. Mentions women in Minnesota and Virginia wage earners, plus various maxims on character and adversity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
British Isles
Miscellaneous maxims and quotes from a Galveston News page
A collage of proverbs and sayings on thrift productivity and virtue notes. It cites Johnson Twain Goethe Emerson and Galveston News with lines on economy perseverance and wisdom plus a tip for removing white varnish spots with heat and a quip about pleasing a young mother by claiming the baby has her eyes and its father's mouth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Galveston
Story of Our States Maryland History and Beginnings
Lord Baltimore sought to found a colony after securing favor from King Charles I. Named Maryland in honor of Henrietta Maria, the charter required two Indian arrows and a share of metals yearly. Settlement began at St Mary's in 1634, with a hereditary rule until independence in 1776. Maryland joined the Union in 1788 as the seventh state with eight electors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ndia Narrows
Maryland
Lord Baltimore
London Company
Virginia
Potomac
Charles I
Henrietta Maria
St. Mary’s
Baltimore
Union
McClure
More Men Than Women Have Appendicitis
Medical reports indicate men are more prone to appendicitis than women with sudden cases among women. Prevention lies in guarding against intestinal infection. Adler-i-ka antiseptic acts on both upper and lower bowels removing foul matter that could cause infection. It reveals toxins long hidden and may have poisoned you for months. Adler-ika helps gas on the stomach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adler
True diplomatist qualities debated in Louisville debate
A dialogue on diplomacy and quick thinking features Senator Sorghum and others. Questions arise about who handles communications and whether a secretary can act for a principal. The discussion compares diplomatic skill to poker, highlighting adaptability and foresight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sorghum
Class In Physiology Heart Beat Question By Student
A teacher asks in a physiology class Where is the heart located. Little Jimmy remains silent then responds by placing a hand on his chest and saying he does not feel a heartbeat there. He adds he usually feels it on the other side a little lower down.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmy
Effective Remedy
Dolly and Drugelst propose matrimony as a joke answer to removing superfluous hair. The line plays on wordplay about tying the knot versus hair removal. No real treatment is discussed or advised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolly
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bort
Malvern
Iowa Press
Board of Supervisors
American Legion News
Royal C. Johnson
South Dakota
Fort Snelling
Minn
Fred K. Lemmon
7Th Corps
Fort Crook
Nebr
Storm Lake
Plaventh
Dafeyette. Young, Br
Pes
Moines
Will
Sioux City
Monahan Post
Fred Vetsch
State Legion
General Committee
Frank F. Miles
Iowa Legionaire
Bloomfield
Donald Macrae
Council Bluffs
Women's Auxiliary of the
American Legion of Iowa
Sheffield
Fighting First
Middle West
Lisbon Post
Ed Keen
Lisbon
Keen
Canada
Cupid
Golden Eagle
Minnesota
Johnson
Mark Twain
Hfe
Lfe
Emerson
Goethe
Jonathan Brace
Pr. JR. Scott
Burrus
Louisville Courier-Journal
Fr. A. Deardorff
Grocer
Cadwell & Salyers
Insurance
Malvern, Iowa
WM. Fisher
Sargent’s
Mills County
Firestone Cord Tires
Cc. F. Graham
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!