Barton Assumes New Job With American Legion Group
James F. Barton, formerly adjutant of the Iowa department, becomes assistant national adjutant. His move frees National Adjutant Russell Creviston to focus on the five million dollar World War endowment for the disabled and orphans. Barton has long served in Legion work and led the Iowa department’s notable record. He previously headed Fort Dodge post and was department adjutant from 1920 until his move to national headquarters. Dr. R. J. Laird then became department adjutant, with Maurice Cahill taking the national executive committee seat.
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James F. Barton
Iowa Department of the American Legion
Barton
National
Russell Creviston
Legion
Endowment Fund
Iowa Department
Fort Dodge
Iowa
National Convention of the Legion
R. J. Laird
Algona
Laird
Maurice Cahill
Cedar Rapids
Would Make It Harder to Amend Constitution
A resolution proposed by L. D. Bower in Columbus Ohio seeks to alter Article V of the U.S. Constitution. It would require a two thirds majority of the actual congressional membership to initiate an amendment and require ratification by three fourths of congressional representation, within five years, rather than by three fourths of the states.
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United States
Frankling Post
The
American Legion
Columbus
Ohio
L. D. Bower
Journal Clerk
Ohio Senate
Congress
Bower
Dawes Becomes Voyageur of 40 and 8 Society
Vice President Charles G. Dawes has taken the oath to join the 40 and 8, the American Legion play ground group. He was sworn in as a Voyageur in Chicago by George Dobson, chef de chemin de fer, national head of the society.
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Charles G. Dawes
American Legion
of the Legion
Voyageur Dawes
Chicago
George Dobson
Plan helps gardeners save time and space in vegetable plots
The article argues record-keeping and careful layout improve efficiency in gardens. It advises placing tall crops like corn and pole beans at the west, locating earlier harvests near the back door, and drawing a half inch to a foot scale plan on tough wrapping paper to track maturity, pests, and succession.
School Playgrounds as Essential as School Buildings
Dr James E Rogers of the Playground and Recreation Association argues that school grounds should be measured in acres per school not feet per child. Examples in Joliet Elyria Cary and other cities show large playgrounds athletic fields and facilities contributing to better study and lifelong lessons. He urges 12 month physical education rather than nine months.
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James E. Rogers
Playground and Recreation Association of America
Interior Department
Bureau of Education
Joliet
Elyria
Ohio
Tacoma
San Diego
Peoria
Cary
Ind
Street Planting With Small Trees for Urban Rows
The American Tree Association of Washington urges readers to join the tree-planting army. Small sized trees thrive in limited soil and add a dignified green touch to streets lined with shops and houses. For a 2 cent stamp, the association will send planting suggestions.
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American Tree Association of Washington
Rhode Island Adopts Mothers' Aid System Statewide
Rhode Island reports all cities and 17 towns have adopted the mothers aid law effective July 1928. The program now serves 223 families with noted health improvements and better school records for aided children, per the public welfare commission.
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Rhode Island
Rhode Island Public Welfare Commission
Community Acquaintance in Colbert County District
Editorial urges residents to visit local industries and get acquainted with neighbors' plants to better know the Colbert County district and its resources.
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Colbert County
Tuscumbia
Have Permanent Abode Own your own home even if you have to go in debt
The Hunte ville Times urges readers to secure a permanent abode by purchasing a home even if it requires taking on debt, framing home ownership as a prudent long term investment.
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Hunteville Times
Intelligence peaks at sixteen in old quotes
The Cleveland Plain Dealer notes that human intelligence supposedly maxes out at sixteen and that nothing remains but to use it. The Louis Globe-Democrat adds that at sixty one nearly all is known, implying diminishing new learning.
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Cleveland Plain Dealer
Louis
Real Estate Agent Inducement Note in Legion Weekly
An Inducement piece discusses a real estate agent showing a house and asking a prospect if the distance from the station is acceptable, framed with formal early 20th century language and a humorous aside about waist measurement.
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American Legion Weekly
Midsummer Knitwear and Hats Highlight Fashion
Julia Bottomley notes the summer appeal of knitted blazers and two-piece outfits in bright stripes and pastel shades. She highlights hats with delicate flowers, lace, and rhinestone accents, plus sheer fabrics and alpaca knits to capture smart casual style for outdoor events and country clubs.
Labor-Saving Kitchen Equipment and Sandwich Recipes
A domestic article urges practical household equipment chosen for usefulness and space needs. It discusses choosing durable, simple items like a bread mixer and washing machine, and lists practical kitchen setups and several sandwich recipes including egg, deviled ham, cheese, watercress, tomato cucumber, salmon, and bacon and egg, with preparation tips. The piece emphasizes beauty plus utility and a careful layout to avoid back strain.
Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound Ad
Rangeley Maine testimonial from Mrs Walter E Anderson praising Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for restoring energy and ability to work on a farm. Claims 98 out of 100 replies say yes and notes availability through druggists.
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Rangeley
Maine
E. Pinkham
Walter E, Anderson
Lydia
Pinkham
Old Musical Manuscript Deciphered by Scholar at Berlin
Dr Curt Sachs a Berlin university music historian deciphers the oldest known musical manuscript of Babylonian origin. Found in Assur Asia Minor it dates to the second century B C. The work uses five tones in fugue style with no half tones and is accompanied by an 18 string harp with frequent double stops.
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Curt Sachs
Berlin University
Assur
Asia Minor
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American Legion News Service
Dawes
Gay
Julia Bottomley
Western Newspaper Union
Henry van Dyke
Mrs. Anderson
Chesebrough Mfq. CO
Grove’s
Dickey
Dickey Drug CO
Bristsi
Tenn
Houston
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