Grants of Relief for War Veterans Aid Many Shattered by War
The American Legion reports war veteran relief totals from Congress totaling 426.99 million dollars. The United States Veterans Bureau receives 405.7 million for operations. ten million for new hospital construction and 7.49 million for enlargements at several facilities. About 5,000 veterans denied compensation will receive about two million dollars yearly under the Johnson bill. Overpayments on Class E allotments are forgiven, totaling 1.8 million dollars. Refunds to veterans on federal irrigation projects are authorized. Defense appropriations bear the Legion’s mark, with Army 331 million, Navy 400 million, National Guard 32.94 million, Aviation 35.75 million, Civilian Military Training Camps 2.81 million, Officers' Reserve Corps 3.14 million. training camp and ORC funds exceed budget recommendations due to Legion effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
James A. Crain
John Thomas Taylor
Legion
National Legislative Committee
United States Veterans’ Bureau
Veterans’ Bureau
National Home For
Santa Monica
Calif
Walter Reed Hospital
Washington, D. C
National Defense
Army
Navy
National Guard
Aviation
Bureau of the Budget
Endowment fund drive for veterans and orphans
John Barton Payne of the American Red Cross praises the American Legion for accepting an invitation to head a 5 million dollar endowment campaign. The fund aims to support disabled veterans and war orphans and to sustain child welfare through homes and foster care under the Legion's program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
John Barton Payne
American Red Cross
Endowment Fund
Department of Florida Wins Lindsley Trophy for 1925
The American Legion Florida department won the Henry D. Lindsley membership trophy for the second year running by achieving 89.12 percent of its 1924 membership by March, narrowly beating Delaware and Nebraska. Frank Samuel praised the strong 1925 race as the greatest yet with twenty departments at or above 150 percent of 1924 dues.
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Department of Florida
Lindsley
American Legion
Henry D. Lindsley
Department of the Legion
Florida
Delaware
Nebraska
Legion
Frank Samuel
National Headquarters
The Kitchen Cabinet May Picture Show Poem
A short poem by Edgar A. Guest published in 1936 describes May and springtime scenes as a picture show. The speaker imagines stealing a day to view nature’s art and highlights woods fields running brooks and morning sunlight.
Seasonal Good Things From A Modern Kitchen
A dairy era cooking column presents recipes for Summer Salad Mint Sherbet and Chocolate Milk Shake with instructions for gelatin molds and fruit preservation. It also covers rice with bananas and a guide to versatile meat and fish sauces including drawn butter hollandaise bearnaise tartare and caper sauces for elegant meals.
Building Unity in Modern Store Design
A San Francisco Chronicle writer notes a shift in retail style toward cohesive architecture and selective product emphasis. Shops emphasize artistic exteriors and interior layouts with floors ceilings and columns chosen for visual impact, with window displays built on architectural backgrounds to attract customers.
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San Francisco Chronicle
Better Taste Needed in City Development
Civic development department of the Chamber of Commerce urges abstaining from hanging garden window and lamp post boxes in American streets. It recommends raising architectural taste and street fixtures standards and forming committees to advise on new building facades, citing Washington and a few cities with active architects’ institutes.
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Civic Development Department
Chamber of Commerce of
United States
Institute of Architects
Profit in Beauty and Village Improvement
Local initiatives transform damp heaps into gardens and shacks into smart businesses. Landscape projects raise real estate values and attract tourist activity, while boosting efficiency and enterprise among residents.
Home stability supports children and community ties
The piece argues that children suffer when families move often and live in rentals. A settled home fosters lasting friendships, consistent schooling, and stronger ties to church and neighborhood, helping each child feel integrated and take responsibility for their town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Times
Plant flowers on vacant lots to beautify Palladega
The Tulladega Daily Home urges residents to cultivate flowers or start a garden on unused lots. Any use beats letting spaces grow into weeds and ugliness, improving the city’s appearance.
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Palladega
Tulladega
Kilmer’s Swamp Root Promoted by Dr Kilmer Co
An old advertisement extols Dr Kilmer’s Swamp Root claiming curing effects on kidney liver and bladder issues. A druggist cites testimonials and argues the remedy neutralizes uric acid linked to rheumatism and urges readers to order a sample by mail with payment and paper mention.
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Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Pln
British Medals Total Exceeds Fourteen Million
Great Britain has issued more than 14,000,000 medals for service and bravery in connection with the World War. The total includes both battlefield decorations and distinguished service awards awarded outside the combat zone.
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Great Britain
Pimples and blackheads fade with Cuticura trio
Promote Cuticura Ointment for pimply faces and blackheads. Apply then wash after five minutes with Cuticura Soap and hot water. Maintain clear skin with daily use. Include Cuticura Talcum for complete care.
Nice Old Gentleman Ambition Ad Pays to Question
A quip from Heywood Advertiser features a child asking what he wants to be when grown and the reply choosing to emulate an idle kindly older man who walks about and asks questions.
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Heywood Advertiser
Roman Eye Balanm Sore Eye Remedy Ad
One application of Roman Eye Balanm will prove how good it is for sore eyes. Crusts only 35 cents. 3872 Pearl St., New York. Adv.
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Pearl St
N. Y
Adv
Sentiment on Recognition Delays as Public Demands Rise
Senator Wadsworth of New York told a Washington banquet that Russia will not be recognized by the American government until the people demand it. A Red speaker claimed Bolsheviks face famine, and a heckler pressed for answers about meals and deserts.
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Wadsworth
New York
Washington
Russia
Profiteers Lesson Quip at New York Dinner
Magistrate Jean Norris remarks that profiteers are hard to catch as a poor man offered to buy him a coat of arms for cash. The profiteer refused, joking he already has more clothes than he needs, highlighting clever or ignorant behavior.
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Jean Norris
New York
Nix
Mail Planes vs Boats For Orient Reach Seattle Fast
A science service report notes air mail planes would reach Seattle within hours after ships sail from Victoria B C while boat mail requires one to three weeks for the next sailing. The proposed plan aims to speed up ocean mail delivery by using air routes to catch ships at Victoria.
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Orient
Seattle
Victoria
B. C
Science Service
Art and Taste Spark Playful Quip on Feelings
A dialogue hints at judgments on singing and emotion with a wry tone. The lines juxtapose Madam Ruff’s singing with statements about hard feelings and nature influencing art.
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Madam Ruff
Town Complain About Broad Issues Cited by Residents
Local residents protest widespread concerns in their town urging officials to address recurring problems. The note highlights frustration with service gaps and calls for targeted fixes rather than broad statements.
Zambesi River Flood Breaks Height Records
The Zambesi river surged beyond all prior heights by eight feet causing spray to envelop the bridge spanning the canyon below Victoria Falls. Victoria Falls stands a mile wide and 420 feet high, about twice Niagara’s width and height. wet season spray can reach 3000 feet high.
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Zambesi
Victoria Falls
Niagara Falls
Royal Gorge Filmed for Worldwide Exhibition
A special train was needed to shoot footage of the Royal Gorge in Colorado. The wheels of the cars had to be perfect to avoid marring camera reproductions, as the scene is prepared for exhibition across the world.
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Royal Gorge
Colorado
United States
Absence of Anxiety Sparks Worries Over Trifles
In reflective prose the author notes that calm, not fear, masks concerns, revealing how a tranquil mood can amplify small irritations into perceived threats. The passage explores perception, psychology, and the fragility of daily peace.
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American Legion News Service
THE
Western Newspaper Union
Edgar A. Guest
Pru
Fletcher
Aoe
Art
Beecham
England
Beecham’s Pits
Mrs. Frick
Ada Frick
Perrysburg, Onio
Lydia E. Pinkham
Lynn
Mass
Pinkham
Lydia
Pinklam
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