American Legion essay contest aims for national convention attendance
The notice outlines an essay contest with deadlines October 6 for county entries and October 20 for state entries, leading to national winners chosen in Indianapolis. It notes a 50 percent fare reduction by United States Shipping Board Emergency Fleet Corporation on certain lines for attending the New Orleans convention, encouraging wide Legion participation from Atlantic coast, Gulf states, and foreign posts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Department
Americanism
American Legion
National Americanism
Indianapolis
Legion
New Orleans
United States Shipping Board
W. B. Keene
United States Ag Board
Emergency Fleet Corporation
United States
North Atlantic
Munson Steamship Line
New York
South America
Atlantic Coast
Gulf of Mexico
Local Jokes Hint at Fashion and Matrimony
A lighthearted column jokes that beauty is a skin deep matter while noting some women apply more. It quips that marriage often fails not by love but by financial strain, comparing unions to bank ruts.
Modest Prices Promised for Evening Gowns Advertisement
An advertisement claims evening gowns are priced modestly. The brief note adds a casual aside, “Well, that's something,” reflecting light consumer chatter in the page.
Distributor Wanted for Del Monte Candies in Louisville
Advert seeks a male distributor to handle exclusive rights, recruit sub dealers, and sell Del Monte candies including figs and fruit cordials. Must be financially capable, handle own stock, and cover expenses to Louisville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
Contamination Quarantines Guard Mexican Border Trade
Inspectors of the federal horticultural board and U S customs enforce quarantine at major Mexican border ports to stop cotton seed and other contraband. Between 1920 and 1922 some 75417 items including avocados mangos and peppers were seized from travelers and freight. Also notes methods to improve children's bread acceptance in school lunches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Federal Horticultural Board
United States Department of Agriculture
Customs and Immigration
Mexico
Mexican
Brownsville
Laredo
Eagle Pass
del Rio
el Paso
Texas
Nogales
Arizona
Ment
Elevators and Jobs Tradeoffs In a Curious Proverb
A humorous remark notes that if elevators led to Heaven many sinners would fear riding them. Another quip links lost jobs to how many recommendations a person keeps in his pocket, suggesting social capital as a measure of prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heaven
Weather questions and scattered dry spots across states
A correspondent asks what would happen if prevailing winds reversed. The piece notes varied weather culture across Indiana Illinois Missouri California with Central Tennessee notably affected. It observes the dry spots seeming scarce beyond oil wells.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weather Bureau
United States Department of Agriculture
Indiana
Illinois
Missouri
California
Tennessee
Hes sian Fly Situation Draws Encouraging U.S. Agriculture Update
Encouraging reports on the Hes sian fly situation are received by the United States Department of Agriculture indicating progress in containment. Officials note improving pest control measures and potential easing of restrictions as monitoring continues across affected regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Department of Agriculture
United States Department of Agri
Thoroughbred and Standardbred entries across Kentucky and Virginia
A catalog of horses and entrants from Thos. Ryan Spar tansburg S C to Beans Stable Mt Sterling Ky and Maple Hill Farm Mt Sterling Ky. Entries include Todd Heighwood Brown Bell Heighwood Bird Song Peter Bean Dainty Rupe and many others with sires like Peter Montgomery Judge Maxey and San Francisco in races at 2:25 and 2:30 pacing miles and 2:20 trotting miles with purses and closing notices for further entries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Todd Heighwood
Serinda Todd
Bell Heighwood
Nutwood
Thos. Ryan
Spartansburg
S. C
Lexington
Cummings & Brown
Bluefield
W. Va
Alice Crutcher
Moko
Miss Peter
Peter the Great
W. G. Douglas
Winchester
J. L. Brown
Ogden & Crutcher
M. C
Worthy McKinney
Asalear
Dam
Ormonde
W. P
Della L
Thomas Ryan
Bernice Rodes
Baron Walker
Dick Rogers
Atlanta
Virginia
Echo Todd
Hiram Burns
Georgetown
E. D. Smith
Duvall
Connie King
Elastic King
Robert Johnson
Mt. Sterling
John Greenwade
Hittington
Todd B
Bevins Brothers
Ewing
Dora Makey
Judge Maxey
W. E. Bean
Arion Bell
Lor Arion
Scription
L M. Hume
Richmond
Lakeland J
Searchlight
J. M. Hume
Richmond, Ky
Cummins & Brown
Bessie Montgomery
Peter Montgomery
Bessie Brown
F. P. Bean
Spot Montgomery
Spratt & Bean
SAN Rusia
San Francisco
Dolly May
Red Leo
W. L. Douglas
Mainleaf
Alice V
E. Bean
A. T
H.P
Louise
H. P. Denious Simpson
Clay Simpson
Corzelia
Jim Armstrong
Eberton, Ga
Judge Edmont
Direct Kelley
H. S. Stout
Princess Montgomery
Maple Hill Farm
Dora Maxey
Atlantia
Bird Song
Cupnmings & Sy Tighe
Olsabear
H. P
R. G. Ogden
Louisville
Alice Volo
Peter Bean
Beans Stable
Indiana
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del Monte Sales CO
W. Jefferson St
Federal
Kentucky
West Virginia
S. P. Greenwade Com. & Coal CO
Queen St. and Railroad
WM. Cravens
Montgomery County Fair Association
Mt, Sterling, Kentucky
Donna Cochatta
Peter O
Donna
Cochatta
Livesay
Abbie Mack
Abbie
E. A. Bostain
Declaration
Dheck Kelley
Bell Ringer
Echo Wilkes
Chestnut Bay S
Fussy
J. W. Johnne
Tady T. Johnson
Mild Wood
Albert Ae
Hens T. Steeings
P. L. Ae
Terling
Princess ‘Montgomery
Mt. Sterling, Y
Elberne Ga
Jim B. W
Wre Boy
Ams Wey Rose
L. Adams
Dewey Rose
Eohmian Foodies
H. 8
Muahely
G. N
T. T . Johnson
Wild Wood
Fla
Maysville
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