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Newspaper
New Mexico State Record
Location
Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1921
Page
4
An advertisement extols a stucco hollow tile house with a bright reception hall sun parlor and airy bedrooms. William A. Radford offers free expert guidance on building a home for readers, asserting home ownership strengthens civic engagement amid postwar housing concerns.
The article previews a stylish home built of hollow tile with a stucco exterior, noting its economy, sun parlor, and French doors. It highlights square-on-square design, a hip roof, and rooms including living, dining, and kitchen areas, praising the stability and comfort of the era’s home construction. It also mentions air patrols and fire-fighting coordination and a German theater incident.
A reader narrates Aunt Mary the Immaculate housekeeper chasing sugar misuse amid sugar shortages. A pantry incident reveals a servant swallowing a spoonful of sugar as Aunt Mary seeks discipline, reflecting old newspaper humor and social mores from Indianapolis News. A satirical aside cites Governor Goodrich about Maori gamblers and a millionaire prodding judges.
Col Milton Foreman a Chicago lawyer and founder linked to the original Paris caucus of the American Legion rose to command the Illinois department. He led the unit through World War I, earning the Distinguished Service Medal for gallantry in the Meuse Argonne offensives and later influenced Chicago city governance and charter planning.
War era plans feature American Legion members from Kansas and other states hiking to Washington to press for disabled veterans and broader membership goals. Posts would shelter walkers along the route, with gates arranged to meet on the Capitol steps the same day, while debates mix with light anecdotes from Legion publications.
A playful exchange repeats as a manager quips about having birds on his hands that should be back in the bushes, reflecting a humorous take on baseball tension and strategy.
A brief American Legion Weekly piece contrasts a maid’s compliance with a police officer’s kiss against a maid’s questioning of conscience as the law’s power is invoked in a moral vignette. The dialogue underscores tension between romance and authority within a wartime civic context.
Ex pat expatriated former serviceman Col. Francil B. Drake led the Legion's Department of France helping care for graves on Memorial Day 1921 and aiding veterans in France. His work drew national attention for investigations into the Rhine Horror claim and supported memorial efforts alongside the French government.
Delegates from various American Legion posts gathered to inaugurate the department convention program. Listed are approved sites with tentative dates including Alabama Bask? and Arizona Prescott, Florida Orlando, Iowa Spirit Lake, Kansas Hutchinson, Kentucky Lexington, Maryland New Jersey? Midland Kalamazoo, Minnesota Winona, Montana Lewistown, Nebraska Fremont, New Mexico Silver City, New York Jamestown, Oregon Eugene, South Dakota Rapid City, Tennessee Chattanooga, Utah Provo, Virginia Norfolk, Washington Hogulu, Wisconsin Kaw Claire, plus other departments with undecided dates.
Three bills drafted by the American Legion and approved by Oklahoma lawmakers will become law on June 25. They require display of the U S flag in all classrooms, mandate American history and civil government as compulsory subjects, and bar teachers with anti flag statements from teaching. The measures include an oath of allegiance for teachers and strict standards for certificates.
The New Era of Eunice Louisiana dedicates an entire edition to the American Legion, highlighting local events, veterans and community support within the city.
A London Daily Mail report by A. S. Crawley describes a drum signaling system in Central Africa. Large hollow drums carried by chiefs relay messages over long distances, rivaling telegraphs in speed. The article notes human interest details on drum rhythms, usage for military and postal-like communication, and mentions European observers. It also cites observations about birth size and growth patterns in African children, including dramatic cases of rapid weight gain and stature progression.
A kaleidoscope of bits from a historic paper blends remarks on free verse poetry and critics with fashion trends like oil soaked coiffure in Paris. The excerpt pivots to a domestic quip about homemaking and references to Diana and a juggler, reflecting literary whimsy and cultural commentary.
A terse tale where honesty wins and theft backfires. A thief faces consequences, and even the boldest act of stealing prompts a counter fate. The narrative hints at moral justice and inevitable comeuppance for wrongdoing.
Health oriented driving guidance emphasizes natural seating, relaxed grip, and minimal fatigue. Advice covers correct posture, eye strain prevention, clothing comfort, lighting glare avoidance, and careful handling to reduce physical and mental exhaustion while operating a vehicle.
A fragment notes that excessive exertion causes perspiration and extended cooling to avoid colds. An older voice mentions airing pores and a method to cool off, reflecting practical health advice in a dated tone.
A collage of observations on driving speed indicators, passenger car ownership among professionals, and the rise of motor car production in Australia. Mentions include the need for alert driving, the prevalence of automobiles in agricultural districts, side-car taxis in London and Paris, and lighter notes on bearing maintenance and improvised clamps.
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