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Newspaper
New Mexico State Record
Location
Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1921
Page
4
The article describes a practical small farm barn designed for dairy cows and horses with features like central carrier systems, steel stall partitions, manure handling, sanitary drinking cups, and ample daylight. It stresses careful planning, solid framing, ventilation, lightning protection, and a T shaped layout to suit health codes and labor savings. Historical notes on Franklin Pierce and a brief boiler tech update are included as side items.
A discussion of a popular novel dramatized for the stage notes that critics found the original unhappy ending ill suited to drama. The third act was rewritten with a joyous climax, which produced electric audience reaction. Some critics still prefer the gloom of the novel, showing a clash between literary and theatrical endings.
The Living Age notes Austria spends just over 3 percent of its budget on the military while France and Great Britain allocate over 10 and 12 percent respectively. Czechoslovakia nearly 17 percent and Yugoslavia over 28 percent. Hungary follows with 22 percent.
The American Legion Weekly declares attempts to split America from its allies over the horror on the Rhine failed. It mocks Von Mach tactics as clumsy and insincere, noting 100000 Americans died defending a nation without reviving the hyphenated loyalties.
The Fredericksburg American Legion post in Predericke burg Virginia discovered a two headed juvenile cow that boosted its working capital from 100 to 1500 dollars after selling the animal to a Westmoreland County farmer and charging fees at the state fair. The calf fattened during the fair and the post treasury ended with about 1500 dollars.
A circus representative offered $160 for a calf kept for standing still. The sale was accepted, with rumors that travel and late hours may affect health, making it a questionable insurance risk. The post plans to reinvest the $1,500 if the calf remains secure.
The American Legion active in mining districts of southeast Kansas signals improved labor relations. In Scammon District 14 the miners eight hour day celebration closed with a Legion ball led by Francis Ison Tost. Clarence Smith Post No 272 at Weir shows rapid growth from 21 members in 1920 to 112 enrolled by 1921.
H B Fell commander of the Oklahoma Department of the exservice men’s organization warns Legion post officers not to leverage the Legion for postmasterships or other political appointments. He says individuals may act, but Legion involvement in partisan politics violates the organization’s constitution.
American Legion posts nationwide oppose pro German and hyphenated sentiment. New York held a Madison Square Garden gathering with 25 000 citizens denouncing censorship and urging unhyphenated allegiance. Louisville Indianapolis and Philadelphia joined actions blocking Von Mach meetings and pressuring officials to curb German propaganda networks.
Joe Kaufman a former army sergeant from Minneapolis and government music student astonishes experts by producing three distinct vocal parts in harmony: tenor bass and baritone. He studied at the Marshall school in Minneapolis as part of the government program. Only similar case cited is a woman whose voice carries a single audible overtone beyond her main tone.
An Akron Legion member criticizes the bonus bill with humorous alliteration, denouncing bankers and politicians while Burt, a battle-hardened veteran, returns home skeptical of promises. Beulah, his bride, and Blythe observe the debate over the anticipated bonus and its supporters.
The Minnesota department executive committee ruled that all athletic teams and bands using the American Legion name must consist exclusively of Legionnaires. The article notes over 23,000 men filed compensation and other veteran assistance claims following a service contest among Illinois veterans.
Practical car care guidance urges careful handling of a new vehicle. Inspect lubrication charts, locate grease cups, and tighten every bolt after the first trip. Focus on engine parts to prevent wear and carburetion issues, monitor oil every 500 miles, and drive gradually to wear in the engine.
A long lever is set in the cement floor across the exit with a strong spring beneath it to trigger an alarm when a vehicle wheel passes. The device aims to auto arm a horn at the entrance to warn pedestrians, using a simple link motion to push a button connected to a battery or 6 volt mains, as explained in Popular Mechanics.
The report notes rising vehicle ownership with North Carolina investment at 140 million and New York City area dealers numbering 1,108, an 85 percent year rise. Savannah plans monthly motor car races as part of a growing automotive hub. Saskatchewan registers 00,462 cars and 424 motorcycles, ranking second to Canada, while Florida averages 42.7 gallons per vehicle. The Rochester Automobile Club targets 10,000 members amid favorable year round driving. US average consumption is 0 gallons.
The text discusses keeping exhaust systems clean to avoid back pressure that wastes power. It notes fender vibrations causing sharp noises. It mentions Tokyo traffic control by officers with swords and shows widespread use of Mud Deacons and standardized signaling lights as railroad light lighthouses.
Markets show widespread weakness across dairy livestock and crops with declines in prices for milk products and feeds. Traders anticipate spring production pushing stocks and demand softening, while wholesale beef and lamb markets stay uneven and prices move lower in several regions.
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