Veterans groups praise Grand Army of the Republic's seniority
A joint statement from United Spanish War Veterans and The American Legion, signed by Thomas J. Cunningham and Dr. T. Victor Keene, expresses hearty greetings and recognizes the Grand Army of the Republic as a venerable institution. It calls for mutual support, teaching patriotism, and maintaining the memory of veterans as the Grand Army declines.
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Grand Army of the Republic
United Spanish War Veterans
American Legion
Thomas J. Cunningham
T. Victor Keene
Adams
Grand Army
Poppies From the Trenches Brighten Pomona Legion Home
Poppies from the trenches bloom in a Pomona California American Legion post home. Seeds from the land of the trenches were planted as a sign of faith with wartime leaders. A stained glass Legion emblem lights the doorway and autographed World War I photos adorn the walls.
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Charles 2. Rowe Post
American Legion
Pomona
Cal
the Legion
Tribute to World War Men Souvenir Pamphlet Distributed
Excerpts from a French government souvenir pamphlet being distributed to American servicemen who fought overseas. It honors sacrifices, links unity with comrades, and highlights high officials’ autographed photographs and war episodes. The Adjutant General appeals to The American Legion to aid in distribution via army recruiting stations.
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United States
France
American Legion
Getting the Chicken
A philanthropic visitor gives Mandy two dollars to buy a chicken for her hungry daughter. Mandy Jr replies in dialect, promising to follow the helper’s instruction to obtain the dinner as commanded by the guest. The scene captures a brief interaction reflecting language and social aid.
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Mandy
Mandy, Jr
American Legion
Legion men as life savers at Havana beaches
Havana’s American Legion post 112 volunteers 20 lifeguards for Playa de Mariana. Cuban law does not require public beaches to provide guards, so Legion members certified by the Red Cross guard the shore. Legion floats drew praise in the Mantl Gras parade as the post plans Armistice Day activities in Mayana.
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American Legion
Cuba
Legion
American Red Cros
Playa de Maritino
Dost
Mayana
20000 in line of march at Cleveland American Legion convention
Twenty thousand ex service personnel from every state marched through Cleveland to open the second suntan convention of The American Legion. Hundreds of disabled World War veterans rode in automobiles while 31 Congressional Medal of Honor winners led the parade. More than 200000 spectators watched as delegates from Paris Cuba Panama Hawaii Porto Rico Mexico and the Philippine islands received ovations.
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Wang
Cleveland
American Legion
Ly Roy Williams
Grand Army of the Republic
Cold Harbor
Akron
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Cuba
Panama
Hawaii
Porto Ries
Mexico
Philippine Islands
Montana
Teather Ehupa
Spues
Sotbretys
Youngest Commander Leads Wolf Point Legion Post
Edward J. Whitehead, at twenty two, directs Leonard Dethman post of The American Legion in Wolf Point Montana. He took over when activities were low and lifted the post to a high point of usefulness and efficiency as his fellow Legionnaires express enthusiasm.
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Wolf Point
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American Legion
Leonard Dethman Post
Mont
Legionnaires
German Prisoner Quip Echoes At Chateau Thierry
An American Legion Weekly item recalls a German prisoner at Chateau Thierry claiming confusion over capture. The quote shows a punning exchange reflecting wartime humor and misperception, attributed to Jean Becton Watts.
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Chateau Thierry
American Legion Weekly
Simplified Marketing of Country Hides for Farmers and Dealers
A study by the U S Department of Agriculture outlines methods to simplify marketing hides from farmers to large dealers. It notes that expertise in grades and classifying hides can cut distribution costs, lower final prices, and suggests using a focal intermediary in some cases while urging mutual confidence between producers and buyers. It calls for producers to visit the Bureau of Markets for guidance on improved methods and proper skinning and curing.
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United States Department of Ticulture
Jewelve
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Cardot
Bureau of Markets
United States Department of Agriculture
Market Channels for Country Hides and Skins
The article analyzes how small producers face disadvantages against large packers in hides and skins marketing. It notes intermediaries such as junk dealers, traveling buyers, and brokers elevate costs and lower quality outcomes, while direct selling to tanners can bypass middlemen and improve pricing. It discusses distribution systems, grading, and the potential for farmers and ranchers to connect directly with large hide dealers to reduce intermediaries.
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Red Parker
Fertilizing the Garden Tips for Spring Plans
Gardeners are urged to write down plans for the upcoming season. The piece highlights fertilizing methods, application timing, and the value of a garden plan. The Farm Bureau offers assistance to help growers prepare for the next summer season.
Improving Old Lawns Through Seeding and Mulch
The article explains that reviving an old lawn is often better than laying new turf. It recommends reseeding with loam or humus, using disk seeders if possible, and applying compost or loam as a top dressing before light rolling. In the North, reseeding is best done in spring when the soil is open.
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New York
Feeding Stock In Transit Across Long Distances
Report discusses challenges in feeding and watering cattle during long rail shipments. It notes that railroads serving distant routes provide limited in transit stations, leaving shippers to arrange feeding and watering arrangements themselves along the route.
Cooperation and farming tips in a rural agrarian note
The article extols cooperation in agriculture and timing for planting trees and shrubs. It praises fertilization and proper record keeping, notes the value of accurate farm cost records, and argues for removing unsightly billboards to improve the landscape. It also mentions draining tractor radiators to prevent water buildup and spoilage.
Victory avalanche sweeps nation in Harding win
The nationwide political landslide propels Warren G. Harding to 404 electoral votes across 37 states with sweeping GOP gains in Congress. The report notes Alabama shifts, Florida towns carried, and new Senate races, with plans for Harding’s Canal Zone trip and a reshaped federal government.
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Tennessee
Oklahoma
Arizona
New Mexico
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Townley Candidates Beaten in Northwest Returns
New Congress Townley candidates crushed across seven Northwest states including North Dakota South Dakota Montana Nebraska Washington and Colorado while nonpartisans failed to win key posts. A crowd of about 2000 League of Nations supporters paid tribute to President Wilson at the White House as he was wheeled out and saluted with songs amid visible illness and emotion.
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Lincoln Highway a 20th Century Road Dream Made Real
The Lincoln Highway is now envisioned as a continental aid to American commerce, stretching coast to coast from New York to San Francisco. Plans discuss concrete road standards, thick surfacing, and potential feats like wider center lanes, plus roadside accommodations and free camp sites for travelers and truck freight growth explained by Fred Gilman Jopp in Popular Science Monthly.
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San Francisco
Ocean
Atlantic
Lincoln Highway Association
United States
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Philadelphia
Anrica
Amoven
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Popular Science Monthly
Separate Highways Forecast for Motor Freight Growth
A fragment discusses the forecast of separate highways for motor trucks due to rapid growth of motor freight. It notes higher costs of building and maintaining roads, and contrasts highways with airways and waterways as vital progress avenues. It also mentions forage use and straw utilization ideas.
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