Mrs. Caranek of New Orleans Seen as Champion American Mother
In New Orleans Mrs. Jacob Caranek runs a small grocery store selling butter bread meats and canned goods. She is celebrated as the mother of 22 children with 21 raised before the WWI era and two sons Joseph and Louis who served in the war returning home to joyful reunions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Caranek
New Orleans
American Legion Auxiliary
Joseph
Louis
Caranek
Rainbow Division
Camp Beauregard
America
Petravice
Czechoslovakia
Named for the commander in legion history
The article notes babies named after famed generals and introduces a new trend where a child born in Atlanta named Hanford Morris follows Hanford MacNider as national commander. It mentions Mason City Iowa and ex-soldier in Chicago who had his middle name changed to Legion, reflecting Legion influence on names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Gien
George Washington
Robert FE
Lee
U. S. Grant
John J. Pershing Smiths
Joneses
Deweys
Teddy Roosevelts
American Legion
Legion
Hanford Morris
Atlanta
Hanford MacNider
Mason City
Albert R. Morris
Chicago
Masterpieces for Brides and Her Attendants
Brides and attendants seek designer gowns as royal English nuptials inspire bridal wardrobes this year. The feature highlights radiant wedding processions, with brides clad in stately, formal dresses and others choosing regulation attire.
Wedding procession fashions of Georgette and satin lace
The article describes wedding attire scenes featuring georgette and crepe de chine gowns with organdie nets and silver cloth accents. It notes long straight skirts with single piece trains, long tulle veils, and lace lacework. Bridesmaids wear orchid georgette, rose tones, turquoise accents, and wide brim hats with matching flowers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stylez
Georgette
Garden and kitchen notes mingle in this recipe digest
A mixed page blends garden imagery with home cooking tips. It features steps for a walnut custard mold, stuffed onions with walnuts, braised cabbage, ham and tomato toast, an ice cream torte, and a fruit cocktail drink, followed by a Epictetus quote on simple living.
Legion Post Showcases Model Movies For Tourists
The Hollywood California American Legion post stages a weekly model movie event to illustrate film production. Real directors, cameras, and stars are used in demonstrations while Legion members perform the work, saving nerves for Movieland visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion Post
Hollywood
Cal
American Legion
The
Legion
Legion men protest star flag insult to service flag
An American Legion post in San Francisco made up of newspaper men protests the Star Flag idea. They claim the liquor star flag plagiarizes the service flag used in war days and insults all former service members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
San Francisco
Legion
Legion Warns Posts Against Selling Publications
In a move to stop alleged misdirection of funds, the American Legion warns its 11,000 posts not to sanction any sale of periodicals until a Chamber of Commerce or similar civic body approves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Chamber of Commerce
Civic Organization
Codfish Dishes and Apple Charlotte From May Lesson
A料理 collection describes codfish in white sauce with baked potatoes and variations such as smoked herring with creamed eggs and codfish chowder. It also presents an Apple Charlotte dessert with gelatine and apples, followed by May 28 Bible lesson notes on Jeremiah speaking boldly for God and the prophet’s trial, defense, and rescue.
Friendship That Never Fails in Christian Reflection
A devotional passage extols Jesus as an unfailing friend whose companionship strengthens life, purifies character, and provides power, sweetness, and joy. It emphasizes that this friendship endures through time and eternity and never wears thin.
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Jesus
Envy Like a Fly Says Chapman Then and Now
Quotation notes envy described as a parasitic fly that targets a body's sores and remains within his mused reflection. The metaphor emphasizes envy as a invasive force affecting health and spirit.
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Chapman
Tanlac Keeps Him Fit Says McGraw
Wm. A. McGraw of Tampa Florida credits Tanlac with maintaining his health for four years. He says a few doses when feeling rundown restore him and banish old troubles, noting laxatives previously used only worsened his condition. He keeps Tanlac handy and relies on it when under the weather. Tanlac is sold by all good druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tanlac
Wm. A. McGraw
Beach Place
Tampa
Fla
Denver stamp collector claims unique post office envelope
August Lutteken of Denver says an 1850s envelope mailed without stamps bears only postmasters stamps requiring 5 cents overseas postage and 5 cents on delivery. No street address was used. letters were received by in person call at the post office. He believes this is the sole surviving example from that era, valued at 12500 dollars.
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August Lutteken
Denver
Lutteken
The Greatest Dam on the Blue Nile
An advertisement style description touts the Senar dam on the Blue Nile 2000 miles south of Khartum. It claims 3,000,000 acres of irrigated farming and a factory boom, contrasting ancient conquest with modern harnessing of nature. It mentions Red Cross Ball Blue laundry as a household benefit.
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Blue Nile River
Khartum
Africa
Lord Hitchener
Red Cross
Expert Advice From a Humorous Exchange
A witty exchange compares balancing an expense account to life lessons. The bride complains of a mess in balancing her expenses while the mother offers a terse method: deduct remembered items from the starting total and call the remainder sundries. The quip, attributed to Life, frames a light moral about budgeting.
Quote on justice and usefulness among rivals
A brief reflective line notes that some men cry for justice and would be surprised to receive it, and that virtue without purpose is hollow.
Remarkable Indeed Acrobatic Stock Broker Surfaces
Jones asks about a stout old chap in the corner. Smith confirms he is a wonderful acrobat and a stock broker. The man says he hangs on from day to day keeping his nose above water by the skin of his teeth.
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Jones
Smith
Cuticura Soothes Baby Rashes Ad Claims Soothing
Purported advertisement notes Cuticura Soap baths and Cuticura Ointment to ease itchy infant rashes with talcum powder as a finish. Claims of purity and fragrance accompany the 25 cent talcum price.
Talkative Northeast Matron Attracts Laughs And Complaints
A Northeast matron is described as very talkative and entertaining. Her friends laugh at her loquacious ness while others complain they cannot get a word in edgewise. Two friends were met at the door by Elmer, nine, who announced to his mother that someone wanted to hear her talk. Kansas City Star.
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Elmer
Kansas City Star
Also Mentioned on This Page
American Legion News Service
New Son
Bram Ley
Epictetus
Jeremiah
God
Judah
Shiloh
Ll. Jeremiah
Micah
Jerusalem
Hezekiah
Urijah
Jehoiakim
Egypt
Ahikam
Vere
Kosney
Moody Bible Institute of Chicago
Western Newspaper Union
McGraw
Bellans
Bellans Hot Water
LLANS
Sro
ING Pin Plug Tobacco
Yellow Jacket
Yellow Drum
Liberal Commission
Yellow Creek Refining Works
Motiors Midg
Illinois
Haag & Haag, Inc
Rochester
New York
Poultry Guide
Montpelier
Ind
Rogers
Thomas ST
Seattle
Wash
Parker
Indianapolis
BAYER
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