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Newspaper
Reporter Boyden
Location
Boyden, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1924
Page
7
Oklahoma American Legionnaires report a dramatic membership push with 1200 new members secured in a single day. The drive used mock battles, gunfire sounds, street parades, and aerial leaflet drops to recruit ex service members, aided by barter exchanges and theater tickets.
John R. Quinn, national commander of the American Legion, warned at a Spokane dinner that Universal Service will be the next major battle, likening it to the fought adjusted compensation. He urged combatting anti preparedness teaching in schools and said the next war would demand equal sacrifice for all.
J. R. Fitzpatrick of Columbus was elected Georgia commander of the American Legion at the Savannah convention. Alexander Fawcett withdrew. Other officers elected include M. C. McMullen as adjutant, H. A. Carthers as senior vice commander, Leroy Cowart as junior vice commander, John Hogan chaplain, Elizabeth Grimes historian, James A. Bankston treasurer. Asa W. Candler named national committeeman. Heyward Hosch alternate committeeman. Mrs. Boyce Ficklin Jr. elected president of Georgia American Legion Auxiliary.
J Fulmer Bright, 36, a Richmond Virginia Legionnaire and former state legislator, defeats a 12 year incumbent to become mayor. A World War I veteran and colonel in the Virginia militia, Bright praised the American Legion and noted his pride in serving the city.
Education Week will be observed November 17 to 23 this year by presidential proclamation. The program centers on seven national education phases deemed vital by the American Legion the National Education Association and the U S Bureau of Education. Activities include Constitution day Patriotism day School and Teacher day Literacy day Physical Education day Community day and For God and Country day.
An American Legion Weekly humorous caption recalls a waiter confessing he felt like a piker as bandits robbed patrons. The gag centers on the policeman asking what the waiter did during the crime and the waiter replying with self mockery.
A compact aphorism by Lichtenberg remarks how lives improve when people mind their own business and avoid meddling in others affairs. It highlights personal privacy and restraint as ideals for socially harmonious conduct.
Ad text promotes Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root as a cure for kidney trouble claiming it helps many who are unaware of their condition. Cites Life Insurance physician noting many applicants are rejected for kidney issues. Includes offer for sample bottle and drugstore availability.
A Philadelphia Inquirer item notes an angler’s request to catch only fish that pair well with tartar sauce, framing a humorous preference for culinary compatibility.
An advertisement touts Cuthura Soap for shaving and daily use. It promises doubled razor efficiency and skin benefits with no mug, no slimy soap, no germs, no waste, and no irritation even when shaved twice daily. It claims one soap covers shaving bathing and shampooing.
A Shakespearean line challenges a scandalmonger to provide solid proof for accusations. The quip reflects a demand for evidence in a public dispute or rumor campaign.
A fragment from a humorous exchange features a man claiming to have never married followed by a quip about courtship and courthouse. The dialogue hints at marital status and ongoing domestic concerns with a playful tone.
The advertisement touts Fletcher's Castoria as a remedy for constipation flatulency wind colic and diarrhea in babies and children. It claims to ease feverishness and regulate the stomach and bowels while aiding digestion and natural sleep without opiates. The genuine product bears the signature.
A Boston Transcript remark mocks a figure for lacking original ideas, describes him as acting like a punkins, and labels his perspective as uppish. The comment conveys sharp media criticism in a concise quip.
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