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Newspaper
Reporter Boyden
Location
Boyden, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1922
Page
2
Mrs. Johnson scolds Gap Johnson of Rumpus Ridge for failing to offer a sensible answer as he struggles for hours to name his new dog. He insists he cannot think of a fitting name.
A London Tit-Bits quip notes a customer dunking a wrist-watch in a bath. The salesman jokes that such mishaps are not tolerated and suggests buying an aluminum bath from the ironmongery department for the future.
The League of American Penwomen calls its members to join a nationwide drive against disloyalty in any nature whether spoken or printed. It asserts silence can be as powerful as speech and notes a cannibal may be seen as one who loves his fellow men.
Thousands of American Legionnaires voiced approval of moderate dances at the national convention in New Orleans. Speaker Blot Schleppey announced old dances would be featured, praising the waltz minuet and Virginia reel as evoking Southern spirit and beauty.
Wounds veterans in American hospitals received handmade pajamas from Hawaii. The garments carried slips of messages written by authors including wives of Hawaii officials and led by Dorothy B. Harper. The effort, produced under tropical heat near palm trees, supported by the American Legion auxiliary.
Seven men released from the Jefferson City State penitentiary are placed with American Legion auxiliaries to receive clothing, employment, and home care. All suffer mental illness or tuberculosis. Mrs. A. O. DeWitte leads the drive, with Gov Hyde promising further transfers to government hospitals for treatment. The program requires weekly progress reports and ongoing close oversight by the auxiliaries.
General Roy Hoffman a leading Oklahoma American Legion figure traveled from Oklahoma City to Lawton in an airplane with Lieut. Charles Mills. They completed the 100 mile flight in 42 minutes and delivered a patriotic address with four minutes to spare.
Hazleton in Pennsylvania is not worse than others in flag etiquette, but the American Legion aims for a 100 percent compliant community. A committee educates violators on proper flag display and conduct, and no resistance has arisen. The group proposes similar instruction committees in other towns. The closing line notes aging dancers would still attend dances if partners were easier to find.
A shin bone of beef dish is described with onions tomato green pepper celery salt paprika and flour. The meat is seared then simmered until tender served with gravy in a casserole style. An iron kettle is suggested for long cooking to retain flavors.
A collection of preserved dish ideas and kitchen tips including Celery Pickles with cucumber slices and celery stalks, Yellow Tomato Preserves with lemon and sugar, China Chile with lamb and beans, Shin of Beef With Sauce, Savory Rice layered with vegetables and cheese, and Corn fritters or pancakes using canned corn served with tomato sauce and parsley. Nerec Mag wee
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