Remarkable career spans Civil War to World War I
Lieut. Col. Marshall W. Wood of Boise Idaho born June 4 1846 began fighting in the Civil War at age 15. He later served in Indian and Spanish American wars and entered World War I at age 70, serving nearly three years and earning three distinguished service medals. He is inspector general of the Grand Army of the Republic and chaplain of the John Regan post of the American Legion.
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Marshall W. Wood
Boise
Idaho
Wood
Grand Army of the Republic
John Regan
American Legion
Colonel Wood
Fifth Army Corps
Santiago
Defends Disabled Veterans Against Smear Campaigns
Dr. Thomas W. Salmon urges proper care for World War disabled, rejects fakers and compensation chasers. He notes 6000 empty beds are reserve, not unused, and beds alone cannot cure disabled veterans. The American Legion Hospitalization committee member calls for efficient care. The Legion steamer American Legion returns to New York after a quick New York to Rio voyage. South American Legion posts greet the ship with celebratory toasts along the Platte River journey.
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Thomas W. Salmon
National Committee For Mental Hygiene
Doctor Salmon
American Legion
Salmon
Legion
New York
Rio de Janiero
Platte River
Montevideo
Buenos Ayres
South American Legionnaires
Complete Equipment Impresses Visitors at Hospital
A disabled soldier, long hospitalised, extols the facility as the most complete in the country. He notes specialists for eye, throat, nose, and internes for internal diseases, praising the hospital’s comprehensive care.
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Lezion Weekly
Legion and the Unemployed Discourages Parades for Jobless Veterans
The American Legion through its national unemployment committee urges cities to start needed public works and cautions against parades or stunts to draw attention to jobless veterans. It reports 900,000 World War I vets out of work and emphasizes direct employer contact to secure jobs. Legionnaires with steady incomes are asked to sponsor an unemployed buddy and support him until employed.
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Careguiles Sex Service
American Legion
Wunemployment Committee
Legion
Charit
America
Boston
Frank Greenfall
New England
France
Legionnaires
Homeliest Man honor at Nebraska Legion convention
Glenn H. Coffey editor of the Mid Western Veteran in Lincoln won the homeliest man title at the Nebraska American Legion convention in Fremont. Five contestants were judged by audience applause while Sam Doyle Nebraska boxing commissioner took second place. Coffey praised the award as earned on merit.
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Glenn H. Coffey
Lincoln
Neb
Nebraska
Sam Doyle
Coffey
Navy reserve release endangers United States say Manhattan Legion
The American Legion Manhattan post of New York, formed by former navy personnel, adopts a resolution decrying the Navy Department for releasing nearly 200000 naval reservists. They warn that without a full reserve, the government cannot man ships and stations in war.
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United States
Navy Department
Naval Reserve Force
Manhattan Naval Post
American Legion
New York
Manhattan Post
Navy
Hens that Do Not Molt Late Best Egg Producers
The guide advises selecting hens that molt late in autumn for steady winter laying. It stresses balanced rations, gradual changes, and protein-rich feeds such as meat scrap and oil meal to maintain egg production. It notes varying feed conversion and provides sample mash formulas from the Beltsville farm.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Why Silage Becomes an Economical Feed
Silage proves economical as corn starch remains intact through ensiling. The process preserves energy value, reducing feed costs for livestock operations and improving feed efficiency.
Proper potato storage in darkened cellars urged
Investigations by the Bureau of Plant Industry show soils and temperatures affect potato preservation. Best keep at 32 to 45 degrees, avoid large moist piles, spread wet potatoes thinly to dry, depth not exceeding six feet, and store table potatoes in dark cellars to prevent light exposure.
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Bureau of Plant Industry
United States Department of Agriculture
Snow in cold weather harms laying hens
The article notes that runs in snow and slush do not aid laying hens. It suggests either plowing away the snow or keeping the hens indoors to protect their productivity.
Bears Speak in Zoo Tales About Life and Cubs
A collection of quoted bears in a zoo setting share their views on size appetite and family. Ivan the Alaskan brown bear proclaims vast height and weight while other bears like Silver King Mother Russian Brown and Mother Black Bear discuss wild nature, nesting, cub care, and maternal devotion in and out of the zoo.
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Ivan
Baldy
Silver King
Rocky Mountain
Gjere
Admiralty Bear
Mother Black Bear
Mother Grizzly
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American Legion News Service
Legion and the Unemployed
Organization
Nebraska Veteran’s Paper
U. S
Manhattan
Beltsville
Sss
Daddy's
scheNne Ally
Jo Lal Ean
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