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Newspaper

Riverdale Pointer

Location

Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Dec 28, 1923

Page

3

Flounce and Slim Silhouette Dominates Winter Fashion

Paris fashion insight in the New York Tribune notes the winter season favors slim lines with circular flounces and godets. Designers feature varied flounces from diagonal to spiral, with back hems plain, while velvet brocades and metal fabrics appear in single tones and intricate patterns.

Paris New York Tribune Philippe Et Gaston van Houten Renee Paquin Worth Martial Et Armand Godet Au Bois Vetours de Smyrne Miller Spears Redmond Jean Patou France Rodier Kashnaduvetyne Chinekasha Ziblekasha Indokashna Jeanne Lanvin Callot Soears Cheruit Jenny

Fancy Stripe Patterns Dominating Smyrna Textiles

Ro dier highlights Smyrna fabrics popular in Paris fashion featuring poplavella velours Pavellaine Cachemire and velours de laine. Designers Cheruit Premet Martial et Armand use poplin carve in bold two color panels while Cashemeres du Ghazan and Cache mire de Serbas add metal and silk jacquard trims.

Rodier Poplin Cheruit Callot Sneurs Premet Martial Et Armand

Care of Gloves Extends Life of Gloves

Advice on glove care recommends placing a small piece of cotton wool at each fingertip to prevent nail wear. It claims gloves will last twice as long if followed. For black kid gloves, rub a few drops of ink into salad oil, apply with a feather, and dry in the sun.

Memorial to Frederick W. Galbraith rises as Legion shrine

On Cincinnati hills a memorial parapet with a bronze tablet honors Frederick W. Galbraith national commander of the American Legion killed in line of duty. The site near his former home attracts Legionnaires and foreign representatives, with John R. Quinn dedicating the tomb and calling Galbraith the spirit of Americanism.

Cincinnati Frederick W. Galbraith American Legion Veterans’ Organization Galbraith Indianapolis Chicago Milton J. Foreman John R. Quinn Quinn Legion America Flanders Gabraith Italy Japan Great Britain France Siam Greece Brazil Michael Aaronson

Legion leader calls for civic service over gain at dedication

E. Arthur Ball, Indiana American Legion department commander, told Legionnaires in South Bend the group should serve as citizens first, not for financial benefit. He stressed strengthening community life through Legion posts and pledged to focus on civic duties during his year as leader.

American Legion E. Arthur Ball Indiana Ball Legionnaires South Bend New Legion Legion Hoosier Legion Posts

Metropolitan Post Police Legion Formed in Los Angeles

The Los Angeles Police Department forms the Metropolitan post of the American Legion with fifty members signing the charter. The post is entirely composed of police department officers.

Veterans farms gain revolving livestock fund in Minnesota

The Minnesota department of the American Legion auxiliary established a revolving fund to buy livestock for farms operated by disabled veterans at Minnesota colonies. The fund loans money to the farmers with monthly repayments and no interest.

Veterans Minnesota Minnesota Department of the American Legion Auxiliary

Pure Bred Sires Gain Ground in Farm Campaign

US Department of Agriculture reports over 12 000 farmers joined the Better Sires Better Stock drive, pledging only pure bred sires. In the latest quarter 469 farmers from 11 states enrolled, with nearly 500 000 livestock and close to 1 000 000 poultry. Ohio Virginia Kentucky Nebraska lead membership. Pulaski Virginia tops counties.

United States Department of Agriculture United States Department Ohio Virginia Kentucky Nebraska Vermont Windsor County Union County Pulaski County Department of Agriculture Washington, D. C

Dehorning Calves as a Herd Management Tip

The article argues it is better to dehorn calves early rather than wait until maturity. It notes some cows may be troublesome and that removing horns could spare the herd more harm than keeping the horns on enduring member.

Stock Raisers Seek Better Livestock Feed Rations

A USDA and state cooperative program prompts farmers nationwide to request improved feeding methods. Surveys show many stock raisers face puzzling ration problems and seek economical, effective feeds. A Maryland farmer asks for rations for brood sows and growing pigs.

United States Department of Agriculture Maryland

Swine and cattle feeding guidance aids farmers nationwide

The department advised on eight years of hog feeding with ear corn as main feed, emphasized good pastures mineral mixtures and balanced rations. A Kentucky cattle feeder shared finishing rations for spring and fall markets and received cost saving suggestions. Requests for help came from Alabama Colorado Kentucky Maryland Massachusetts Missouri New York North Carolina Ohio South Carolina Utah Vermont West Virginia and Wisconsin.

Kentucky Alabama Colorado Maryland Massachusetts Missouri New York North Carolina Ohio South Carolina Utah Vermont West Virginia Wisconsin

Simple Laying Rations Improve Egg Production

Simple rations yield strong egg output comparable to complex mixes. A basic mash uses three parts cornmeal and one part meat scrap, plus three parts cornmeal and one part meat scrap and a green feed component. Birds vary in feed needs, with about 6.7 pounds for a dozen eggs from general pullets and 4.8 pounds for egg laying breeds. old hens consume more.

Clover’s Lime Rich Growth Limits

Sweet clover thrives on limestone land and tolerates sowing methods. On sour soil not treated with ground limestone it will not grow well, regardless of planting technique.

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F. W. Galbraith Indiana Legion Department
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