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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1924
Page
3
A fragmented reading notes the tension between political impartiality and entertainment. It advertises Brandreth Pills for constipation and Cole's Carboni salve for burns and cuts, claiming quick healing without scars and urging purchases through druggists or mail order.
Governor Walter M. Pierce of Oregon states that a well organized American Legion will wield influence to help the country weather postwar storms. He argues four million veterans form the strongest defense of American institutions, countering forecasts of American decline amid urban growth and land loss.
The American Legion reserves a new division at national headquarters, authorized by the fifth annual convention in San Francisco to plan a program of past activities and membership details. It will offer an educational course for local post officials and expand Legion outreach to raise organizational standards. Previously part of HQ work, it was consolidated due to expense and is now being amplified under convention mandate. Russell G. Crevisiton is appointed national adjutant, succeeding Lemuel Esiles, after serving as assistant adjutant.
The 1023 department adjutant conference outlined the Kansas Legion’s reach with 380 communities served and over one third of service men enrolled. Frank Samuel received leave to lead a new division after Creviston’s partial shift in duties. The organization secured a $1 daily war bonus, established a statewide publicity service, and supported the Dabney gift for a national home for orphans.
An old advertisement extols Allcock's porous plaster as a known value safe and effective external remedy. The speaker notes only the user understands the heart's blood poured into success, reflecting ad language and period tone.
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