Legion Man Is Life Saver John L Piazza Heroic Service
Patrolman John L Piazza 4944 New York Police Force earned the Distinguished Service Cross for crawling under fire in the Argonne October 1918 to rescue a wounded officer. After war service he returned to the Bronx beat and once more saved an invalid woman from a burning building.
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New York Police Force
Three Hundred and Twelfth Infantry
A. B
General Lafayette
American Legion
New York City
Piazza
John L
Argonne
Grand Pre
de Bronx
Veteran 62 Enlists for War and Serves in Siberia
H B Lamb of Worthington Minnesota enlisted at age 62 for the war and endured nine months in Siberia. After returning he joined American Legion activities, driving 200 miles to conventions, and was elected vice commander of the state department. He plans to attend the national convention in Kansas City this fall with his wife.
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H. B. Lamb
Worthington
Minn
Siberia
Mr. Lamb
America
Army
Lamb
American Legion
Women’s Auxiliary
Winona
Legion
State Department
Kansas City
Charles Reavis
Rainier-Noble Post
Seattle
Wash
Reavis
Dora Deane
41St Division
Dora
Miss Deane
Associated Press
Cub
Seattle Daily Times
Movement to oust married women from work in Oregon
Mrs. W A Elvers of Portland launched a campaign through the Oregon Woolen Auxiliary to remove all married women not forced by necessity from employ ment. A trained nurse and former emergency hospital superintendent, she argues women who have husbands supporting them have no right to bar needy men from jobs and that women will accept lower wages. The effort aims to stop what she calls a disruption of homes in Oregon.
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W. A. Elvers
Portland
Ore
Oregon Department of the Woolen
American Legion
Divers
I Emergency
Indian Legion Post Boss Leads White Swan Town Revival
Elias Wesley a fullblood Yakima Indian commands an American Legion post in White Swan Washington where many members are full bloods, hold business roles, and have government school education. Wesley served as ship's cook on the U S S Western Chief during navy service and the post counts medals including a Medal of Honor a Medaille Militaire a Croix de Guerre and a Victoria cross among its ranks.
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Elias Wesley
Yakima
Wesley
United States Navy
Grand Old Man O Connor Wins Distinguished Service Cross
John HH O Connor of the Winfield Courier, famed for bold wartime actions, earned the Distinguished Service Cross for valor with the 137th Infantry in France. He led in Montbréton Wood during September 1918, commanded colleagues under fire, and helped drive the assault toward Le Mans. He later helped found the American Legion in Paris in 1919.
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John HH. O’connor
Winfield
ViIudieu
France
O'Connor
Montrebbean Wood
Lxermont
American Legion
Pans
Students Form American Legion Posts at University of Washington
With the fall term opening colleges form American Legion posts to cover members away at school. The University of Washington recent group began with about 150 members in its first year.
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American Legion
University of Washington
Dancing Master and Percy Debate New Holds in Lesson
In a lively exchange the dancing master urges attention to footwork while Percy focuses on mastering new holds. The dialogue highlights contrasting approaches to learning complex steps.
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Percy
Care and accuracy in weighing hay for market
United States Department of Agriculture warns against careless hay weighing that inflates or deflates weights. The bulletin advises weighing by bale with accurate tag weights, proper wagon scale maintenance, and precise car load records to prevent claims and losses.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Bureau of Markets and Crop Estimates
Bicarbonate of soda valued for digestion and cleansing
Bicarbonate of soda proves useful in mash or drinking water aiding digestion. It cleanses the digestive tract of sour decayed substances and keeps it in a healthy sweetened condition.
No Place for Trees in the Chicken Yard
The text notes the chicken yard is bare of grass, soil beaten down and solid, making it an unsatisfactory site for a typical fruit tree.
Purebred Stock Best Scrub Stock Multiplies Fast
The note argues purebred stock outperforms scrub stock in growth and reliability, claiming scrub stock multiplies quickly but fails to produce correct results. It emphasizes the superiority of purebred lines in achieving dependable outcomes.
CAREFUL CONSIDERATION OF FARM ENTERPRISES ADVISED
Farmers should study a full cost year before changing enterprise mixes. A single year’s profits can mislead as cows or hogs may support overall efficiency. Keep diverse crops and livestock, as rotation and complementary farming often boost overall profitability.
Cost of U S Trucks Abroad
An American one ton motor truck sells in the United States for 1585 dollars while the same model costs 21900 francs in Belgium, illustrating currency and tax differences in international trade.
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U. S
United States
Belgium
Absent Minded Alice and the Habits That Shape Her
In a quirky tale a girl named Alice struggles with absent mindedness and a meddling Habit. She divides into Good Habit and Bad Habit guiding tidy living and social memory while a flypaper helps her overcome forgetfulness. The whimsical story contrasts friendly order with mischief and ends with a humorous resolve.
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Lapit
Alice
Bad Hahit
Alicea
Alies
Alege
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American Legion News Service
Legion Man
John L. Piazza
New York
Uncle Sam
Oregon Women’s Auxiliary
Washington State
Legion Post
Washington
White Swan
Kansas
Ino
Cassie Y Anas
Mabit
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