Legion in loan business in Fargo sets up thrift plan
The American Legion in Fargo North Dakota launched a Bonus Loan association on January 1 1921 to aid members and the needy. Arthur F Collar the post adjutant devised the plan. Over 400 of 700 members have deposited 5 to 25 dollars earning five percent interest. Loans cover up to half the state bonus with eight percent interest. More than fifty loans issued and over $20 000 fed into the savings fund. A semi annual dividend is paid to depositors.
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Fargo
N. D
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Post
Arthur F. Collar
Legion
North Dakota
Fargo Bank
Legion Posts
Fargo Post
Think He Will Be Governor
Washington residents praise William Jennings Coyle as the youngest lieutenant governor prospect who could become the youngest U.S. governor. A former University of Washington athlete and war hero, he served as captain after earning a DSM and DSC while wounded in the Argonne. later worked as a reading clerk and tractor dealer.
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Washington
William Jennings
Coyle
Gil Dobie
University of Washington
Argonne
863D Infantry
United States
Man offers extra wooden leg to wounded World War I veteran
Edward Dukeshire of 1123 Erie Street Toledo Ohio shows a wooden leg found in a sale unclaimed express baggage He has appealed to the American Legion to place the artificial limb with a service man in need He already owns three legs and seeks a rightful owner for one leg and a good shoe.
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Edward Dukeshire
Erie Street
Toledo
Dukeshire
American Legion
Legionnaires Respond to Save Overseas Veteran in Mississippi
Twelve Legionnaires answered a call from the American Legion post in Jackson Mississippi to donate blood for Welton A Crawford an overseas veteran severely injured in a street car crash Crawford is recovering at a local hospital as volunteers rally to aid his life saving blood transfusion effort
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Legionnaires
American Legion Inn
Gackhson
Miss
Welton A. Crawford
Crawford
The Meanest Man Robs Legion Hut in Wilmington
A man robbed the American Legion hut in Wilmington North Carolina of 75 dollars saved by service men for disabled soldiers in treatment at Oteen hospital. The theft targets a charity fund intended to support veterans in medical care.
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American Legion
Wilmington
N. C
Oteen Hospital
Record holder Nolan overcomes war wounds to excel in studies
Michael J. Nolan, 38, Seattle, a former lumberjack and Royal Engineer sapper, survived shellshock, influenza and jaundice in English hospitals. He entered University of Washington in 1919 and, amid severe past injuries, completed a four year course in 18 months after scoring 60 of 60 on a 92 second test. He is Irish-born and a member of Rainier-Nobie American Legion post.
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Michael J. Nolan
Seattle Wash
Royal Engineers
America
Germany
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Canada
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France
Folkestone
England
Seattle
University of Washington
Wexford
Ireland
Rainier-Nobie Post
American Legion
Toledo chaplain H P MacLane seen as strong sky pilot contender
Rev H P MacLane of Toledo serves as chaplain for six groups including the Lucas County Legion council and the Thirty-seventh Division Veterans, after wartime service in the Meuse Argonne offensive where he was wounded. He compares his repeated election as chaplain to the thrill of birth news.
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H. P. MacLane
Toledo
Sky
Bob Fitzimmons
MacLane
Harry EB. Kern
American Legion
Lucas County
Ohio
Council of the Legion
Toledo Scottish Rite
Thirty-seventh Division
Veterans’ Association
Ohio National Guard
Disabled Veterans of the
Dry-Land Sailor Ace Wins Belle Isle Canoe Race
Miss Hettelyn Meter a Benton Harbor native and Jeoman II first class at the Washington Bureau of Navigation won the Detroit Belle Isle canoe carnival. She organized the Benton Harbor American Legion post and her craft carried the Legion colors.
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Hethelyn Meter
Belle Isle
Detroit
Mich
Miss Meter
Benton Harbor
Bureau of Navigation
Washington
American Legion
Legion
A Gripping Play
A gripping play drew strong reactions as audiences debated its intensity. Critics noted witty dialogue and dramatic pacing while viewers teased out subtle character flaws. The performance showcased sharp ensemble acting and a memorable set piece that lingered beyond curtain call.
Feeding Turkeys for Market From October to November
The article advises starting fattening around October 1 with night and morning feeds, gradually increasing portions until turkeys eat three times daily before market. It notes corn-heavy feeding after November 1, risks of scours with new corn, and suggests free range plus acorns and beech or chestnuts as natural fattening feeds.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Eradication of Corn Smut Says University Expert
E C Stakman a plant disease specialist at the University farm St Paul warns against fresh manure on corn ground and urges crop rotation to combat corn smut which has damaged the Northwest crop. He notes smut is not poisonous and is edible in early stages and that spores are killed in the silo.
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Northwest
E. C. Stakman
University Farm
St. Paul
Doctor Stakman
Plow Deeper to Restore Soil Health on Farms
Deep plowing is urged as the key remedy for worn and tired soils. The article argues soils have grown poorer and less productive, and recommends fall subsoiling or deeper plowing to allow air and moisture to reach the subsoil, enabling better plant food uptake and yields.
Silo Care Guidelines From USDA For Longevity
The United States Department of Agriculture urges yearly attention to silos. Stave silos need hoops tightened and wires taut, roofs kept leak free, and any cracks repaired. Foundations should be checked and the interior painted with coal tar for preservation, with refreshes every two to three years. Exterior paint may improve appearance if feasible.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Standardize Nursery Stock Effort Moves Forward
The American Association of Nurserymen is pursuing standardization of nursery stock. The effort aims to create uniform classifications and practices to improve trade and quality.
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American Association of Nurserymen
Essentials In Pigeon Coop Construction And Housing
The article outlines prime essentials for pigeon houses including fresh air dryness sunlight and ample space. Emphasizes drainage and air circulation for dry floors and yards with southern exposure and notes construction principles match poultry buildings. Also argues housing machinery should be protected and links winter neglect to higher costs. suggests feeding corn to hogs to save freight costs.
Sea Gull Relay Race Told By Seaside Fairy
A Sea Gull explains relay racing along the harbor posts to the Seaside Fairy. He and others move from post to post, then return to the harbor as children gather shells for hospital-bound kids. The Seaside Fairy notes the playful scene and a butterfly sighting before the gulls fly off for more races.
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Sea Gull
Seaside Fairy
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