Washington Woman's Auxiliary Leader Vows Loyal Service
Mrs. John R. Neely, born in Washington D C and now heading the Washington State Women's Auxiliary of the American Legion, pledges to uphold a legacy from sons who died in France. She has chaired state auxiliary activities and led the National Guard auxiliary while raising five children and serving St. John's guild.
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John R. Neely
Washington State
A. E F
Kelly Field
Texas
Issodun
France
A. EB. F
Auxiliary
American Legion
Thayer Kansas Elects First Woman Mayoress
Abby Howe Forest mayor of Thayer becomes the first U S woman to hold the office and backs a community house project for the American Legion post. She is active in the Daughters of the American Revolution and the Ladies of the Grand Army of the Republic.
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American Legion
Abby Howe Forest
Thayer
Kan
United States
Forest
Legion
Thayer Post
Legion Leader in South Florida Re-elected National Committeeman
Dr. David Forster of New Smyrna Florida has been re elected national committeeman of the American Legion from Florida and has served as a national committeeman since the 1919 convention. He is resident surgeon of the Forster sanitarium and was born October 24 1870 in Fayette Missouri.
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David Forster
New Smyrna
Fla
American Legion
Florida
Legion
South
Forster
Forster Sanitarium
Fayette
St. Louis
United States
Europe
Youngest Auxiliary Mascot Named at Lewistown Convention
Ruth Buell Thompson, 31 months old, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Thompson, is named youngest member and mascot of the Woman's Auxiliary of the American Legion in Lewistown Montana as the state convention selects her unanimously. Her mother is a nurse and her father a World War II doughboy, both having served in France.
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Ruth Buell Thompson
Lewistown
Montana
State Department
France
Woman’s Auxiliary
The
American Legion
State Department of the American Legion of Montana
Baby Thompson
R. B. Thompson
Legion Leader in Paris heads American Volunteers group
Edgar John S Bouligny of New Orleans chosen to lead an association formed in Paris named American Volunteers of the French Foreign Legion. He served with the Lafayette Escadrille and French Foreign Legion, later earning American air service ace status and securing notable photographs, including shells over Rheims.
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Edgar John S Bouligny
New Orleans
Lafayette
Paris
Germany
Legion
Bouligny
France
Esquadrille
Alvin Callender
American Legion
French Foreign Legion
Rheims
Honeymoon Hike From New York to San Francisco
Ernest J. Jackson and his bride began a cross country honeymoon walk from New York to San Francisco. The First Division veteran who was wounded 14 times stopped in Indianapolis on the 29th day of the trek and visited the American Legion national headquarters.
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Ernest J. Jackson
France
New York
San Francisco
Indianapolis
The
American Legion
Genoa opens school teaching Americanism in full curriculum
The Bayard Brown post of the American Legion organizes a Genoa Illinois school devoted entirely to American government principles and practices. State educational leaders support the effort.
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Genoa
Bayard Brown Post
The
American Legion
What Every Woman Knows
A witty note from the Boston Transcript on how a wife phrases requests for money. The piece suggests using the word litle to influence a husband's response, illustrating a lighthearted view of domestic bargaining and language.
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Bogton
Gas engines need proper management for efficiency
The U S Department of Agriculture notes farmers increasingly use gasoline engines across all farming stages from harvest to market. To avoid waste and delays in starting or running equipment, keep engines in good repair and follow manufacturer instructions. Check ignition timing and spark quality, inspect wiring and magnetos, and ensure proper fuel air mix via carburetor checks and fuel line drainage.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Spinach as a year round home garden favorite
Spinach yields greens most of the year with spring sowing from February to May and autumn sowing from August 1 in New England to September 10 or 15 near Washington. Three to four ounces of seed per autumn acre produce abundant greens for families. harvest by removing whole plants, and mulch with straw or leaves to overwinter. Bloomsdale Savoy is the common variety.
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New England
Washington
United States Department of Agriculture
Bloomsdale Savoy
Bilage Insures Nine Succulent Feeds Year Round
Bilage guarantees a nine feed supply suitable for any season. The policy promises dependable deliveries throughout the year, stressing consistent quality and availability for ongoing needs.
The Orchard Oriole Family Teaches Work and Style
Mother Oriole explains to Master Oriole how their plumage signals, yet true value lies in useful work. She describes nest building, cousins the Hooded Orioles, and the importance of eating pests to help people, urging that fine feathers alone do not make worth.
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Master Oriole
Mother Oriole
Oriole
Mr. Orschard
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