Miner Legion Leader Lost Leg in War Praises Brotherhood
Asher Miner of Wilkes-Barre Pennsylvania a mining company president and former colonel in the Twenty-eighth division spoke at a New York Shipbuilding Corporation banquet for the liner American Legion praising his American Legion membership. He earned a Distinguished Service Cross and Distinguished Service Medal for World War I valor. The speaker shared his act of insisting on being carried to his men after amputation to inspire them.
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American Legion
Asher Miner
Wilkes-Barre
France
Miner
Twenty
Pennsylvania National Guard
New York Shipbuilding Corporation
Pennsylvania
Ninth Infantry
Third Pennsylvania Field Artillery
Tie
Grace I Jackson Named Little Mother to WWI Soldiers
Grace I Jackson of Wichita Kansas serves as welfare chair for the Woman's Auxiliary to the American Legion visiting three hospitals weekly. She brings fruit flowers candy and magazines to eight at home and to wounded soldiers in the wards. Her son served in France with the 130th Field Artillery of the 35th division.
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Grace I. Jackson
Wichita
Kan
Woman’s Auxiliary
American Legion
The Romance of the Pearl in History
The romance of the pearl spans ancient history. Cleopatra dissolved and swallowed a pearl valued at 400000 dollars in honor of Antony. Sir Thomas Gresham in the time of Queen Elizabeth dissolved a pearl worth 90000 dollars and drank it.
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Cleopatra
Antony
Thomas Gresham
Queen Elizabeth
Difficult Audiences and a Senator's Fearful Speech
Senator Sorglum hesitates to deliver a ringing speech on a subject as audiences mock oratory. He notes people now treat eloquence as entertainment, akin to jazz, making him reluctant to speak out.
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Senator Sorghum
Bible's middle verse finds refuge in Jehovah
The middle verse of the Bible is Psalm 118 verse 9. It reads it is better to take refuge in Jehovah than to put confidence in man or in princes. The wording emphasizes faith in God over worldly trust and authority.
Virginia woman Kate Barrett chosen president of Legion Auxiliary
Kate Waller Barrett of Alexandria Virginia a leading sociologist and international figure in women’s groups is elected president of the Virginia department Women’s Auxiliary to the American Legion She has served as a government representative on missions and led multiple national and international women’s organizations near her longtime public health and education work.
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Kate Waller Barrett
Women’s Auxiliary
Alexandria
American Legion
Department of Virginia
National Congress of Mothers and
Parent-Teachers Associations
Florence Crittenton
United States Public Health Service
Virginia
Daughters of the American Revolution
Societe Academique Histoire Internationale
Argentine Council of Women of
Buenos Aires
Barrett
Man With Wooden Leg Enlists Then Discharges After 11 Days
Logan E. Dillman registered at Trinidad Colorado and transferred to Fort Dodge Iowa for seven days of drill. After five days of training the amputated limb caused great soreness and he was discharged. He later joined American Legion Post 115 at Mankato Kansas, claiming a unique entry on one leg.
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Logan E. Dillman
Medical Corps
Trinidad
Colo
Fort Dodge
Dillman
Harry E. Everist
American Legion
Mankato
Kan
Clarence Defines Dog Size With Playful Mama Comparison
A child explains the difference between a small dog and a larger one by saying the little dog is the baby and the big one is the mama, urging the playmate to be the mama. The remark captures a simple, affectionate way a child perceives family roles and pet relationships.
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Clarence
Doubled Harness Edges Grace and George in a Teasing Exchange
A Florida Times-Union quip about Grace and George in double harness. The joke suggests she proved a lemon while he remains half the time pickled, implying a sour, humorous test of their pairing.
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Grace
George
Florida Times-Union
The Great Advantage in Sherman Talk
A playful exchange shows Willie wanting to be a great general like Sherman so he can say bold things without getting in trouble. The caption hints at children's imagination and historic figures shaping young ideas.
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Sherman
Willie
Peck Praised For Blowing His Own Horn In Public
A Boston Transcript remark notes Peck as a great fellow for self promotion while contrasting him with his role at home where he plays second fiddle. The quote frames public bravado versus private humility in a witty exchange.
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Boston Transcript
Marketing alfalfa faces marketing and grading troubles in the Southwest
USDA specialists describe baling methods, color and leaf retention issues, and bleaching as key factors lowering alfalfa grade. They warn rigid grade rules erode choice quality, hurting shippers on declining markets. Cooperative marketing may help, but requires trained managers and fair standards applied consistently.
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Bureau of Markets and Crop Estimates
Co-operative Marketing Association
Co-operative
Southwest
White grub threatens strawberry beds in turn‑under grass soils
The white grub attacks strawber ries planted into soils once under grass. Larvae may be abundant and eat roots when food is scarce. Provide birds with a steady supply of fresh water to aid control.
Dairy Cows Prefer Variety Not Star Boarders
A dairy expert argues cows thrive on variety in their ration with hay grain and silage as the base. Small treats like speckled apples beets carrots and small potatoes boost milk yield, while persistent nonperformers ruin annual records and have no place on a well run dairy farm.
Weeds to Watch: Learn Quick Identification Tips
Learn to identify troublesome weeds and begin a vigorous offensive at first discovery. Early recognition and swift action curb spread and protect crops and landscapes. Use systematic monitoring and targeted control measures for best results.
Cull Out Poor Fowls the Weak or Broken Down Birds
Instructions urge culling of poor fowls including weak layers and birds deemed broken down to improve stock. The guidance specifies removing inferior birds to maintain flock quality.
Make Profit With Eggs
A concise guide urges proper egg storage as a money saver by protecting eggs from spoilage. It promotes buying in bulk and maintaining quality to prevent losses and ensure profits.
Sheep on Every Farm Promises Profitable Fencing Stock
Farmers urged to raise sheep on fenced land as a profitable addition to existing farms. The call emphasizes that any land safely enclosed can support a small flock and yield steady returns.
Mother Bear Blesses Cubs With Lessons And Vacation
Mother Bear speaks to Grizzly Cubs about lessons learned from the year. She urges safe play, avoidance of attacking humans, and smart behavior in food gathering. The cubs vow to play wisely and enjoy a berry feast before hibernation.
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Mother Bear
Louie
Bears
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Virginia Legion
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