American Legion Names Henry J. Ryan to Lead Americanism Commission
Jenny J. Ryan of Boston is named chairman of the Legion's reorganized Americanism commission. Henry J. Ryan, formerly an apprentice seaman, succeeds Arthur Woods as airman of the commission. The body will coordinate activities with Y M C A Red Cross Knights of Columbus Masons Salvation Army National Security League and other groups. a Washington conference is planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jenny J. Ryan
Boston
Mass
Legion's Reorganized Commission
Ameribus Legion
Henry J. Ryan
Navy
Arthur Woods
New York
Army
New York City
Legion
Reorgan- Americanism Commission
Indianapolis
Ryan
Chatrin
Morella H. LaGuar- Wa
William B. Folt
Portland
Ore
K. Bixby
Musogee
Okla
Edgar H. Baird
Philalphia
Garland W. Powell
Cumbernd
Richard F. Belrns
Richnd
Peying. Hoge, Jr
Louisville
A. Gansser
Bay City
Mich
Col
Garth Johnson
Leonard Wood
Fort Sheridan
Will Percy
Eenville
Miss
Dwight Davis
St. Wis
I. O. Horton
Des Moines
Jdsey Blayney
Houston
Tex
Nard Withington
Honolulu
Haas
Red Oss
Knights of Columbus
Masons
Alvation Army
National Security Ague
Washington
Man of Travel Experience Samuel Adjutant of Kansas Legion
Samuel Bamuel, adjutant of the Kansas department of the American Legion, traveled through North America and Europe before settling into his role. A 1912 college graduate, he served in the 350th Infantry of the 89th Division and fought in key battles. He returned to civilian life as assistant state adjutant and was re elected adjutant for a two year term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel
the Legion
Kansas
General's Wife Named Leader of Massachusetts Auxiliary
Mrs Clarence R Edwards wife of the General who commanded the Twenty sixth division is elected president of the Massachusetts department of the American Legion Auxiliary at a recent state convention. She is a Newton Massachusetts resident and has long served in support work for New England veterans and their families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. Clarence Edwards
Massachusetts Department of Auxiliary
Clarence R. Edwards
Twenty-sixth
States
New England
American Legion
Edwards
Massachusetts
Lesson in Life of Empress Eugenie in Old Times
In 1874 ex Empress Eugenie was seen in a St. Gall hotel incognito with a cane and sorrowful air. She died recently at ninety four, a widow who endured a tragic, checkered life from royal heights to exile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Gall
Switzerland
England
Los Angeles Times
Signals to Mars Would Face Harsh Limits and Distortions
Henry Meter of Center College spoke at a Kentucky Academy of Science meeting about the challenges of contacting Mars. He cited frigid, thin Martian air, no water, light signaling loss, and the Earth’s atmosphere absorbing 40 percent of light. He noted that a ten mile square Earth light would appear only one inch square from Mars and that radio signals would require a million amperes to reach one ampere on Mars, with solar output likely overpowering Earth transmissions.
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Mars
Henry Meter
Center College
Kentucky Academy of Science
Earth
Meier
Ontario oil fields still supply most Canadian crude oil
A 1919 report by John McLeish shows southern Ontario fields produced 240,970 barrels of crude oil in 1919, valued at $744,667, while 1918 output stood at 804,741 barrels valued at $885,143. Small annual production from New Brunswick and Alberta supplements the Ontario dominance established over 58 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Ontario
John McLeish
B. A
Soil enriching cowpea noted for humble fame
The cowpea gains fame for practical value as a soil builder and feed crop. As a legume its vines contribute humus when plowed under, improving soil health and fertility.
Butter beans and cowpeas evoke field of purple butterflies
The text compares cowpeas in bloom to a field of dark leaves dotted with a multitude of purple butterflies with yellow wing spots, noting a vivid resemblance shared with a cousin plant, the varicolored sweet pea.
Twilight Ends Earlier Says Sullivan
J G Sullivan argues that twilight ends when the sun is about 15 degrees below the horizon instead of 18 degrees. He bases his correction on personal observations and aims to adjust standard encyclopedia statements on the sunset- twilight boundary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erin
J. G. Sullivan
Sullivan
Stock Advice Sparks Wordplay Between Couple
A wife teases her husband about letting her pick stocks, noting that those who know the market best often lose. He dismisses her idea with a disdainful snort as he returns to his calculations.
Efficiency in Arkansas Store Brings Local Complaint
A Fiddle Creek resident criticizes Pears Hike Polk Sawney for slow service and rudeness at the crossroads store. He recalls a mid afternoon visit where the shop was empty except for a sleepy counter voice refusing to help or sell. It contrasts with notable naval speed records reported for the Satterlee destroyer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk Sawney
Fiddle Creek
Ark
Bradgate Consolidaded Leads in Weekend Wins
Miss Nina Smith a Humboldt caller last Thursday. Mr and Mrs Thos Jolliffe were Gilmore City visitors Tuesday. Mr and Mrs H C Colie were in Rolfe between trains last Thursday. Frank Carlton from near Rolfe was a caller in town Monday. Vernon Coffin and Glenn Wallace transacted business in Des Moines late week. Perry Lanning did county seat business at week end. Bradgate Consoli dated defeated Pocahontas high at Bradgate Friday 2 games. Girls held 6 6 at half and finished 20 8 locals ahead. Boys won 48 4. The local team’s strong play defined the night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nina Smith
Humboldt
Thos. Jolliffe
Gilmore City
H. C. Colie
Rolfe
Frank Carlton
Vernon Coffin
Glenn Wallace
Des Moines
Perry Lanning
Bradgate Consolidated
Pocahontas High
Bradgate
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Promises Internal Cure
An advertisement explains catarrh is a constitutional disease not cured by local applications. It claims Hall's Catarrh Medicine, taken internally, purifies blood and affects mucous surfaces, with testimonials and the ingredients hailed as a powerful tonic and purifier.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Props
Toledo
Bradgate Boys Rout Dakota City 86 16 on Saturday
The Bradgate boys defeated Dakota City on the Bradgate floor 86 to 16. The Bradgate girls remain undefeated with ten wins this season.
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Ace Department
Inews Legion ‘News Service
Jap OF Americanism Board
Bamuel
Department of Kansas
North Americ
Europe
Muel
Ameri Legion
Topp
Eugenie
Satterlee
Rockland
Dent
Wickes
Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Company
Scientific American
OUR
Bond
Hubby
Ernest Harrington
Danville
Ill
Ernest
Dakota City
Progress Club
C. D. Kiser
Alice Chamberlan
St. Paul
H. P. Schoonover
Randall Melson
F. F. Caywood
Gilmore
Gramp
Baptist Church
Eva Tilton
Fort Dodge
Kizer
Lawrence Meech
J. W. Tilton
Mr. McMahon
Harriss Ferd Thomas
Your Magazine
Man” Rolfe
Iowa
Ladies’ Home Journal
Saturday Evening Post
Emblem of Satufacton
Buick
J. M. Porter
D. C. McCkay
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