Frank Cross leads national Americanism drive for Legion
Frank Cross, new director of the national Americanism commission, traces a pioneer family tradition from Indiana to Colorado. His career spans chemistry to education before leading the Legion effort to inform immigrants and inspire good citizenship. He aims to teach naturalization basics and American ideals, forming state and Allied Americanism groups to expand outreach.
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Frank Clay Cross
National Americanism Commission
The
American Legion
Colorado
Frank Cross
America
Marion County
Indiana
Legion
Iowa
Kansas
Indianapolis
Overseas
France
Calais
England
Tours
Wyoming
Helen M. Fry
University of Denver
Colorado School of Mines
Denver “Opportunity School
Americanism Commission
State Education Association
Council For Americanism
John C. Vivian
Colorado Department of the Legion
State Americanism Committee
National Executive Committee
Man's Sorrows and Sin in Moral Reflection
A brief devotional reflection citing Alexander Maclaren on how sorrow and sin reveal meaning. God pleads for humility to avoid levity and blindness, urging readers to value the lessons from bitter experiences rather than ignore them.
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Alexander Maclaren
Do It Today Proverb Echoed by Western Christian Advocate
A pithy saying urges immediate action with a touch of humor about outsourcing tasks. The Western Christian Advocate attributes the line to a pragmatic mindset, highlighting how delaying chores often invites others to step in.
Gold Discovery Sparks Tele gra Console Creek District
Wrangell Alaska reports paystreaks in the Cassiar district of British Columbia after a string of failed claims. William Grady and partner Ford struck 117 ounces in 15 days on Gold Pan creek while other claims near by yield promising returns. Judge William G. Thomas and R D Brannon holdings show strong daily outputs, spurring renewed staking as miners clean earth piles.
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Wrangell
Alaska
Telegraph Creek
Cassiar
British Columbia
Stikne River
Gold Pan Creek
William Grady
Ford
Grady
Infantry Breaks Camp at Camp Mabry in Austin
After two weeks of training 2500 men of the 72d infantry brigade broke camp at Camp Mabry and entrained for home. Brigadier General George P. Rains of Marshall led the second summer camp with the 71st brigade previously. Lt Col W P Coleman and regular army assistants also departed.
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Austin
Tex
Camp Mabry
George P. Rains
Marshall
W. P. Coleman
U. S. Army
San Antonio
Byrd Nominated For Governor In Virginia Race
Harry Flood Byrd of Winchester nominated by Virginia Democrats for governor as returns show him leading rival G Walter Mapp of Accomac with an estimated 30 000 to 40 000 vote margin.
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Richmond
Harry Flood Byrd
Winchester
Democrats of
Virginia
G. Walter Mapp
Accomac
New Crop Rice Reaches Houston Market Early
The American Rice Growers Association received the first lot of new crop rice in Houston, about 30 days ahead of last season. The shipment included 450 bags of No 1 Lady Wright variety and sold for a premium of 6.28 dollars per barrel, about one dollar higher than last year.
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Houston
Tex
American Rice Growers’ Association
Lady Wright
Late Farm News Highlights Pasture Care and Harness Tips
S C Hoyle surveys pasture improvement through removing shade and weeds, stocking carefully with sheep, and moving weeds in summer. He covers harness fit for horses, collar adjustments, backhand settings, and trace lengths to prevent injuries, plus home economic tips on dress trimmings and simple embroidery. He closes with household hints and freighted reminders on sugar syrup, nails, and farm accounting.
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Texas
Liquid air and its cooling use as a refrigerant
Liquid air is a transparent, intensely cold liquid slightly blue in color with density near water. It is produced by compressing air and expanding it, cooling to below the boiling points of nitrogen and oxygen, and is mainly used as a refrigerant.
Roman gathering places and forum dimensions
A fragment describing Rome landmarks notes the Colosseum seated 87 000 spectators while the Forum Romanum served as the market and political center. It lacked formal seating and gathered large crowds. forum length is 102 meters and width about 45 to 46 meters.
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Rome
Forum Romanum
Getting Rid of Ants with White Cloves Claim
A reader suggests sprinkling whole white cloves where ants appear to repel them. The remedy is described as quick and clean for humans, though objectionable to ants. The contributor claims cloves will also deter other creeping creatures emerging from bounds.
Blotting Paper Now Made From Wood Pulp
Blotting paper is now produced from wood pulp. Previously it came from rags, as sawdust was thought insufficiently absorbent. A large portion of pulp for blotting paper is sourced from wood not valued highly.
Need Uniformity in States Rules in Poultry Certification
Prepared by the USDA, the report highlights wide disparities among 22 states in certification and accreditation rules for poultry flocks. It notes major variations in chick grading and disease testing, urging states to harmonize standards to stabilize the industry and facilitate interstate commerce.
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United States Department of Agriculture
United States
Poultry Office
Department of Agriculture
Starting Sweet Clover With Corn in the Fall
The article discusses sowing sweet clover with corn in fall as a generally poor, uncertain method. It notes occasional success in very rainy seasons, but most clover does not survive to spring or winter. Land type heavily influences viability, with poor corn land sometimes better for clover than rich corn land where high corn yields make clover hard to establish.
Sheep Business Faces Market Fluctuations Ahead
The sheep trade, like other farming sectors, experiences price swings. Since a 1922 low, sheep have been profitable, but after this year prices may soften. Dry weather could prompt short term liquidation this fall, yet it may also offer a chance to build a farm flock and urge keepers to retain flocks where possible.
Mineral Mixtures For Poultry Feed Gain Wide Use
Commercial mineral mixtures have been widely compounded for poultry feeding. Purchasers should buy a well known mixture and feed strictly per instructions. Many mixtures include additional minerals such as sulphur which likely have a definite role.
Westerner banker invited to golf at Otto Kahn estate
The president of a small West bank, visiting New York, received an invitation to play golf on Otto Kahn’s private 18 hole course on Long Island. He thanked Kahn and offered croquet grounds for Mr. Kahn when he is in the area.
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New York
Otto Kahn
Long Island
Kahn
Boston Transcript
California Fig Syrup Advertisement For Children
A vintage ad touts California Fig Syrup as a trusted remedy for children even when cross feverish bilious or congested. The copy promises a safe pleasant taste and a teAspoonful to cleanse liver and bowels with directions printed on the bottle and warns to say California to avoid imitations.
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California
Oil Runs Ice Cold in Big Lake Texas Well
Oil from a Big Lake district well in south western Texas flows at near ice cold temperatures. The crude contains a significant sulphur element and 35 percent gasoline. Described as a freak well, it remains popular as a working place during hot weather.
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Big Lake District
Texas
New Bamboo Fountain Pen Introduced at 73c Offer
Advertising copy promotes a new Bamboo Fountain Pen with smooth nonleakable writing, polished barrel, screw cap and pocket clip. Regularly $1, introductory 73 cents via money order postpaid from R. Gloss, 114 N. Melvin St., Gibson City, IL.
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R. Gloss
N. Melvin St
Gibson City
Lofty Plateau Table Mountain Captures Cape Town Awe
Table Mountain in Cape Town, South Africa, stands nearly 4,000 feet high with a flat summit roughly three square miles in area, presenting a striking natural curiosity.
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Table Mountain
Cape Town
South Africa
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Merican Legion News Service
Chicago
New Jersey
Missouri
Tom Watson
Missouri Thurmond Grays
Middle West
Georgia
North Carolina
Elbertas
Sandhill
Turlock
Delaware
Maryland
West
Philadelphia
Boston
Wisconsin Cheese Boards
Wisconsin
New District
S. C. Hoyle
Extension Service Publications
A. and
M. College of Texas
South Dakota State College
Brownsville
Via
Gulf Coast Lines
C. W. Strain
Champion Spark Plug Co
Toledo, Ohio
Windsor, Ont
London
Paris
Seo Foe
Lofty Plateau
Bellians
Bellans Hot Water
Sure Relief
LLANS
Parker
Drogaiste
Hiscox Chem
Wks
Pateogue
N.Y
Hindercorns
Hiscox Chemical Works
Patchogue
N. Y
Dickey
Dickey Drug CO
Bristol
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