Legion and Veterans Bureau Expand Child Welfare Efforts
Rapid strides mark American Legion plans to aid orphaned and dependent children of World War veterans. National guardianship officer Maj. Davis G Arnold outlines cooperation with the U S Veterans' Bureau, a nine member executive board is named, and new billets at Otter Lake Michigan Clarksboro New Jersey and Legionville Kansas open to house and care for wards.
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American Legion
the Legion
United States Veterans’ Bureau
The
Legion
Maj
Davis G. Arnold
National Children's Welfare Committee of
Auxiliary
Forty
Fight
Arnold
Bureau
Post Office Department
James A. Crain
C. D. Oliphant
George Dobson
Fred D. McCarthy
Minnesota
George A. Withers
Kansas
Mark T. McKee
Michigan
S. E. Hudson
Texas
A. H. Hoffman
Iowa
Ray Callihan
New Jersey
George F. Plant
Wisconsin
Herb E. Michaels
Ohio
Otter Lake
Clarksboro
N. J
Frank H. McFarland
Charles S. Hoffman
Jay Scovel
W. J. Johnson
J. Ed C. Fischer
Nebraska
Morton David
Colorado
Frank T. Douglas
Oklahoma
Ralph Lloyd Jones
Carl R. Mandigo
Missouri
W. R. Brooksher, Jr
Arkansas
Emily Puschner
Board of Children’s Guardians
St. Louis
Indiana War Memorial Turned Over to Legion
Representatives from every state witnessed the dedication of Indiana’s ten million dollar war memorial as a national headquarters for the American Legion. National Commander James A. Crain and Governor Ed Jackson led ceremonies, with a radio broadcast announcing the formal handover. The four story Grecian building features state seals, abroad department desks, and a French seal display.
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Indiana
American Legion
State Department of the Legion
James A. Crain
Ed Jackson
Jackson
Drain
France
America
Reni-Mel
Ministry of War
Elaborate Legion Arch to highlight Omaha convention decor
Plans for the American Legion national convention in Omaha during October call for the most elaborate decorations yet with a jeweled Legion Arch centerpiece. Uniform business and residence decorations are planned and downtown streets will glow with a maze of color and multicolored lights.
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Omaha
Neb
Market Report Update on Potatoes Cantaloupes and Dairy Prices
Washington reports a late market update from the U S Department of Agriculture noting strong potato prices with barreled stock up 1 to 1 50 and Irish Cobblers trading 5 75 to 6 per barrel f o b in Virginia markets. Carrot prices rise in Chicago while cantaloupes hold firm. butter and cheese markets show steady to firm tones with modest gains and storage demand. Cotton prices edge higher with middling spot at 24 29 cents per pound and July futures up 49 points.
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Washington, D. C
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Virginia
F.o.b
Chicago
Missouri
Kansas
Imperial Valley
East
Fl Centro
Arizona
F.o.b. Hileys
Elbertas
F.o.b. Macon
Tom Watsons
Georgia
Florida
New York
Valdoste
Philadelphia
Boston
Wisconsin
Square
Income tax collections rise in 1924 second installment
Austin Texas reports that the second installment of 1924 income tax returns rose by 898 272 42 over the previous year in the first Texas district. J W Bass collector of internal revenue announced. The 1924 returns show prosperity across the South and Central Texas, with a rise in payments from Houston area firms, Central Texas farms, Rio Grande Valley farms, and lumber companies. Officials anticipate a year end increase exceeding 1 000 000. Taxes for the present year will be collected in 1926.
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Austin
Tex
Texas
J. W. Bass
Internal Revenue
Bass
Houston
Rio Grande Valley
Rocke feller 86 celebrated at Pocantico Hills estate
John D Rockefeller in Tarrytown New York marked his 86th birthday with morning golf at Pocantico Hills followed by a family dinner cake cutting. An afternoon included a band concert and an organ concert for his son daughter-in-law and grandchildren.
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Tarrytown
N. Y
John D. Rockefeller
Pocantico Hills
Baroness Dies in Fall From Ritz Carlton Window
Baroness Helen Zur Muehlen of Java Dutch East Indies died after a fall from a seventh story window at the Ritz Carlton Hotel. She was 28, formerly Helen Carruthers of San Antonio Texas before her marriage to the baron, who serves in the Dutch diplomatic service.
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New York
Helen Zur Muehlen
Java
Dutch East Indies
Ritz- Carlton
Helen Carruthers
San Antonio
Texas
Santa Barbara Again Shaken By Earth Tremors
Santa Barbara, California experienced a recurrence of earthquakes Monday with five distinct quivers felt between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., the strongest at about 1:45. Two rapid shocks prompted occupants to react, but no damage or injuries were reported.
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Santa Barbara
Cal
Student Killed by Train in College Station Tex
Earl W Kynerd twenty three a student at A and M College died from injuries after alighting from a Houston and Texas Central freight train en route to College Station from Bryan Texas. Kynerd was from Dallas.
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College Station
Tex
Earl W. Kynerd
Houston and
Texas Central
Bryan
Texas
Kynerd
Dallas
Manila Streets Flooded by Torrential Rains
Manila reports widespread flooding as heavy rainfall and high tides inundate numerous streets on Wednesday. Residents faced travel disruption while authorities issued warnings and mobilized emergency response teams.
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Manila
Governor Grants Pardons In Texas Five Pardons Restorations
Governor Miriam A. Ferguson announced five conditional pardons and two restoration of citizenship on Friday in Austin Texas. The actions affect individuals with prior sentences and bring changes to their legal status and rights.
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Austin
Tex
Miriam A. Ferguson
Tremor Felt Near Tucson Earthquake Shocks Spark Alarm
A strong earthquake shock registered at 7 15 Tuesday morning within 700 miles of Tucson at the United States magnetic observatory near Tucson. Local observers reported tremors felt across the region and authorities began inquiries into the quake's epicenter and intensity.
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Tucson
Ariz
United States Magnetic Observatory
Bay City's First Bale of 1925 Cotton
Bay City Texas welcomed the season with the first bale grown by C F Jenkins paid a premium in cash and merchandise. The event marks the start of local cotton trade and signals mid October quality for the Texas crop year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bay City
Tex
C. F. Jenkins
Hats Return With Flair In Last Summer Fashions
Julia Bottomley notes the straight line silhouette persists in street and sports wear while summer hats shift to pastel, white, and leather accents. Flared skirts, godets, and wrapped bodices appear with bold trims, ribbons, and floral accents on hair braids and fabric hats.
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Kid
Julia Bottomley
Western Newspaper Union
Late Farm News: Hog pasture and grain forage tips
A. L. Ward outlines July hog pasture planning to reduce feed costs, recommending rye, abruzzi rye, oats, barley, and rape as fall and winter forages. Guidance covers acre needs per sow and litter, grazing timelines, and when to plant mixed grains. Emphasizes drought resilience, barley's rising use, and benefits of sweet clover and alfalfa as soil builders and feed.
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A. L. Ward
Swine Husbandman
Extension Service
Texas
Essex
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American Legion News Service
Veterans’ Bureau
Indiana War Memorial
Rockefeller
Baroness
By.s. C. Hoyle
Extension Service Publications, A. and
M. College of Texas
United States
Wrigley
Wrigley’s
Faultless Starch Company
Kansas City
Askide
Wonder
United States Rubber Company
Hardway & Cathey Bankers Mortgage Bldg
Houston, Tex
Galveston
Grove
Dickey
Bernger Afl Betegite Oryox, Krug Y Dickey Drug CO
Bristol
Teana
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