New Orleans Praises Legion Convention Conduct
New Orleans Times-Picayune lauds American Legion visitors for good humor and order during their national convention. Editorials note few incidents of mischief, credit Legion officials and local police for restraining undesirables, and praise New Orleans carnival spirit. The piece recalls a favorable farewell and hopes many young Americans return to settle in the city.
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New Orleans Times¢-Picayune
New Orleans
American Legion National Convention
San Francisco
Times-Picayune
Legionnaires
Legion
American Legion
Times-Ficayune
Times- Picayune
Legion Assembly
Inspiring Review
Head of Legion Auxiliary Dr Kate Barrett Named
Dr Kate Waller Barrett newly elected president of the American Legion Auxiliary helped draft plans for an international auxiliary to the Interallied Veterans association. Her son Maj Charles Barrett served as chief of staff to General Neville and created a famed relief map of Chateau Thierry and Belleau Woods now exhibited at the National Museum in Washington.
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Kate Waller Barrett
American Legion Auxiliary
United States
Paris
Barrett
Interallied Veterans’ Association
Association Delestates
New Orleans
International Auxiliary
Legion and Auxilary
Doctor Barret
Alexandria
Virginia
John Smith
Doctor Barrett
Daughters of the American Revolution
Alexandria Legion Post
Maj
Charles Barrett
U. SS
M. C
Neville
Coblentz
Chateau Thierry
Belleau Woods
National Museum
Washington
Helium in Air Makes Up One Part in 185000
A historical note states helium the non explosive lifting gas used in airships exists in the atmosphere at about one part per 185 thousand by volume. The fact highlights the rare presence of helium in Earth's air.
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United States
All Proud Of Her Success Founder in American Legion Auxiliary
Mrs Joseph L Iischer chaired the American Legion Auxiliaries national convention in New Orleans and declined a high office, praising the convention's success as reward for her work. A daughter of Judge Frederick Hooker of Minneapolis, she studied in Washington and Minnesota, led clubs in New Orleans, served as Louisiana League of Women Voters VP, raised funds for Red Cross, and has a son who served in Italy.
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American Legion Auxiliary
New Orleans
Joseph L. Iischer
Fischer
New Orelans Society
Frederick Hooker
Minneapolis
Iischer
Washington
University of Minnesota
Louisiana League of Women Voters
Louisiana
American Red Cross
Italy
Joe Hooker
Made Big Meet a Success Credits Walmsley of New Orleans
T Semmes Walmsley, general chairman of the American Legion's fourth annual national convention, receives praise for the event's success. The New Orleans leader, educated at public schools, Spring Hill College, and Tulane Law School, served in WWI roles and declined national commander nomination to honor New Orleans as host city.
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T. Semmes Walmsley
New Orleans
American Legion
Walmsley
Mr. Walmsley
Spring Hill College
Mobile
Ala
Tulane University
Southern Athletic Association
Leon Springs
Leon
Tex
Kelley Field
San Antonio
Ellington Field
Houston
Mineola
L. IT
President Roosevelt Field
Planned the Olympic Meet by Legion Athletic Chief Murphy
James R. Murphy of Iowa chaired the American Legion national athletic commission that planned the recent New Orleans Olympic meet. Ex service athletes from across the country competed in track and field, boxing, wrestling, aquatic sports, golf, and tennis, with a marksmanship contest also featured. Murphy, a former Iowa captain, led the effort after Hanford MacNider appointed him last June following the commission’s formation. The Legion traced athletics impact to Provost Marshal Crowder’s report on draftees’ fitness, noting less than one third were fit for service.
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American Legion
National Athletic Commission
James R. Murphy
Iowa
New Orleans
Hanford MacNider
the Legion
Murphy
Nebraska News In Brief From State and Campus
Twenty four states represented among University of Nebraska students per a recent directory. Governor McKelvie backs December 3 to 9 as American Education Week per President Harding. Farmers union locals at Nelson oppose the ship subsidy and send copies to Nebraska lawmakers. Nebraska grain moves about fifty percent faster this year per state railway commission reports. Norfolk’s new half million dollar high school will be ready January 1. The board bought a printing plant to teach trades and printing to pupils.
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University of Nebraska
McKelvie
Harding
Farmers’ Union
Nelson
Nebraska
Congress
State Railway Commission
Norfolk
Nebraska Notes and Events From Beatrice and Nearby
Priests attend Rev. Moran funeral after a car crash. a child dies when struck by a car near Petersburg. Douglas County votes recount petition filed seeking county sheriff results. Ole Buck and Frank Carrick seek state senate secretary posts. Beatrice Chamber hosts first winter luncheon with talks by Sutherland and Nelson. Kimball bank closes due to depleted reserves. Barrows suit defense disputes state payment authority. Western Nebraska potatoes fetch under 20 cents per bushel. Beatrice Woman's Club plans December Charm School play. Bob Comstock injured by lime splashes risks eye sight. 1918 war stamps may be exchanged for 1923 savings certificates.
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Nebraska
R. Jf. Moran
Blessed Saacrament
Lincoln
Petersburg
Otto Rumstick
Douglas County
Ole Buck
Nebraska Press Association
State Senate
Frank P. Carrick
Beatrice Chamber of Commerce
IE. M. Sutherland
Federation of Nebraska
E. W. Nelson
Citizens State Bank
Kimball
Pelham A. Barrows
Barrows
Agricultural Committee
Omaha Chamber of Commerce
Beatrice Woman’s Club
Chamber of Commerce
Dramatic Department
Women’s Organization
Bob Comstock
Nebraska City
John T. Wayland
Tenth
Federal Reserve District
Government Saving Organization
Treasury Savings Certificates
Anti-Picketing Law Election Returns Across Nebraska
The law gained 186101 votes in favor and 140419 against, an 80 percent turnout. It carried 93 counties, losing in only 14 where margins were often under 100. Majorities were large in Adams through York counties and in most large cities including Omaha and Lincoln. Rural counties with over 500 majority included Adams Buffalo Butler Cass Cedar Cherry Clay Colfax Dixon Dodge Douglas Fillmore Franklin Gage Hamilton Lancaster Nance Nemaha Otoe Pawnee Polk Richardson Saline Saunders Scottsbluff Seward Sheridan Thayer Thurston Washington Wayne York.
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Omaha
Lincoln
Grand Island
Hastings
Beatrice
Fremont
Kearney
Falls City
Fairbury
Scottsbluff
York
Nebraska City
Adams
Buffalo
Burt
Butler
Cass
Cedar
Cherry
Clay
Colfax
Dixon
Dodge
Douglas
Fillmore
Franklin
Gage
Hamilton
Lancaster
Nance
Nemaha
Otoe
Pawnee
Polk
Richardson
Saline
Nebraska News Roundup From Various Counties
Readable items report Otoe county corn exhibit in December at Syracuse. a large church banquet in Gibbon. Scottish Rite reunion in Omaha. Nebraska Veterinarians annual meeting in Lincoln. fire damage at Norfolk store. Sargent bans sling shots and air rifles. Beatrice Poultry show in December. local officials and politicians in Fremont and Blair. golden wedding in Battle Creek. fundraising in Fairbury. 1000 annual accidents handled by state official. Dodge county corn yields 35-70 bu per acre. corn show entry rules at Lincoln. Iowa actors nudged by film scouts. corn growers association waives entry fees for Lincoln show. Platte river irrigation support. hog cholera outbreaks near Randolph. burglary at Nebraska City millinery. hail insurance funds update. railroads to Lincoln for Organized Agriculture meetings. livestock market mixed to higher with specifics on cattle hogs and sheep. grain markets show declines and price movements. potato prices steady. butter markets firm with imports minimal effect.
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Syracuse
Otoe County
Father and Son
Gibbon
Scottish Rite Re Union
Omaha
Nebraska Veterinarians’ Association
Lincoln
Thomas Laham
Norfolk
Sargent
Beatrice Poultry Association
A. D. Modlin
George Staats
Fremont
Myron Gates
Gordon
T. C. Hilton
Blair
Bernard Stolle
Battle Creek
Methodist Sunday School
Fairbury
Frank Kennedy
Dodge County
Mahlon Lindquist
California
Nebraska Crop Growers Association
Nebraska City
Shinn and Bruce Millinery
L. G. Brian
State
Organized Agriculture
Nebraska
Market egg receipts rise and poultry stocks listed
Receipts of eggs at the four principal markets increased about 6,000 cases over week ago with storage at 14,681,000 cases versus 18,681,000 last year. Poultry receipts at the four principal markets rose by 7,600,000 pounds with storage at 28,638,000 compared to 88,370,000 last year. Local prices show hens four pounds and over 15 cents, under four pounds 18 cents, leghorn hens 12 cents, springs 12 cents, leghorn springs 12 cents, old roosters 5 to 6 cents, turkeys 30 cents, ducks 18 cents, geese 12 cents.
Maine Sugar Cane Inability Noted In State Text
Maine cannot grow sugar cane. It grows only a few feet high with unsweet sap. If sugar were to be raised in Maine it would cost about a thousand dollars per pound. Maine corn is described as the sweetest corn raised anywhere.
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Maine
Record coal production by state list
Coal is produced in 30 states with the highest output in Pennsylvania West Virginia Illinois Ohio Alabama Indiana Kentucky and Colorado.
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Union
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Illinois
Ohio
Alabama
Indiana
Kentucky
Colorado
Cotton for World Supply From Southern Australia
Expert agriculturists state southern Australia can produce enough cotton to meet global needs twice over without employing colored labor.
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Australlia
Georgia Notes Workmen's Visit to Sport in Garage
At her father's garage Georgia observes a workman entering and his dog leaping into his lap. She comments that the dog clearly loves its papa, highlighting a light moment in the scene.
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Georgia
Sport
Our Snappy Youngsters
A child explains a fight with Biff Jones, saying Jones blocked his eye and tore his clothes. The speaker asks to fetch his father’s razor strap to settle the matter before an upcoming date. The tone reflects a wartime or Western era bravado and rough justice among youths.
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Biff Jones
The World’s Biggest Saws Cut Logs in Hoquiam
Two nine foot diameter circular saws in Philadelphia power giant log cutting near Hoquiam Washington. They run at 134 miles per hour and daily slice through massive timbers.
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Philadelphia
Hoquiam
Wesh
Honeymoon Defined as Quiet Span Between Pact and Conflict
A humorous quote attributed to the Richmond Times-Dispatch describes the honeymoon as the period of experience that lies between the last agreement and the first dispute, casting the calm phase as a brief, fragile lull before tension resumes.
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Richmond Times-Dispatch
Little Eugene’s First Christmas Sleigh Ride Treat
Little Eugene travels to the countryside for a Christmas sleigh ride with Dolly the horse. Snow sparkles on the hills as bells jingle, a cutter rides near, and Eugene enjoys the winter scenery and the unique country well that never freezes. He leaves a note for Santa thanking them for his perfect holiday treat.
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Eugene
Mr. Sun
Dolly
Idugene
Santa Claus
Santa
Not Homesick Senator Sorghum Defends Washington Stay
In the Washington Star, Senator Sorghum says he never feels homesick. He notes after facing heckling from constituents he is content to reside in Washington and stay put in the capital.
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Senator Sorghum
Washington
Washington Star
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Ly21
American Press League
American Legion News Service
Legion Auxiliary
Idea For World Peace Body
Kate Barrett
Joseph Fischer
Jos, Fischer
T. S. Walmsley
James Murphy
A. B. Wood
Gering Courier
The
Nebraska State Bureau
Liverpool
Chicago
Uence
Poultry and Eggs
Sport’s “Papa
Mary Graham Bonner
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