Prize winner as youngest member in Delaware Legion group
The American Legion Auxiliary Delaware Department awarded a birthday cake to its youngest member, Elizabeth Louise Neely, who arrived six months ago with her parents. She attended a card party in her honor at Laurence Roberts post unit, while other young claimants exist in Granville New Mexico and Duluth Minnesota.
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American Legion Auxiliary
Department of Delaware
Islizabeth Louise Neely
Delaware Post No. 1
Elizabeth
Laurence Roberts
American Legion
Auxiliary
Delaware
Neely
Granville
N. M
Jed Mills
Mgr. Mills
Legion
Holloway Anne
Cynthia Ann Beyer
Duluth
Minn
W. H. Beyer
David Wisted
Iwo
Miss Cynthia
Legion forum backs schooling for Americans in China
In Kings County New York American Legion posts pass a resolution under County Commander Edward A Simons urging the national legislative committee to seek passage of legislation establishing educational institutions in the Orient for Americans. The move signals growing interest in schooling Americans in China and offers their services to this aim.
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China
Kings County
New York
Edward A. Simons
Kings County Council of the
American Legion
National Legislative Committee
Orient
Merchants Back Legion Indoor Fair for Geneva Fund
Generous local merchants insured $20,000 in donations for the American Legion indoor fair in Geneva New York to support a building fund. The eight day event raised the goal from $15,000 due to strong receipts, with all gifts to be distributed by the Legion for the project.
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American Legion
Geneva
N. Y
Legion
The
Idaho Governor backs Legion gymnasium at University
Governor OC C Moore of Idaho endorses the American Legion plan to build a new gymnasium at the University of Idaho. In a letter to Paul Davis the state commander, the executive says a World War memorial would honor the sacrifices of servicemen and Moore pledges strong support.
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OC. C. Moore
Idaho
American Legion
University of Idaho
Paul Davis
the Legion
Moore
New York Bonus Plan Details for World War Vets
New York announces a $45 million veterans bonus with a state commission to distribute. Eligible World War I veterans receive ten dollars per month, up to a $150 maximum, with exemptions from taxes. Applications due by July 1, 1925, via American Legion posts, with guardians or guardianship provisions and next of kin payments under consideration.
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New York
American Legion
Adjutant General
Army
Navy
Marine Corps
United States
Army Nurse Corps
Navy Nurse Corps
Bonus Commission
Legion
Albany
Earlier Maturing Cattle and Diminishing Returns Theory
USDA summary explains that feeding efficiency declines as finishing approaches for hogs and cattle. It cites experiments by W J Spillman showing hog gains drop from 95.7 percent and steer gains 98.2 percent per 200 pounds of grain after key weights. Practitioners can use this law to predict profits and determine when feeding ceases to be profitable.
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United States Department of Agriculture
W. J. Spillman
Bureau of Agricultural Economics
Alfalfa Needs Lime for Good Growth
Alfalfa will not prosper without lime in the soil near young roots. Sour surface soil can hinder a good stand. The crop can rely on humus food, but hot dry summers may halt humus decay, leaving alfalfa without nourishment and causing death.
Wheat Harvest Labor Demand Studied Across Wheat Belt
Department of Agriculture study of about 1,800 wheat farms from Oklahoma to the Canadian border identifies factors shaping labor demand. Farm size, family workers, harvesting machinery, weather, crop condition, wages, and harvest timing influence needs, varying by district and year. The bulletin outlines forecasts to aid farmers and harvest workers and explains a forecast formula adapted from Kansas State to other wheat regions.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Oklahoma
Canadian
Wheat Belt
Department
Department of Agriculture
Washington, D. C
Kansas Agricultural College
Middle West
Rules for Poultrymen from Ohio State University
Practical guidance for poultry care with numbered items on housing, stocking, hatching deadlines, and feeding. Emphasizes disinfected housing, separate stock, space per chick, May 15 hatch cutoff, 48 hour post hatch fasting, eight weeks milk feed, summer ration, green food, early ground placement, and cockerel pullet separation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Ohio State University
Advantages of Concrete on Livestock Farms
Concrete suits livestock farm construction improving sanitation on feeding floors manure pits and foundations. It yields rat proof durable fireproof structures that are easily disinfected aiding pest control and overall barn safety.
Farming tips on crops and soil health in Ohio
The note discusses corn varieties with vitamin differences, soil quality impacts on crops, moles destruction methods, rye as a pasture crop, sweet clover and alfalfa dynamics in Ohio, upcoming watermelon disease concerns, Sudan grass suitability on well drained sandy loam, and crop rotation advice. It warns that poor starts doom crops and advises against sowing sweet clover with Sudan grass.
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Sudan
Cuticura Promotes Pimply Skin Cure Trio Advertisement
Cuticura Ointment is recommended to remove pimples and blackheads by smearing the face. Wash off in five minutes with Cuticura Soap and hot water. Use these products daily to keep skin clear, and include Cuticura Talcum for fragrance and care.
Frightened Four Year Old Mistakenly Harms Sibling Hair
A four year old, J Franklin, slept beside his younger sister after his mother refused to carry him up stairs. During the night he woke, touched his sister's bobbed head, sat up and exclaimed that his father would be mad. The anecdote recalls parental views on bobbed hair.
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J. Franklin
Franklin
Indianapolis News
Thousands Have Kidney Trouble and Never Suspect It
Reports from druggists show many suffer kidney trouble yet do not know it. Dr. Kilmer's Swamp Root is praised for its healing influence and high success record. An Life Insurance examiner notes kidney disease causes many application rejections. Swamp Root is sold in two bottle sizes. sample bottle offered for ten cents by mail from Dr. Kilmer & Co.
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Kilmer
Callous NY Public Mirrors Scene Shifter Joke
William A Brady recalls a failed play and a death scene mishap as a stagehand Jake the scene-shifter joked about lowering the curtain early. The dying actor proclaimed he was not dead yet, prompting the scene-shifter to quip about a hot supper waiting.
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William A. Brady
New York
Jake
Machine Created Designs By Mechanical Projection System
A new projecting machine enables unlimited pattern variation for textiles wallpaper and floor coverings. Using prismatic controls it can project designs onto a screen or other media, suggesting near term production potential.
Health is wealth in the eyes of doctors and druggists
A concise reflection notes that convincing medical professionals to value overall health over material wealth remains challenging. It emphasizes the primacy of preventive wellness and accessible care as the true foundation of prosperity.
Headaches Gone and Tired No More, Skowhegan Woman Says
Mrs. Percy W. Richardson of Skowhegan Maine reports taking three bottles of Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and says it eliminated her headaches and fatigue allowing her to work full days without lying down. She notes the product has helped many women over nearly fifty years and that it is sold by druggists nationwide.
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Skowhegan
Lydia Pinkham
Percy W. Richardson
R.F.D. No. 2
Maine
Lydia E. Pinkham
Morgan Stallion Nod Away Sold to San Salvador Buyer
The 38 year old Morgan stallion Nod Away bred in Middlebury Vermont has been sold to Senor Bon Samuel Alva rez of Santa Anna San Salvador. The horse will be shipped soon as Alvarez aims to breed a light plantation horse for his country using Morgans. American Morgans are now in demand worldwide.
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Morgan
Nodaway
Middlebury
Senor Bon Samuel Alvarez
Santa Anna
San Salvador
Senor Alvarez
Department of Agriculture
Uncle Bud Brizentine Admits Age Slowing Him
Gabe Giggery and Zeke Yawkey discuss Uncle Bud Brizentine conceding aging affects him. The tale shifts to a man who shot at a mail carrier, and when asked by the judge for intent he blames aging. He claims to be an old Union supporter who forgot the war ended and mistakes the target as a Confederate soldier.
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Bud Brizentine
Gabe Giggery
Kuimpus Ridge
Zeke Yawkey
Efe
Tennessee Hills
Kansas City Star
Palm Sunday Yew as Palm Substitute in 15th Century
An excerpt from U Liber festivalis printed by Caxton in 1483 explains Palm Sunday customs. It states that lacking an olive bearing a green leaf, the faithful use yew in processions, defining the day as Palm Sunday.
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Caxton
We grow when we are green ripe and rotten
A compact reflection notes that growth occurs in youth or early vigor while maturity brings decay. the statement contrasts perceived ripeness with actual decline, suggesting caution about overconfidence.
Health message touts Postum over coffee for longevity
An advertisement argues coffee drains energy and shortens life by age 31, urging readers to switch to Postum made from roasted whole wheat and bran. It promises a free week and a 30 day trial with directions from Carrie Blanchard, highlighting Postum as a nourishing, sleep-friendly beverage option for all ages.
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Elizabeth Louise Neely
Veterans’ Mountain Camp
Department of New York
Lydia E. Pickham
Morgan Horses
Carrie Blanchard
PostumCerr-41Co., Inc
Battle Creek
Mich
WNU Omaha
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