Iowa American Legion sees rapid renewal growth in Iowa
State Adjutant James F. Barton reports week ending February 11 shows 20,536 renewals and new members, over 4,000 above last year. Iowa has 601 posts, up 164 since February 10 1921, with 39 posts surpassing last year’s membership peak and 12 new posts organized since January 1 1922. New posts issued charters include 590 through 601, as posts like Argone Post begin with 700 members and larger posts send frequent lists.
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Iowa American Legion
American Legion
Iowa
James F. Barton
Iowa Legionaire
Department
Melbourne
Colfax
Emmetsburg
Sioux Center
Alden
Wellesburg
Redfield
Greenfield
Webb
Volga
Neola
Jesup
Charlotte
Panora
Allerton
Hospers
Thornton
Clutter
Mapleton
Cantril
West Branch
Conway
Albert Hanson
Callendar
Ira Sehantz
Crawfordsville
Davis
Davis City
Murphy and Dittrich
Guernsey
John McCampbell
Keokuk
John Drahm
Elma
Chris Christensen
Ellsworth
Cliff Miller
Decatur
Harvey Serfling
Greenville
Panama
Iowa backs Adjusted Compensation Bill, Hawkeye Legion claims
Hawkeye Legion leaders boast if all states were like Iowa there would be no fight over the Adjusted Compensation Bill. Iowa veterans show overwhelming support with lawmakers, chambers of commerce, farm groups, unions, and many newspapers endorsing the measure. Only a half hearted poll from the Iowa Manufacturer's Association hints at any opposition.
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Iowa
Hawkeye Legion
Towa
A. P. Cummins
W. S. Kenyon
Nate Kendall
Kenyon
Chamber
Chamber of
Legion
Walk of Life
Iowa Manufacturer's Association
Veterans Loan Debate Draws Broad Support Across Sectors
A circulated argument for adjusted compensation for veterans portrays broad backing from labor groups and veterans organizations while noting tax concerns among taxpayers and business leaders. It cites state votes in farming states, legislative moves in Iowa, and organized veteran groups urging swift passage of the bill.
Iowa Posts Warn Against Worthington Hospital Scam
Iowa American Legion posts were told by Department Adjutant James F. Barton to scrutinize communications from the Midwest Hospital and Sanitarium at Worthington Minnesota claiming to offer free care for financially needy ex service men. He noted it is a chiropractic facility with no endorsement from Minnesota or Iowa departments or posts, urging careful investigation before incurring expenses.
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Iowa
American Legion
James F. Barton
Midwest Hospital
Worthington
Minnesota
Minn
State Department
Department of Minnesota
Department of Iowa
Osts
American Legion Charter Formed in Marshalltown Iowa
Fathers of the members of Frank Lewis Glick Post organize the American Legion in Marshalltown with W. L. Packham as president and A. L. Frazer as secretary. A $60,000 American Legion home will be built by the Adams Post at Humboldt Iowa.
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W. A. Picket
Mt. Pleasant
National American Legion Auxilary
Chicago
American Legion
Iowa
Marshalltown
Fathers of
Frank Lewis Glick. Post
W. L. Packham
A. L. Frazer
Adams Post
Humboldt
Memorial for F. W. Galbraith Jr. Erected in Eden Park
A bronze memorial honoring F. W. Galbraith Jr. late commander of The American Legion will be placed on a hill in Eden Park Cincinnati by his former comrades and friends. The Shenandoah Iowa American Legion post outlines a program of jobs for jobless veterans in the coming months.
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F. W. Galbraith Jr
The
American Legion
Eden Park
Cincinnati
Comrads
Shenandoah
Iowa
Legionaires condemn congressman over postmaster appointments
Legionaires of the Tenth District adopted resolutions at their last convention condemning Congressman Dick Inson for alleged unfairness toward ex servicemen in postmastership appointments.
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Dickinson
Exservicemen
Legionaires
Tenth District
Banquet by Vinton Legionaires Serves Roast Pig
A notable community banquet hosted by the Vinton Legionaires for local businessmen featured roast pig as the main meat. David Murphy, former Iowa vice commander, delivered a "tongue" on Americanism after the meal.
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Vinton Legionaires
David Murphy
Iowa
National American Legion Issues 5 Million Question Blanks
Five million question blanks patterned after Iowa Service and Compensation drive have been issued by national American Legion headquarters for use in its drive.
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Iowa
National American Legion
Farm Bureau backs Legion Adjusted Compensation bill
The Benton County Farm Bureau voted unanimously to endorse The American Legion's Adjusted Compensation bill. The resolution aligns farm interests with veteran aid measures and signals local support for policy changes impacting veterans benefits.
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Benton County Farm Bureau
The
American Legion
Missing man report for Francis E Reardon of Dorchester
Missing Francis Edward Reardon aged 22 of 29 Dorchester Street Dorchester Massachusetts height five foot three hair light brown eyes brown service number 182-54-17 served in sub service navy report information to Leo A Sillane adjutant 158 State House Boston Massachusetts
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Francis Edward Reardon
Dorchester St
Dorchester
Mass
Navy
Leo A. Sillane
State House
Boston
Missing Soldier: Kinman Absent From Parsons Home
George C Kinman an Auburn haired ruddy faced man six feet one inch tall and 175 pounds is listed as a former Battery A 35th Coast Artillery member and vanished from his Parsons Kansas residence on April 10 1921 with no trace found to date.
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George C. Kinman
35Th. Coast Artillery
Parsons
Kas
Ottawa relief plan for unemployed Canadian soldiers
Ottawa will fund relief for unemployed ex soldiers with the dominion government paying half and municipal governments the other half, a position learned by the American Legion.
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Ottawa
Canada
Dominion
American Legion
Veterans push plan for new Iowa City Legion home
Iowa City plans to establish a new Roy L. Chopek Post legion home with thorough discussions. Officials believe cooperation from veterans and citizens could start the project soon.
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Iowa City
Roy’ L. Chopek
Legion
Oelwein Legioniners Plan Get Acquainted Meetings
Oelwein veterans are holding a series of get acquainted programs in neighboring towns. The group will supply the programs featuring talks and music to introduce Oelwein Legion members to nearby communities.
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Oelwein
IOW Cigarette Law In Iowa Shows Strong Compliance
On July 4, 1921 the new Cigarette Law began seven months of operation. Over 95 percent of 3200 permit dealers comply, with a few violators being prosecuted. Treasurer W. J. Burbank administers the law, pledging firm action against violators. Minor sales are nearly eliminated. penalties range from fines to jail. Violations involving stamps or permits trigger additional sanctions, including nuisance actions.
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IOW
Iowa
W. J. Burbank
Cigarette Law Proves Teeth of State Tax Policy
Cigar and cigarette regulations are enforced statewide with revenue impacts praised by officials. Iowa’s law bans sales without permits and stamps, restricts under 21 purchases, and channels fines to the school fund, while revenue from stamps and permits supports general funds and local taxes. The piece notes enforcement by revenue agents and warns dealers to comply. It ends with a quip about a girl’s choice and a London quotation.
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Iowa
Boards of Supervisor
General Fund
General
Justice of Peace Court
C. C. McCoy
Supt. Cigarette Revenue Dept. R
Wallingford Creamery Rehires Jensen at 60 Dollar Pay
Twenty years ago Wallingford Creamery officials rehired Mr Jensen at a monthly wage of 60 dollars plus house rent. Also noted are birth announcements: a daughter born to Mr and Mrs C E Fuller on February 5, a son to Mr and Mrs Clayton Carpenter on February 6, a 10 pound boy to Mr and Mrs Milie Reid on February 6, and a son to Mr and Mrs F J A Me.
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Wallingford Creamery
Jensen
C. E. Fuller
Clayton Carpenter
Milie Reid
Local notes and business changes in Estherville
Kenzie, February 9, a bright little daughter born to regular weight. Hartung and Ellerston plan an extended southern tour possibly Cuba. Ed Spaulding visits Chas. Hobein. they’ll move Ames for school. Ike Dispanet buys Bixby Bros. stake in meat market. Ressell recovers from a cold and aids county treasurer. Brown to build a $12,000 stone brick residence south of his home. Shadle buys F E Lamberton dry goods stock with Gose. two sons to run the Middes store. B C R N buys east block north of the round house to add shops and stalls. Algona judge uarton, Spirit Lake shot Gilbert, and Mr Marsh join Elks. Omaha’s Burmister attends. Markets: Wheat No. 2 60c, No. 3 51c. Oats 38c. Corn 49c. Hogs 6.00. Cattle 4.00–4.25.
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Kenzie
and . BE
E. Hartung
Jennie Ellerston
Cuba
Ed Spaulding
Sioux City
Chas. Hobein
Ames
Ike Dispanet
Bixby Bros
Bixby and
Crawford
Estherville
F. Shadle
F. E. Lamberton
E. B. Gose
Coon
Shadle
Pleasantville
Iowa
B. C. R. & N. Company
Round House
W. B. Uarton
Algona
Fred Gilbert
Spirit Lake
Mr. Marsh
Corr
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