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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1921
Page
6
An editorial in Legion Weekly argues that Dr Von Mach fails to win American support by promoting German Kultur and the idea of a homeland in the United States. It contends his clumsy persuasion stirs American defiance as the country remains at war with Germany.
The Fredericksburg post reports a two headed juvenile cow dubbed the Golden Calf of the Twentieth Century. Funds rise from 100 to 1500 dollars as volunteers and local farmers invest 300 dollars to support the calf exhibit at the Virginia fair in Richmond. The post treasury grows to 1500 dollars after the event gains and fees.
A circus representative offered 150 for a calm, standing calf, an offer accepted amid whispers travel may harm the animal’s health. The post plans to reinvest the 1,500 when another suitable security is found, echoing caveat emptor.
The American Legion activity in Kansas mining districts signals improved relations with ex service groups. In Chanute a District 14 gathering at Bezion hall led by Francis Ellison Post showcased strong Legion growth, including members like Clarence Smith and the rising enrollment figures as of 1921.
Former American expeditionary forces leaders abroad form the Legion's department of France. Dot. Francis Drake heads the group directing grave decorations on Memorial Day 1921 and aiding stranded veterans. He disputed claims of Franco-German outrages in the Rhine area.
Delegates meet at Valdez Alaska on April 12 to inaugurate the 1921 convention program for ex service men. Various states have announced 1921 convention places and dates including Alabama Florence June 10 11 Arizona Prescott August 8 and others with many September dates and several undecided locations such as Colorado Glenwood Springs and Oklahoma Enid.
The Oklahoma Legislature, urged by the American Legion and signed by Governor Robertson, approved three Americanism measures. HB 383 requires daily display of the American flag in all schools and respectful instruction. HB 384 makes American history and civics compulsory. HB 389 expands the “Oklahoma under the terms” program for high schools and enforces teacher certification against public anti flag statements. The bills, part of the national Americanism push, take effect June 25.
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