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Show CAROLINA'S X5Ae BIG LEGION KA2 GDLDNIAL STYLE Dr. Thurman Mann ef High FolnL National Vies Commander, Beak AMERICAN ent shape would serve well in warmer cllms.es better than In the North. In colder places It might be well to have them boxed In. The roof could be laid with cedar or composition shingles, and a dark green or maroon color, or a variegated time, would be very pleasing. Observe that the garage, if any, should match the genera design of the bungalow to make the whole Known Member. BUNGALOW NICE If one were to aak a Carollnan whoss bo considered the best known Amort-caLegion member in the "Tar Heel state, he very likely would reply : "Dr. Thurman Mann of High Point." Doctor Mann, who waa elected aa national vlca commander of tho American Legion at the Ban Francisco convention, haa had a long period of service with the Legion. Beginning as post member he passed through tho posts of commander, department servlet officer, member of the executive committee and other positions of Importance in the state organisation. Doctor Mann was born in Slier City, N. C, November 8, 1888. He was educated In the schocls of High Point, and entered Trinity college at Durham In 1005, attending that iuniiution for two years. In 1909 ha attended the University of North Carolina, leaving that institution two years later to enter Jefferson Medical college, where ho obtained a degree. Following his graduation fom tho medical school, he served for twenty-fiv- e months as am interne in Kings County hospital, Brooklyn, N. T. This waa followed by a period of service aa ships surgeon between New York and Porto Rica On completion of this tour of duty. Doctor Mann entered n (Copy tw This Department BnppUed fcy American Leiloi News Nrrtu.) ' LEGION WILL DEMAND ACTION Leader la to Direct Legialative Program Before Congress. Prominent Choaen To Aaron Saplro, known In Washington and throughout the nation for hia constructive plans of farming and marketing, is entrusted direction of the legislative program of the American Legion for 1921 According to an announcement made bj National Commander John R. Quinn, Saplro will head the American Lemon's national legislative committee as chairman. Other members of this committee were also announced. John Thomas Taylor, vice chairman of the 1923 committee, will remain In Washington continuously as representative of this Legion committee Other members are J. Danforth Bush, lieutenant governor of Delaware; O. Bodenhamer, past department commander of the Legion in Arkansas; Gilbert Bettman, past department commander of the Legion in Ohio, and for two terms a member of the legisla tive committee under previous administrations, Gen. James S. Scruglinm lof Carson City, Nev.; Past National Vice Commander Edward J. Barrett of Sheboygan, Wis. ; Dr. A. A. Van Dyke of St. Paul, Minn.; Dr. IL J. Baird of Algoma, la., and Mac Stewart, Jr of Galveston, Tex. The present session of congress calls for service of this committee. The Legion's outlined legislative program calls for action on child labor; passage of the universal draft act for conscription of man and money power in case of war; retirement pay for disabled emergency officers ; concentration of all veterans' affairs under a joint committee of house and senate; erection of a national archives building; hospitalisation in veterans' bureau Institutions for veterans of all wars and without regard to requirements of "service origin" for admission; land reclamation; questions affecting civil service positions for former fighters; the adjusted compensation measure as sponsored by the organisation and numerous other suggested bills which have received Indorsement of the Legion. VICTIMS OF MENTAL TROUBLE Men Are Held as American Legion to Mako Investigation. Many Prisoners men A great per cent of Imprisoned In state and federal penitentiaries for crime are suffering from some mental disability, caused by the war. Reports of such Instances from many states have led to preparation fbr a survey to be undertaken by the American Legion In every state of the Union. Oklahoma, first of the state departments of the Legion to complete the preliminary work as directed by the national organisation, has found that 217 men who served during the World war are now in the penal InOf these stitutions of that atate. men, 60 per cent were enlisted or inducted from Oklahoma. In order that these men will have the proper care and treatment In case It la found that their crime might have been due to mental defection caused by the war, a careful investigation will be made of each case. This will he undertaken with regard to the rights and experiences of the former fighter, back pay, allotment undistributed Liberty bonds, compensation and hospitalization ahd other features which the Legion has helped in securing for others who served. Aetna! work of the survey will be undertaken in Oklahoma by a soldiers relief commission which Is functioning in that state by state direction. American Legion workers have been assigned by officials of that organization to work with the commission and bring absut relief for any of the men found to he deranged and in penal rather than in hospitals for criminal insane. Post Provides Entertainment. The George N. Kemp post of tbs American Legion In East Strondshnrg, Pa., has outlined many ambitions programs but nsne to equal that for 1924. It Is doubtful, even. If any other post of the veterans organization In the country will attempt to stage and produce The annual such unusual events. automobile show, usually sponsored by the dealers, will be the first of the winters activities. Then will coins production of the opera, II PagllnccL" by nn amateur cast, to be followed by huge military ball, a sacred concert and other events. Awarded Medal From Legion. Herman Esdnrn, a cadet attending the Bailey Military Institute at Greenwood, N. Cm hns been awarded a medal from the Americnn Legion, given for bis excellence in scholarship and athletic attainments. Esdorn is one of the most popular men In the school and hns maintained a high scholastic average throughont his course. The medal ns give the young student the of a type youth of Ugh representing America. Dwelling That Appeals on the Score of Utility and Five-Roo- m more pleasing. The Interior finishing of this bouse ought to carry out the simplicity snd good taste of the exterior. We might Attractiveness. reasonably expect a plain neutral wall finish in living room, dining room or kitchen, using the plain textured plastered effects now so much in vogue, tinting with paint and calcimine, or using wall paper. The woodwork could very Wt-be finished In white or cream enamel, and the bedrooms could use some of those cheerful cretonne-lookin- g wall paper patterns that go so well with a Colonial d chairs type of bedroom. In the Windsor pattern snd mahogany beds would go well here. As the house is small, furniture would not be suitable, except in one or two pieces, like a chair or davenport. By WILLIAM A. RADFORD Mr. William A. Radford will answer queattona and give advice FREE OF COST n all subject! pertaining to the subject of building, fbr the readers of this paper. On account of hie wide as Editor, Author and experience he la, without doubt, Manufacturer, tho hlgheit authority on all theia subjects. Address all Inquiries to WiUlnre K. Radford, No. 1SS7 Prairie avenue, Chicago, 111., and only Inclose twu-vt- u. stamp for reply. Here Is a simply designed bungalow which creates a most favorable impression in the beholder, principally because intelligent use haa been made of simple structural elements It Is simple as to floor plan, being practically square, with the extension of a bedroom at the rear which could be eliminated if the bungalow were to serve a smaller family. The portico Is one such as waa a favorite with early American colonial builders, and no one can deny that It "dresses up" the entire bungalow in a satisfying way. Then, too, the amall terrace below it is equipped with quaint side seat, and there are the windows with flower boxes below, which add yet another decorative touch to the exterior. The whole structure la finished In long-pane- Il TheEconomical Quality Car Chevrolet prices are not the lowest on the market, vet Chevrolet economical transportation averages lowest in cost. This average cost considers the pur chase price, interest on investment, depreciation and ail operating and maintenance costs. A detailed comparison with any other car in the low priced field will convince you that Chevrolet is the jest buy because of its superior quality and because the purchase price includes full equipment. More than a million Chevrolets are now in use. Twelve huge plants are now building them at the hundred per working day. Nearly rate of twenty-fiv- e lf million Chevrolets were bought in 1923 far exceeding in number the sales of any other quality car. Thus, our statements have the strongest possible backing, namely, the faith and patronage of the American people who know automobiles and know practical values better than any other people on earth. Let any one of our seven thousand dealers show you our seven types of cars and explain how easy it is to get one and enjoy its use. Splay-backe- four-post- over-stuffe- d 11; STATES one-ha- IN NETHERLANDS Where Rivars Are Above tha Peoples' T Heads and Cities Below Sea Level. The Untied Netherlands, familiarly known as Holland, the name of two of Its 11 states, says a bulletin of the National Geographic society, "la a country where the rivers run, so to s leak, over the heads of the inhabi- d Prices f. o.b. ... Flint, Michigan SUPERIOR Roadster SUPERIOR Touring. SUPERIOR Utility Coups SUPERIOR Sedan SUPERIOR Commercial Chaaaia SUPERIOR Light Delivery Utility Exprcae Truck Chaiaia white, adding greatly to its pleasing tants." appearance. Inside we are directly in the living Populous cities rest below the level room. This Is very well proportioned. of the seu, which persistently clamors - - - RW 445 M0 745 345 445 550 Chevrolet Motor Company of General Motors Corporation Division Detroit, Michigan cross in alchemy Is the synonym of any figure of th cross light, contains the letters L X V (light.').' Detroit Nows. Rosicrucians Secret Order of 14th Century The ItoKlmiclans were u weret alleged to have been founded luring the luiter pari of the Fourteenth century by Christian Rosen-kreuzGerman mystic, who dwelt for 1 lime in India and Egypt, where lie acquired a profound knowledge of the iccult arts. The like the nleliem-Istpretended to transmute metals, to prolong life and to possess knowledge if what was occurring in distant places. They first became known to the world early in the Seventeenth ?entury, through the publication of certain documents snid to have ssued by them ; but according to many authorities, their existence was extremely doubtful. The Roslcrucinns were also called the Brothers of the Rosy Cross, from the notion that the name Is derived from crux" (cross), and roan" (rose). Brewer, however, says that the word Rnslcruclan comes from ros" (dew) Dew was rad rosn" (rose). by the ancient chemists ns the most powerful solvent of gold, and y Dr. Thurman Mann. practice at High Point, where he remained until 1918, when he enlisted In the Medical corps of the army. He was assigned to service with tha Fourteenth division at Camp Custer, and with other physicians labored under great difficulties during the influenza epidemic which swept the country. When he became commander of the High Point Legion post, but 28 members were on Its roster. As he left It after three years service aa Its leader he had brought the membership to 270. As department service officer, he succeeded In obtaining nearly a quarter of a million dollars as compensation for the men of his state. KosU-rueinn- Whai Are Pan Fish? The term pun fish Is many times misinterpreted. Some seem t think that this includes only an Inferior sort of species, and others that it Is merely a lorm applicable to most any lish which happens to lie taken and which Is edihle. The true pan fish is composed of small hut game dwellers of the singing waters of brooks, creeks and rivers, and the shore linos of tha or sutiflsh), lakes. Dream (blm-gll- l rook bass, yellow perch, ringed perch anil the horny chub, or dm-c- , are all tribe, part and parcel of the pan-fisSluirtsiiian's Digest. s, la-e- h Knew His Numbers. Now, Dohliy, how much do six and four msike?" "Eleven, sir. Guess iigtiin." Twelve, nine, thirteen." How about ton? Oh, you can't mix me up that way Five and five are ton I" enn-slder- AGAINST FUNDS FOR GERMANS Tank Corps Post of Washington recting Fight to Prevent Action by Congress. Di- "humaniDeclaring that tarian reasons" are not sufficient cause for the appropriation of funds by congress for relief of German citizens, the Tunk Corps post of the American Legion in Washington, D. C., is directing s fight against spending of taxpayers money In this fashion. A resolution passed by the post seta forth the fact that congress will be asked to provide funds for the relief and care of German subjects in Germany, and as a power against whom Americans had so recently fought, such a course was s violation of fundamental laws of the nation. The resolution will be presented to members of congress. In order to apprise the members of that body of the views oflthe former service men in this Instance. To Include Allies' Men. Under provisions of an amended eligibility clause, membership In the American Legion has been broadened to Include a large class of soldiers of the allied forces of the World war. On action taken by the Legion at tne San Francisco convention, men who served with allied forces whether at the time of entry in such service American citizens, or later accepting naturalization from that country, are Tills applies particularly admissible. to n great number of Canadian veterans who have become American citizens since the war, as well as making eligible thousands who enlisted in the smiles of other nations during the war. hut who were previously barred from the Legion because of their service under foreign colors. Post Visits. A motor caravan consisting of 80 automobiles conveyed members of the American Legion in Tampa, Fla., to Clearwater, for the first of series of Intcr-povisits In that state. The by Legion men were accompanied members of the American Legion auxiliary and of the Red Cross. Inter-Cit- y st Search No Further. She The man I marry must be bold as yet not audacious; handsome Apollo, yet Industrious as Vulcan, wise as Salomon, but meek as Moses a man all women would court, yet de voted only to the one woman. He How lucky w mat American Legion Weekly. A Test for Rest AFTER the sleepless night, and you LlVlNG-R- I7INING-- M wonder about the cause, has it .iL that it be ever occurred to you A. may caSeine, the drug in coffee, that keeps you awake? Suppose you try Postum as your mealtime beverage, for at least ten days TERR ACL Put it to the test! 3 At your first sip of Postum, you II 0-- 0 will understand why, by many, it is Floor Plan. and connected by an open or French double doorway with the (lining room,. These two rooms occupy the entire-fronof the bungalow ; the living mom connecting with the two hedrootus nod, bathroom through s hall, and the dining room giving access to the kitchen. In the latter there Is an unusually good arrangement of shelving, willi cabinet shelving on either side of the sink at the side window, and the rung . Ice box and pantry so placed ns to At save the steps of the housewife. the rear of the kitchen is s small porch. Glassed or screened in. It would make a most excellent place for those lighter tasks which could be carried on away from the kitchen. The material of which tit's house Is constructed Is such ns any building material dealer can readily supply, and the plnn simple nnotigh for any local carpenter to follow. In fnct, a carpenter should feel stimulated by the portico; It Is so nicely balanced and proportioned Unit It wonld he a pleasure for him to do the simple joining and necessary to make It Many of the better class of building material dealers are probably able to supply one so like It as to sntlsfy every requirehit narment The siding Is laid rower than Is common, to create the proper effect. The eaves nre not enclosed or corniced, sad in their pres- t wood-workin- g for admission. Cultivated fields are burled under unproductive sand and murslies are drained to hpcome fertile gardens. Islands have been attached to the continent by ropes of sand Holland, without quarries. Ims constructed stately buildings snd substantial cities and faced miles of with protecting pnveincnt; almost without timber, she Inis built navies which have disputed the sea with the most powerful fleets." sea-con- st Would Rather Have1 Two. The house surgeon at n private asylum mot one of his male patients In an irasclhle mood. "What's the matter with you this .morning, my man? he naked. I want to get murrled. doctor, was the reply. "Get married?" repented the doctor. "How old are you '" " replied the lunatic. Then I suppose yon would like a preferred equally for its delicious flavor and for its wholesomeness. Postum is absolutely free from the coffee drug, caSeine, or anything that can cause resdess nights or uncomfortable days. I for Health Theres a Reason Fifty-seven,- wife .of about fifty T Well, sir. If Its the same to you," muttered the wonld-hId rather have two at c bridegroom, twenty-live.- " U. 8. to War on Insects. The United States has employed a Rnsslan to hunt parasites of the Japanese beetle In south Russia that may help to stop the spread of that deatric five Insect in New Jersey. Your grocer idle Factum in two form.; Inetant Foatum fin tine prep. red inftaruly in UM cup by the addition oi bailing water. FoetumCeresl in pKlugee for tiioee who prefer (he flavor brought out by boiling fully 20 minuML The coat of either fonn ie cent a cup. about oue-he- Sold by grocers everywhere! 9 I |