Mary O'Toole Historic First Woman Judge in DC
Mary O'Toole of Washington becomes the first woman judge in the District of Columbia and performs a marriage ceremony. She is noted as a pioneering lawyer and leader, including roles with the Chamber of Commerce, a local bank board, and the Woman's City Club.
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Mary O'Toole
Washington
District of Columbia
Mary O'Tooles
Washington, D. C
America
District of Columbia Bank
Woman's City Club of
Miss O'Loole
Ireland
United States
Wheeler
Steuben County
New York
New York City
Wall Street
Government Forestry Service
Vincent B. Costello
American Legion Auxiliary
First View
Legion Man as Life Saver at Rockaway Beach
William Heineman, a World War II veteran from Greenville New Jersey and member of the local American Legion post, saved six men and a woman from a treacherous undertow at Rockaway Beach New York. He used a rope and a car tire inner tube to reach the woman and haul her to shore then rescued the others before collapsing from exhaustion. Heineman served with the 69th New York Infantry 165th Infantry 43rd Division overseas and will wear the Carhecie medal beside the Croix de Guerre he won.
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Rockaway Beach
N.Y
William Heineman
Nife Guard
Heineman
Sixty-ninth New York
One Hundred and Sixty-fifth Infantry
Fortythird Division
Greenville
N. J
The
American Legion
TO HAVE ACTRESS FOR BRIDE
The engagement of Charles H. Duell of New York and actress Lillian Tucker, known for the theatrical success Three Faces Fast, has been announced in Paris where Miss Tucker was residing. Duell, son of the late Judge Charles H. Duell, served on the destroyer Wilkes in World War I, was a delegate to the first American Legion convention in St Louis, and helped organize the Yonkers Legion post.
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Charles H. Duell
New York
Lillian Tucker
Paris
Yonkers
N. Y
The
Legion
Legion Advises Against Politics at New Jersey Convention
Governor Edward I. Edwards told the American Legion to stay out of politics at the state convention, asserting the Legion will never be refused a worthy request and that no selfish motives exist within the organization. He urged members to pursue nonpartisan service and avoid political entanglements.
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American Legion
Edward I. Edwards
New Jersey
State Order
Legion
Legion Man Up for Mayor of New York in 1919 Nomination
Four candidates sought their party's nomination for mayor of New York with two World War I veterans among them. Henry I Curran won the contest with Fiorello LaGuardia close behind. Curran, Manhattan Borough president, gave up a thriving law practice to join the army and led the 302nd Engineers in Europe.
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New York
Henry I. Curran
FY IL
LaGuardia
Curran
Borough of
Manhattan
New York City
Plattsburg
Three Hundred and Second Engineers
American Legion
I. UT. LaGuardia
New York Board of Aldermen
Air Service
John Purroy Mitchel
Tis
Wit and Tike
Wise
Athletics hero Maloney leads post sports program
The article profiles World War I athletics director Iarry Maloney of Stanford who later directed Army training at Camp Fremont and supervised American athletic entertainment in France. He commanded Fremont post of the American Legion.
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War Department
Itarry
Maloney
Stanford University
Palo Alto
Cal
Stanford
Camp Fremont
France
Eighth Infantry
Paris
Fremont Post
American Legion
Sailor Williams Wilson Retires After World Voyages
Williams Wilson of Westfield Massachusetts retires after sixteen years in the U S Navy and a world voyage record for gun pointing ten hits in ten shots in seventeen seconds at battle range He served as adjutant to organize a naval unit at Columbia University and was chief torpedo man in the fleet naval reserve.
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United States Navy
Williams. Wilson
Westfield
Mass
Wilson
American Legion
Hils
United States
Atlantic
Jie
Azores
Columbia University
New York
Fleet Naval Reserve
Equally True and Prosaic Exchange on Marriage
The wit quips that rising divorce rates show America as the end of the free while his prosaic friend counters that steady marriage rates prove it remains the home of the brave. American Legion Weekly reflects a humorous contrast on social trends.
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America
American Legion Weekly
Ice Water Aid Helps Legion At El Reno County Fair
The El Reno Kansas post of the American Legion handed out ice water free to all visitors at the county fair. The generosity drew a large crowd and funded assistance for veterans in obtaining Victory Medals and sorting government compensation claims.
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Lce
el Reno
Kan
American Legion
Wool and Mutton Combined: Experiment Station at Du Bois
United States Department of Agriculture notes at the Du Bois Idaho sheep experiment station where breeders from multiple states gather to test crosses. Rambouillet wool averages 1.14 pounds per sheep while inferior lines show 2.10 pounds in clutch tests as efforts push toward dual-purpose stock.
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United States Department of Agriculture
United States Sheep Experiment Station
Dubois
Idaho
Department of Agriculture
Bureau of Animal Industry
Why Percheron Is Popular
The modern Percheron is popular with American farmers as an easy keeper and early maturer. It is hardy vigorous yet docile and sensible, strong and active, suited for farm work and city use. Though Americans preferred black horses, shows show a trend back to the original color, the Iran pray. Color should not detract from value if the horse is otherwise good.
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America
Iran
Preparing for Spring Pigs in Good Pasture Practice
Planning for spring pigs includes new pastures and lots. Worms cause major losses next to disease. larvae persist in grass and soil for months. Rotate pastures and lots to raise healthier pigs and reduce infection risk.
Boots trend sweeps London to New York bound fashion
Miss Edith Levert arrives in New York aboard the Dympie en route to Los Angeles wearing Russian boots that are said to be worn everywhere in London. The piece notes the growing popularity of these boots among London fashionistas and their travel appeal.
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London
Edith Levert
New York
Los Angeles
Unknown Soldier Returns Home From Havre Aboard Olympia
The unknown warrior chosen by Sergeant Edw. F. Younger is sent from Chalonson to Havre in a French battery caisson. The body is loaded for voyage to America aboard the U. S. 8 Olympia with solemn services.
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Edw. F. Younger
Chalonson
Havre
U. S
Olympia
Dewey
America
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Legion Man
New Jersey Post
New York Legion
Henry H. Curran
Comrade
Harry Maloney
Guh
W. S. Wilson
Navy
Rambouillets
Ctovpecmatos
New Zealand
Marshal Foch
General Pershing
Europe
Canal
Roosevelt
Culebracut
Paunamaanal
Theodore Roosevelt
Cold Hill
Contractor Bill
Diaz
Arlington
Italy
Ila
John Murat
Sherman Creek Basin
Harlem Canal
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