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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1921
Page
8
Amid a Derby prep crunch in Louisville, veterans from the American Legion organize unemployed former maids to clean homes. Women seek help with scrubbing, washing, and sweeping as Derby day approaches. Legion members respond, securing jobs and satisfying employers.
Pvt Quebl of the Lion Engineers, wounded in the Vosges, recovered at Camp Lewis. He drafted a bronze memorial tablet plaque showing a private in uniform with allied country names and his service record. Orders flood in as he enlarges his shop to meet demand for the invention.
Captain John Griffith of Seattle, a World War I ace with nine German planes and two balloons shot down, seeks Congress to join the U.S. Navy air service. He left high school to enlist in the Royal Flying Corps, earned the British Distinguished Flying Cross and Russian decorations, and faced a 16,000 ruble bounty in Archangel before serving in Egypt. The American Legion chapter in Seattle backs his bid for an occasional thrill in naval aviation.
Wives and sisters of Pratt American Legion members aided by Mrs Myron Gie ser persuaded women to sign on as recruits for the Legion's Women's auxiliary. The article notes Glaser as a charter member of the Pratt unit and mentions unassisted persuasion of attendees.
An American Legion Weekly article urges veterans with service connected disabilities to file claims immediately. It details forms 626 589 and 645, plus sworn statements from former comrades employers and doctors, and notes the National Service Division and Bureau of War Risk Insurance will review health and military records before awarding or disallowing benefits.
Maj. Gen. Hunter Liggett who led American forces in the Argonne Mense offensive returns to civilian life and begins work with the American Legion. An active member of a San area post he pushes veterans programs as peace follows the great battle.
A curious scene described by a photographer captures a Teative general wrestling with a refractory nail during a fatigue detail. The incident, noted as a playful moment, raises questions about discipline and daily work in the remodaling effort at the new Elubroan project.
A Los Angeles Ontario advertising group says funds started for ex service men and women were used illegitimately. The group vows to withhold contributions and endorsements pending further investigation by local authorities.
United States Department of Agriculture guidance explains saving and using poultry manure as fertilizer, noting night droppings from 1,000 hens could yield about 150 dollars yearly. It urges confining hens to brood coops to prevent chilling chicks and ensure steady growth.
The Bureau of Markets unveils a radiophone service at East Pittsburgh allowing farmers within hundreds of miles to hear agricultural market conditions and prices just after markets close. Reports come from radio station KDA on 380 meters, using plain English over ordinary telephone style conversations.
The piece argues infertile eggs keep longer and that removing male birds from flocks improves efficiency. It states roosters do not increase egg production and only add feed costs, suggesting marketing or culling of males. Text emphasizes summer market benefits and egg storage.
A collection of home cooking notes and recipes. Includes fried apples with onions, baked bananas with citrus, spiced carrots, Flemish apples with onions, strawberry toast, cherry dumplings, banana trifle, breakfast bacon with mushrooms, and broiled lamb chops with a rich white sauce. Emphasizes wholesome, economical dishes and a patriotic call to courage and common effort.
Capt George W Womble of Jennings Street Knoxville Tennessee describes severe stomach and intestinal trouble lasting months. After two bottles of Tanlac he can eat normally and regains energy and sleep. He praises Dan M Chambliss of Kuhlman Chambliss for recommending Tanlac. Advertisement
In a New York St item an attendant at the Museum of Natural History asks a pacing old man if he wants any information about the largest meteor found in Aspert in. The man finally asks where the neighbors tall are, and the attendant is stumped by the question.
In 1920 exports of perfumes cosmetics and toilet preparations from this country reached 8,740,508 dollars, over five times the prewar level of 1814. England led as the largest buyer, followed by Cuba Australia and Brazil as key markets amid wartime discouragement of foreign sale.
The notice explains taking aspirin only as directed on Bayer aspirin packages and claims physicians developed the dosage over 21 years. It notes Bayer cross on tablets allows safe use for headaches neuralgia rheumatic pain earache toothache and related conditions, with twelve tablet tins sold cheaply and larger packages by druggists.
A clipped note from the Oregonian reflects on enduring welfare discussions spanning generations. It critiques excessive welfare schemes and urges focus on meaningful support for those in need, mentioning ongoing tensions between welfare expansion and policy limits.
Fragmentary, garbled paragraph strings together abstract reflections on health indices and judgment. The text critiques certainty and advice, mentions horses, cattle, wine, and a Boston Transcript reference, but lacks a coherent event or report. No clear person or organization beyond generic references.
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