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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 10, 1921

Page

1

Mary OToole First Female Judge in District of Columbia

Mary OToole a Washington Auxiliary member becomes the first woman judge in the District of Columbia. The narrative notes her pioneering roles including marriage officiant in DC and as a leader in the Washington Chamber of Commerce and the Women’s City Club.

Mary O'Toole Washington District of Calumbia Frites Mies Mery O'toolé Washington, D.C America Milas O Toola Herding Waahington Abe Washington Chamber of Commerce District of Columbia Women's City Club of O’toole Ireland United States Wheeler Steuben County New York New York City Wall Street Government Forestry Service Vincent B. Costello American Legion Srelvies

New Jersey Legionnaire Saved Six Men and Woman at Sea

William Heinaman of Greenville New Jersey rescued six men and one woman from rough waters at Drewpinefrapent Satyr after others failed. He used a tire as a float to reach the wounded woman, then guided all to shore. A World War veteran, he declined medical help and did not seek recognition, tracing service with the 69th NY and 165th Infantry. He belongs to the American Legion Jo on post.

William Heinaman New Jersey Pont Drewpine Satyr Fondo Shaffer Rothilaberger Wate Heineman Ifs Abe Helocmne Sixty-ninth New York One Hundred and Sixty-fifth Infantry Greenville N. J American Legion

Actress Lillian Tucker Engaged to Charlee H. Duell

Paris reports the engagement of Charlee H. Duell of New York to Lillian Tucker, artist and stage actress known for Third Face a Rast. Duell is the son of the late Judge Charles H. Duell of the U S Customs Court of Appeals and Beulah of Minnesota. He served in World War I on the destroyer Wilkes and later helped organize Yonkers post of the American Legion.

Charlee H. Duel New York Lillian Tucker Paris Misa Tucker Duell Las Charles H. Duell United States Customs Court of Appeals Minn Root Nova Wdstroyer Wilkes Queengtown Et Louis Yonkers Qn The Legion

Governor Edwards Urges Legion to Stay Clear of Politics

New Jersey Governor Edward J. Edwards tells the American Legion convention that the organization should not seek or accept selfish favors and must keep out of political entanglements. He emphasizes the Legion will not be refused a worthy request while urging members to avoid political involvement.

American Legion Edward J. Edwards New Jersey Legion Menins

Legion Man Up For Mayor Curran Wins Nomination

In New York City several World War I veterans vie for the mayoral nomination. Henry S Curran wins the contest with support from ex service comrade Fiorello LaGuardia, while John Purroy Mitchell, a former mayor and air service major, had died earlier in service. Curran, then president of the borough of Brooklyn, left law practice to serve, and led the Three Hundred and Second Engineers unit.

Nominaton New York Henry Curran al LaGuardia Dudubutten New York City Plattsburg Threa Hundred American Legion Legion Service B. H LaGuardia New York Board of Aldermen Air Service An' File Qurran John Purtoy Mitchal Ikewise

Athletics Heroic Efforts of Boer War Veteran Bra Ser

A veteran of the Boer War and athletics organizer, Harry W. Bra Ser directed training and entertainment for US forces at Camp Fremont and later supervised the American athletic program at the Pershing stadium during the big Inter Allied games. He led the American team to strong performance in France and rose to command Freiont post of the American Legion.

Harry W Stanford Camp Fremont Cal France Eighth Infantry Pershing Pris Maloney Freiont Post American Legion

Sailor William Wilson Retires After Record Gun Salvo Stint

William R. Wilson of Weatfield, a U S Navy veteran, retires after decades of service including being on the first U S sub chaser to cross the Atlantic during 1917-18 and firing ten hits in ten shots in a 1908 Kavontasa battle range. He later served as adjutant to organize a naval unit at Columbia University and ended as chief torpedoman in the fleet naval reserve. He plans to travel and spend time with his four children and twins, enjoying porch-life freedom.

Bateen United States Navy William Wilson Weatfield Maga Ies Theiila Wicon Leyton Honda United Statea Atlantic Azores Columbia Intveralty New York Tan Aliots Kavontasa See Ofida Fleet Naval Reserve

Equally True Divorce Quip From The American Legion Weekly

A humorous exchange notes the divorce rate rising and questions whether tea and marriage reflect broader social trends. One speaker quips about the land of the free, while another retorts that the marriage rate endures alongside tea, implying continuity amid change.

American Legion Weekly

Water Show Draws Legion Members at County Fair

Water area distribution at the county fair drew a large crowd to El Reno and Kan, aiding the American Legion post in guiding veterans to claim Victory Medals and related government compensation.

Len el Reno Kan American Legion Tom Cléimn

Hay grading and shipment tips for lower grade hay

Farmers and shippers learn to grade hay by quality and order, separate grades, load uniformly, and invoice accurately. Guidance covers weather damaged top stacks, bottom hay disposal, trimming stacks, and marketing strategies to maximize profits across markets.

Food grading standards announced by marketing division

The Colorafio division of marketing, with the markets bureau, issues standards for beans cauliflower packed vegetables and apple grades. Inspection plans for peaches or pears will not be pursued this week. The new work seeks support from meat and dairy sectors and aims to expand grading for fresh produce and stock.

Mpenmas Jow-grada Department Colorafio Manketing

Fresh Water and Feed Practices for Poultry

The article stresses fresh water is essential for poultry health and growth. It advises feeding poultry in the morning and evening, noting birds drink and eat at night to roost and forage. It emphasizes providing grit and oyster shell to aid digestion and notes countering exhaustions of natural mineral supply on free range.

Towla Sharp

Commercial Scratch Grain Feeding for Poultry

Commercial scratch grain mixtures abound for poultry feeds but value hinges on grain quality and composition. Small flocks should buy commercial mixes, while most farmers benefit from feeding home grown grain with milled fodder and meat scraps, tailoring blends to their operation.

Fragments Hint at Disputed Local Event

Fragmentary OCR notes show disjointed phrases about a local matter with scattered names and dates unclear, suggesting a report on a trouble or decision in a city area. Content is incomplete and lacks verifiable details.

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