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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1922
Page
6
A garbled snippet refers to Aspirin and the Ayer company in 1900. The text mentions “world-famous” and hints at packaging and tablets. It also contains fragmented phrases about youth desire and social impressions, but lacks coherent events or clear names to confirm.
Sergeant Samuel Woodfill receives the freedom of the city after his actions in battle. He cleaned out three machine gun nests and killed 19 Germans in one morning, drawing crowds in Jersey City and New York. He credits regular army training and his soldier father for his success, while praising his wife for support.
George Campbell a Civil War veteran and resident of the United States Soldiers Home in Washington D C embodies Uncle Sam in appearance and spirit. He has joined George Washington Post No 1 of the American Legion and serves as the unit's official grandfather while delighting in recounting Civil War memories to younger members. Born in Ireland, he served with the seventeenth Infantry and now enjoys parade duty in red white and blue.
Maurice Brocco known as Timmy, longtime partner in the Madison Square Garden bicycle races, announces his French nativity after rumors of an Italian birth. He was born in Fismes on the Vesle river in the Marne department 33 years ago. American troops recaptured Flames on 10 July 1918 in a desperate encounter. Letters of thanks from Lord Curzon and Britain’s ambassador were received by the American Legion Boat at Somerville New Jersey, which held a naval funeral for a British captain. The city planned to inter the body in the Potter’s Field since the captain had no relatives in the United States.
The adjutant general's office reports Armistice Day casualties on November 11, 1918 totaling 3,012. Of these 268 were killed, 2,700 severely wounded, 466 slightly wounded, and 292 wounded and gassed with degree undetermined. The Fifth division bore the brunt of these losses.
Ferdinand Foch, marshall of France, spoke during his 19,000 mile tour through the United States as guest of the American Legion. He praised the American people and thanked the Legion, saying their efforts would be part of any future war effort.
King recommends retention of nine key camps including Devens DIX Meade McClellan Kaos Custer Fort ley Travis Lewid. The proposal seeks to hold a training camp while preserving these facilities as strategic centers.
Arkansas nominates Miss Halth Mae Patterson as a leading beauty, billed as Americas most beautiful by American Legion members. While the story also notes a local pearl gift to Marshal Foch during his Arkansas visit and an Arkansas diamond given to Legion commander Hanford Mac Niger, the piece emphasizes the state’s pride and fertile imagery.
The American Legion in New York plans a massive mountain camp 80 miles from Saranac Lake to cure tubercular ex soldiers. A 12 000 acre state preserve will host lean-tos for 10 000 service men with a Big Tupper Lake main camp offering bowling, boats and athletic fields. Each legion post may establish its own lodge with priority occupancy for its members. A fund of 20000 dollars is already subscribed.
Edward J Hivers national president of a fun making society resigns as state adjutant of the American Legion in Oregon due to time demands of his playful duties He once presented Marshal Foch a gold badge from a car and horse unit He began military service in 1910 with the National Guard and served 15 months overseas as a machine gun captain in the 162nd Infantry not as a jesting member.
In a theater agency office Dottie Dimpie tries to catch the manager for a chorus role. The agent and office boy Otta discuss the pursuit as a light scene unfolds in this American Legion Weekly excerpt.
Ex soldiers gain duplicates of discharge papers under a bill before Congress. Australia raises 350 million for unemployed ex‑soldiers and funds a dam to buy land for cultivation. Frederick Psyex of Fort Worth is noted as a patient handed to an American Legion post. Marshal Foch named honorary member of Cambridge Massachusetts Grand Army post.
A discussion on the difficulty of retaining competent personnel in federal agencies and the clumsy executive structure. The text notes high turnover in technical roles, nonfiscal agencies within Treasury, dispersed functions across multiple departments, and the need to balance compensation with attracting top talent. It argues private-sector efficiency isn’t fully transferable to government, but praises public service dedication and calls for selective pay for elite posts.
An interview with Luther C. Steward of the National Federation of Federal Employees outlines flaws in the civil service. It depicts a 500,000 strong workforce hampered by political appointments, irregular pay, and weak enforcement. The article argues for reclassification, standardized wages, and merit-based advancement to restore efficiency.
A Taunton resident reports improved energy and mood after using Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She describes regaining ability to perform laundry and housework, noting prior lifelessness and gains in daily function with the product's help.
An editorial-like notice argues why many ads vanish while effective medicines endure. Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root is praised by a druggist and users for curing kidney liver and bladder issues and neutralizing uric acid. A sample bottle offer via parcel post is printed with address and fee.
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