The Evolution of Fire Fighting Across Ancient Times
The article traces the shift from fire horse era brigades to organized modern water systems, noting Roman hydraulic pumps, medieval hand pumps, and early fire engine techniques. It discusses supervisors like Trajan and Pliny, Augsburg pumps in 1518, and the spread of England’s hand squirts, ending with a broad view of arid western districts and distant river lines.
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Hooey
Ciether
Steron O
Alexandria
Trajan
Pliny
Augsburg
England
America
Army Air Service Seeks Young Men For Technical Training
The Army Air Service invites 18 to 35 year olds with no upper age limit for former service to enroll in over forty trades from typist to aero plane mechanic. Camps in sixteen states offer aviation schools in the south and west with flying opportunities. Benefits include free food clothing lodging medical and dental care with pay 30 to 155 dollars monthly plus flying duty bonuses. Information at the Post Office or First Corps Area Officer 99 Chauncy St Boston.
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Air Service
United States Army
Air Service Department of the Army
Army
Hersey
Camp Devens
First Corps
Chauncy St
Boston
Revolutionary Boston plan cuts formal steps in small claims
Press reports say a new procedure approved by Boston municipal court and district judges would handle cases up to 350 dollars without writs or sheriff writs. The judge acts as investigator, no cross examination, no appeal, and judgments are final. The plan would start January 3 1921 in Boston and February 1 1921 statewide.
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Boston
Municipal Court of
City of
Henry T. Lummas
Lynn
Frank A. Milliken
New Bedford
Charles L. Hibber
Pittsfield
Fred P. Cabot
Chi
Wilfred Bolster
Bos
Hannagan
Along Our Turbulent Border Narrative by Frederick Simpich
Frederick Simpich, former U S consul at Nogales, surveys the Mexican border from the Gulf of Mexico to the Pacific. He notes a shifting 1800 mile line marked by monuments and river twists, with railroads slicing through border towns and a history of adventure, tragedy, and turbulent activity along Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, and California segments.
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Dog Mountains
San Luis Range
San Bernardino Valley
Rio Grande
Sonora
Gulf of California
Guayma
Pacific
Columbus
Hachita
North America
Frederick Simpich
Nogales
Mex
National Georgraphic Society
Gulf of Mexico
Fl Paso
Texas
United States
Mexico
Pacific Coast
Colorado
Lio Grande
Brownsville
Laredo
Eagle Pass
EL Piso
Tex
Douglas
Nace
Arizona
Calexico
San Juana
California
Bugle Vass
el Paso
Secon
France
Spain
Rules Arranged by Committee Approved at Boston Meeting
A committee of the Associates of Justices of the District Courts approved rules to simplify court proceedings under the 1920 small claims law. Rep. W. H. Hannagan introduced and piloted the legislation in the city. The measure is hailed as highly helpful and important.
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Associates of Justices
District Courts
Boston
Hotel
Bellevue
W. H. Hannagan
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Roydos
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Mediterranean
Nesterdat
Gite Teny
Army Air Service
Hank
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A. A. Kennedy Concord Junction
Ken Kling
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