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Newspaper
Albuquerque Evening Citizen
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1905
Page
7
A terse summary lists causes of military desertion including homesickness disillusionment and limited career prospects. It cites separation from home, poor shore leave, mistreatment by peers and officers, drudgery and confinement, pay deductions, scarce provisions, and small punishments for deserters.
Washington dispatch examines navy mess systems and cooking quality. Officers' self run mess plans gave way to a uniform navy ration. Sailors complain of monotony and poor cooking due to scarce skilled cooks, with pay incentives drawing cooks ashore. The article details the current ration and planned amendments for substitutions and extra allowances.
Navy officials acknowledge efforts to identify causes of desertions while denying reports of severe conditions. 1904 data show 4,488 desertions, nine tenths of one percent above 1903, with over half from messmen and engine room crews. Causes cited include homelessness from frequent transfers, weak characters, and loose discipline plus intoxicant use. Compare to British rates as high as 23 percent in some periods.
October 2 Polly Primrose, November 1 Uncle Josh Spruce, November 2 The Chaperones listed. A Pleasure to All. DeWitt's Little Early Risers touted as mild effective liver pills for all ages. Sold by all druggists.
Savory notices advertise homemade piccalilli and Saratoga chips at Zeiger's Cafe and Malow's. Golden Rule Dry Goods touts affordable coats with window displays. A J Morell reopens North First Street tailor shop for cleaning pressing and repairs. Various elixirs claim quick cures for coughs and colds and headaches. Rail ticket office offers reduced rates with buying selling and exchanges.
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