Baker urges government run prep schools for West Point and Annapolis
Secretary Baker in his annual report argues replacing presid ent and congressional selection with government run preparatory schools. Graduates showing aptitude would train at West Point or Annapolis, creating a broad national pool of fit cadets and engineers for military and civil needs. He cites industrial readiness as essential for emergency mobilization and outlines the role of trained mechanics and coordinated industry.
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Associated Press
Washington
Baker
Congress
West Point
Annapolis
Mr. Baker
United States
Military Academy
Naval Academy
General Scott
Garison
Columbus
N. M
National Guard
Post Election Car Toons Hint at Campaign Frauds
The captioned cartoon features Mr. Wilson with a sour expression as he detects a metallic aroma from campaign work. The joke implies disapproval of frauds perpetrated in nearby sections by his allies who are labeled as the enemy.
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Wilson
Military reform urged. Scott cites volunteer system failure
Major General Hugh L. Scott declares the volunteer military system a failure after examining mobilized National Guard and recruiting trends. He calls for universal peacetime service and warns that federalized guards lack adequate training for war. He notes low strength in regulars and guards and urges stronger censorship and new draft protections.
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Associated Press
Washington
Hugh L. Scott
Army
National Guard
Scott
Natonal
Tte
Congress
Regular Army
Army and Navy
Weaver
Coast Artillery
Best Carload Mules Sold in Athens This Year
A dealer in Athens reports receipt of a large mule shipment, claiming it is the best carload in years. He invites friends and customers to inspect, pledges quality and price advantages, and guarantees each mule as represented.
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Athens
Land Sale in Comer Ga Sells 463 Acres in Eleven Tracts
Quillian land in Comer Georgia, 463 acres, divided into eleven tracts beginning in Comer and crossing river with four branches and 150 acres of bottoms suitable for stock farming. Terms liberal. Auction December 19 at 11 a.m. Claude Tuck of Winterville, Ga.
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Quillian
Comer
Claude Tuck
Winterville
Quick sale Langford cotton seed in lots for sale
For quick sale one thousand bushels of Langford cotton seed in 10 bushel lots at 2.50, 25 bushel lots at 2.25, and 60 bushel lots at 2.00. Seed grown by me with guarantee of absolute purity. Weldon, 3w Lavonia, Ga.
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Langford
Weldon
Lavonia
Neglected Colds Grow Worse Ad
Coughs that rack the throat can become chronic if ignored. Dr. Bell's Pine Tar Honey claims to soothe irritation ease breathing and kill germs with antiseptic action. Useful for croup sore throat and bronchial affections. Available at druggists 25 cents.
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Dr. Bell
Nature
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