Army Camel Corps Celebrates 100 Years Since Formation
The Army marks a century since forming the camel corps in 1856 under Secretary of War Jefferson Davis. About 75 camels were brought from Asia Minor and Africa to Camp Verde near San Antonio to haul gear, open wagon routes, and serve as Army veterans after a turbulent history amid thefts, perishing camels, and eventual dispersal.
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Harman W. Nichols
United Press
Washington JP
Army
Army Camel Corps
West
Jefferson Davis
Congress
Asia Minor
Africa
Camp Verde
San Antonio
Gulf
Pacific
Army News Service
School Menu for Monday Through Friday
The page lists daily meals for Monday to Friday with main dishes such as Salmon Croquettes, Roman Holiday, Chili Beans, Baked Ham, and Baked Turkey with sides including green beans, corn, carrots, and breads. Desserts vary from Apple and Raisin Salad to Chocolate Fudge Cake and Blackberry Cobbler with milk served daily.
Cars Per Capita Dominates Los Angeles Metro
The Los Angeles metropolitan region leads in automobiles per capita with an average of five cars for every four families, highlighting the area's high car ownership compared to other metro regions.
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Los Angeles
Public records and permits from early December
Building permits show one issued to W. T. Ross for remodeling a drug store at 229 Main for 1000 dollars. The fire department answered three alarms including grass on Commerce Street and a butane tank fire at a Smith Motor Co pickup.
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W. T. Ross
Main
Commerce Street
Avenue A
4Th St
Smith Motor Co
Final Rites for Charles R. Melton Held in Newberry
Final rites for Charles R. Melton 57 year old former local resident were held Saturday at 4 p m in Newberry Chapel with Harrell Collard officiating. Interment followed at Childress Cemetery by Newberry Funeral Home.
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Charles R. Melton
Newberry Chapel
Harrell Collard
Childress
Newberry Funeral Home
Oldest Domesticated Dog Breed Linked to Samoyed People
The Samoyede dog, bred by the Samoyed people of northern Siberia, is regarded as the oldest breed of domesticated dog with a long history of use in Arctic life and herding.
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Alnico
Siberia
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