Favoritism and Merit in Army Promotions Across Nations
The piece argues officials from Roosevelt to Clemenceau face favoritism charges when selecting commanders. It notes seniority does not guarantee efficiency and highlights the executive’s duty to promote capable juniors, sometimes under personal ties. It also describes a detailed model of a mosquito created from glass for study, including its anatomy and malaria parasite.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
President Roosevelt
United States
King Edward
Jackie’ Fisher
John Brench
William
France
Georges Clemenceau
Austria
Archduke Francis Ferdinand
Sir John Fisher
War Department
Washington
Col
Stewart
Exchi
Sen
Corey
Ruys Hest
Trivuie
Glass Mosquito Models Exhibit at New York Museum
A large glass model of mosquitoes fabricated for the Museum of Natural History in New York by Dr. B. E. Dahlgreen features wings about one and a half feet long and a glass sting housing surgical tools. The pieces are crafted to be anatomically accurate, based on microscopic observation and detailed study.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dahlgreen
Museum of Natural History
New York
B. E. Dahlgreen
Avrigeler
Thas
Remedy Claims Cure for Lung Troubles by Wing's Discovery
Mrs Reed quotes Pierson of Auburn Centre praising a new remedy that allegedly heals where others fail. The product is described as curing long standing threat and lung trouble, with trials offered. It is sold at Rh F Billings drug store for 50 cents and 1 dollar, with a free trial bottle available.
Sunday Evening Club Promotes Non Denominational Services
The Sunday Evening club, a mix of prominent business men from all creeds, holds weekly services in Orchestra Hall. The gatherings draw about 2000 attendees and feature speakers from education, clergy, and business, with music enhancing the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orchestra Hall
Lle
Revord-Hearld
Bucklen’s Armen Salve Endorsed By Local Resident
J W Jenkins of Chapel Hill North Carolina praises Bucklen's Armen Salve for curing a felon on his thumb and for healing all sores burns and wounds. He notes the salve never fails and recommends it. The product is sold for 25 cents at R F Billings drug store.
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Bucklen
J. W. Jenkins
Chapel Hill
N. C
R. F. Billings Drag Store
Fortune Seeker Calvin Graves Offers Patented Sewing Device
Calvin P Graves of North Hancock Maine after prison release seeks 100000 reward for his sewing machine patent developed in Thomaston prison He perfected a leverless attachment that feeds thread from spools and eliminates the bobbin The New York firms first offered 10000 then 75000 and finally accepted the 100000 demand after seeing the invention alligned with both factory and home use Kennedy’s Laxative Cough Syrup is advertised as gentle on the bowels and throat and sold by Ht F Billings
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calvin P. Graves
North Hancock
Thomaston
Fife
Giraves
Calfornia
Maine
Oakland
New York
Caraves
Waltham
Leonora M Lake to Speak on Child Labor at Long Beach Chautauqua
Leonora M Lake, a leading thinker on child labor, will address Chautauqua sessions at Long Beach next week and in the subsequent weeks. An original thinker and eloquent speaker, her addresses are billed as must hear for all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonora M. Lake
Long Beach
Alford
Advertised Letters at Corona Post Office 1908 List
Uncalled letters for July 6 1908 include Mene Senard Baraca Hon Karl Carlton La Carlota Erhandes Walter Kintzter Dick Lewis James Lowery and George Brown. Undelivered letters will be sent to the Dead Letter Office on July 20 1908.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corona
Cal
Mene Senard Baraca
Karl
Carlton
la Carlota Erhandes
Walter Kintzter
Dick Lewis
James Lowery
George Brown
Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy Promoted
In 1872 a major diarrhoea and cholera outbreak led to the use of Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. It claims long lasting success, wide distribution in the United States and abroad, and high pharmacist endorsement. Sold by Dr. F. Billings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
United States
BR. F. Billings
Long Beach Chautauqua Adds Francis J. Heney Attraction
The management of the Long Beach Chautauqua announces the addition of Hon. Francis J. Heney to the list of attractions for the forthcoming program in the city. The event promises a strong lineup and broad public interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long Beach
Chautauqua Atre
Francis J. Heney
A Hot Spell and an Old Straw Hat
A weary speaker endures scorching heat while wandering streets. The sun bakes the town and dust rises as the narrator dreams of cool shade by a shady stream. A hungry heat drives thoughts of brick ice cream and relief from sweating. The verse laments the grind of selling in the heat.
Boy's Life Saved by Remedy Promoted in Letter
A Carbon Hill reader praises Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy as life saving for a four year old with severe dysentery. The letter urges giving the remedy with castor oil per directions and notes it is sold by R. F. Billings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
William H. Stroling
Carbon Hill
R. F. Billings
Fads of Fashion Spark Color and Lace in Summer Styles
Fashion notes describe shell necklaces from Tonolulu and satin stripe trim on dresses and accessories. Hosiery with chan tilly lace butterflies and blue voile dresses are highlighted for resort wear, with hats, coats, and gowns trimmed in lace, embroidery, and colored bands. Long Beach Chautauqua offers two weeks of high class music leading to a grand Crusaders concert, billed as the year’s musical event in Southern California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long ‘Beach
California
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Russ Lumber & Mill Co
Corona Russ
J. M. Spining
West Sixth ST
Corona, Cal
Nek Iy
Heney
Oregon
San Francisco
Chautauqua
Kennedy
Ht. F. Billings
Queen Colony Garage
Huxsan and Dean, Proprieto
Sixth Street
Glen Ivy
Tonolulu
Corona, California
F. M. Baird
Automédiile
Main Street Livery
W. L. Gray
Prop
S Bus
Fashion Studies
Fred S. Alden
Company
W. L. Douglas
Solid Leather Boys’ Shoes Cameron
Cluett, Peabody & Co
Santa Ana
Fred L. Wilkin
Stationer Masonic Block
Edison Talking Machine
Victor Graphophone
Corona Lumber Company
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