West Point Traditions and Plebe Pranks Highlight History
A survey of West Point customs recounts plebes addressing upperclassmen as sir and Matthew by title, the long memory of ranks, and lighthearted rites. Anecdotes cover a misnamed plebe nicknamed Sir John, sentry trials, a giant cadet’s escapades, and the famed clandestine billiard table in the sixth division coal bin with officers plotting a raid that never fully materialized.
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United States
West Point
Academy
Ohn Smith
Sir John Smith
Wiebe
Plebe
Sir John
Cavteta
Sher
Leo
New York
Garrisona
West Shore
Ies
Quiely
Cadets Outwit Club. Officers Left Chagrined
A note signed by The Executive Committee declared it expedient to wind up club affairs. Officers felt outwitted by the cadets as the table nails, once in the officers mess, were removed and the tradition maintained the attile.
Knights of Pythias Growth and Sanatorium Plan
Knights of Pythias reports growing lodges in Havana Alaska and Douglas Island. Membership rose to 503,500 with 64,515 in the endowment rank. Relief to widows and orphans reached 14,865,883, while a Hot Springs sanitarium project gained strong endorsement at the supreme lodge meeting.
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Havana
Cuba
Alaska
Alaska Lodge No
Juneau
Douglas Island
North Star
Great Treadwell
Knights of Pythias
Supreme Lodge
Detroit
California
San Francisco
Golden Gate
Scofield
Utah
Order
Haa
Hot Springs
Ark
Trinity M. B church services and schedule
Trinity M B church John Hosking pastor preaches 11 a m by Rev J W Tait from South Butte 730 p m by pastor Sunday school 230 p m W H Gribbin superintendent Monday official board Wednesday prayer Friday class meeting H James leader all welcome at Christian Tabernacle Shortridge Memorial Church of Christ Undenominational corner Washington Mercury streets Edward Oliver Tillburn minister October sermons Obscure Characters of the Old Testament with a Mission for the Present first Melchizedek the King of Salem The Citizenship of the Cross New Citizenship series Emmanuel Presbyterian church East Galena Gaylord streets October services morning 11 o clock additional notes refer to timing changes for night services.
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Trinity M. B
John Hosking
J. W. Tait
South Butte
W. H. Gribbin
H. James
Christian Tabernacle
Shortridge Memorial Church of Christ
Washington and
Mercury Streets
Edward Oliver Tillburn
Weat
Mercury Street
Salem
George Y. Stephens
Junior Endeavor Society
Grace Methodist Episcopal Church
Arizona
Second Streets
Mr. Shipper
Mountain View Methodist Episcopal Church
J. L. Albritton
Hastings
Epworth League
First Church of Christ
West Broadway
Excelsior Avenue
Anna C. E. Crowley
South Butte Presbyterian Church
First
Utah Streets
Frederick Tonge
First Street
C. Carroll
L. A
First Presbyterian Church
Christian Endeavors
East First and
Utah Avenue
Various church services and events across Butte community
The article lists multiple church services, Sunday schools, and programs across Grace Methodist, Mountain View, Swedish Mission, Finnish Evangelical Lutheran, First Church of Christ Scientist, South Butte Presbyterian, and Scandinavian M E. churches. It notes times, pastors, gatherings, a Sunday school rally, choir practices, and a new church chandelier gift with broad invitations to attend.
Choir performs fine music at popular city service
Hearty greeting to railroad and motor people and families. The choir renders excellent music. Sunday evening service is among the city’s most popular. Services next Sunday night begin thirty minutes earlier than usual.
Five Months of Unparalleled Success at Madam Graham Parlors
Large crowds fill the Argyle clairvoyant rooms at 68 West Broadway with many turned away last week. Madam Graham, now a household name through eastern press, extends reduced prices for one more week to accommodate demand.
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Madam Graham
West Broadway
Argyle
Liquor Dealers Organize in Montana Cluster
After a long session, Montana liquor dealers completed their organization by electing state officers. Leading posts include President Major W. A. Deeney of Silver Bow and first vice president Emil Schmidt of Lewis and Clarke. Additional officers and trustees span Silver Bow, Deer Lodge, Lewis and Clarke, Missoula, and Jefferson counties.
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Montana
W. A. Deeney
Silver Bow
Emil Schmidt
Lewis and Clarke
Hugh Daly
Deer Lodge
John Bloor
John Driscoll
P. Tague
James Johnson
Alois Scott
L. Steinbrenner
P. P. Pierce
Missoula
W. W. Jones
Jefferson
M, Cantlon
Silver
Silver Bow officials meet at Helena convention
John O'Meara Bow finance committee members Herman Lewis Clarke J R Conway Dominick Salki A J Mullen and state auditor attended as Helena was chosen as the next convention site The gathering discussed organization needs and planned to present them to lawmakers A tally ho drive to Centenni brewery and speeches at the return office were noted as pleasant moments.
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Ofc
African Galeodes Spider Spurs Awe in London Menagerie
A Sudanese spider described as the fiercest of its kind is reported in London. The creature, Galeodes, is noted for having five legs on each side, surpassing the ordinary spider. Observers compare it to the terrifying devil fish from Hugo’s Tollers of the Sea.
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Sherman
Army
West Point
Maree
Mvys
London
Boudan
Victor Hugo
Glass Eye Industry Yields Millions of Synthetic Eyes
Germany and Switzerland produce about two million glass eyes yearly while a Paris firm with a fine reputation adds roughly 300 000. Made as hollow hemispheres, forming the pupil from colored glass demands little skill. Most artificial eyes serve workers in iron foundries wounded by sparks. few women wear glass eyes.
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Germany
Switzerland
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West Point Traditions
Mores
Churchervices
Emmanuel Presbyterian Church
East Galena
Gaylord
G. H. Whiteman
Alex. Sandstrom
Swedish Mission Church
Alexander Sandstrom
Alaska Street
Christian Science
M. E
Copper
Alaska Streets
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Rupert
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Somaranty
Frrom
Madame A. Ruppert
Yatlesee
Delon
Mme. Ruppert
Tee Ruppert
Huppert
Navarre
Mme
Ruppert
Association
Uncle Sam
China
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