Acts of Heroism to Be Rewarded in Present Law
Washington reports that new National Army enlistees will receive the same recognition for gallantry as regulars. Examples include Private Louis Gedeon and others who earned medals of honor for saving comrades, holding positions, and risking their lives under fire in campaigns from 1876 to the Philippine insurrection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Army
Edward B. Clark
Washington
France
Congress
United States Army
Custer
Reno
Hanley
Philippines
Louis Gedeon
Nineteenth Infantry
Mount Amia
Cebu
Philippine Islands
Gedeon
Soudier
George M. Shelton
Twenty-third Infantry
Bears Stop Log Train In Johnsonburg Run
A Cahoga and Highland railroad log train was halted for about 30 minutes south of Highland when two 300 pound black bears stood on the track ahead. Engineer Johnson rang the bell and blew the whistle, but the bears did not move. He stopped the train and watched as the animals wandered off into the forest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnsonburg
Cahoga & Highland Railroad
Highland
Johnson
Savannah mothers enlist four sons and offer service to Red Cross
Savannah women display wartime sacrifice with families all serving. Bernard McDonald and his four sons in Chatham artillery stand tallest among the recruiters. Mrs A W Cook offers four sons to the colors and herself to the Red Cross. Her daughters and kin join volunteers in Georgia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Savannah
United States
Bernard L. McDonald
City Health Department
Battery A
Chatham Artillery
Bill
Bob
Alex
Bee- Bee McDonald
A. W. Cook
Wallace Cook
American Red Cross
Georgia
Esther Gaddis
Atlanta
Colors
Charleston
8. C
Navy Yard
Uncle Sam
Caddis
Princess Murat Joins Friends of France Board
Princess Murat, once Miss Helen Stalle of New York, appointed to the directing board of the Friends of France. The society promotes social and intellectual ties between the United States and France with Marshal Joffre as an honorary president. A U S branch will be organized, Murat’s New York salons familiar to her former circle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princess Murat
Helens Stalle
New York
Friends of France
New International Society
France
Society
Paris
Marshal Joffre
United States
Vega Barnes Reunites With Long-Lost Brother In Buffalo
Hopkinsville Kentucky Vega E Barnes returns from Buffalo and meets a stranger who recognizes him as a familiar face. The man reveals they are brothers, and the reunion marks their first meeting in twelve years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hopkinsville
Vega E. Barnes
Buffalo
Orville
Mr. Barnes
Vega
Dog Sacrifices Itself Guarding Master in Iowa Farm Incident
At Sidney Pitt Jr.s home in Logan Iowa a farm dog leaped to stop Mr Pitt from entering a garage. The animal stepped in, saved the master but was shot due to a severe infection after the struggle, showing loyalty and unusual courage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
Sidney Pitt, Jr
Mr. Pitt
Classic Desserts and Puddings From a Historic Kitchen
Practical guide to frozen ices and lemon sherbets with a general five gallon formula and flavor variations. Includes Bermuda and German apple puddings, cauliflower soup, and serving suggestions with step by step mixing, baking, and steaming notes. Ends with a quotation about cherishing visions and ideals.
Old Time Kitchen: Rose Punch and Desserts
A frontier cookbook style list of drinks and dishes. Rose Punch with lemon and orange juice and rose petals. Dainty Pudding with marmalade and a light meringue topping. Stuffed Liver with sage stuffing and bacon fat baked until tender. Ange l Frappe a gelatin and whipped cream dessert. Warnings on proper ice storage and keeping fowls fresh with charcoal in the cavity.
Velvet Hats and Satin Gowns Define Fall Wardrobe Trends
A fashion overview notes the afternoon dress rising as a key success element, with satin dominating and crepe georgette reappearing. Velvet hats for girls become prominent, featuring soft crowns and brims, grosgrain ribbons, and fur ornaments, while gowns mix satin crepe and embroidery with subtle color choices like taupe and dark blue.
Wheel of progress flag pattern and varied motifs
The passage describes an art piece with ally flags arranged as spokes to form a wheel of progress on a car, using correct colors on a delicate background. It notes other designs showing a leopard attacking a lamb and peaceful scenes with botanical gardens and butterflies.
Oil for Chamois Gloves Cleaning Tip
To wash chamois gloves put them on your hands and scrub with mild soap and warm water. Rinse, then in the last rinse add a liberal tablespoon of olive oil. Dry the gloves in the shade.
Greek inspired evening gowns decorate fashion event
Evening gown models feature Greek influence with contrasting fabric sides. Draperies are often gathered with embroidery to create ornate, two toned silhouettes on the runway.
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la Paz
Luzon
Shelton
Augustus Walley
Tenth Cavalry
Tenth
Cuchillo Negro
New Mexico
Walley
Cook Valley
Cook
Pennsylvania Woods
Bruins
Has Scare
Bee-Bee
Dewey
Paris Island
S.C
Elmer Perkins
Buffalo Man
Grother
Allen
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