Acts of Heroism to Be Rewarded in Present Law
Edward B. Clark surveys how enlisted men in the U S Army have earned medals for valor, noting likely changes to merit and medal laws as the National Army forms. He recounts cases from 1876 Reno–Custer to World War I era exploits, highlighting Hanley, Gedeon, Shelton, and Walley as examples of conspicuous gallantry by noncommissioned soldiers amid heavy fire and dire odds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Edward B. Clark
Washington
National Army
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
la Paz
Luzon
Shelton
Bears halt Cahoga & Highland log train near Highland
A Cahoga & Highland log train was stopped for about thirty minutes south of Highland, Johnsonburg, Pa., when two large black bears about 300 pounds each stood on the track. Engineer Johnson halted the train to avoid harm and the bears eventually wandered off into the forest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnsonburg
Cahoga & Highland Railroad
Highland
Johnson
Whole families enlist for war in Savannah
Savannah families step forward in wartime effort with four McDonald brothers in Battery A Chatham artillery bound for France and their father Bernard L McDonald of the city health department unable to enlist due to age and one arm. Mrs A W Cook sends four sons to Fort McPherson while offering Red Cross service and Mrs Esther Gaddis of Atlanta offers sewing for Uncle Sam as three sons join colors and a daughter joins the Red Cross.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savannah
United States
Red Cross
Bernard L. McDonald
City Health Department
Battery A
Chatham Artillery
Bill
Bob
Alex
Bee- Bee McDonald
Bee-Bee
France
A. W. Cook
Wallace Cook
American Red Cross
Georgia
Esther Gaddis
Atlanta
Colors
Charleston
8. C
Navy Yard
Uncle Sam
Caddis
Dewey
Paris Island
S.C
Elmer Perkins
Murat joins Friends of France directing board in Paris
Princess Murat formerly Miss Hel ens Stalle of New York is named to the directing board of the Friends of France the new international society promoting closer social and intellectual ties between the United States and France Marshal Joffre serves as honorary president The movement plans a United States branch and Murat remains a well known figure in New York social circles
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princess Murat
Helens Stalle
New York
Friends of France
New International Society
France
Society
Paris
Marshal Joffre
United States
Face Familiar After Twelve Years Reunion
Vega E. Barnes returns to Hopkinsville Kentucky from Buffalo where he met a man on the street who said his face looked familiar. Barnes explains they are brothers, and this marks their first meeting in twelve years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hopkinsville
Vega E. Barnes
Buffalo
Orville
Mr. Barnes
Vega
Dog Dies After Protecting Master at Farm Home
At Sidney Pitt Jr. s farm, a pet dog sacrificed itself to keep Mr. Pitt from entering his garage. The dog leapt, bit and grappled with an intruding animal, but after the struggle showed notable courage and unusual intelligence, it had to be shot due to an unmistakable infection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
Sidney Pitt, Jr
Mr. Pitt
Classic Recipes and Puddings From a Historic Kitchen
A collection of dessert formulas and dishes including a five gallon sherbet base with lemon juice and gelatin, cherry and citrus sherbets, Bermuda and German apple puddings, cauliflower soup and a raspberry tart. Also notes on flavoring with citrus rinds and a closing quotation about cherishing ideals.
Vintage Recipes From A Dated Kitchen Collection
A list of old fashioned preparing methods for Rose Punch Dainty Pudding Stuffed Liver Ange l Frappe and Mish te mout etc includes instructions on mixing punch with honey lemon juice and rose petals, pudding assembly with marmalades and meringue, liver stuffing with sage and bacon fat, a rose frappe dessert, and guidance on ice storage and keeping poultry fresh.
Fashionable fall gowns and velvet hats in period styles
The article surveys fall wardrobe trends with emphasis on a well dressed woman. Satin dominates evening gowns though crepe georgette remains valued. Velvet hats, fur trims, grosgrain ribbons, and delicate embroidery appear in youth and misses millinery, along with tunic shapes, soft crowns, and coordinated tailors.
Spoked Flags and Wildlife Scenes on Fabrics
A pattern depicting allied flags as spokes forming a wheel of progress is described along with various designs. Some pieces show a leopard attacking a lamb while others display peaceful tableaux such as botanical gardens and butterflies on delicate backgrounds.
Oil for Chamois Gloves Cleaning Guide
To wash chamois gloves slip them on and scrub with mild soap and warm water. Rinse them, then in the last rinse add a liberal tablespoon of olive oil. Rub in gently, then dry in the shade.
Greek Inspired Evening Gowns Highlight Drapery and Embroidery
Evening dress models feature Greek influence with contrasting bodice and skirt styles. Draperies are often gathered or caught up with embroidery, creating a two tone effect across the silhouette.
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Augustus Walley
Tenth Cavalry
Tenth
Cuchillo Negro
New Mexico
Walley
Cook Valley
Cook
Pennsylvania Woods
Bruins
Has Scare
Buffalo Man
Grother
Allen
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