Military aviation field formed at College Park Maryland
The United States establishes an aeroplane detachment in the signal corps at College Park as the first full fledged military aeroplane corps. Eleven men form the initial unit with aims to train, deploy and develop aviation facilities, aircraft handling and field setup for army use.
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College Park
Uncle Sam
United States Signal Corps
Signal Corps
American War Department
France
Germany
Army
Lieut
Lahm
Humphries
Wilbur Wright
Training aims to develop genuine specialization in air service
Efforts at College Park select men for aviation duty based on training and temperament to craft specialists in the field. Much of the work in the airplane detachment is new experience for the trainees as they prepare for advanced aeronautical roles.
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Efert
Aeroplane Detachment
College Park
Incorporated
New York
Detachment Members Tackle Airship Tasks at Fort Myer
Several members of the detachment have worked around the airship for over a year including trial flights at Fort Myer. While under Wright brothers ownership they could only wheel the machine to the start and return it to shelter. The Wrights or Charles Taylor handled motor starts and repairs.
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Fort Myer
Wright Brothers
United States Signal Corps
Wrights
Charles Taylor
Aeroplane Detachment Leads Early Army Aviation at College Park
The article describes how army officers organize the aeroplane detachment at College Park. It details duties from weight handling and starting rails to repairs and telegraph practice. It notes personnel from Detroit Washington Brooklyn and New York and mentions plans for winter operations and future aviation meets.
New Gold Brick Games Declares Creative Credulity
A Pearson's Magazine writer contends that Americans are the cream of the credulous and notes we sometimes harbor the...
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Pearson’s Magazine
James Page’s marriage sparks morose wit and somber songs
Mrs. Page recounts James Page’s renewed marriage and his grim humor about mortality. He scorns smiles, taunting Almiry with lines about dying suddenly and leaving a Soldier’s Tear in his mouth, reflecting a bleak, wry tone.
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James
Mrs. Page
Almiry
Chigger Pest Spreads Across West Africa Coast
Since its introduction from America the chigger has multiplied and spread along the west coast of Africa becoming a greatly dreaded pest.
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America
Africa
Hard to Enthuse Over a Woman Who Cares Not Fashion
The remark laments reduced interest in what other women wear as enthusiasm wanes when a woman no longer pays attention to fashion.
Modern holidays fail to boost health say doctors
Doctors warn that modern travelers prefer rides and taxis over walking which dulls the health benefits of holidays. City workers also avoid stairs and walking, relying on trains or cars, leaving little exercise and poorer fitness upon return. The piece contrasts with a past era when holidays meant long country walks and outdoor activity. London Tit Bits notes.
Value of Classical Reading in a Modern Classroom
Reading classical works opens sight into the old world and weaves reflection with learning. It enriches understanding of culture, language, and history, shaping critical thinking and cultural literacy for students.
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Cnriches
Good Materials and Correct Measurements for Beginners
Jessica E Beback from the National Corn Exposition outlines why quality materials and accurate measuring are essential for cooking success. She gives practical ratios for breads muffins plain cake and doughs and explains adjustments for different flours wetting agents baking powder and milk sourness.
Simplicity in Dress and the Case for Function
A French authority on dress argues ornaments should have a definite purpose with bows tying ribbons and buttons passing through holes. The piece criticizes long rows of buttons on summer gowns that resemble draper's show cards.
Apple Pudding With Baked Apple Filling
A historical recipe describes a baked apple pudding made by mixing flour baking powder salt and butter with milk and water to form a dough. Roll, spread with pared apples, roll tightly, bake in a deep pan with sugar butter and water until the crust browns and the apples stew into a rich sauce.
Plain Orange Salad and Fruit Variations
Plain orange salad served with French dressing on lettuce leaves suits most people. Diced pineapple with orange pleases, and peaches or pears may be added for variety. Large ripe alligator pears, available in fancy fruit shops, are another possibility.
Economy Cake Recipe Note
A thrift cake method advises saving a rich cake by mixing half a can of sugar one small tablespoon of butter one egg and two cups of milk with broken cake pieces until smooth. Add one cup flour a heaping teaspoon baking powder and flavoring to taste. Especially good as nut cake.
Lemon Pie Filling Instructions
A lemon pie filling combines sugar cornstarch water lemon zest and juice and butter with three egg yolks and one egg white. Cook to a thick paste then spread in an ungreased pan and top with meringue. Dissolve the cornstarch in the sugar before adding the water.
How to Steam Brown Bread in Canned Loaves
Instructions describe buttering cans and covering batter, steaming in a tight kettle with water at a low level for three hours, then finishing in a moderate oven. A baking powder and salt mix is sifted, then folded into the batter with light handling until blended.
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Edward Ward
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K. L. Kintzel
Tamaqua, Pa
Bruce Pierce
Atlanta, Ga
F. G. Clark
Gloster, Mo
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New York City
William A. Abelin
Jersey City
Wrights Fiees
United States Army
Glenn Curtisa
St. Louis
Washington
Baltimore
Milwaukee
Dubuque
Kansas City
Chigger
Faders
Bintnens Len Tea
Emtebes ‘Bis
London
Jessica E. Beback
Omaha
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