Major Tillson Report on Camp Lincoln Observations
Major John G F Tillson of the Fourth Infantry reports on a summer encampment with Illinois National Guard at Camp Lincoln Springfield detailing site merits sanitation and training. he recommends gov ernment provisions for skilled instructors armories and pay for drill time. The report praises officers and men, notes high effort despite many new recruits, and credits Governor Deneen and Adjutant General Scott for support.
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Springfeld
John G. F. TiLlson
Fourth Infantry
United States Army
Chano Tancoln
Minnots National Guard
Thlson
National Guard
Twinois
Secretary of War
Deneen
Major Tillson
Fort Thomas
Washington
Mat- Quis National Guard
Department of the Lakes
Chicago
Springfield
Tr Nols
James FE. Stuart
Camp Lincoln
State of Ilinois
A. G.C
Pew
Tere
Wen
National
Camp Logan
Third Minors Infantry
Arrington
Eleventh Infantry
Ilinois
Lnois
Thomas DD. Scott
Goovernor Deneen
Scott
Linois National Guard
Frying Hints for the Housewife
Practical kitchen guidance on safe frying with lard. Test fat with stale bread to ensure golden brown color, clarify and strain fat after use, and drain fried items on heavy brown paper to absorb excess grease. Emphasizes avoiding low temperatures and reusing fat to prevent greasy, indigestible results.
Clothesline Holder Offers Practical Improvement
A simple clothesline holder replaces the common fence hook. It prevents rope slippage as the weight of the clothes increases, providing a more reliable line support than the usual hook.
Cleaning Windows With Water And Leathers
For cleaning windows use clean water and two good wash leathers. Dip chinos to this and rub panes, especially corners, then wring cloths tightly and go over the surface a second time. Polish with the second wash leather and change wash water frequently.
Emergency Reliefs for Seized Childs Case Noted
Emergency relief actions are discussed following the seizure of a child. Officials review available support measures and interim guardianship steps while assessing welfare concerns and safety.
How to bake sweet potatoes with egg dip and sugar
Boil medium sweet potatoes until tender then cool and skin. Beat an egg with salt and pepper. Halve potatoes lengthwise, dip in egg, dust with sugar, then arrange in a buttered pan. Bake until brown and serve hot.
Cleaning procedure for discolored teapots and coffee pots
Do not wash tea or coffee pots with soapy water. If discoloration is severe, fill with cold water containing a tablespoon of powdered borax and heat slowly to a boil. Rinse with hot water and dry, preferably on the back of the range.
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United States Army
Ammonia Cleaning Tips For Silver And Glassware
A teaspoonful of household ammonia in warm suds will clean silver thoroughly and make it very brilliant. If the silver is chased use a small brush. Rinse in hot water and dry with a linen towel. Ammonia is also excellent for polishing glassware.
Sharks used as meat extract new in Sweden schemes
A Los Angeles Times opinion excerpt describes a method to convert sharks into a beeflike meat extract. Plentiful sharks are boiled, filtered, evaporated, and seasoned to a molasses thickness, then sealed in jars with an undisclosed chemical. The process claims to taste like beef and suit consumption.
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Sweden
Los Angeles
Plays and Players in 1920s vaudeville and theater
Zeke de Lusaants to appear in vaudeville Rose Melville in Sis Tropkins in ninth season Ralph Stuart stars in Strongheart to appear next season in a new play Marie Tempest to lead Alfred Sutro's The Barrier in London Oliver Doud Byron wows as John Ryder in The Lion and the Mouse Lew Dockstader in A Dull Day at the White House parodies Roosevelt James Hackett directs A Fool and a Girl and starts in John Glayde's Honor John Barrymore rumored to wed leading lady Josephine Drake while Arthur Donaldson to star in The Norseman by D B Sorlin this season
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Zeke de Lusaants
Rose Melville
Sis Tropkins
Ralph Stuart
Strongheart
Marie Tempest
Alfred Sutro
London
Oliver Doud Byron
John Ryder
the Lion and the Mouse
White House
Lew Dockstader
President Roosevelt
James
Hackett
John Glayde
John Barrymore
Aida Johnson Young
The
Boys of
Co. B
Josephine Drake
Arthur Donaldson
Garl Otto
Household hints and household life from old column
A column of household tips explains cleaning with cider tannin, salt for stains, and stain removal methods using citric acid for alkali stains and ammonia for acid stains. It suggests a magnet on a ribbon to retrieve dropped pins and needles, and notes fumigation of hair mattresses with carbolic acid to deter bugs. It mentions razors dulled in a street fight over two figures in modern history.
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New York
Joseph Gang
Booker T. Washington
Carriage body makers wanted in Oshkosh Wisconsin
Help wanted advertisement seeking carriage body makers for steady work with soot wages and cash pay. Also boards and roomers offered near courthouse area in Washington, with modern conveniences. Contact Mrs. Bradshaw at 11-300 1w.
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J. I. Clark
Oshkosh
Wis
Court House
Washington
Bradshaw
Washington Street
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