Airplane Patrol for Forest Fires
Washington reports an experimental forest patrol by army aircraft to detect fires and aid suppression. Forester How details a four hour 250 mile flight from Mather Field over Eldorado and Stanislaus preserves, noting hazards, landing issues, and the potential shift toward dirigible fire surveillance and on‑spot water or chemical dispersal methods within five years.
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Washington, D. C
Forest Service
Aan
Mather Field
California
Eldorado and
Stanislaus
Forester
McKee
Army
American Valley
Maverville
Sonora
Myeerwile
Cdiat
Tam
Coblenz Telephonic Power Behind American Withdrawal
At Coblenz the Third Army built a robust European telephone system with fifty long distance lines and about sixteen thousand miles of wire. Over 15,000 calls a day pass through the Coblenz switchboard as English French and German operators staff a private exchange network. The code name Doodlebug marks the Coblenz switchboard and most equipment is American-made to be withdrawn with the force.
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Coblenz
Americas
Germany
United States Army
Europe
Third Army
Coblens
London
Berlin
Viens
Rotterdam
Bruussels
Antwerp
Paris
Army of Occupation
United States
Itile
Signal Corps
Parker Heiltt
Ines
Women's Telephone Corps
Misa Helen Cook
American Telephone and Telegraph Company of
New York
Miss Cook
Bell System
Chicago
Minneapolis
Omaha
Cleveland
Detroit
Memphis
Cobleny
France
Marine Rookies Learn Cuban Customs in Guantanamo
Newly arrived marines at Guantanamo observe Cuban practices such as oak children in town streets and a municipal graveyard where unpaid taxes lead to exhumation. Bodies are moved to a common heap in a corner of the cemetery. Marines quickly view Cubans as unfamiliar with foreign norms.
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Guantanamo
Cuba
Switzerland weighs 24 hour clerk to end a.m. p.m.
A Swiss proposal explores adopting a 24 hour clerk system to abolish the traditional a.m. and p.m. divisions. The plan would standardize timekeeping across contexts, potentially simplifying schedules and reducing confusion in daily life.
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Switzerland
Heroic War Pigeons Return With Bloodied Breasts
New York reports General Muir a famed war pigeon with a shattered breast yet alive aboard a ship home from service. Commander Sergeant Fred L. Hermann described his exploits delivering crucial messages through shrapnel and gas, completing missions despite severe injuries. King Cole, another celebrated pigeon, also cited for Argonne drive bravery. A patent for an electrically illuminated keyhole is noted.
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New York
General Muir
New York Harbor
Fred L Hermann
A. B
Argonne
Messige
Lord's Supper Teachings and Participation Rules
Lesson for July 20 outlines the institution of the Lord's Supper in Matthew 26 and 1 Corinthians 11, detailing the bread and cup symbols, their meaning as memorial and prophecy, and the significance of Christ's sacrificial death. It covers qualifications for participation, including proper understanding, church membership, and orderly conduct, with cautions against unworthy participation, immorality, heresy, and schism within the church.
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Jesus
Christ
Lichman
John Wrts
Weir
Mph
Jesus Christ
Western Canada farms yield big crops boost livestock ranks
Ben Pawson of Coasdale Alberta in Medicine Hat district harvested six hundred bushels of potatoes from two acres selling the entire crop for 285 dollars. Nearby farmers reported larger hogs and high prices, with a Duroc Jersey boar selling for 3650 dollars, illustrating Western Canada s enthusiasm for pure bred stock and rising livestock value.
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Ben Pawson
Coasdale
Alberta
Medicine Hat
Ben
Calgary
Western
Canada
Western Canada
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DE Forest
Lee de Forest
Dr. de Forest
Ulgh Bridge
New York City
Muir
P. B. Fitzwater
D. D. Eacher
Moody Bible Institute of Chicago
Wortern-Newans
Lon
Mrs. Baserth
Dean
J. B
SLAC
Notary Public
Dean's
Bea Doan
Rus" Voster-Milburn CO
Buffalo, N
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