Balloons for Warfare at Fort Myer Promises World War1 Era Fleet
A National Balloon Park at Fort Myer near Washington will lead a modern air arm with a giant balloon barn, a dragon balloon and two pear shaped craft. It details hydrogen loading, signal corps use, cross river troop moves by rope lines, and plans for wireless telegraphy and explosive drop drills as part of the aerial fleet.
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National Balloon Park
Fort Myer
Potomac
Washington
Signal Corps
Fort Logan
Col
Presidio
San Francisco
San Antonio
Tex
Uncle Sam
Sam
Greely
Joseph E. Maxfield
Mexico
Rio Grande
Navy
Suverss
Eccentricities of Gentna by Havelock Ellis notes
In a British study of 59 men and 43 women of note Ellis reports the upper and middle classes harbor many geniuses. Genius tends to come from large families, elderly parents, precocity, and long life after early illness. Clergy offspring show notable representation. Genii often marry late or remain single and experience various ailments.
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Havelock Ellis
Britain
Mr. Ellis
Conductor Sousa Restores Crowd After Stage Blackout
A conductor known as a pivotal figure in musical history kept 12,000 in St Louis calm when the hall’s electric lights failed. Sousa signaled his band to start with a lighthearted tune, provoking a ripple of laughter that grew into cheers as the lights returned. The London Tatler notes his role in preventing potential panic.
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Pilin Sousa
Lonion
St. Louis
Sosa
London Tatler
No Decollete Fighting Pictorial Humor
The dialogue parodies heat and heroism with a puzzled orator and a Philippines hero. A sly exchange recounts bared chests and pockets with cards, while character quips about foxiness and discontent. The bit ends with a joke on spruce up and borrowing.
Had Plenty of Nerve Just Like a Woman
A man named Brown recalls a prowler scare at home and jokes about his lack of a revolver. He claims his wife suspects he staged the moment to mislead, while recounting the burglar in the next room and a failed search for weaponry. Her joking reply underscores the domestic misperception.
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Brown
John
Henry and Amos uncover a city mysteryinsight
Uncle Amos visits Henry and exposes Horton an insurance agent living a quiet life beside them. Horton, a 46 year old Presbyterian with a £27000 stake, his home and a family, becomes the subject of speculation as the pair joke that city living dulls wits. A child’s quip about a barber wraps the tale.
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Henry
Horton
Presbyterian Church
Minne Giggle Falls Named by Milwaukee Man
A Milwaukee railroad man recalls visiting Minneapolis and being shown a cascade in Minnehaha Gorge. He notes locals called the tiny waterfall Minne Giggle, drawing a playful parallel to the famous Minnehaha Falls.
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Minneapolis
Milwaukee
Milwaukee Sentinel
The Only Safe Way to Church Fair Spending
A man counts money, reduces a ten dollar bill, and hides the rest in a dresser as his wife asks about church fair plans. He insists he can only afford what he will allow the church guild to receive, and he takes no chances.
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Church Guild
Chicago Post
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