Mechanized future for the Dandy First Cavalry begins
Fort D. A. Russell near Marfa Texas saw the Dandy First Cavalry march in the farewell to their horses as the unit prepares to convert to tanks and armored cars. Old Louie the regiment's 28 year veteran horse led the front in funeral regalia. Colonel W A Austin lauded the regiment's long tradition and service.
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Fort
D. A. Russell
Marfa
Tex
United States Army
Louie
W. A. Austin
Austin
States Army
United States Regiment of Dragoons
Jefferson Barracks
Henry Dodge
Wisconsin
West Point
Jefferson Davis
Confederate States of America
Willingander
United Army
Dodge
Camp Jackson
Arkansas Territory
Fort Leavenworth
Kan
Mississippi
Des Moines River
Middle Southwest
Kearney
South Pass
Rocky Mountains
First Regiment of Cavalry in Civil War Service Highlighted
The narrative traces the units actions from the Mexican War through the Civil War, noting rapid marches by cavalry, Indian campaigns in the West, canny redeployments to Washington, and key battles from Valverde to Appomattox. It emphasizes the regiments evolution and pivotal engagements under Sheridan and other leaders.
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Taylor
Scott
Vera Cruz
Mexico
United States
Mississippi Valley
Fort Union
New Mexico Territory
Rio Grande
Mississippi
Pacific
Dragoons
Arate
Pacific Coast
Washington, D. C
General Canby
Fort Craig
Valverde
Pigeon’s Ranch
Albuquerque
Peralta
Carlisle Barracks
Pennsylvania
Camp Buford
Maryland
Virginia
Appomattox
Sheridan
Cavalry Corps
Jackson
Little Phil
Richmond
Beaver Dam
Yellow Tavern
Meadow Bridge
Mechanicsville
Tunstall’s Station
Howe
Peters
South
New Orleans
Mechanized cavalry era to replace the horse in U S forces
The article traces the Cavalry's history from its 19th century frontier actions to its role in the Spanish American War and Philippine duties, notes Fort Knox transfer to a mechanized force, and argues for replacing horses with tanks and armored cars while preserving some mounted roles for reconnaissance and terrain limitations.
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California
Panama
Presidio
San Francisco
Spain
West
Pacific Coast
Oklahoma
Rio Grande
Santiago
Philippines
Philippine Islands
United States
Fort
D. A. Russell
Fort Knox
Fort Eustis
War Department
Ordnance Department
America
I Brought My Comedy From Vaudeville To Movies
The memoir recalls starting on the vaudeville stage with parents and performing for notable stars like Sarah Bernhardt and Lily Langtry. It tracks moving from Shubert offers to Joseph M. Schenck managing two reel comedies, WWI service, and later MGM stardom with films such as The Saphead One Week The Navigator The General College Steamboat Bill Jr and The Cameraman.
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Sarah Bernhardt
Lily Langtry
Bernhardt
Shuberts
Keatons
Joseph M. Schenck
Comique Film Company
Camp Kearney
France
Mr. Schenck
Metro Goldwyn-Mayer
William Crane
Steamboat Bill, Jr
Acros
Jimmy
Schnozzle
Durante
Golden fruit tartlets and pear dessert with custard
Dessert ideas feature canned or dried peaches pears and apricots. A custard pie with apricot meringue crust uses cracker crust butter sugar and a baked custard topped by apricot meringue. Pears Olga combines pear liquor sugar canned Bartlett pears oranges cream and sugar cookies with a whipped cream topping and chill.
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Bartlett Pears
Mae West Life and Stage Career Highlights
Mae West grew up in a theatrical family in Brooklyn born August 17. She began professional work at five and rose through vaudeville Broadway and revue appearances. She wrote Sex and achieved major stage success with Diamond Lil and other works before returning to the stage.
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Mae West
Miss West
Brooklyn
Vergy Violetta
George M. Cohan
Eddie Foy
New York
New Wayburn
Diamond Lil
Dr. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin Promoted as Gentle Laxative
An ad touts Dr. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin for absorbing poisons from souring waste and easing dull, bilious feelings. It claims forty seven years of study and a natural mild action, suitable for all ages, with pleasant taste and quick overnight improvement.
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Dr. Caldwell
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Gry
USA
Signal Corps
Guy Than
U.S Cavalry
Elmo Scott Watson
First
Western Newspaper Union
Hal C. Herman
Buster Keaton
Dainties
W. B. Caldwell
Doctors
Isi
Patz
Doan
Doans
Oklahoma City
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