How the British Air Service Selects Its Best Airmen
London June 10 The Air Ministry explains the selection of top airmen for fighter duty. Criteria include perfect physical tests, sharp sight, age around 24, abstinence, steady hands, quick brain, keenness and confidence. Early promise and skill in training mark some, while others prove through pluck and hard work in combat roles.
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London
Associated Press
British Air Service
Air Ministry
Air Force
Official Budget Details for City Fiscal Year
The Finance Committee presents a detailed budget showing revenues and expenses for the current fiscal year. It lists allocations for schools streets water sewerage tax collection and other departments, with salaries and maintenance items noted and totals. The committee recommends adoption and publication of the budget as required by law.
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W Waterman
Pe Ee
Yor Water Department
Airmen’s craft and the birth of the fighter pilot skills
Article discusses airmen nicknamed fire-eaters and men-aces in France. It describes training stages, the demanding nature of air combat, and the belief that true fighter skill is born, not made, requiring instinct, quick judgment, and keenness. It notes pilots on the western front achieve proficiency after a month and face luck and danger.
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France
Jack
Western Front
Sour Stomach Advice and Home Remedy
A guidance note explains mild indigestion from rapid eating or unsuitable foods and suggests eating slowly masticating thoroughly and reducing meat at supper to prevent sour stomach. It also recommends taking one Chamberlain's Tablet to aid digestion if symptoms occur.
New imultime camera aids Allied airmen in war mapping
A new imultime camera used by Allied airmen records at one frame per second, enabling precise mapping of German lines. Each camera holds 750 exposures per loading and advances automatically to the next frame.
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London
Japanese business commissioner urged to boost U.S. ties
Tokio Chamber of Commerce backs appointing a special business commissioner to represent Japan in the United States. Japanese merchants in America seek an effective channel to cement closer economic relations, following a visit by the Japanese financial commission headed by Aaron Megata. A Japanese Chamber of Commerce in the United States and an American-Japanese Bank are also under study.
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Japan
U. S
Tokio
United States
America
Tokio Chamber of Commerce
Japanese Financial Commission
Aaron Megata
German Women's War Roles Grow as Army Support Increases
Amsterdam reports that over 30,000 German women volunteers are now engaged in work directly connected with the army in the field. An official telegram confirms the expansion of home front and military support activities during wartime.
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Germany
Amsterdam
Italian boy, 13 asks a part in war
Correspondents report Premier Orlando meeting a young Arditi recruit Davide Marcello who joined the celebrated Italian storm troops after watching soldiers pass through Ospitaletto. The Premier vows to keep him in the twenty first Assault battalion as a son.
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Associated Press
Orlando
General Chi
Arditi
Sani
Ospitade
Ledluno
Davide Marcello
Davide
Italy
Lremier
Whooping Cough Remedy Praised in Peru Letter
Mrs. P. H. Martin of Peru Indiana reports that her two daughters recovered from whooping cough after using Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. The note says it worked like a charm and kept the cough loose and easy to expectorate.
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Chamberlain
P. H. Martin
Peru
Ind
Charles Enycart
Huntington
Religious liberties of Belgians in German occupied territory
A Belgian mission report states Bavarian troops halted church services across one third of the Bishop of Tourcoing diocese on November 14. Soldiers emptied churches and forced priests to interrupt Holy Mass, signaling severe religious suppression amid occupation.
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Washington
Belgium
Tourhhai
Baseball Notes Highlight Players and Pitching Prowess
Eddie Foster struggles with a retired arm kink while Harry Weaver leads the Eastern league with a 13-5 record for New Haven. Home Run Baker shines for the Yankees as Sisler and the Browns challenge pennants. George Burns remains a constant spark for the Giants with consistent, stellar play.
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Eddie Foster
Senators
Harry Weaver
Cals
New Haven
Weaver
Baker
Real Baker
Yankees
Sinking of Vinland by German submarine reported
The navy department announced that the Norwegian steamer Vinland was sunk 65 miles off Virginia capes at 6 p m on June 5 by a German submarine. The 19 crew members were rescued by a new destroyer on its trial trip and landed Friday at Cape May New Jersey.
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Washington
Vinland
Virginia Capes
Navy Department
Cape May
N. J
Smith College to Install Dr William A Neilson as President
Final plans for Smith College commencement in Northampton Mass were completed today. The program begins with the baccalaureate service tomorrow evening and continues through Wednesday with reunions and social functions. Distinguished visitors will gather for the formal installation of Dr William Alan Neilson as president. Graduation exercises are set for Friday.
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Smith
Enstall
Northampton
Mass
Smith College
William Allan Neilson
Chamberlain's Tablets Praised by Reader in Richmond
A Richmond Ohio reader, F B Tressey, hails Chamberlain's Tablets as unmatched for indigestion or constipation and urges others to try them.
Hall's Catarrh Medicine and Giants Baseball Notes
Hall's Catarrh Medicine is taken internally to reach the blood and mucous surfaces, as local applications fail. The ad cites a physician’s approval and urges testimonials. Second base issues for the Giants arise with Larry Doyle and Niehoff injuries at the Polo Grounds.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney &O
Props
Toledo
Giants
Larry Doyle
Fiert Niehoff
Polo Grounds
Midland and Pacific lines schedule notices
Northbound No 2 leaves daily at 7 30 a m No 12 leaves daily except Sunday 1 10 p m Southbound No 15 arrives daily except Sunday 8 30 p m No 1 arrives daily 5 30 p m Local freights and other through trains listed with times for Vicksburg Shreveport and Pacific lines. Through sleepers to Atlanta Chattanooga and New Orleans.
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Arkansas & Louisiana Midland RY
Euri Pacific ‘Railroad
Nuatchez
Varmerville
Little Rock
Lake
Vicksburg
Shreveport & Pacific
Atlanta
Duc
Ad Erie
de Gk
Chattanooga
New Orleans
Official Directory of Federal and State Officials
The list enumerates national leaders including Woodrow Wilson and Thomas Marshall with cabinet posts, and a long roster of state officers and judges from Louisiana with governor Ruffin Pleasant and education and health officials, plus the state supreme court justices. It compiles senators, representatives, and district officers such as Garland Dupree and Whit P. Martin, and notes hospital and penitentiary leaders across cities like New Orleans Shreveport Jackson Pineville.
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Ruffin G. Pleasant
Fernand Mouton
James J. Bailey
A. Y. Coco
Henry Aunsicker
Paul Capdievielle
W. Harris
Harry D. Wilson
Fred J Grace
Omee
W. N. McFarland
Kk. N. Sims
Henry Ll. Fuqua
State Penitentiary
M. L. Alexander
Duncan Bule
Oscar Dowling
State Board of Health
Frank M. Kerr
State Board of Engineers
L. HK. Thomas
State Board of Affairs
Officials and Ward Officials List in Local Government
A dense roster lists state, parish and city officials including school heads such as heads of state schools and Louisiana institutions, district court figures, sheriff, clerk of court, parish assessor, coroner, and legislators. It names ward leaders from one to ten, police jurors, city officers, the mayor, city judge, marshal, engineer, fire chief and physician.
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City Hall
Monroe
Louisiana
Library
Chamber of Commerce
Nilson, Jr
Gamewell Fire Alarm Co
Merrill Road Improvement Co
Harrisburg Machinery & Foundry Co
American-La France Fire Engine Co
St. Louis Car Company
Westinghouse Electric Manufacturing Co
Shreveport Traction Cc
Fabric Fire Hose Company
Alexander Land Company
New Cemetery
Jackson Street Railway
Fire Department
Board of Health and Sanitary Officer
Sixth District Court
W. B. Kabner
Ben C. Dawkins
Jame
A. D
Lyts
Pat
Hamilton
T. A. Grant
A. L. Green
Joe Hanna
C. P. Gray
D. Apgar
M. Atkins
Will Atkinson
L. RK. Powers
Hun Kaplan
Arnold Bertnstein
A T. Austin
W. A. Walker
Culpepper
Aix
T A. Fong
J. BR. Tidwell
Stubbs
Thews & Gresham
Charles Schulze
Hugh Biggar
Kh ©. Morrison
BK. Heap
Frank J. Roddy
Wo. Schulze
Physicians and Surgeons Adams and Graves Office
Dr J L Adams and Dr J Graves operate a medical practice in an office above Chase and Coliena Co s Drug Store. The listing identifies Adams and Graves as physicians and surgeons serving the community.
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J. L. Adams
J. Graves
Adams & Graves Physicians and Surgeons
Chase _& Coliena Co
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Prrome
Exelento Medic
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Laxinton
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Oliver Byers
Abe
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Dansby
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Happy Home Planting Co
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Salie—New House Boat
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J. P. Dleore Op Boat
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Newstar
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Chicheater
Deuce Boee
R. B. Blamiss
News-Star
Official Directory
National Woodrow Wilson
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William G. McAdoo
the Treasury
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Josephus Daniels
Navy
T. W. Gregory
Albert 5. Burleson
Franklin K. Lane
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William B. Wilson
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Douglass White
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Mahiou Pitney
Louis DL. Brandies
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Robert F. Broussard
Albert Bestopiual
Garland Dupree
Whit B P. Martin
John T. Watkins
Riley J. Wilson
Jared Y. Saunders
L. Lidigiro
James B. Aswell
Statford
Charity Hospital
New Orleana
Carity Hospital
Shreveport
Ker
Clarence Viersen
Hospital For the Insane
Joy N. Thomas
Pineville
State Supreme Court
Frank A. Monroe
Charles A. O'Neal
Provosty
W. &. Somerville
Thos. D. Boyd
Louisiana State University
W. L. Roy
J. KE. Keeney
Louisiana Industrial Institute
J. L. Stephens
Southwest Louisiana Industrial Institute
Wade Bynum
Deaf and Dumb Institute
Institute For the Blind
H. W. Moore
Louisiana Training Institute
Court of Appeals
Dr. N. Thompson
Charles V. Porter
Robert B. Dakwins
Fifth District Court
F. M. Odom
D. E. Brown
T. T. Webb
W. F. Pipes
Parish
A L. Smith
Tarver
G. W. Copeland
W. M. Ruffin
J. B. Filhiel
W. LK. Mitchell
J. N. Wininger
L. A. Coon
Sever
W. B. Inabnet
Head
J. H. Trousdale
Joe Renwick
TY O. Brown
Co. W. Phillips
TY. Bw. Edwards
Tallunn
F. C. Peters
J. Hh
G. W. Phillips
Hlyward Peevy
Ss. O. Henry
Rutledge
Dan S. Owen
C. A. Kirchbaum
J. M. Breard
A. O'Reilly
G. Surginor
Andrere Munroe
F. Collins
Monroe Veterinary Infirmary
North Éth St
Monroe, Lt
Thomas E. Wright
Allen's
F. C. Bennett
la Olve
Case & Colens Co
Julia B. Maisler
Grantmount St
Mouroe, Louisiana
C. W. Cosby
Kel Cross
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