Fighting families in the army and navy across generations
The article traces how a lineage of military service spans generations in both branches, highlighting families like Perry, Selfridge, Lee, and Porter. It notes repeated promotions, cadet outcomes, and the enduring presence of prominent names from West Point and Annapolis through Civil War and beyond, illustrating a citizen army and navy tradition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army Land Navy
Army
Navy
Perrys
Rhode Island
Oliver Hazard Perry
William C. Perry
Japan
Georgia
Thomas Perry
Twenty-eighth Infantry
West Point
Grant
John Pitcher
Sixth Cavalry
Annapolis
W. L. Pitcher
John C. Fremont
Hst
Francis P. Fremont
John C. Fremont, Jr
Selfridge
Thomas Olive
David D. Porter
D. D. Porter
Marine Corps
Truxtons
Thomas Truxton
Dennis Mahan
Alfred T., Mahan
Lees
Virginia
Harry Lee
Colonial Service
Robert E. Lee
Cuba
Fitzhugh Lee
Lee
Gates
Saratoga
Greene and Schuyler
Arnold
Ulysses S. Grant
Frederick D. Grant
Thomas O. Selfridge
Thomas Oliver Selfridge
Cumberland
Merrimac
Vicksburg
Fort Fisher
Darien
Washington
Hison
James R. Selfridge
Boston Navy Yard
Duncan I. Selfridge
Han
Educated Men on Farms and Rural Leadership
A Saturday Post piece argues farming must shift to educated, efficient leadership as economic and social change reshapes the craft. It cites Century Magazine on professional farming, notes opportunities in rural institutes and Grange movement, and envisions college men returning to farms to lead in public questions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Century Magazine
Institute
Grange
Ohio man pledges $500000 yearly for prohibition
J B Martin of Ohio, owner of extensive Alaska mining properties, declares a yearly donation of five hundred thousand dollars to support the prohibition cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.B. Martin
Ohio
Alaska
The Agricultural Education Movement Gains Ground
Statistics show a large share of students from leading agricultural colleges return to farming despite rapid urban growth and limited funding. Educators often opposed, yet colleges and experiment stations have expanded. The educated farmer will return to the land if well prepared.
Moses Death Reported in Deuteronomy Chapter 34
Scriptural note cites Moses’ death in Deuteronomy Chapter 34. The passage records his age, view of the land, and succession details as authoritative scripture. No additional events or figures are stated.
Death Transformed Power Through Faith in God
Sermonette frames death as transition to God's realm. It contrasts Enoch Moses and Jesus on mountain with visions of heaven, portraying death as life and victory through union with God and the resurrection. Paul’s triumphal stance crowns the message.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enoch
God
Earth
Heaven
Moses
Jesus
Elias
Promised Land
Paul
Jesus Christ
Moses Death Foretold and the Promised Land
A biblical excerpt narrates Moses declaring he will not enter Canaan, Joshua succeeding as leader, and Moses blessing the tribes before ascending Nebo to die in Moab. The people mourn for 30 days as Israel awaits the Lord’s plan and the promise to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.
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Israel
Moab
Canaan
Lip
Moses
Promised Land
Joshua
Ephraim
Tabernacle
God
Abraham
Isaac
Jacob
Jordan
Abarim
Mount
Nebo
Frugal Living For Hard Times In 1906 Bowles Advice
A 1906 Bowles essay counsels households to curb waste and avoid debt to endure poverty. It urges trimming wardrobe costs, resisting flashy fashions, and paying cash to build a rainy day fund. It warns against high fuel bills, monopolized utilities, and habit of running accounts, urging prudent management.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elvilly
Joseph B. Bowles
Embroidery Designs for Pocketbook Covers Described
Instructions describe embroidery patterns for a pocketbook cover. The design, shown half on one side, is duplicated on the opposite side with four sections stamped on a single material. It can be worked in over and over stitch or outline in silk or mixed silk and gold colors on linen cloth velvet or tapestry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hifo
Messiour
Paris
America
Proper Wearing of Veils and Hat Styles
The article notes veils vary from long face veils to colorful dotted types and lace in hues matching hats. Brown veils dominate but clash with black hats. small hats with flowers or large stiff ribbons prevail, often arranged as a cockade at the side or back.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dresa
Convenient Pocket Fad Among Modern Women
A quirk in fashion shows separate linen pockets pinned to the waist or coat. The washable outfits are paired with tan or white pockets embroidered to match the dress. Pockets serve to hold a handkerchief small change and tiny toilet articles while showcasing jewelry via pins.
Among the Atoms. A little money is a dangerous thing
A historical note explores the adage that small sums can trigger larger risks in scientific funding. It discusses how modest investments in atomic research interact with policy, ethics, and public perception, highlighting caution about runaway costs and unintended consequences.
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Barry
Newman K. Perry
Lake Erie
Naval Academy
Long
Porter
Commodore David Porter
Macaulay
Scotland
Argyles
Admiral Casey
Rogers
Fred Grant
Taylor
Quinbys
Crownins
Lliecte Antolygies
GENER
Ulysses
Saturday Post
Margaret E. Sangster
Ward
Embroidery
Fashion
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