Leaders Named for New National Army Rise in Ranks
The article explains that major generals and brigadier generals will lead divisions and brigades in the forthcoming National Army. It notes selections will likely be from regulars already holding brigadier general or colonel ranks, with nominations made by June 8 for regular service, possibly translating to senior roles in the National Army. Col John W Heard of the Fifth Cavalry is highlighted as a likely general officer prospect with a Medal of Honor for gallantry.
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National Army
Senate
Regular Army
National Army ‘Service
Bahia Honda
Cuba
Wilson
Col
Joseph T. Dickman
Fort Ethan Allen
Vermont
Dickman
France
Benavides Gonzales
Chaparral
Texas
San Juan
Chaffee
Peking
Forbidden City
Grote Hutcheson
Hutcheson
Reilly
Fourteenth Regiment
Walter K. Wright
Twentythird Infantry
Syracuse
N. Y
Lkely
Wright
New York
West Point
Uncle Sam
China
Ga- Hein
Madrid
Spain
First Empire
Mme. Tallien
Roumania
Rose Berttin
Marie Antoinette
Marie
Louis XV
Valor and leadership highlighted in early 20th century army promotions
The article profiles Col Joseph T. Dickman and Col Grote Hutcheson as likely brigadier generals in the new National Army, cites Col L. W. V. Kennon and Col Walter K. Wright as probable brigade commanders, and recalls Wright’s West Point motivation, noting continued promotions and the valor of unnamed sailors and marines under fire at Bahia Honda Cuba.
Japanese Bay of Kizuki A Public Face Of Open Life
The Bay of Kizuki, a Japanese watering place, features a hotel and casino with rooms opening to the street, a sacred temple, and a notable rock formation. Vendors, families, and crowds fill the scene from day to evening as the sun sets behind hills, turning the bay golden.
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Bay of
Kizuki
America
Orient
Kizuki Bay
Women Must Make a Study of Clothes
An English paper notes Americans nose for Paris fashion but argues war demands independence in dress. American buyers will select from French fall imports to fit individual figures and environments, blending global styles with personal heritage.
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Paris
France
America
Life is a funny proposition by George M. Cohan
The passage contemplates life as a perplexing proposition. It notes birth and death inevitability and wonders why existence exists. It stresses the ups and downs of fortune and the inconclusiveness of human knowledge, ending with the line Life is a very funny proposition after all by George M. Cohan.
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George IM. Cohan
Coast Guard to Use Planes for Rescue and Observation
Scraps describe coast guard stations to be equipped with airplanes for rescue and observation. They note varied inventions including a French parachute guided by cords and a luminous automotive paint from England said to keep a car visible at night for two miles.
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Coast Guard
France
England
Distinction Shown At Movie Party Hosted Scene
A host notes curiosity about an actress as the manager proposes showing her salary check on the screen at the party. The exchange suggests a lightly ironic moment about fame and money in cinema.
An Insuperable Obstacle in Hairdressers Union
A clipped quip about hair dressers' union dismisses organizing effort by calling the business full of 'rat' offices, suggesting obstacles to unionization. The remark frames a skeptical view of collective action in the trade.
One of Them Did
A Philadelphia Star item recalls a four year old boy and his grandmother sharing lunch. They improvise roles with the child as father and the grandmother as mother. After grace the boy asks if the children have said anything cute today.
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Philadelphia Star
Sing Sing Bars Death Chair Sightings
Reading from a warped clipping, visitors at Sing Sing face a new policy blocking death chair tours. A separate note claims birds scarce due to wartime cuts and canary prices rising. The piece mentions mountain sheep, Mauser rifles, and a Venezuelan butter purity law. It also touches on dental engines, electricity, sisal farming, and South African agricultural expansion.
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Sing Sing
Obedience to Authority And Anarchist Orders
An anarchist says no government and questions public disturbance. He explains he follows orders from the boss of his association to do 80.
Teachable Talk Sparks Quip from Teen and Referee
A brief exchange unfolds with a referee scolding a young player. The youth says a phrase about being taught while another voice challenges the grammar. The moment captures tension over speech and learning.
Not Qualified to Speak on Republics Gratitude
A critic questions a speaker's fitness to voice opinions about republics. The quote suggests the speaker has not earned the public's debt or obligation, implying he lacks appropriate qualifications or achievements to justify commentary.
Fear of food shortage unsettles patient woman
A patient woman answers fearfully to questions about food scarcity. She says home won’t feel the same when there is no food for her husband to complain about.
Long coat fashions vary from hip to full length
Fashion authorities note suit coats range from a l ile below the hips to full length. Ultra long velvet coats appeal to tall, well-built women, while very small or stout figures rarely suit the look. The Danish West Indies women have the vote.
Dress Parasol and Bennet Alike in New York Outfit
A blue and white checked cotton frock made in one piece with a broad flat girdle, white collar and cuffs, and a Shaker sunbonnet style hat. The parasol features a blue bakelite handle and white tips, matching the check pattern.
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New York
Art of Perfuming in a Refined Woman’s Attire
A passage describes subtle perfuming methods for a refined woman. Tiny cotton balls in garments, scented hats, and stored gloves and veils with blotting powder create an invisible, ever-present fragrance. The emphasis is on delicate, daily upkeep to maintain a pleasant aura.
Uneven Sweaters Feature Longer Fronts and Thin Knits
The catalog notes sweaters with noticeably longer fronts than backs and a delicate hand knit look. Shaped by irregular stitches, these pieces appear lightweight and uneven in length across the garment.
Supplement meat supply through rabbit raising urged by USDA
The United States Department of Agriculture promotes rabbits as a cheap, rapid source of food for civilians not in military or industrial work. Belgian hares are recommended for meat, with six litters per year and market weight in three to four months. A bulletin explains raising rabbits from supplies and housing to feeding and breeding practices.
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United States Department of Agriculture
United States
Department of Agriculture
Spray Bordeaux mixture to fight late blight in potatoes
The United States Department of Agriculture reports late blight is spreading from Maine to New Jersey and West Virginia. Prompt thorough spraying with Bordeaux mixture is advised to protect the potato crop, with preparation steps and stock-solution guidance for farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Department of Agriculture
Maine
New Jersey
West Virginia
Wynnie
Michigan
Capital for Poultry Promises Small Start to Big Returns
The article argues that poultry keeping offers a path to business with limited initial capital and gradual expansion. It notes the activity can start small and grow into a solid livelihood.
Cows Demand Water Access Across Milking Seasons
Farmers warn herds lose milk without ready water as cows in full flow require about 50 percent more water than dry cattle.
Pork is principal meat of Americans
United States Department of Agriculture states hogs are the best meat source requiring less labor and capital, with high per hundred weight gains and rapid reproduction. Hogs supply by products, store fat, and suit long shipments. Hog-derived meat accounts for about half of meat product value with U S leading global pork trade and consumption. Hog numbers rose to 1916 with a 9.58 million gain since 1910, but 1916 saw a drop of 313,000 from 1915.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Department of Agriculture
Jess
United States
Keep Out Cut Worms Protect Tomatoes With Tin Cans
The note suggests using tin cans as protective barriers to keep cut worms away from tomatoes and cabbage, describing cans as effective guards for garden crops.
Fall rains plant rust seeds harvested by manufacturers
Fall rains sow rust seeds in fields and the harvest fuels manufacturers of farm machinery, linking weather to industry demand and economic activity.
Butter Flavor Defects From Delayed Cream Churning
Butter flavor defects arise most often when cream stands too long before churning. The delay allows oxidation and microbial changes that spoil aroma and taste, affecting butter quality and market acceptance.
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Edward B. Clark
L. W. V. Kennon
Kennon
Crook
Philippines
Benguet Road
Philippine Islands
Islands
Lawton
Italy
Vosges
Alpine
George Washington
General Lafayette
Sister Republic
McClure
Danish West Indies
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