Medals of Honor Prized Change May Be Made in Law
Washington report on potential changes to the laws governing medals of honor and certificates of merit for enlisted men in the US Army. The piece recalls past award cases from 1876 to the Philippine and Mexican campaigns, highlighting acts of gallantry by enlisted soldiers such as Hanley, Gedeon, Shelton, and Walley and noting they earned recognition on equal footing with officers.
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United States Army
Sdward
Clark
Washington
National Army
France
Congress
Custer
Sioux Country
Reno
Philippines
Louis Gedeon
Nineteenth Infantry
Mount Amina
Cebu
Philippine Islands
Gedeon
George M. Shelton
Twenty-third Infantry
Savings Banka
Iowa
J. W. Sandusky
G. H. Messenger
State Banking Department
Messenger
Sandusky
Joan and Trust Companies
Princess Murat Joins Friends of France Board in Paris
Princess Murat formerly Miss Helena Stalle of New York has become a director on the Friends of France, a new international society promoting closer social and intellectual ties between the United States and France. She offers her salon for American visitors in Paris as Marshal Joffre serves as honorary president. A U S branch will be organized. Murat is noted as a famed New York social beauty in her youth.
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Princess Murat
Helena Stalle
New York
F*riends
France
New International Society
Frrance
Society
Parris
Marshal Joffrey
United States
Train Stalled by Bears Near Johnsonburg
A log train on the Dahoga and Highland railroad near Highland halted for about 30 minutes when two 300 pound black bears stood on the track ahead. Engineer Johnson attempted to alarm them with bell and horn, then stopped the train and watched as the bears wandered off into the forest.
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T Johnsonburg
Dahoga & Highland
Highland
Johnson
Whole families enlist for war in Savannah
Savannah reports patriotic sacrifice as four McDonald sons join Battery A at Chatham artillery and four Cook brothers enlist in First Georgia infantry while Mrs. McDonald and Mrs. Cook offer Red Cross service. Esher Gaddis plans to go to Charleston yard to sew for Uncle Sam and her daughter Dorothy joins Red Cross. The family legacy spans ages from fourteen to twenty-five with multiple enlistments and Red Cross service.
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Savannah
United States
Red Cross
Bernard L. McDonald
City Health Department
Battery A
Chatham Artillery
Bill
Bob
Alex
Bee- Bee McDonald
A. W. Cook
Wallace Cook
Cook
American Red Cross
Georgia
Esther Gaddis
Atlanta
Colors
Charleston
S. C.) Navy Yard
Uncle Sam
Caddis
Dewey
Paris Island
8. C
Elmer Perkins
Boys Taught Farming Camp In North Dakota
In Adams County North Dakota boys spent a week at a river camp learning better farming through a military style program. They rose to bugle calls and slept at taps while lectures and demonstrations covered improving crop size and yield. Directors report improved results over the previous year when the program was held in the county seat schoolhouse.
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Wargo
N. D
Adams County
Man Chains 75-Pound Catfish From Arkansas River
Arkansas City fisherman Bloomer Allen could not haul a 75 pound catfish from the Arkansas River dam so he chained the massive fish in place to secure it.
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Arkansas City
Ark
Arkansas River
Bloomer Allen
Vega and Barnes Meet After Twelve Years in Buffalo
In Hopkinsville Kentucky Vega and Barnes reconnect after Vega returns from Buffalo to visit a man he had not seen in twelve years. On the street the Buffalo man recognizes Vega's face and is surprised by the reunion when Vega reveals he is his brother.
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Hopkinsville
Dog Sacrifices For Master In Desperate Farm Fight
Logan Iowa report describes Sidney Pitt Jr. at his home where his farm dog blocked entry to a garage. Pitt opened the door and the mad dog lunged. The farm dog mauled the intruder. a gunshot killed the aggressor. The devoted dog died after infection threatened it.
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Logan
Sidney Pitt, Jr
Mr. Pitt
Man Reaches City After Dragging Fish Four Miles
A man dragged a large fish four miles through the river to reach the city where several bystanders helped pull the fish from the water.
Quiet Neighborhood Stays Peaceful Near Cemetery
Hobbs says living near the cemetery is first rate with good neighbors and no borrowing. Dobbs adds the area is quiet and peaceable, noting they have not needed to borrow anything since moving in.
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Hobbs
Dobbs
The Peony and Its Culture: Hardy Easy Blooming Garden Favorite
A discussion on peonies as a highly popular hardy herbaceous plant. It highlights longevity of old specimens, large clumps, color richness, and the benefit of evergreen backgrounds. Culture tips cover soil, fertilization with old manure, root safety, deep planting, and winter protection.
Garden Working Notes for September Planting Tips
Propagate rubber plants this month by moss around the stem and steady watering. Pot carnations, geranium cuttings, and window garden bougainvillea seeds. stake dahlias and gladiolas to withstand fall winds. Feed roses with well rotted cow manure and mulch, pinch winter bloom buds, pull weeds by hand, and spray roses with a soap kerosene mix for pest control.
Infection In Primroses Causes Severe Dermatitis
Primroses are linked to serious dermatitis including deadly cases in rare instances. Primula sinensis and primula obconica are noted as especially toxic. Exposure occurs to gardeners and casual pickers, with symptoms starting as skin redness and progressing to vesicular eruptions on exposed skin areas.
Loyalty and war duty demand in Iowa leaders rally
Governor Harding addressed Iowa sheriffs county attorneys mayors and defense council members urging absolute loyalty to the United States and outlining actions to identify and monitor disloyal individuals He presses formation of loyalty organizations and warns there is no neutral stance in wartime Iowa also sets banking rules and notes health and draft updates.
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Des Moines
Harding
Iowa
State Council of Defense
United States
Union
Red Cross
State Defense Council
N. D. Bly
Supreme District
Supreme Board
Washington
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