Debate on Swiss system and American naval readiness
The report argues that while the Swiss compulsory service model pleases some militarists, the United States is unlikely to adopt it. It highlights America's coastal fortifications and the need for a strong navy, noting Rear Admiral Wiske's warning about naval inadequacy and the challenges of manpower and equipment across all services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
America
Wiske
Faral Imadequacy
Naval Academy
Mauguet
Atlantic
Pacific
Panama
Haweii
Philippines
Nation to Build a Modern Navy to Guard Coasts
A historic call urges rapid naval expansion and modernizing reforms to defend U S coasts. It stresses large active and reserve forces, a central staff, improved communications, mobilization, and training to match European standards and deter foreign interference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MUSE
Europe
United States
Ibeen
America
Admiral Fiske
Navy
Muscatine to host Iowa's second battery in Muscatine
Citizens praise patriotic spirit and young volunteers as Muscatine secures the first of two new Iowa batteries. The move strengthens national guard, promises practical benefits and equipment valued at thousands of dollars, asserting Iowa as a leader in national defense efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Iowa
Long Guard
America
Europe
Inwa
Reminiscences of Long Ago from the Muscatine Tour
A compact reminiscence column notes anniversaries of local memory. Fifty years ago reports from the wheat belt sounded hopeful, thirty years ago families traveled to Cedar Rapids and local homes rose, twenty years ago a severe storm caused flooding in the town, and ten years ago today was Sunday with reflections on past events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Jackson
Alt. Douglas Jackson
Cedar Rapids
X. Barry, Jr
Tor
Joseph Bilkey
Journal
Elsie and John Walk in a Lamenting Spring Night
Elsie and John stroll through a windy spring evening as John confesses his heartbreak over Rose Lisle. Elsie consoles him and offers support, while family fragments reveal Rose’s entanglements and a torn letter from Rose to John hidden in Elsie’s brother Terry’s coat.
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Rydeonte O. Loizeaun
Gopyrenk
McChire
Sendiente
Elsie
Julia Fielding
John
Rose Lisle
Teir
Akestion
Aine
Rose
Tegtlar
Roze
Elsig
Rose Saat
Norman Cady
Sladio
Jobh
Roset
Jean
Snow § Mae
Ami
Rome
APG
Wes
Norman Catly
Elsiz
Tenn
Fir Maren
April
Myst
Deas
Elaie
Terry
John Copeland
Checred
Nat
Sis
Jobe
Ger Binile
Muscatine Benefits From Step To Support Convoy Welfare
The city gains publicity and public satisfaction from aligning with the momentary demand to support convoy welfare. The expenditure loyalty underscores a commitment to the public good, with Muscatine set to receive recognition for its involvement and contribution in this effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Swiss Military System Urged for the U S
Washington June 4 The army navy and the national guard remain top questions as the general staff studies plans for reorganization A Swiss citizen soldiery model is admired while the industrial army is viewed as unlikely The Swiss system would mobilize troops within 24 hours with compulsory service and occupation based assignment and full government protections for servicemen and exemptions until age limits with detailed training and equipment carried by each recruit
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Washington
D. C
Army
Navy
National Guard
United States
Switzerland
War Department
Colanel Gey
Bell, Jr
Army, War College
Senate
Chamberlain
Committee On
Sutherland
Massachusetts
Bell
Nout
Amd
Engineer Corps
Landwehrr
Landsturm
Landwehr
Ienchins
Washington Interior Lane plans vast federal employee co op
Secretary Lane launches a sweeping program to unite 15,000 Washington government workers into a large purchasing society with clubrooms lectures music and athletic facilities. The aim is to buy homes supplies at wholesale rates and reduce living costs for civil service clerks in a nationwide style cooperative. A headquarters on a city square will anchor future branch stores dining halls and a restaurant department. The Home Club and low price meals have already shown savings. A three-man committee guides the effort seeking funds from dues to build the main clubhouse and department store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burest
Washington, D. C
United States
Interior Lane
Washington
Zor
Lane
Interior Department
Thhem
Mystery Letter Restored In Turbulent Parlor Scene
Elsie hints at a concealed letter found in Terry's winter coat pocket. Joan remains unaware of a near loss as John urges Elsie to deliver the letter to the parlor reader, and a dramatic confession from the man named Hose relationships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Hose
Terry
Joan
Elsie
Angel
Odd
Inauguration of Health Reform for City Workrooms
The inspection service began reforming overcrowded workrooms with poor air and space per person. Congested spaces spread colds and infections, while ventilations and lighting improvements, plus electric fans, reduced risks. Government employees now meet minimum allotments and health has improved.
Miss Jennie la and Miss Harriet Howell depart for Cedar Falls
Local notes from Columbus Function, Volumbus Junction report Miss Jennie la and Miss Harriet Howell leaving Wednesday morning to attend summer school in Cedar Falls. Several residents are noted visiting relatives, attending races, or hosting events, with many names and small town activities recorded.
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Volumbus Junction
Jennie la
Harriet Howell
Cedar Falls
Edith Kelly
Rass Yall Gentzler
Musta
Tine
G. W. Riley
Agner Ster
Ting
Letlt Lintoer
Mazel Thompson
Letts
Ernest Sipe
Denver
Cates
Gladys Lane
Winfield
C. B Clark
Ruth
Eva
Claire
R. M. McKean
Conesville
James Turikingtor
R. E. Owens
T. J. Klow
West Liberty
Cone Jake
Ida Duncan
Nichols
Blalr
Anita Maxwell
Wief Bra. McRee
E. Diamone
Mise Inia Blake
Washinton
Roy Flizelmmens
Muscatine
Carpenter
Lole Brerm
Davenpor
Nellie Piercelel
Liberty Belly
Julia Darras
Fern Alstott
Grace
Margaret Bliven
Helen Warner
Ypstairs
Audrey Conn
Pearl
Tired of Life Kidney Pills Ad Claims Cure
Foley Midaey Pills advertised claim to cure backache rheumatism and kidney trouble. A Dallas to Jackson brake man says Foley Kidney Pills relieved his pains quickly. The ad promotes strong kidneys ending aches and pains with no baymint drugs and asserts availability everywhere.
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Foley Midaey
Texas
F. A. Wooley
Dallas
Jackson
Foley
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