Uncle Sam Feeds His Troops Well On 30 Cents A Day
The War Department budget sought 12 095 000 for subsistence for the next year at 30 cents per man daily. The current year spent 12 475 273 at that rate. The ration list includes beef or pork, flour or bread, beans, potatoes, dried fruit, coffee or tea, sugar, canned milk, and small amounts of condiments and seasonings. Historical notes trace early army rations from Continental Congress minutes and adjustments through 1790 and 1838 with changes in spirit and coffee allotments.
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Sam
Lloyd
Amny
Continental Congress
Army ration evolution from whiskey to tea in Civil War era
The text traces soldier rations from whiskey issued for labor in long campaigns to abolition of the extra spirit ration in 1857 and doubling coffee in 1860. Tea substituted for coffee during the Civil War, with an extra gill of whiskey for fatigue or exposure, and after the war the army became bone dry, ending the extra ration and maintaining minimal provisions to today.
Drunken Men Held After West Pittsburgh Cutting Affray
Frank and Paul Luana were held for court on charges stemming from a box car fight in West Pittsburgh. Joe Hernandez was seriously wounded and hospitalized after a stabbing incident as the men, all drinking, gave varying stories. Hernandez faces assault charges. the Luana brothers face felonious assault and disorderly conduct counts. Hernandez’s condition improves and recovery is expected.
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Justice of the Peace
Howells
West Pittsburgh
Frank
Paul Luana
Joe Hermandez
Shenango Valley Hospital
Weer
Pittsburgh
Hermandez
William G. Andrews
Paul
Hernandez
Engineer To Decide L. G. Call Case Referred By Council
At the regular meeting city council referred the L G Call matter to the city engineer for decision. Call sought permission to dispose of excavated dirt on Hillcrest avenue and Carnale attraat while planning to build several houses. The council surrendered control to the engineer due to unfamiliarity with the situation.
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L. G. Call
Hillcrest Avenue
Carnale Atraat
Call
Esx Carlisle Street
Altuation
Lawyer resigns over insult to women in New York state plea
Misa Amy Wren, 23 years a lawyer, resigns from the Brooklyn branch of State’s Attorney General Ot tinger after calling a 4500 dollar yearly salary an indignity and insult to women. She held the job only two weeks.
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Misa Amy Wren
Brooklyn, N. Y
Ottinger
New York State
Makes Escape Only For Time
A Negro man named Cecil Johnson was beaten in a Norris Way poolroom by another man. Officer Thomas Lynch pursued the suspect, identified George Gooden by a man’s coat and a factory check, arrested him, and he was fined $15 for disorderly conduct.
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Cecil Johnson
Norris Way
Washington Street
Thomas Lynch
Johnson
Jace
George Gooden
Lynch
Gooden
Citizenship papers filed at Prothonotary's office today
Second citizenship applications are being prepared at the Prothonotary's office today. Six applicants appeared with friends to identify themselves. Hearings on the applications are scheduled for June 4.
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Prothonotary
New Regulation For Dance Halls Contemplates Tree Trimming
City leaders consider an ordinance requiring property owners to trim shade trees along curb lines to preserve neighborhood beauty. Mayor says licenses will be forfeited if rules are ignored. Councilmen Bus Lusk and Hiram Miller favor action as discussion noted ongoing dance hall issues and liquor access.
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Bus Lusk
Hiram Miller
Stockholders Meeting Sparks Dance Permit Tensions
Community stockholders convene to address enforcement and permits for dances. Officials indicate cooperation with Monday evening discussions on January 26 to resolve issues and outline upcoming rules for events.
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Sumlirueg
Beteabie
Lost Line Contest Promises Five Dollar Gold Prize
In Dewberry's Vidicure Gasoline Lost Line Limberick Contest, over 400 entries were received last week and organizers expect more this week. No conditions, enter as many lines as you wish. The best lost line earns $5 in gold as Volant and others feature in this week's Limberick in Luis.
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Dewberry
Elwin Osessa and the Peasant Vresvat Mystery
Fragmentary text hints at Elwin Osesa as president in a misread era. It mentions peasants, loans, and a purchase of Sofa and related goods. The fragmentary source lacks clear facts, dates, or named places to form a solid summary.
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Elwin Osesa
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Mgr
Washington
New Castle
America
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FEREE
Eureka Vacuum Cleaner Co
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Bell Phone
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Aluminum
Tin
China
Tan
Rodio Parte
Lawrence Cycle Company
Mercer Street
Hutt
James N. Wellman
Wellmaris
Granger
Eft
Tom H. Duilop
Pers
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Limerick
Volant
Luis
Hmerick
Ott Volant Way
Limerick Fund
Dewdberry
Katy
Pittsburgh Auto & Electrical School
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Naas
Deng Stores
Barber Shopa
W. H. Forst
Mfg
Scottdale
LA Runtil Daly
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Phorn
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