Uncle Sam Feeds His Troops Well On 30 Cents A Day
American soldiers receive Army subsistence at about 30 to 36 cents per man daily, based on War Department hearings for 1926. The article traces ration details from Continental Congress days through 1790 reforms, noting current per man rations and proposed budget, with historical shifts in spirit and hard goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam
Lloyd Lehrbas
Gan
House
War Department
C. P. Daly
Quartermaster Corps
Changes in Army Rations Through the Civil War Era
The excerpt describes ration policies for soldiers: a basic whiskey or its value for ten days of constant labor, the 1857 abolition of extra spirit ration, the 1860 doubling of the coffee ration, tea added during the Civil War as a coffee substitute, and an extra whisky gill for fatigue or exposure. After the Civil War the army became bone dry with the extra spirit ration abolition, remaining so to the present day.
Drunken men detained after West Pittsburgh knife incident
Frank and Paul Lunita, Mexicans, were held for court on felonious assault and affray after a box car stabbing that seriously wounded Joe Hernandez in West Pittsburgh. Hernandez, hospitalized Sunday, does not want prosecution. All involved were drinking and dispute over cards preceded the fight.
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Justice of the Peace
Howells
West Pittsburgh
Frank
Paul Lunna
Joe Hermandez
Shenango Valley Hospital
Hermandez
Willam G. Andrews
Frank Lunita
Hernandez
Lunna
Woman Attorney Quits New York State Office
Miss Amy Wren, a 23 year old lawyer, resigned from the Brooklyn branch of the State's Attorney General Ot tinger's office after two weeks, calling the $3,500 salary an indignity and insult to the women of New York.
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Amy Wren
Brooklyn, N. Y
Ottinger
New York State
Engineer To Decide L. G. Call Case At Council Meeting
A city council referred L. G. Call to the city engineer for a decision after he requested permission to throw excavated dirt from Hillcrest avenue on Carlisle street. Call plans building several houses and stated Carlisle street is below grade, aiming to fill low spots. The council, unfamiliar with the situation, devolved the matter to the city engineer.
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L. G. Call
Hillcrest Avenue
Carlisle Street
Escape: Only For Time Saturday Poolroom Assault Arrest
Cecil Johnson was beaten in Norris Way and Washington street by a man identified as George Gooden after a pursuit by Officer Thomas Lynch. Gooden, who shed his coat to speed away, left his work check in the coat which led to his identification. He was arrested and fined $15 for disorderly conduct.
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Cecil Johnson
Norris Way
Washington Street
Thomas Lynch
Johnson
George Gooden
Lynch
Gooden
Applications for Citizenship Papers In Prothonotary Office
Second citizenship papers are being processed at the prothonotary's office today. Forty six applicants appeared with friends to identify them. Hearings on the applications will be held on June 4.
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Prothonotary’s Office
City Hears Talk on Cutting Front Trees
In a pre meeting talk the council eyed an ordinance forcing property owners to trim curbside shade trees. Councilmen Bes Lusk and Hiram Miller favored the measure. others stayed quiet as they considered the idea.
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Bes Lusk
Hiram Miller
Five Dollar Gold Reward Limerick Contest
Dewberry's Tidioute Gasoline hosts a lost line limerick contest with no entry limit. Over 400 responses last week and a top prize of five dollars in gold. The Volant farmer limerick entry is featured. winning line to be announced Monday, February 2.
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Dewberry
Volant
Limerick
James Wellman Secret Tobacco Process Gains Fame
Back about 1870 James N Wellman developed a secret tobacco process that won instant and widespread favor, yielding a fuller-bodied richness, mildness and fragrance.
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James N.wellman
New Regulation For Dance Halls Takes Effect
Mayor Wil William H Dunlap warns city dance halls to tighten rules or risk losing permits. He cites running in and out during dances and liquor carrying as ongoing issues despite past cooperation with owners. He urges proprietors to enforce no leaving during performances or face penalties.
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Wiliam H. Dunlap
Stockholders Meeting At Equitable Building and Loan
Stockholders of the Equitable Building and Loan Association met Monday evening January 26 to hear reports. The gathering reviewed financial results and progress on loan programs, with officers presenting audited figures and future plans for member input.
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Fqiitable Building and Loan Association
Vague Meeting Report On Cooperative Savings Discussed
A local cooperative meeting discussed member savings and borrowing terms with calls for systematic dues and equal sharing of gains. Treasurer Marvin presented the financial report while members debated profit sharing and member benefits.
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Tiearsy Lew Marvin
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Aluminum
Tin
China
Home. Co
Lawrence Cycle Company
Mercer Street
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Volant Way
Pittsburgh Auto & Electrical School
Porches St
Pittsburgh
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Mami
Mosis
Myr Stevenson
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Thorns
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