Switzerland's Militia System Seen As Economic Defense
A historical analysis extols Switzerland's militia model with no standing army, conscription at age 20, and universal weapon ownership kept at home. It highlights economic efficiency, low maintenance costs, rapid mobilization, and strong citizen loyalty, contrasting it with larger standing forces and noting neutral, practical preparedness for defense.
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Reine
Cherny
Lumewelnr
Switaerland
Switzerland
Geneva
Zurich
Chur
Thun
St. Gothard
Bervien
Krupp
Thunk
Iment
Iran
Swiss symbols and nationalist emblems in wartime heraldry
A fragment discusses use of symbolic emblems by unions and propagandists, noting the Swiss red cross on white as origin from the Swiss coat of arms. It mentions Switzerland under various names and a wartime reference to restraint during conflict, attributed to W. DD. McCracken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wohl
Europe
Tris
Maine
Silwelz
Suisse
Svingera
Switzerland
W. DD
Kentucky Legislature Sees Tense Session Over Senator Seat
Reported chaos at the Capitol as Wood Dunlap arrives to claim Kaufman’s Senate seat amid threats of an extra session. Sheriff and deputies clash with senators, police pullbacks discussed, and roll calls show party lines while Governor’s officers intervene to restore order.
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Yester Way
Vwrankfort
Wood Dunlap
Kaufman
Lexington
Iince
Armstrong
Loch
AL Uts Weloek Te Sherif
Meansfort
Te Otcork
Walton
Jianes
Rete
Cey
Weeckburn
Ethan
Hat
Nts
Cheyernor
Bronston
Saly
Walton Hh
Janes
Maekaser
Golden Medical Discovery Claims to Cure Consumption
An 19th century medical ad touts a cure for consumption using the “ five Allen Medical Discoveries.” It asserts fevers and blood impurities are corrected, claims the remedy saves many lives, and promotes the product as sold in drug stores. The text mentions revived patients and the healing powers of the preparation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merve Foend
Allen Medical
Saul
Paines Celery Compound Praised By Mrs Samples
An Ohio or Wisconsin ad recounts Mrs J A Sample of Broadway New York praising Paine s celery compound as a vital remedy for nervous exhaustion insomnia and indigestion. The missive lauds renewed strength improved sleep and better appetite in herself and her granddaughter highlighting the product as a comprehensive health tonic.
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Tage
J. A. Sample
Broadway
New York
Wits
Norfolk Virginia auction sale of listed lots in 1896 deed notice
By deed of trust A W Conway dated July 11 1895 and recorded in Deed Book 116 75 I offer for sale at the Norfolk Real Estate Exchange Main Street Norfolk Virginia on Saturday March 1 1896 at 12 m all those half lot lands with buildings and improvements fronting along Nottingham and Webster street in Norfolk Virginia bounded by street lines ninety four feet south and one hundred thirty six feet along parallel lines containing lots 23 24 25 26 Terms cash Porter auctioneer Haene auctioneer}
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A. W
Dubie
Norfolk
Heal Estate Exchange
Virginia
Uwe
Chapel Street
Nottingham
Webster
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Dle
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Retin Miki
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Joel Wwith Joo
Tiver
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Hal Eagicire
Sin Hie Pierce
China
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Billie Tin
Paiwe
Wis
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Rator
Insuimnula
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Paine
PLAS
Gloria
Wort
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Wm. M. Mannah
Maritds
I. A. Porter
Usies, WM. AL HA Ene Auctioneer
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Weinbs
Perry Pe Geo. W. Taylor & Co
Docks
Batkieldeh
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Paris
Renen
Agricultural Lima
Batchelder & Collins
Pete
Trietire
Walla
Pamethor
OLD Lowinson Paper CO
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Tyler
Joeprr
Henson
Cleveland
Ohio
Pieri
Ciarel
Sennett Land
MG Main Street
H.L. Page & Co
Sen. Boy Rantt
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S. Clevela Nid. Co
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