Next War Will Be Won By Will Not Blood and Iron
A war expert argues future conflicts will hinge on mind over muscle. He reviews Fuller’s view that nerves and will, not flesh, decide battles, with air power and gas as decisive tools. He cautions that gas and weaponized air may force governments to surrender with minimal direct combat.
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John Dickinson Sherman
United States War Departments
United States
American Legion
Coolidge
United States Army
Virginia
Maine
Navy
Curtis
Wilbur Wright Field
United States Naval
New York
Philadelphia
Atlantic Seaboard
Ralph D. Weyerbacher
Hamilton
Wadsworth
Manhattan
Weyerbacher
Col. Raymont &. Belleun
Chemical Warfare Service
American Chemical Society
Victor Lefebvre
Col. J. F. C. Fuller
Fuller
Ypres
Gus
London
Bedlam
Westminster
Omdurman
Germany
Seasonal Swagger Semi-Sports Coats For School Wear
Fashion notes describe swagger semi-sports coats as practical stylish choices for schoolgirls. Coats feature heavy wool fabrics in camel hair brushed wool and tweed with plaid patterns, fur collars, camel hair trim, and bold buttons. Various lengths, colors, and border details suit fall and early winter, balancing modesty with individuality.
Falls and slip hazards claim large insurance payouts
Insurance firms see bathtubs and polished floors as high risk causing costly claims. Falls from beds, stairs, slippery sidewalks, and tub accidents are common enough to dominate disability payouts, with one case noting a head injury and a broken arm from a tub slip.
World cables length could span earth to the moon
A historical note claims the combined length of wire in the sheathing and core of the world cables since 1857 is enough to reach from the earth to the moon, highlighting the vast scale of early telegraph networks.
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Earth
Moon
Hard to Assemble Good Intentions and Urgency Clash
A brief note discusses the difficulty of turning good intentions into action. The piece argues that immediate effort often clashes with planning and coordination, hindering progress. It highlights the need for practical steps and timely follow through.
Eyelet Embroidery Gains Fashion Traction on Fifth Avenue
Eyelet embroidery or embroiderie anglaise advances in the fashion world with growing attention from New York authorities on Fifth Avenue. The vogue’s full impact remains to be seen as designers embrace the technique.
Hand Care Tip for Wrinkled Hands After Washing
A household tip notes that hands become shriveled and uncomfortable after washing blouses. Rubbing a little salt or vinegar into the skin can remove the unpleasant feeling and leave hands feeling softer and smoother.
Cerise and White Gown Described in Simple White Satin
A gown of white satin features simple lines with cerise satin trim along the hem. A large cerise sash bow sits at the left side adding a bold accent to the gown.
Alleged Frisco drug suspect alleges rights violation after stomach pump
Government officials reportedly pumped the stomach of an alleged dope peddler in Frisco to recover swallowed drugs. The man says the procedure violated his rights by forcing self incrimination.
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Frisco
California Fig Syrup Ad Promises Safe Laxative Relief
An old advertisement touts California Fig Syrup as a harmless laxative to cleanse the liver and bowels of babies and children. It claims the product is gentle, drags no narcotics, sweetens the stomach, and starts action without griping, urging to ask druggists for the genuine version with directions.
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California
Golden Medical Discovery Praised By Health Seeker
Newage Michigan resident Charles E Backus recounts suffering dizziness palpitations and stomach pain for years before success with Dr Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery. He credits two bottles with improvement and urges others to try the remedy, offering order details for tablets liquid or 10 cent postage to Dr Pierce’s Invalids’ Hotel.
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Newage, Mich
Chas. E. Backus
Dr. Pierce
Invalids’ Hotel
Unemployment Insurance Contributions Rise 1919 to 1923
Employers workers and the state paid a total of £105,200,000 under the British unemployment Insurance acts from January 1919 to June 1923.
Laundry Hint Keeps Cotton and Linen Fresh War Prices Double
The war has doubled the prices of cotton and linen while it urges longer use. A grocers advertisement suggests extending fabric life by using Red Cross Ball Blue in the laundry.
Woman Seeks Justice Through Marriage or Refusal
A woman considers options for retaliation against a man by marrying him or choosing not to marry as a form of retribution.
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