Dogs of War Rescue and Rally for French Front
A French veterinary and military report celebrates the S S P A dog corps and the corps of canines serving in World War I. It details dogs like Fidele Lion Fox and Papillon saving wounded men, detecting enemy positions, and guiding troops from Yser to Alsace. The piece highlights training, roles as sentinels and scouts, and the devotion of these canine helpers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Surrete Nationale du Chien
Kaiser
Kronprinz
Francois-Joseph
S&s P A
Sanitary Department
Nieuport
Alsace
Vauquale
Boshe
Orie Titan
Elete Nationale du Chien Sanitaire
Pollus
Doge Ndw
la Beauce
Pyrenees
Hahire
Fidele
Yser
Lion
Fox
Dog Fox
Platinum deposits found in Spain after three years of exploration
Two Spanish mining engineers report finding platinum deposits across a wide area in Spain after nearly three years of exploration. Steel now trades at about sixty dollars per ton, double the price of two years ago.
Amusing coup at an airman strike meeting
An offbeat report describes an airman provoking a crowd at a strike gathering in London. The airman fires a plunge blow and skims the crowd, then descends as the meeting resumes before breaking up in disarray.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London Telegraph
Garden Work in Mid Summer Planting Guide for Celery and More
Celery can be planted from July in the North and up to August in milder climates. The article explains seed-raising, trench spacing of self blanching and banked varieties, soil preparation, and proper planting depth. It covers subsequent crops like carrots, rutabagas, turnips, and cabbage with tips on tools, weed control, and pest management including ants and pests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Ships Mascots Lose Nerve in Jutland Battle
London Pest reports on ship mascots during the Battle of Jutland with vivid incidents. A bulldog on the Tiger endured shellfire with paws held by mates, a black cat teetered overboard after a shell struck, and a bantam on another ship fled a ventilator as shells cracked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jutland
Jack Tar
Tommy
Bantam
London
Pest
Music Need of Fighting Men in War Time
Charles H. Parsons of New York argues that military bands and canned music boost morale for troops. He cites Civil War and Spanish American War melodies like Dixie and There’ll Be a Hot Time in the Old Town Tonight as historically uplifting. He foresees phonograph records and star performances aiding front line entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles H. Parsons
New York
San Juan Hill
Mr. Parsons
Phonographic Records
Saving More Than Daylight Warcura Sees Large U S Savings
Marky Warcura of the National Daylight Saving association reports big gains from daylight saving. He cites last year’s $12,000,000 reduction in gas and electric bills and more than 300,000 tons saved. For five summer months under the plan the U S could save at least $40,000,000 in light and gas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warcura
National Daylight Saving Association
Engyland
United States
Golden Rule for Telephone Etiquette Misquoted
The Minneapolis Tribune notes that applying the Golden Rule to telephone users may ease irritations from rude telephony habits, though basic courtesy cannot be taught to the machines themselves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis Tribune
Making Up for Lost Time in Education
A mother questions urging military service for her son while reflecting on a boy who defies early educational neglect. She notes he is not the first to succeed despite parental inattention and emphasizes resilience and reform of schooling.
His Loyalty to Alma Mater
The article notes Dibling’s unwavering allegiance to his alma mater. It states he has been out of college twenty years yet still borrows money exclusively from his college chum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma Mater
Dibling
Chuma
Also Mentioned on This Page
Athe
Lyrenth Army
Argonne
Somme
Yver
Vosges
Dhdma
8. P A
Societe Protectrice Des Animaux
Saviors of the
En Ding
Jaye
Raschendasel
Belgium
Hey
Papilen
Papillon
Papilon
Assau
Nestor
Iinute Kepf
Boston
Huebla
Cola
Erpestol
Nervas
European
Russia
Asiatic
E. van Benthuysen
BOYD_ PARK’ ALAK
Jewelry
Saleaake Coty
Rahdall-Dodd Auto Co
Salt Lake City
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