Bullet-Proof Suits for Army Aviators Adopted
Washington reports that uniforms of bullet proof cloth invented in Japan may be prescribed for the army aviation corps after the wounding of Italian flying scout Captain Monte over Tripoli. His plane was hit four times by rifle fire yet he landed safely and provided crucial enemy intelligence. The army plans armor for seats and a study of Japan’s new protective clothing for signal corps adoption.
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Monte
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Wickersham Buys His Own Stamps in Government Posts
Washington August 14 The Attorney General Wickersham exercises strict control over expenditures. He pays for personal letters and private mail with his own stamps and covers copies of speeches at his own expense. Critics note past friction over government perks such as staff on payrolls.
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Wickersham
Congressmen Lose Much of "Bigness"
Washington report notes officials no longer fear congressmen as in the past. A cabinet secretary’s private secretary says stars lower, interviews wait like any citizen, and requests follow regular channels. Hood’s Sarsaparilla advert appears misplaced amid the article.
Six Battles of Electric Bitters Boosts Peebles Health
Henry Peebles of Henry Tennessee credits Electric Bitters with restoring appetite and energy after stomach and nervous troubles. He testimonial claims the remedy eased back pain headaches and general fatigue after first dose. Available for 60 cents at Koeppens.
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Henry
Tenn
Koeppens
DAY'S DOINGS IN VILLAGE OF ADARS
Adams Oregon August 14 Special Correspondence. Residents report a man left for Portland for health. Pendleton visitors include Mrs E C Bouling, GM Whitely, Winifred Giess, George Perriger, and Mr and Mrs Malden among others. Several locals hosted or visited relatives and friends over the weekend. Wanted by a couple for a ranch position. apply to this office.
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Will Holdman
City of
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E. C. Bouling
Pendleton
GM. Whitely
Huth Turpening
Minnie
Grace Peringer
Pen- Meton
G. G. Rogers
Dr. McGall
Can a Pickerel Have Babies and Bite Causes Question
Newton New Jersey report about Fred Henry of Brooklyn who was bitten by a three pound pickerel while fishing at Swartswood Lake The fish allegedly bit his bare toe and Henry sent the pickerel head to the Pasteur Institute in Brooklyn to determine if the fish had hydrophobia The incident raises questions about fish bite dangers and disease testing.
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Fred Henry
Brooklyn
Pasteur Institute
Swartswood
Henry
Bucklen's Arnica Salve Fights Piles and Burns
This old ad copy proclaims bucklen arnica salve as a remedy for piles itching irritation inflammation and swelling. It claims fast relief for burns ulcers cuts and pimples and notes a price of 25 cents at Koep pens.
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Koeppens
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