Plattsburg Experiment Spurs Move to Modern Gear
The piece notes the Plattsburg camp proved lacking and calls for gun use and modern transport. It cites the Rene gun failure at Columbus and urgent orders for motor equipment as the punitive expedition began. With a federal militia bill looming, hope rises for another year of enrollment under federal support and West Point instruction.
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Journal Urged to Add More Humorous Notes
The paper notes being urged on many occasions to dedicate a small humor section, but replies that it lacks that immortal quality. The brief item comments on editorial stance and reader requests without detailing specifics.
President Addresses Congress on German War Stance
A Wednesday gathering at the Holly Tnn hears that the President has sent a decisive telegram to Germany demanding end to submarine warfare against merchant ships or risk severed diplomatic ties. The room, filled with diverse business leaders, reacts with strong support for the administration and sharp comments on wartime timing. The piece ends with verses by John Charles McNeill reflecting on longing and resilience.
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Sanitary hotel claims unmatched luxury and quiet
A brochure touts a hotel with tile floors and rooms, Aubusson rugs, pure white kitchens, thick mountain stone walls, and no smoke or train noise. It promises fresh air, digestible food, refined guests, and a top orchestra, inviting inquiries via long distance and listing multiple travel firms and agents.
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