Editorial on Mexico preparedness and air power gaps
The piece argues for stronger military readiness amid Mexican tensions. It criticizes government limits on machine guns and lack of expeditionary aircraft, noting Pershing’s forces rely on inadequate air support and that Carranza could mobilize a large army yet cannot counter bandit incursions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Pershing
Columbus
War Department
Washington
Border Service
Carrizal
Funston’s Border Mission Prompts Talk of a Mexican Clean Up
The piece recalls Frederick Funston’s daring Philippine campaigns and his bold river swims with troops, likening him to Grant and Taylor. It notes Pershing’s restricted movements amid Mexican orders and Carranza’s ban, with speculation he could meet a future presidency if he cleans up the border and restores order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senor Carranza
United States
Kansas
Philippines
Grant
Caloocan
Funston
Zachary Taylor
Mexico
Mexico City
Pershing
Carranza
Washington
Doing Business With Anarchy In Mexico
The Carrizal affair echoes Parral as Mexican authorities block American troop movements. Captain Boyd intended only to pursue bandits and a deserter toward Villa Ahumada, but General Gomez refused the advance. The piece portrays Mexican cooperation as a farce, with national authority collapsed and local chiefs acting as law unto themselves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrizal
Parral
Boyd
Villa Ahumada
Gomez
Carranza
Carrizas
Mexico
Villa
Picnic Psychology by H A Bruce
A 1916 essay argues picnics restore primitive brain pathways for true rest. It contrasts relaxed outdoor pleasure with modern convenience worship, noting many people avoid picnics due to overcivilization and fear of stepping outside routines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Addington Bruce
H. A. Brice
G. T. W. Pattrick
Prof
Patrick
Village butcher describes new resident as a real lady
In a private home, a village butcher tells his wife about Slowcomb's new arrival, praising her as well bred and refined though unaware of meat cuts, noting she is unfamiliar with the trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Slowcomb
National editors react to Mexico crisis in varied tones
Editorials from Globe Democrat Rockford Star Wichita Eagle New York World Chicago Tribune Burlington Gazette Chicago Post condemn overreach seek restraint urge force or intervention as U S weighs policy toward Mexico. Opinions clash on military buildup civilian sacrifice and government preparedness amid Carrizal incidents and potential intervention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York World
Mexico
United States
Laugh With Us and Cold Weather Yarns in New York
In a humorous roundup a Canadian guest contrasts harsh winters with New York tales. He recalls friends’ boasts and jokes about honesty and temperance, then shares a winter hardship about freezing hot water bottles. A social secretary quip closes the anecdote about magazine etiquette and reply envelopes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
New York
The Pleasure of Being Sick. Peter Rabbit tale
A mischievous Peter Rabbit falls ill after nibbling cabbages in Farmer Brown's garden. Neighbors crowd the Green Meadows to help, while Sammy Jay Blacky the Crow and Brownie the Thrush bring comfort. Peter discovers true friends through sickness and suspense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Rabbit
Peter
Father Brown
Farmer Brown
Brier Patch
Brier
Sammy Jay
Green Meadows
Green Forest
Smiling Pool
Cornfield
Blacky the Crow
Brownie the
Thrush
Brownie
Our School's Vacation by Paul West at Baptust picnic
A humorous account of a Baptists picnic where classes split outsiders, prizes for largest class spark a dispute. Fatty Bellowes arrives with ice cream and sandwiches while Willie Aborn dominates guessing contests. A quarrel over prettiest girl ends with two girls trading jabs as the day closes on Saturday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thay
Bigham
Minnister
Fatty Bellowes
Fatty Hasent
Fun Asylum
Thare
Fatty
Phil Wigglesworth
Lilac Grimes
Pansy
Picknick
Lile
Indirect Route Used To Bypass Rotterdam Mine Field
Rotterdam Lloyd shifts East Indian mail ships to a circuitous voyage from Rotterdam to London to avoid the mine field. The weekly voyage round Scotland and England replaces the direct Thames crossing, extending the eight hour passage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotterdam
Netherlands
Scotland
England
Londo
Rotterdam Lloyd
London
Also Mentioned on This Page
Editorial
H. TL. Webster
Ens
Globe Democrat
America
Rockford Star
Cheyenne
Wyo
Cerro Heraki
Wichita Eagle
Chicago Tribune
Burlington Gazette
U. S
Chicago Post
Springfield
Smith
Jimmy
Brown
Thornton W. Burges
Peter Babbit
Our
Paul West
Frank Moses
Phil
Jeg
Paige
Willie
Pritty
Willie Aborn
Picknicks
State Savings Loan & Trust Company
State Savings Loan
F. W. Crane
Thos. Barrows
Thos. L. Tushaus
Geo. F. Jasper
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