Army plans prevail amid pride over Fifth Regiment
The writer defends War Department plans despite local pride in the Fifth Regiment and urges measured protest from Army supporters. They acknowledge a wider Washington view and warn protests should not derail carefully made military plans while noting rising meat prices, including calves liver at thirty cents per pound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Department
America
France
Fifth
Quincy
Washington
Pumpkin prices rise as American thrift meets European standards
The piece notes pumpkins at 20 cents each, contrasting cheap past values with current dearness. It discusses shifting American attitudes toward value, thrift overseas, and lessons from warlike constraints, including the Fifth’s dismemberment and the emergence of resilient units.
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Hallowe’en
Europe
Plenty
The Army's Honor in France
General Pershing's forces in France had eleven court martial offenses among thousands, mostly minor or due to cultural misunderstandings. One case involved attempted rape of a French girl, leading to dishonorable discharge, loss of pay, and 30 years at Leavenworth, signaling strong protection of womanhood and army integrity.
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General Pershing
France
America
Leavenworth
United States
Nutty School Pranks End in Licks and Laughs
In Our School Thursday Miss Palmer disciplines with about ten licks and many ear whippings after a unruly review session. Fatty Bellowes causes chaos with a nut spill, slipping hazards and a dramatic fall as Miss Palmer scolds him. Animal characters Whitefoot Peter Rabbit and Buster Bear add whimsy amid the classroom antics.
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Iss Palmer
Fatty Bellowes
Miss Palmer
Andy Anderson
Genevieve Hicks
Geveral
Fatty
Whitefoot
Wood Mouse
Peter Rabbit
Peter
Buster Bear
Buster
The Beech Nut Picnic in the Green Forest
Thornton W. Burgess narrates the Beech Nut Picnic among Beech trees in the Green Forest as animals including Chatterer the Red Squirrel Happy Jack the Gray Squirrel and others gather for the annual nut gathering. Jack Frost opens the prickly husks and the feast begins with local animal characters arriving early.
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Suy
Thornton W. Burgess
Green Forest
Peter Rabbit
Johnny Chuck
Buster Bear
Jack Frost
Chatterer
Red Squirrel
Happy Jack
Gray Squirrel
Mrs. Grouse
Sammy Jay
Redhead
Drummer the Woodpecker
Big Tom Gobbler
Mrs. Gobbler
Gobblers
Lightfoot
Billy
Mrs. Possum
Texas Wonder advertised cure for kidney and bladder troubles
The Texas Wonder promises to treat kidney and bladder issues and related ailments in men women and children. It claims to dissolve grave, cure diabetes and rheumatism and regulate bladder health. Small bottle provides two months of treatment and is said to nearly always cure. Available by mail for $1.00 from Dr. R W Ball St Louis Missouri. Sold by druggists Adv.
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Texas Wonder
Mal
R W. Ball
Olive St
St. Louia
Adv
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