Secretary Dickinson endorses aeroplane use and calls for army aviation funding
In his annual report Secretary Dickinson urges Congress to fund a larger Signal Corps air arm, noting the U S led the world in recognizing military aviation yet remains under equipped. He highlights fortifications gaps at Chesapeake Bay and Long Island Sound, the need for searchlights and a modern fire control system, and requests 19 546 843 for Panama Canal fortifications plus 7 000 000 for immediate naval establishments in the Canal Zone. He reports lower desertions, discusses artillery shortages, Maine wreck work, militia integration, coast defenses, and a total next year military appropriation of 139 647 278 with emphasis on defense expenditures and pensions.
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Washington
France
Dickenson
Congress
Signal Corps
United States
Fort Myer
Wright
Chesapeake Bay
Atlantic Sea
Cape Charles
Cape Henry
Long Island Sound
Panama Canal
Canal
Engineers
Seaboard States
New Jersey
Delaware
Louisiana
Military Academy
Philippines
Porto Rico
Islands
War Department
A Merry Christmas Poem and Thackeray Quote
A garbled holiday verse blends Christmas lyric lines with a Thackeray quotation. It mingles sentiments on yuletide cheer, merriment, and a reflective moral about generosity, ending with questions about second day traditions and merry wishes.
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Good Old St
Economy sale on ball bearing drop head sewing machine
An Economy advertisement offers a ball bearing drop head sewing machine with latest improvements and a 10 year guarantee for 25 dollars. The small listing targets budget buyers seeking durable sewing equipment.
Cemetery Association Bazaar Set for December 15
The Cemetery Association will hold a bazaar in the old post office building at Main and 3rd on Thursday December 15. Doors open at 1 pm and cake and coffee will be served in the afternoon.
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Cemetery Association
Ground bone for chickens at The Independent Meat Co
Ground bone for chickens priced at 3 cents per pound offered by The Independent Meat Co. The ad highlights bargain meat scraps and supplies for poultry producers and home cooks, reflecting a high value on affordable ingredients.
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Independent Meat Co
The Babies Christmas Seals Joyful Year Ahead
A nostalgic line from Marion Harland celebrates babies and a Christmas theme. It references Santa Claus St Nicholas and Kringle as symbols of happiness for a year of joy.
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Santa Claus
St. Nicholas
Kri Kringle
Marion Harland
Special Services Sunday at Christian Church
The Christian Women's Board of Missions will lead both morning and evening services on Sunday December 11 at the Christian Church. The program includes hymns, readings, addresses by Mrs. Rose Bird and others, solos, duets, and offertories. Subscriptions and renewals for magazines are solicited by local agents.
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the Christian Church
Christian Women’s Board of Missions
The
Christian Church
Engraved Visiting Cards Offered by Record Publishing Co
Engraved visiting cards announced with new styles for Christmas presents. Prices range from 1.50 to 23.75 per hundred including plate. Record Publishing Co.
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Xinas
plate—Record Publishing Co
Stockholders Meeting Notice for The First National Bank of Roswell
Notice states the regular annual meeting of stockholders on January 16 1911 to elect a Board of Directors and transact other business as needed.
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First National Genk of
Roswell
York brothers visit Roswell for gas and farm interests
John H. York of Cleveland representing Berrendo Farms arrives in Roswell for a several day business visit. He is brother of George W. York also with the company and interested in Roswell Gas Electric Company, having visited Roswell on several occasions.
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John H. York
Cleveland
Ohio
Berrendo Farms Company
George W. York
Roswell
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