Government to use private munitions plants not government monopoly
A Washington report by a board of officers urges against government monopolies in munitions. It favors expanding private factories through reasonable government orders, citing Europe’s war and cost efficiency, while maintaining some government plants for standards and cost checks.
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Washington, D. C
Hugh L. Scott
James B. Aileshire
William C. Gorgas
William Crozier
Ordnance
Erasmus M. Weaver
Coast Artillery
Dan C. Kingman
Albert L. Mills
Division of
Militia Affairs
George P. Scriven
Montgomery M. Macomb
War College
Carrizo Springs Strawberry Festival to Theme Local Growth
Carrizo Springs plans an April 15 festival with Governor Ferguson as chief speaker. The event will feature a parade pageant tracing Dimmit county’s shift from pasture to farms, band concerts, races, and a free barbecue. The festival marks the strawberry industry’s arrival in Dimmit county and a future annual celebration.
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Carizzo Springs
Ferguson
Villa
Dimmit County
Texas
Carrizo Springs
San Antonio, Uvalde & Gulf Railroad
Florida
Louisiana
East Texas
G. L. Mays
Arkansas
Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin Endures as Family Remedy
The ad promotes Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin, a non narcotic laxative in use since 1889, praised as a staple for indigestion and constipation. It costs fifty cents a bottle, available in drug stores, with a free trial bottle offered by writing to Dr W B Caldwell in Monticello Illinois.
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Frank Klima
Ashland Ave
Baltimore
Dr. Caldwell
W. B. Caldwell
Washington St
Monticello
Examinations and Leadership in Naval Appointments
Washington April 8 The debate over Annapolis entrance exams and congressional appointments questions whether current methods bar future sea leaders. Instructor Norris argues that leadership traits exceed scholastic tests and warns that political influence may hinder finding the best candidates for the Navy's future needs.
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Washington, D. C
Annapolis
United States Naval Institute
W. B. Norris
Norris
Washington
United States Naval Academy
Navy
Naval Service
Justice in Denial: Justice Campbell Responds in Appeal
Justice Campbell denies claims of refusing trial in a civil case. In a filing with the Fourth Court of Civil Appeals he asserts readiness to try any case and argues continued proceedings reflect parties’ actions, not denial of trial. He challenges the court's jurisdiction and rejects the petitioner’s charges.
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Justice of the Peace
R. Neill Campbell
Smandamus
Fourth Court of Civil Appeals
Mancamus
E. M. Lewis
Justice Campbell
Lowly
Joe J. Lodovic
Saving for a Sunny Day
Jake Penticoff, a unique village character with a large family, seeks a sack of flour from city officials when running low. He promises not to sell the flour for the circus, saying he has money saved to take his family to the event.
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Jake Penticoff
Jake
Pyramid Pile Treatment Promises Quick Relief
Advertisement promotes Pyramid Pile Treatment with claims of immediate relief and a single box curing piles. A trial package is offered mailed in plain wrapper upon sending a coupon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall, Mich
Naval officer exams miss key leadership traits
The passage critiques naval entrance tests for not measuring moral strength, decision making, courage, energy in danger, and leadership. It questions where examinations assess character, responsibility, ambition, and the capacity shown by famed leaders like Admiral Mahan.
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Mahan
Porus plaster bill sparks dispute in Yonkers store
A Yonkers druggist claims a married man has not paid for a porus plaster he wore, prompting a defensive remark from the woman in the drug store. The exchange plays out as a small domestic scene amid retail chatter.
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Yonkers Statesman
Turkish towns greet German forces with honors on Balkan front
A German lieutenant writes from the Macedonia front describing warm Turkish receptions in villages he passes through. He notes locals provide lodging and gifts, and recounts a humorous egg-hunt where Turkish officials and boys offered 180 fresh eggs, refusing payment in dollars.
Blame the Bird Accuses Bird Seller of Swindle
Mrs Gobb confronts a bird dealer in a shop asserting she was cheated into buying a fluent talking parrot that never spoke. The bird-fancier responds with a glib remark about giving the bird a chance.
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Mra Gobb
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Chicago
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Cibolo Gravel Company
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San Antonio
C. J. Stevens
Annapolis Academy
Campbell
Namo
Cain
Goodrich
Coren
Goodrich Silvertown Cord
Goodrich Motor Cycle
B. F. Goodrich Rubber Co
Akron
Ohio
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Balkans
Berlin
Macedonia
Bate
Union Painless Dentists, Inc
West Commerce Street
E City
Pete Pee Clay
Ette
Ea An
Cy Heook
J. Oppenheimer & CO
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