Government Plans to Spend on Leon Springs Target Range
Brig Gen Tasker Bliss and Lt Matt Bristol inspected the Leon Springs range to plan extensive improvements costing thousands of dollars. Upgrades may include medals targets and a north south orientation to reduce sun glare, with rifle and revolver events becoming permanent department features. The Third Field Artillery will also practice during the visit as the road to the reservation is slated for widening with county funds and land donations from the Aue estate and partners.
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Leon Springs
Tasker H. Bliss
Southern Department
Matt C. Bristol
Bliss
New Officers Arrive at Fort Sam Houston
Fort Sam Houston gains three new officers Captain John E. Stephens joins Third Field Artillery while Captains William R. Taylor and William A. Austin join the Third Cavalry. Several leaves of absence are granted to officers including Lieutenants Consuelo Seoane H B Johnson and Frank K Chapin. Captain Frederick B Hennessy on aviation detail at Santiago applies for a two month leave. Middies' Home August 29. Illinois sails from Madeira with 223 midshipmen aboard bound for Annapolis to await their futures.
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Fort Sam Houston
John E. Stephens
Third Field Artillery
William R. Taylor
William A. Austin
Third Cavalry
Consuelo A. Seoane
H. B. Johnson
Frank K. Chapin
Frederick B. Hennessy
Aviation Corps
Santiago
California
Washington, D. C
Illinois
Navy Department
Funchal
Madeira
Anapolis
Government Poultry Car Demonstrates Egg Shippin g to East
The U S Department of Agriculture sent a fully equipped poultry and egg refrigerator car on a demonstration tour across Missouri starting at Hannibal. Government specialists conduct candling grading cooling and packing to prevent breakage and spoilage, aiming to improve shipments to New York and other eastern markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Missouri
Department of Agriculture
Hannibal
New York
Kentucky
Paris Dinner Daring Unpriced Menu and Show Place
Warren and Helen tour Paris and dine at Cafe d Armenonville in the Bois, braving unpriced menus and pricey taxis. He bribes a headwaiter for a table, while Helen worries about hunger and the unknown costs, imagining discounts and New York restaurant tricks.
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Mabel Herbert Urner
Helen
Paris
Warren
Cafe d'Armenonville
the Bois
Armenonvyille
Champs Elysees
The
Bois
Armenonville
New York
Just Like a Woman in Paris Dinner Scene
In Paris, a striking woman in white and a yellow gown captures attention as Helen and Warren dine. They discuss fashion and art, savoring cuisine and atmosphere, while Helen frets over the bill and cab fare after a three hour wait.
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Helen
Warren
Paris
Champs Elysees
Seine
Cemetery sextons resign over white gloves rule
In Mount Pleasant Pennsylvania two cemetery sextons George Reese and Joseph Sturz quit after a rule requiring white gloves while assisting with caskets. Secretary John McAdams observed the policy and dug a grave wearing overalls with no gloves.
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Pittsburg
Mount Pleasant
George Reese
Joseph Sturz
John McAdams
Cemetery Association
Reese
Sturz
McAdams
Remarry Microbe Rumor Hits Cleveland Couples
Cleveland area couples including Matthew and Ella Bean Emil Kleinsmith Edward Lawrinson Patrolman Michael Kocak and Dr Henry Jauluss have reportedly remarried after divorces under a lighthearted local belief in a "re marry microbe" influencing marriages. The piece notes a playful origin of phrases eating humble pie and cooking his goose.
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Cleveland
Matthew Bean
Ella Bean
Emil Kleinsmith
Edward Lawrinson
England
Michael Kocak
Henry Jauluss
Malvina Jauluss
Sweden
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General Bliss
ATTRA
the Guarantee’s
Russia
Piccadilly
Men’s Department
Oxford
Acek
Alamo Plaza
Sre Mama
Mack Lst
United States
San Antonio
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