Major Heard's Long Path to Army Aviation Power
Major J W Heard faced stiff resistance from department heads when seeking transfer to the aviation section six years ago. After three years of pursuing the goal and training at a civilian aviation school, he earned a flying officer's commission and now serves as executive officer at Kelly Field No 2, a leading aviator training hub. He is the eldest son of Sol J W Heard, longtime Fort Sam Houston adjutant general, with brothers Falkner and Halph in field artillery.
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Seventh Cavalry
United States Army
Lready
Philippines
Kelly Field No. 2
United States
Buch
Maj
B.W. Heard
Army
Hart
Heard
Sol. J. W. Heard
Fort Bam Tlouston
San Antonio
Capt
Falkner Heard
Field Artillery
Halph JH
Heard family ties bind to Army life and West Point career
Major Heard, born in New York City, rose from Birmingham high school to West Point in 1905 and 1903 entry respectively, joining the cavalry then pursuing aviation. He faced pneumonia, recovered, earned pilot’s license, trained aviators at Kelly Field, and became a provisional officer at Kelly Field No 2 in January.
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Huard
France
T.H. Reese
Reese
Fort Iancocik
Texas
John Conklin
Captain Conklin
Engineer In Corps
Washington Barracks
Washington
Heard
New York City
Birmingham
West Point
Ana
Tme
Goor
Jack Heard
Pape’s Diapepsin Averages Quick Digestion Aid
An old advertisement touts Pape's Diapepsin as a quick remedy for gas heartburn sour stomach and indigestion. It claims relief within minutes by neutralizing stomach acid and ending sour belching and headaches. A fifty cent bottle promises to serve the whole family.
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Pape
Dane
Repington Criticism Spurs War Council Attack
London correspondent reports The Public Ledger article accusing Colonel Repington of pessimism and ego, then criticizing Versailles Conference and urging unity. It argues criticism must yield to collective military aims, urging cooperation over personal ambition and warning against sowing discord.
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London
San Antonio
Gell Nnhhe
Philadelphia Pupils Ledger
Conyrigut
the Public Ledger Co
Philadelphia Public Ledger
Evening Standard
Manchester
Mearthcliffe
Heaveattle
Hepington
Repington
Berlin
Stephgian
Tuu
Fersailles
Goiety
Pariament
Stepington
Agus Ant
Wis
Versailles
Two Enlisted Men Die at Camp Travis
Two enlisted soldiers died at Camp Travis. Private William A. Hatt of Company 800th Infantry fell ill with pneumonia on February 8 and Private Pete Christian of Company H 9th Infantry died February 9 from meningitis with convulsive symptoms. Hatt’s widow is Mrs. Lens My Hed of Houston Texas and Christian’s father is William J. Christian of Mount View Oxli.
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Camp
Travis Zalfrda
William A. Hatt
Cy 800Th Infantry
Lens
Mouston
Texas
Pete Christian
Rh7th Infantry
Willam J. Christian
Mountal View
Oxli
Apples and Tools Tore Through Odd List Prices
Fragmented OCR text shows fruit pricing and scattered items at a market. It mentions apples priced $1.50 and $2.00, plus other garbled phrases and a street address. Readable facts include a generic sale context and misread product labels.
Warnings Issued Over Lightless Nights and Fuel Shortage Threats
Federal official A. B Weakley warns against further violations of observance orders during lightless nights. Violations risk federal action, including heavy fines or imprisonment, amid concerns over fuel supply and potential procurement of alternative fuels for Southwest Texts. Officials note existing investigations into coal pricing and profiteering, with shortages likely to affect ordinary consumers unless fuel supply stabilizes.
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Bo Weakley
Weakley
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Nai Ie
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Petey
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NOA Spears CO
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Densal
Wong Treg
Ttice
Voltofenn
Ratthans DE
Manaton St
Hirmingaat
George A. Caster
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Philipines
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Ube Islands
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Muisell
Ghirtet
Sohal Tor Civiking
Sanfrancizco
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Las
Entels
Nindé Jong
Signal Corps
Kelly Field
Lyius
Heard Q
Dallas
Trea
Couren
Roa
Dantal Wari Om
Mtenetes Ak Effien
Sammess Mattiews
Wen
Gna Co
Tee
AML Weele
Maternity
Painless Matthews
E. Houston St. San Antonio
Wark
WAR Council
America
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Allied Board
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Camp Travis
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Houston
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Joske Rotary
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Heer Lowad
Oyenin
Erence Jocal
Sama
Waldeaderr
Choytom
Travis Club
Safety Deposit Boxes
San Antonio Loan & Trust Co
West Commerce Street
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