Courage in the Skies honors Captain Colin P. Kelly
A tribute praising Captain Colin P. Kelly for his heroic bombing of the Japanese battleship Haruna, describing him as fearless, patriotic, and a symbol of American resolve. The column lauds his sacrifice, compares him to Revolutionary heroes, and urges Americans to honor his memory and not let his death be in vain.
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Henry Fred- Amiel
Colin P. Kelly
Kelly
Lexington
Valley Forge
West Point
Haruna
Colin T. Kelly
America
Roda Ye
Samson
Captain Kelly
Corkey
Abraham Lincoln
Patience Needed In War Perspective From Wartime Editorial
An editorial urges patience amid wartime expectations, arguing Japan is better prepared and has an experienced army, while the United States boasts greater resources, industry, and population. It notes American production is just starting to surge and cautions miracles are unlikely until full U.S. strength is on land and air.
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Japan
United States
China
Epidemic Risks in Army Camps and Vaccination
A historical note on viral infections in crowded living groups, stressing risks in army camps. It cites measles, mumps, influenza, and smallpox as major threats, lists World War I outbreak figures, and emphasizes compulsory smallpox vaccination and the danger of post infection pneumonia.
Preventing influenza in barracks with distance and UV light
Dr Herman N Bundesen and colleagues discuss measures to curb influenza among troops. Recommendations include six feet of separation in crowded beds, bedside barriers, and ultraviolet lights in barracks to destroy airborne virus, with testing and hospital care for those showing symptoms.
The Yellow Peril Strains Pacific Coast Relations
A historical account recalls anti Japanese sentiment on the Pacific coast, from labeling Japanese as barbarians to calls for exclusion. It covers Roosevelt’s intervention amid rising immigration, school segregation in San Francisco, and diplomatic tension as the United States faced limits on local regulation.
Quartermasters conference to show war film clips
A January meeting agenda notes motion pictures of Japanese army and navy scenes from China will be shown at the quartermasters winter training conference next Wednesday evening. Announcement was sent to all quartermaster reserve officers. A 1922 item mentions bans on extreme haircuts at Camp Frayisi.
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China
Laws and tensions in US Japan relations through 1924
Damon Runyon recounts tensions between the United States and Japan from restrictions on Japanese laborers to the alien land law and immigration data act of 1924. It notes California's alien land ownership ban aimed at Japanese, Japan's protest as a treaty issue, and President Coolidge's push for delay, with Congress eventually passing restrictive measures despite negotiations.
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United States
Japan
California
Witsor
William Jenmdnga Bryan
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Puing
House
Coolidge
King Pera
Marry or Not A Roundabout Essay On Men
A facetious survey lists forty seven reasons why men avoid marriage. The piece notes some men are cynical about women while others fear loss of independence, financial strain, or social expectations. It pokes fun at excuses tied to job, risk, or modern romance.
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Roman
Postwar prospects and social security plans debated
Washington notes analyze how postwar production, taxation and social security shape the economy. Economists warn against government run ventures, pushing a big pension program to sustain demand while debates grow over payroll taxes and the future role of government in financing defense investments. The piece contrasts free enterprise with anticipated fiscal shifts after victory.
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Time Magaziné
Henry Ford
Chrysier
Jose
Enola
Wallace
Torls Lke
Hern
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Treasury
Elme
Social Security Chalrinatt Altmeyer
Wiadle
Massachys
Hinnett
Foaturan Synil
Listen Worla By Elsie Robinson
A patriotic plea calls on God to guide Americans through postwar fears. It emphasizes unity, wisdom, and decency, urging resilience against division and distraction as the nation faces economic and political pressures. The speaker seeks help to uphold truth and temper, to stride together toward a wiser way of life.
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Greece
Teur
Texans Honor Pioneers Behind County Names
Fragmentary historical note reflects on Texas counties Leo, Tom, Frath, Gillespie, Grins, Henge, Mullany and others, naming figures like Robert F Milam and Captain Gillespie. The piece recalls how counties were named after Texans who fought in independence, Civil War and frontier days.
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Alnee
Lone Star
Andy Ducknon
Bam Houston
Texas
Tockson County
Bam Hourston
Ainte
Frath County
George B. Brath
Henge Hom
Mullany County
Milam
Ben Milami
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