Foxhall the Army Horse Dies at Fort Sam Houston
Foxhall, a renowned army horse of the Third field artillery, died after a long service career including the Cuban campaign and a 1000 mile march from Fort Riley to Fort Sam Houston. Retired in 1913 by order of the secretary of war, he later suffered paralysis and declined until a final illness.
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Hamburg Breast Tea for a Bad Cold
An old remedy recommends Hamburg Breast Tea from pharmacies. Steep a tablespoon in boiling water and drink a teacupful to open pores, relieve congestion, and loosen bowels. Described as inexpensive, vegetarian, and harmless.
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To Have Curly Hair Like Nature's Own
Women troubled by curling irons can try plain liquid silmerine to achieve natural looking waves and curls. The product allegedly adds luster and health without damage, without stickiness, and requires following directions on the bottle for best results.
Britain Spends Millions on Horses for War Effort
London dispatch reports Great Britain has spent over 60 million dollars on horses in the United States since the war began. A quip from Life notes a underbridge scene with a preacher and boys, underscoring wartime fatigue and morale.
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London
Great Britain
United States
English Tommies Improvise Blithesome Songs On March
English soldiers improvise cheerful improvised songs as they march across red fields. The piece notes widespread popularity of army created chants and alters to familiar tunes, with verses that mock officers and praise regiments, while highlighting their role in sustaining morale during long marches.
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Society Lion Brian Kavanagh of Victoria
London reports Private Brian Kavanagh of Horsham Victoria and his mother owning 260000 acres of Australian soil and a fortune exceeding a million pounds. He and his elder brother joined the Gallipoli expeditionary force where the brother was killed and Brian was wounded in the lower part.
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Lions of Society
Brian Kavanagh
Horsham
Victoria
Gallipoli
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