Army men praise La Perla drink as satisfying beverage
A promotional line extols La Perla as a cooling, delightful bottle for soldiers and comrades, claiming it passes muster with all army men who crave a real man’s drink.
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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1917
Page
16
A promotional line extols La Perla as a cooling, delightful bottle for soldiers and comrades, claiming it passes muster with all army men who crave a real man’s drink.
An advertisement from the San Antonio Brewing Association touts La Perla as refreshing invigorating and wholesome with snap sparkle and flavor while noting it is non intoxicating. It urges readers to try it when thirsty tired or fagged.
Arthur Pollen, British naval expert, tells Washington audience that victory hinges on higher command in both navies. He argues sea power, not only ships, decides outcomes, and urges bold, unified strategy, swift decisions, and disciplined crews to beat submarine threats and secure communications.
The Navy Department outlines collar insignia for chief warrant officers, warrant officers, mates, and petty officers reflecting rank distinctions. Descriptions cover devices such as anchors, shells, propellers, squares, diamonds, caducei, leaves, and binoculars with silver and gold surcharges and service-length distinctions.
Old Shan Doherty discusses Irish and Irish Canadian troops in World War I with his son Doalty. He cites French service by Irish soldiers and recounts Pierre the Canadian corporal who infiltrated German lines, prompting belief that Irish courage runs in the blood and will spur enlistment.
In a column noting a mare named Miss Jean once drafted to serve with the French army, the animal’s temper and muleish traits are recounted. After a lengthy ordeal, trainer Frank Hedrick reports he has tamed the mulish mare and she is ready to race this spring on half mile tracks.
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