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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 15, 1917

Page

16

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.

La Perla Refreshing Non-Alcoholic Beverage Ad

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.

British Naval Expert Sees War Won by High Command

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.

Washington, D. C Washington Arthur Pollen Pollen Navy League United States Navy Department Annapolis The Ine France Berlin Igoland England Germany London Sussex America North Sea Channel Russia William Pitt Napoleon Frederick the Great Carnot

Insignia Details for Navy Sea Service Ranks

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.

Marine Corps Uncle Sam Navy Department Navy

Where's fighting if it's not in the blood Io an Irishman

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.

Shan Doherty Patrick MacGill Shan Doalty Irelan Doaly France French War Office Thim Pierre Zee Girman Sudding

Miss Jean the Slacker Mare Goes For Racing in Spring

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.

Europe The Chicago Tribune Miss Jean Circleville Ohio Jean Siberia J. W. Brandewie Columbus Frank Hedrick Hedrick

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