French Ace on Mission Describes Daring Airmen Work
Captain de la Grange of the French Aviation Corps, visiting the United States, outlines early aerial warfare and the rising role of observers, reconnaissance and bombing missions, the eye of the army, and the evolution of aviation tactics alongside artillery from Marne to 1916.
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U. S
de la Grange
French Aviation Corps
United States
Washington, D. C
San Antonio
Congress
War Department
Germany
France
America
General Squier
United States Signal Corps
de la’ Grange
The
Marne
Meuse
Lafayette
Geology as a Military Asset in Modern Warfare
The article argues geology strengthens military planning from artillery foundations to avalanche risks and tunnel placement. It cites Professor Pogue on rock and ground behavior, seismographs locating hidden guns, and the need for nationwide geological maps to bolster preparedness and resources.
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Pogue
Northwestern University
Alps
Tyrol
Plattenbergkopf
Sneft
Watching Competitors Inspires Better Business Methods
Leaders advise business people to study rivals and imitate effective practices. An attractive sign and well lit storefront can attract customers, and adopting similar methods may yield improved results for your own enterprise.
England Leases Calais Coast for 99 Years
Dutch and Scandinavian papers report Calais and adjacent coast leased to England for 99 years in return for financial and military aid rendered to France during the war.
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England
Calais
Hague
France
Great Britain
Free Asthma Cure Offer for Sufferers Nationwide
An advertisement proclaims a new method to cure asthma without cost or time loss and invites recipients to request a free trial by mail. It targets long standing and hay fever cases, promising relief from wheezing and paroxysms regardless of climate, age, or occupation.
Military terms explained for readers on American troops in France
The article defines military hierarchy from corps to platoon for general readers. It details corps and divisions led by major generals, brigades, regiments with officers and staff, battalions of four companies, infantry company structure, platoons, squads, and noncommissioned ranks, ending with cavalry company terminology.
Garden radish origins debated in old notes
The writer argues that garden radishes did not come from wild radishes in fields. They claim the common belief is doubtful and that any decent radish found in the wild is rare, suggesting garden radishes originated from other sources and were selected over time.
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Sia
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Pratt
Kaisernhelm
Mother Earth
Munich
Switzerland
Marseilles
Neueste Nachrichten
Upper
Bavaria
San Antonio Gas and Electric Company
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Vudor
Vudors
Ste
Stowers
Special
Houston ST
Thinesand
Gibson & Herrick
Eeeeet
Frontier Asthma CO
Niagara and Hudson Sts
Buffalo, N. Y
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East
Houston Street
Commonwealth Bank & Trust Company
Guaranty Fund Bank
Capital
Harry Landa
W. R. Wiseman
T. N. Smith
Thomas H. Jarrell
Juan Faudor
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