See America First illustrated park portfolio issued
The Department of the Interior released a nine pamphlet portfolio to select citizens, showcasing nine national wonders with full-page photos. Secretary Lane aims to educate Americans to explore domestic scenic wonders and keep travelers in the United States, urging funds for roads and park infrastructure.
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America
United States
Department of the Interior
Lane
Yellowstone National Park
Yosemite National Park
Sequoia National Park
Mount Ranier National Park
Mesa Verde National Park
Glacier National Park
Rocky Mountain National Park
Graand Canyon National Monument
Grand Canyon
Congress
Stephen T. Mather
Secretary of the Interior
Interior Department
Switzerland
Italy
School Board bid notices for South Side Hot Sehr contest
Bids due 11 a m July 3 1916 for South Side Hot Sehr corner of Garden and Bismark streets with separate bids on plumbing heating and electrical work. $5000 certified check required. Plans at Associated Architects offices. Right to reject all bids. Alfred Giles Company Carl von Seutter Associated Architects San Antonio Texas. $75.35 New York and return Diverse Route Rail both ways Southern Pacific Adv.
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Hot Sehr
Garden and
Bismark
State Bank & Trust Company
Associated Architects
Alfred Giles Company
Carl von Seutter
San Antonio
Texas
New York
Return
Southern Pacific
Recruiting for Battery C Texas militia under Capt Tobin
The Battery C recruiting station opened Wednesday near Don-Ton Park across from Capt Tobin to build war strength. John B. Carrington issued notices to papers to attract volunteers, while Battery B under Capt Birkhead prepares to muster in, hoping for rapid recruitment in the Mexico crisis.
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Battery C
Texas
W. G. Tobin
Don-Ton Park
Militia Units Move Toward U S Mexican Border
Illinois militia troops begin to move to San Antonio as a border reserve. Wisconsin National Guard reinforces with six infantry regiments. Funston says limits prevent precise estimates while 100000 total militia strength is cited. Trucks increase to 1036 for border use, drawn from 3 million invest.
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San Antonio
Army
Mlinois
Wisconsin National Guard
Funston
Rega
Arizona
New Mexico
Fort Sam Houston
Texas
War Department
Mexico
General Pershing
Francisco Villa
Carranza
General Funston
Washington
Pershing
Santa Maria
William Parker
Hachita
State Department
Chihuahua
Tenth Cavalry
Carrizal
Regular Army
Southern Department
Harry H. Bandholtz
Thirteenth Infantry
Mimi the Trick Chimpanzee Gets New Zoo Home
Mimi the chimpanzee at the Philadelphia zoo, gifted from Borneo nine years ago, is moving to a new home in a soon to be completed enclosure. The famed trick performer supposedly shows near human intelligence, smokes without inhaling, threads a needle, claps for dances, and ties knots, though it also has a short temper.
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Mimi
Zoological Gardens
Philadelphia
Borneo
William Furness
Zoo
Travel Fare to New York and Return via New Orleans
Fare quoted at 84 dollars and 15 cents for a round trip to New York with passage via New Orleans and steamer. Southern line appears as the service provider.
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New York
New Orleans
Southern Pacific
Jewelry assortment highlighted in mixed metals and finishes
A full collection features bar pins brooches lace pins lavalieres waist sets and related items in solid gold filled gold sterling silver and green gold.
Blouses Cut to 79 Cents From Former 1 and 2 Dollar Grades
A big assortment of reduced blouses in broken sizes and one of a kind styles. Voiles organdies Japanese tub silks and madras in white and delicate summer shades with trimmings. Regular 1 and 2 dollar grades now 79 cents first floor.
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Madras
Slip over sheer nainsook dress with lace trim
Describes a slip over style dress made of sheer firm nainsook. It features a square neck short sleeves and neat lace trim. Offered at 47 cents with promotion mention and third floor location.
Corsets Offered at 50 Cents in Limited Sizes
Advertisement notes corsets priced at 50 cents, originally 1 to 3.50 dollars, with regular models up to 8.50 dollars. Sale covers only sizes 18 and 19 regulars, with broken-size stock cleared at 50 cents. Located on the third floor.
French Three Inch Gun Wears Well Under Fire
Paris reporting from the front notes a French three inch gun with an actual wear count of 18 830 shots in one instance. Previously the theoretical efficiency limit was about a thousand shots, but the man at the front kept precise figures showing greater durability.
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Associated Press
Paris
Nnle
Bombs kicked back in Lynn stunt by Farnum Fish and Sprague
The Boston Globe reports Farnum T. Fish and his companion George E. Sprague attempted a bomb dropping stunt over Lynn Massachusetts. Five bombs exploded simultaneously as their bi plane veered into a far bank.
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Boston Globe
Farnum T. Fish
George E. Sprague
Lynn
Mass
Harmless Bomb Run Ends With Minor Injuries In Bi-plane Flight
The report describes an incident where a bi-plane released a small quantity of explosive, likely harmless, injuring Sprague slightly and burning his clothing while Fish kept control of the aircraft. Fish, an accomplished flyer from Mexico, had intended to demonstrate aerial bombardment to Lynn spectators. The explosion was mitigated by the low payload and altitude.
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Sprague
Fish
Mexico
Lynn
Alabama Judge Lectures Chicken-Thief's Father
A Negro boy in an Alabama police court faces a fifth chicken theft charge. The judge chastises the father for not guiding the boy, who retorts with humor about his lack of talent for learning. The exchange ends with the father claiming he has shown him the right way, but the boy still gets caught.
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Alabama
National Monthly
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Sand
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Government Forest Service
David R. Francis
Russia
St. Louis
Louisville Courier-Journal
Wolfson
Royal Society
Saul Woltson
Sonneborn’s
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Fraser Auto Supply Co
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Hearn-Stewart Bros. Tire Co
Southwestern Repair Company
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