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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1917
Page
17
A long, garbled discussion of military camouflage during the Great War explains camouflaging ships, the term pamguilage, and the debate over its effectiveness. It describes decoy patterns, deceptive shapes, and observer distance, noting German U boats and neutral ships affected by camouflaged vessels and the evolving naval deception landscape.
The article notes American Indians including Sitting Bull’s descendants volunteering for the U.S. Army and Navy. It highlights the Sixth Nebraska Infantry unit at a Walthill tournament, mentions families linked to Buffalo Bill, Carlisle training, and colonial-era military ties, with portraits of notable Native American soldiers.
The article discusses WWII era submarine warfare with details on periscope usage and camouflage schemes like Mackay and Merkay systems. It explains how submarines attempt to evade depth charges and torpedoes, noting the evolving methods to blend hulls and surface markings, and the challenges of detecting subs through periscopes and wireless masts.
Report describes a test of new German gas masks involving University of Minnesota researchers Anes poison and Drot A J Bimenfetter. The demonstration showed masks offering limited protection while a British mask appeared safer, amid test confusion and participants from several institutions.
A veteran warns rookies about city life and cheap hotels guiding new arrivals to avoid poverty and danger. He cautions on cheap eateries shunning stable work, stresses discipline, and urges careful budgeting to not fall prey to unsafe areas or coercive crowds.
A fragment describes a historic method to light fires without matches in a park training session. It mentions primitive techniques and a hollow barrel approach linked to old ways revived for sailors and marines. The text references safety, methods, and a search for a peaceful substitute to traditional fire.
Commanding officers of the American Army, many recently promoted from colonels and lieutenant colonels, are named to lead National Guard divisions and head toward France. Figures include Major General George Beil Jr and Major General Leonard Wood, with several others from Wisconsin and Michigan National Guards slated for command in Europe this year.
Nicholas Rubineff once emperor of all the Russias age seventy nine and his daughters are shown in a garden at the Taarles folo Volage where they are held prisoners by the revolutionary government. The family was moved to Siberia recently. The children play noisy games with Grand Tuenesa Olga joining in though she is twenty two.
A fragmentary report describes a wall woven drama staged in London with masked actors and improvised costumes. The blind performers, aided by others, endure intense scenes while authorities debate the meaning. A British ceremony later honors heroes, with many medals awarded and questions lingering about recognition and inclusion.
Guynemer, a young French aviator known as the ace of 1918, rose from fragile health to become a skilled flyer. He joined Squadron No. 8 near Boulogne in May 1916, quickly earning a reputation for air combat and downing enemy planes with Morane Parasol and later aircraft.
The document describes use of animal nicknames like Willie for tanks and a Russian inscription reading With ware To Petrograd. It notes messages and propaganda amid Allied logistics, mentions experiments with camouflage and the unsettling symbolism surrounding armored vehicles in the summer of 1916.
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