War College Says Militia Disability Rate Validates System Flaws
Official figures show 9,446 militiamen discharged from border forces for physical disability since June, about one tenth of those mobilized. The War College cites earlier warnings and argues that divided authority harms efficiency and supports universal federal control to fix the militia system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
D. C
War Department
Washington, D. C
National Guard
Army War College
War College
General Ataff
Kids Fool Autoists By Blowing Bags
Kansas City is shaken by a prank on Armour boulevard where several motorists report false tire blowouts. A slim man checked his tires and with giggling teens nearby rendered the scene comical as paper bags with holes lay abandoned beside a bench.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Armour Boulevard
Troostave
Old Soldier Expectorates Bullet From Neck
Paris Ill Sept 22 Mark Boatman 71 coughed up a buckshot lodged in his neck from the second battle of Corinth in October 54 years ago He served in Company BE 12th Illinois infantry and survived the Civil War era injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Ill
Mark Boatman
Corinth
Boatman
12Th
Ilinois Infantry
Princess Volensky Fights on Front After Disguising as Soldier
Princess Volensky, 22, whose husband, father and brother were killed, cut her hair and wore men's clothes to enlist as a private on the southern front. Her sex was discovered and she was sent to Kiev to be discharged, but she escaped guards and returned to battle. She was recently found wounded in a Kharkoff hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petrograd
Princess Volensky
Kieff
Ashe
Three-Thumbed Italian Man Undergoes Amputation
In Atchison Kansas on September 22, John son Koutras an Italian had one of his extra thumbs amputated after doctors found a third thumb growing from the second joint of his right hand. The unusual growth was well formed like his other thumb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atchison, Kaa
Johnson Koutras
Koutras
Elman to Open Year’s Feast of Musical Treats
Mischa Elman, world famous violinist, appears in recital to open the Ladies' Musical club season at the Moore Friday eve November 29. Elman has made five U S tours and currently contracts for 100 concerts on this transcontinental tour. He is a favorite with music lovers across classes and will headline the first program of the season.
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Ladies’ Musical Club
the Moore
Elman
Fret
America
Europe
Palace Hip Weekend Show At Theatre Des Alarcons
The Palace Hip presents a mixed bill of Spanish dance and song led by The Five Alarcons and Charlies Henry’s posing doge. Lee and Collins billed as Dancers de Luxe with a Society Misfit skit. Carter and Waters offer burlesque fun in The Suffraget. Hawaiian music by Frank and Frances Graham. Photoplay A Deluded Wife. Selig Tribune News Pictorial completes the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palace Hip
Charlies Henry
Lee
Collins
Don
Patty
Carter
Waters
Frank
Frances Graham
Selig Tribune
Letter From Malcolm Stuart Reveals Yacht Cruise Plans
An excerpted letter from Malcolm Stuart discusses Ellene joining a yacht cruise, reflections on bachelor life, and desires for Margie Waverly. The note ends with a hint of ongoing correspondence and a teaser about Capt. Blake on the yacht. Los Angeles police statistics follow the letter.
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Malcolm Stuart
Margie
Capt. Blake
Ellene
Stuart
Jim Edie
Jim
Dick Waverly
Margie Waverlys
Altho
Euliene
Lady Salvia
Blake
Oldest Store in Seattle Celebrates 42nd Anniversary
Singerman and Sons, the oldest retailer in Seattle, marks 42 years since its founding. Paul Singerman arrived in 1869 and opened the Third and Pike street shop in 1874, during Mayor Henry L. Yester’s era with about 2,000 residents. The store survived Seattle’s 1889 fire and is now run by I. R. Singerman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Singerman & Sons
Third
Pike St
Paul Singerman
Plains
Henry L. Yester
I. R. Singerman
County Democrats Elect New Heads
Geo. A. Custer, president of the King County Democratic club, was elected chairman of the King County central committee Thursday night over George Harroun. Harroun was later chosen vice president as the group installed new leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. A. Custer
King County Democratic Club
King County Central Committee
George Harroun
Harroun
Election leadership slate announced for state committee
Chairman confirms George Starr elected secretary and R. Bhorn treasurer. George E. R. reelected state committeeman over George Murphy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Starr
Bhorn
George E. R
George Murphy
Beauty hints from a society page on skin care
A society figure advises that cosmetic overuse ages the skin and promotes a simple regimen. She swears by clarified wax to remove dead particles and a nightly merce wax cream to refresh the complexion. A basic face bath with powdered life solution keeps the skin tight and firm.
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Chase & Sliter
Lipton
Kondon’s
Mme
Danderine
Hay
Ise
St. Jacob's
Sloan's
Chamberlain's Syrup
Pinaud
Pebeco
Kolynos
Lyon's Powder
Pond
Soc Dorin Rouge
de Hind
DeLuxe Drug Co
Smith Drug Co
James
P.S. Navy Yard
H. B. Kennedy & Flyer
Colman Dock
Rastern Central
Eastern Department
East
BY Frederick M. Kerry
Palace
Henry
Eve
SAMCO
Keso
Green
Wisarde
Ite
Tte
Mischa Elman
Mischa Eiman
Grafonola
Hush Stone
Ee En
Bull Bros. Just Printers
Third Main
National
Pike
Los Angeles
Sanitary
Elliott
Third Ave
S&t
St d Sh
Barton's
Independent Packing Co
Elliott 1625
William
Jersey
Brhown
Anderson’s Grocery
Groceteria
South End
Heinz Cider
Vinewar
Rex
Bettie
Acorn
Stong SA
OUR
PRIC
Hershey
Apedal
Guittard
Lipton's
Crescent Meat CO
Beeeem, Geecee, Co
Zee Lucky Strike Fish CO
M. Cinnaman CO
Sta
Reliable Butter
White Market
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