Naval Reserve aims to augment U S navy manpower
A 1915 discussion outlines the Naval Reserve Act goals to convert trained ex sailors into reserve personnel. It explains pay scales for four, eight, and twelve year veterans, stipulates duties, mobilization readiness, and the benefits of re enlistment. It notes higher re enlistment rates since the law's passage and argues for morale and discipline gains.
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Conress
Giese
Navy Department
Congress
Naval Reserve
Navy
Height of Ocean Waves in Storms and at Sea
An authority notes waves in storms rarely exceed twelve feet, but on the high sea they may reach fifty feet. Wave length stays under 600 feet. Southern Pacific reports 45 foot waves, southern Atlantic 39 feet, and Mediterranean 12 feet. When waves strike a fixed object like a lighthouse they can rise 100 to 200 feet. On the open sea waves do not exceed 50 feet.
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Pacific
Atlantic
Mediterranean
Origin of Money and Early Banking Concepts
The text states money origin is unknown, with metals used in barter in ancient times. It notes rulers imprinted metals found in ruins and mentions banking three thousand years ago with bills of lending carved on bricks.
Wood Fires in the Craftsman Essay
Will Levington Comfort reflects on how different woods emit unique fragrances and burn in distinct manners. He notes some woods shriek at the moment of cutting while others burn calmly, and some yield a spiritual release as they crack under flame.
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Levington
Showing His Love on the Verandah
A domestic quarrel between Sam and Liza unfolds by a fire as she suspects his affection wanes. He reassures her with playful humor claiming his love grows as he watches her work. The exchange captures intimate rural dialogue and affection.
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Sam
Liza
Portrait Complaints Tap a Wife’s Influence on Art
Dialogue reveals Mr Wallerson unhappy with a portrait, claiming the artist followed his wife’s instructions. The artist explains the wife wanted a facial expression that avoided a look of greed, aiming to alter the subject’s appearance away from chasing money.
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Mr. Wallerson
A Girl With Some Head
Ethel dining with a friend laments lack of money for dinner and suggests sending the bill C. O. D. Kitty brightens with the idea and proposes COD payment as a gag or plan.
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Ethel
Swell
Kitty
No Danger City Cousin at Party Outfit Debate
The Springfield Union piece notes a humorous exchange about a family outfit for a party. The elder says the clothes are old but not a problem, while the younger questions if anyone at the event will have seen the grandfather wearing them.
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Eben
Springfield
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