Army camels on the frontier and their grim undoing
A historical note details the U S Army experiment with camels on the southwestern frontier. It covers congressional authorization, transport trials led by Jefferson Davis, and the camels clashes with mules, drivers, and soldiers. The piece quotes Lieutenant Porter and recounts incidents, including Major the camel, thirsty wells, and the eventual decline of camel use after the war.
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Feiforgon Davis
Miitary Commission
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Southwest
California
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Orient
Inty
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Yoma
Aris
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Poinia
Aining
D. D. Porter
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Egypt
Kansas City
Invitation Echoes From A Bardic Exchange
An archived snippet presents a playful exchange between Princeton Terry and another speaker, noting attire and flattery. The fragment hints at a social invitation style, with a literary tone and a wink to the reader about appearance and intent.
Lessening Cost of Government Cuts State Salaries
Columbus special reports a roughly 400000 dollar drop in state department expenses with the largest saving about 46000 in the Utilities Commission. Across agencies, payrolls fall and specialized costs shrink from a state cleanup drive led by reform boards.
Governor Praises Legislature for Civil Service Reform and Tax Shift
In Columbus a governor lauded the legislature for abolishing sinecures and cutting salaries, pushing tax control back to the people. He cited early savings of about $100,000 in salaries and liquor licensing, plus a 20,000 cut in department budgets. He credited the new administration with economy and restoring political power to citizens without weakening state duties.
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Columbus
Willis
Combine
Silarlex
Tinks
Harry Hall
Committee On Appropriations
Mack
Maoning
Tie
Cox
Reaier
McDermott
Needy Protected Demagogery Fails in Ohio Appropriation
The article defends a legislature approved appropriation bill, contrasting Willis administration funding with Cox era limits. It argues the new plan increases aid to unfortunates, reduces concealed expenses, and shows substantial savings versus Cox budget proposals, noting Democratic criticism but highlighting improved transparency and allocation.
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Columbist
Willis
Cox
Coxent
Ohio
Wilts
Iim
Price Removal Sparks Ohio State University Row
President Thompson defends decision to move Homer C Price from college head to rural economics professorship, stating board actions occurred without governor Willis’s knowledge. He notes interviews with Price and says resignations discussed were unrelated to political influence, with a public statement planned for June 16.
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Columbus
Specht
Willis
Price
Thompson
Ohio State University
Homer C. Price
Board of Trustees
H. C. Price
Stiletius
Agricultural Commission
Dean Price
Ohio State Grange
Board of ‘Trustees
University
Prige
Fabrications cloud Willis administration in Columbus letter
A Columbus special reports partisan papers circulating alleged fabrications about Governor Willis. The piece defends the civil service reforms, questions funds and vouchers, and names lobby figures tied to the Cox and Harmon camps. It claims no payments were authorized for controversial road contracts and criticizes the press for harmful charges.
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Beomirch Willis
Columbus
Kirkby
Toledo
Welker
Canton
John O'Dwyer
Democratic State Central Committee
Joe Dowling
James M. Cox
Montgomery County
Wim
Mason
Harmon
Brewers
Milton Warnes
Otto Renner
Liberal League
Lewie Bernard
Enay
Cincinnati
Frank Thomas
Woo County
Ben McKinney
Harry Wilson
Denver
Mension
Lobby Trust
Willis
Free Literature on Panama Expositions
The Sunset Magazine Service Bureau in San Francisco offers descriptive literature on the Panama-Pacific and Panama-California Expositions opening February 20 in San Francisco and San Mero. Request 20 cents in stamps to receive books, a California map, and a sample Sunset Magazine with exposition pictures.
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San Francisco
San Mero
California
Sunset Magazine
Sunset Magazine Service Bureau
Calif
The Vital Problem of Agriculture and Market Obstacle
Peter Radford argues the core issue is marketing not farming. He cites huge U S spending on soil and seed while neglecting marketing, urging a grand national organization. The Farmers Union advocates balanced focus on science and profitable marketing to prevent production surpluses.
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Peter Radford
United States
Minster
Farmers’ Union
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