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The Fighting Apprentice and His Work in Defense
The article discusses Uncle Sam mobilizing for war readiness, focusing on recruiting drives, new stations, and the Army and Navy’s scaling up. It details enlistment incentives, training pathways from recruit to sailor or soldier, and the role of enlisted men in guiding new applicants, amid a broader push from Congress to expand the armed forces. It also touches on water purification, emphasizing the Potent Baltimore Filtration Plant and its mechanical processes for supplying clean city water.
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