Mascots 9 Pets On Our Warships
A historic look at naval mascots aboard U S warships reveals how crews select and care for cats dogs goats parrots and other animals on ships. Mascots can belong to individuals or the crew and may be donated by states or transferred from other ships. The article notes pets boost morale aid discipline and endure long voyages while some animals exhibit remarkable tricks and steadfast loyalties aboard vessels like the Kentucky Vermont Chester Minnesota and the Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ufe
Uncle Bam
Tars
Kentucky
Blue Grass State
Bo Long
United States
Animal Kingdom
Uncle Sam's Navy
Yankee Tars
Tropica
China
Japan
Valley
Chicago
Vermont
Chester
Minnesota
Demonstration in Metz Provokes Police Action and Protests
In Metz, France, a La Lorraine Sportive concert was halted by police who declared the public gathering illegal. President M. Samain and leader of the orchestra were arrested while musicians continued to play. The crowd protested shouting Vive la Lorraine and sang the Marseillaise as police dispersed. Samain remained in custody, while M. Foret was elected burgomaster amid mounting tension blamed on Prussian tyranny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Mets
New York
la Lorraine Sportive
M. Samain
Bamain
Lorraine
Samain
Boy in Basque dress causes court to laugh in France
In a provincial French appeal court a 14 year old boy was summoned to testify. He appeared in a Basque redingote with large boots, making himself look like a man. The court roared as he read the citation stating he was to appear in his father's suit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Basque Country
Pere
Alarming Prevalence of Eczema in Skin Diseases
The piece describes eczema as a major skin disease causing severe itching and disfigurement. It promotes hot baths with Cuticura Soap and Cuticura ointment as effective treatments and offers free samples and a pamphlet by mail to readers. The ad includes a quip about poetry from Lippincott's Magazine.
Curious Medical Testimonial From Mrs. L A Com
A Baltimore mother praises Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound for her daughters recovery from female troubles after three bottles. The letter claims drastic improvement in her health and encourages use for others, citing widespread letters of gratitude to the Pinkham company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia E. Pinkham
Mrs. L. A. Com
Rutland Street
Baltimore
Moth
Lynn
Pinkham
Pinkham Medicine Company
Mass
Sevarhis
Philly
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IME IF
LPR
Turtro
Cacate
Olso
TPL
Metz
Tak
Potter's Field
Lippincott's Magazine
Lydia
Hotel Cimberland
Broadway
54Th Street
New
Firepree
H. P. Stimson
Hotel Imperial
Renote
California Fig Syrup CO
Senna
California FI Syrup CO
California
IESG
Leadoig
Daisy Fly Killef
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