Propeller troubles prompt aero squadron reports at Columbus NM
War Department notes improve moisture control for Curtiss R-2 planes and progress toward a metal propeller. New Mexico trials followed by rains reduce damage. a second aero squadron is planned under Maj Benjamin D Foulois with transfers and officer promotions debated.
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Columbus
N Mex
War Department
Africa
New Mexico
Mexico
San Antonio
Tex
Manila
Benjamin D Foulois
Josiah C Minus
Raebean
First
Mineola
Long Island
Pirat
Qieyt
Goero
Carberry
Chriscet
Chicago
Joseph C Morrow Jr
Aviation Section
Auburn Field
Navy promotion by selection faces opposition and flaws
The naval appropriation includes promotion by selection to commander captain and rear admiral. Officers criticize the method as impaired by annual boards and presidential disapproval, arguing it introduces influence and undermines board findings. Critics claim boards should be final and mandatory, with the process continued on another page.
Dog Wins Big at Greenlaw Saloon Poker
In Arkansas City old Greenlaw runs a bar as a dog with ventriloquist talk and poker skill astonishes patrons. A mysterious stranger bets big, the dog wins with perfect hands, the man pays up, and the old man contemplates his new prized companion.
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Oll Man Greenlaw
Arkansas City
Jack
Owen Pepper
Mr Pepper
Mr. Pepper
Showalter Leads Western Chess Tourney at Kenwood Club
Jackson W Showalter of Georgetown Kentucky, the current Western champion, appears poised to retain the title as the Western tournament unfolds at the Kenwood Club in Chicago. Notables include Wilbur Le Moorman of Lynchburg Virginia and J G Becker of Winchester, with Whitaker from Chicago highlighted by mixed results as play advances toward half-season standings.
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Ackson W. Showalter
Georgetown
United
Whitaker
Kenwood Club
Chicago
Wilbur le Moorman
Lynchburg
J. G Becker
Winchester
Norman
Becker
R. & Hoff
Eduard Laaker
Birth-Rate Decline Attributed To War Based Biologic Change
Italian savant Prof Joseph Sergi argues that birth rate declines stem from biological changes caused by prolonged warfare. He cites nervous and hormonal disruptions in soldiers and historic wars as producers of sterility, warning that long conflicts threaten demographic structures in Europe and beyond.
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Joseph Sergi
Joseph Serets
Serg
Royal Anthropological Museum of Rome
Mfe
France
Sergi
Sam
Charles
Philip II
Babylon
Assyria
Persia
Egopt
Syria
Ware
Mesopotamia
Army seeks officer appointments as second lieutenants
The Adjutant General reports a shortage of second lieutenants and calls for civil applicants. Applications after August 1% cannot be processed in time for the August 7 exam. another exam will occur early next year. Over 9 candidates will be examined August 21. even if all fail, vacancies remain. By July 1917 a new allotment of positions will open. Also, the Federal Reserve Board approved a discount reduction from 24 to 8 percent on commodity paper at the New Orleans bank.
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Regular Army
Secretary of War
Chief of Ordnance
Ordnance Establishments
National Defense Act of Jurle
Ordnance Department
Provire
Sandy Hook
Arsenala Es Roachiniats
Molders
Clarence H. Knight
Corps of Engineers
War Department
Knight
Judge Advocate General
Army
Ufe
United States Military Academy
Inniar
Military
Herhall
Chief of Engineers
Corpe of Engineers
Porto Rico
Orval P Townsend
Fragiment
Tohn M Field
Edwin J Griffith
Miles K Taulbee
Cource
Army Medical School
Thia City
Ita Seasions
Medical Corps of the Army
Medical Reserve Corps
Medical Corps
P OW Huntington
Plattsburg
New York City
Laisdell
Pearsall
Basgert
Shariff
Ciadadlea
Jake Winterbottom
Gwen Pepper
Dove of Peace
Tan Greenlaw
Lasker
H Holbrook
Chicago
QUEEN
Lasker Holbrook
Halbrook
Sa RsKt Bik
Castles
Ea O
Edward Lasker
Blech Bea Pow
bin Tion
Dbinck
Les
Alice
Congress
New Orleans
Federal Reserve Board
Brownstone Hair Tint Claims Minute Transformation
An advertisement promotes Brownstone hair tint promising rapid, undetectable color changes to brown, dark brown, or black with a lasting, natural look. It claims easy application, no rubbing or washing off, and free trials via a brochure mailed for ten cents. The note lists makers and retailers including The Canton Powderal Co and various drug stores.
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Kanton Poarweral Co
Jacky O'en
Jagil's
Drag
Peepins Drag Stores
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O. H. Knight
Board of
oMcers
Cal William H. Arthur Medical Corps
National Guard
United States
Hay
United States Navy
Old Greenlaw
Stranger
Pardners
Firat
Bill
Greenlaw
Dog
Him
Papper
Mr. Papper
Ege RT
Cheas
Mor Dhya «Ti
Keleeritzkys
Tachtgorins
RG Techigorins
Mockymout
Poat
Morphys
Techigorins
Kelaeritskys
Nockemouts
A. Paach
Hicee
Enepp
Philidor Leew
Bortell
Iece
Veerhoff
Knapp
Pew
Queninis Noek
Adama
Bay
Paneb
Gannon
Petro
Mundelle
Veerhoft
Smith
Rogers
Jeregotar
Tucker
Raleigh
Techigorina
Oberkmates
Hoberth
Flores
Zapeleon
Clayton
Braunton
McClure
Owen
Macneil
Anderson
Borfelt
Balconer
Keiseritzkys
Murphys
Brillant
Chess
the Post
Ben
Franklin
Jphas
Harwita
Dr. Cayley
G C Faylor
Washington
T H 'Ytone
Richmond
Btone
Dr Caylor
Mr Stone
Mr. Stone
Fairchild
Allison Street
Northwest
Falconer
Cuylor
L. Veerhof
Forlowite
MW HW. T
L H. Cake
University
Spear Cumberland
7Th St
Prince Albert
Euphrates
Perata
Egypt
Russia
Italy
England
Europe
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