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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1909
Page
6
Military experts clash on efficiency of service rifles versus machine-gun platoons. Experimental firings at the school of miniketry Monterey aim to settle which system yields faster, more accurate results under varied ground conditions and reinforce capabilities.
The navy undertakes turbine tests on the vessel at dry dock, compares Curtis and Parsons engines, and reviews hull fouling at Chester. Officers discuss naval station needs at Guantanamo, shifts in Pacific deployment toward the Philippines, and a projected cruise of the Atlantic Fleet divisions to Asia. Promotions, pay, and medical vacancies are addressed as the service plans repairs at Mare Island and Hunters Point and prepares for maneuvers on the Great Lakes.
Reports on competitive gasoline engine tests for small Navy boats at Norfolk Naval Yard. Details include a new at sea type, 17 manufacturers signaling intent to submit engines, and thorough trials to determine suitability for the fleet ages.
Long wartime notice lists constructing additional buildings at a naval hostel including quarters for female nurses and officers. It names officers assigned to various companies and districts, notes signal corps and artillery postings, and details vessel movements with arrivals at Provincetown, Guantanamo, and New London.
A London newspaper piece mocks male claims of superiority in domestic life. It argues women resist simple corrections, prefer decisive men, and resent being left behind or underestimated. The author asserts women want partnership and humor them fiercely yet need support against male vanity.
The First Battery Field Artillery receives $80,600 new equipment and joins a District National Guard drill near New England coast. Massachusetts New York Connecticut and DC units prepare for simulated warfare from August 4 to 21 with transports by army ships and a camp near the coast south of Boston. Individuals tested at Congress Heights rifle range and aim for a select team to represent the brigade at Camp Perry Ohio.
The Office of Naval Intelligence issued four information pamphlets detailing relative naval strengths, vessel types, construction status, and facts about battleships known as dreadnoughts. The material aims to inform the public on contemporary ship classes and fleet capabilities.
The Marine-Hospital Service issued changes to duties and stations of officers last week. Several assistant surgeons and acting officers received leaves of absence, temporary duties, or transfers, with various dates effective July 1 or later. Resignations and directed reports were noted, including a pharmacist and labor staff adjustments.
The ad proclaims a $100 reward for anyone able to disprove a claimed cure for catarrh. It touts internal constitutional treatment that purportedly cures catarrh and builds constitution, with the offer directed to readers to test the remedy by sending testimonials. The notice lists F J Cheney and Co of Toledo as producers and mentions a family laxative product.
A brief old time guide advises stopping dairy, giving calomel in three doses to infants, and feeding thick strained rice water with condensed milk. After recovery, gradually reintroduce fresh milk or pasteurized milk. The tone reflects period medical advice for children with summer illness.
The Society for Prevention of Sickness emphasizes danger of raw milk for children and invalids, warns against ice cream cream not pasteurized, and advocates a stringent law prohibiting sale or use of unpasteurized cream. E Berliner serves as secretary.
Observations by two physiognomists claim the tongue betrays character through side and motion. They link a right sided tongue to talkative men and trusted affairs, while left sided tongues allegedly mark parsimonious or impractical natures. The piece warns that extreme tongue extension signals a dangerous gossip and that such a person should not be trusted with secrets.
A report details the transport of Egyptian quails to London via Alexandria, Awslout, Khar tum and Manchester Ship Canal. Birds are trapped by Amba and packed in crates for long journeys, with careful feeding and watering en route. The operation involves large shipments and a dedicated warehouse in Alexandria for staging before final delivery to Dirda and London.
The Hermit Kingdom shows a stark decline in female court attendants from over a thousand to about one hundred as occupations cut jobs after the Japanese occupation. Empress access is restricted, confining women to palace precincts, while visitors note the cooler atmosphere and limited contact with the outside world. The emperor’s tour revealed the lasting social strain from years of confinement and shifting power dynamics at court.
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