Universal Swiss citizen army case study and contrasts
A National Geographic bulletin discusses Switzerland’s universal mandatory military service dating from 1874, detailing canton versus federal roles, the Auszug and Landwehr stages, exemptions, and the nation’s citizen-soldier ethos. It highlights early training in gymnasiums, lifelong service structure, and shared burdens across wealth and peasantry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
National Geographic Society
Citizen Army
Switzerland
Amerie
Techool House
Auszug
Giryady
Landwehr O
Raihway
Railroads Prepare for Daylight Saving Time End
Railroads face a major logistical task as clocks are set back one hour on October 26 to resume standard time. Rail executives nationwide have orders to revert wheel signals and schedules to Central Standard Time, aligning track operations with the time change and aiming to boost safety and efficiency.
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Salwiy
Radrodds
Mereby
Funeral rites for four month old Clayton Ar thy Riley
Funeral services for Clayton Arthur Riley four month old son of Mrs M J Riley 964 Lenland Avenue were held yesterday at the O Keefe and Towne mortuary The body was taken to TuVerne for burial for burial in TuVerne2026
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Baby Rimey
Clayton Arthur 'i
S. M. J. Riley
Leland Avenue
O'Keafe & Towne Mortuary
TuVerne
Eagle Symbol of United States to be Replaced in Wellesley Hills
Wellesley Hills Mass reports a proposal to replace the eagle with the goddess of Liberty as the national emblem. Rev C F Potter argues the eagle is a cousin to the vulture and unworthy, asserting Liberty’s torch represents true freedom and responsibility.
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Wellesley Hills
Mass
Smythol
United States
Goddess of Liberty
Congress
C. F. Potter
Unitarian Church
Yankee Private and German Bride in Wartime Romance
Davenport veterans recount a Davenport private James King who fell in love with Rosa Vort, a German girl. The couple faced headquarters rules during World War I, awaited sailing orders, and plan to marry in America as King serves in Camp Mills and Rosa runs an elevator in New York. The tale blends duty, longing, and small hope amid battles, armistice, and long separation.
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Davenport Ln
Gelft
Daeres
Davenport
St. Mihiel
Argonne Forest
Ruigiers
King
Germany
Otegersike
Fats
James King Iouia
Dt Mat
Rosa Vort
Yen Headquarters
Rosa
Goldiny
America
James
Itosa
Trost
Dines
Kosa
Hosa
Buck
Railroads weigh one hour rest rule change for time shifts
W L Park federal manager for the Chicago Great Western urges favoring short scheduled trains over strict timekeeping. He advises delaying processing by the hour change, turning clocks ahead 11 hours to protect delicate timepieces, and taking the safe route when doubt arises.
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W. L. Park
Chicago Great Western
Thort
Mr. Park
Delays Eliminated In Forwarding Incapacitated Fighters To Schools
Soldiers sailors and marines who suffered major operations may have admittance applications for government vocational training schools acted upon within 24 hours after applying to examining stations in cities across the country. Incapacitated men with lost limbs will be ordered to government schools immediately upon medical survey board recommendations. Enlistment periods are one and three years.
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Lowr City
Boards of Medical Survey
Sergi. 1
Imig
Government Reconstruction Board
Waterloo
Army
Lakehurst
N. J
Sergi
Timig
Frink
Motor Haport Corps
Yudenitch Joins Plea to U S to Feed Petrograd Front
The dispatch reports Bolsheviki retreat risks around Petrograd as Kronstadt remains in Bolshevik hands. British guidance notes Yudeniteh and staff at Gatchina, with Moscow rail link cut and Petrograd potentially isolated.
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Yudenitch
U.S
Petrograd
Kurgan
Kronstadt
London
Kalsheviki
Daily Mail
Terjioki
Finland
Petropavlovsk
Mail
Moscow
Pulkovo
Yudeniteh
Helsingfors
Gatchina
British War Office
Doorn Estate on the Nineteenth Century Exile
Doorn in Holland draws summer crowds as the Hohenzollern estate gains notice. William Joheszollern, once of Potadans, reportedly plans to settle there with St Helena substitute, while the Baronne van Beaufort prepares the moving of ar t treasures and furniture ahead of a late-year change in ownership.
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Duo
Holland
House of
St. Helena
Donrn
Amerongen
Motland
Doorn
Amsterdam
Rotterdam
Arheim
Hohenzollern
Miles Aroud
Utrecht
Driebergen
Pape's Cold Compound Ad Claims Quick Relief
An old advertisement promotes Pape's Cold Compound as fast acting relief for colds. It urges taking every two hours to break up congestion, relieve headaches and feverishness, and stop nose running. The copy touts simple preparation, quick action, and low cost.
The Closed Door By Prederek Clark
Paula and her husband David live apart after a family scandal that reveals Paula’s deep love for David. A letter from Paula’s father, read by David, becomes the key moment as Paula admits love and they reunite at last. The old mansion, quiet halls, and a closed door symbolize the broken relationship and its repair.
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Paula
Merhusbaml
David
Teddy van
Ayoig
Teddy
David Burns
David Burn
Old Dad
Paulit
Fuiny
Imine
Vou Ming
Tre
Dad
Returned Hero Marries Blind Soldier in Chandleville
In Chandleville the war hero How ard Short married Miss Marjorie Green of Syracuse after returning from France. Short, blinded in battle, kept up with friend Jim and learned a new name enabling him to work daily while in a convalescent hospital. The story highlights resilience and a lifelong bond forged during wartime.
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Chandlerville
Howard Short
Mies
Marjorie Green
Syracuse
Short
France
Jim
Death of Count Di Cellere Shocks Diplomatic Circle
Washington mourns the death of Count Macchio Di Cellere, Italian ambassador to the United States, who died after a hospital operation. The mesenteric thrombosis caused his death. The U.S. will assign a battleship to convey his body to Italy.
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Washington, D.C
Washington
Macchio di Cellere
United States
Count di Cellere
Italy
Cellere
Stomano
Avex Vano
Mayor to End Graveyard Depredations in Frye Cemetery
Indignant Methuen residents and Samuel Adams chapter D A R appeal to Mayor Samuel Hushton to stop desecration of Revolutionary War veterans graves in Frye cemetery. Vandals chipped tombstone fetters and left scurrilous inscriptions. The 1728 cemetery was Lawrence area’s sole burial ground for 59 years.
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Lawrence
Masy
Frye
Methuen
Samuel Adams
Samuel Hushton
Births Reported in Presbyterian Hospital and Elsewhere
Birth notices list new arrivals: Patrice Jane to Mr and Mrs KR Francis at Presbyterian hospital. a daughter Whi tore Caroline to Mr and Mrs George Merril Norwood. Alfred John to Mr and Mrs Michael Jungen Fox township. Jean Louise to Mr and Mrs Martin Newott. an daughter to Mr and Mrs Florence Guyle Tell. Jerances Salvatri to Mr and Mrs Charles W Carr. Mary Catherine to Harold Ro McDermott at St Bran hospital. Irene Trina to Mr and Mrs Edwin James Murephy. Paul Walk Hace to Mr and Mrs William Spars.
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Hebert KR. Francis
Presbyterian Hospital
Out
Patrice Jane
George
Merri l Norwood
Get
Whitore Caroline
Michael Jungen
Fox “Township
Alfred John
Mar I
Netvott
Third West
Jean Louise
Florence Uyle Tell
Sumner
Mabeth
Vincent Mussina
Saxon
Jerances Salvatri
Charles W. Carr
Mulberry
Fundry
Harold Ro McDermott
St. Bran Hospital
Ger
Mary Catherine
William J. Spars
AIG Saxon
Irene Trina
Edwin James Mure
Paul Walk Hace
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Citizen Army OF Switzerland
AGIA
Otty
Wodingsmith
Tms
Toluaak
Fourth Street
Collard Trertirk
Cman
Slaughter
Pike
Fifty Street
Sire Etation
Comerth
Deren Bonham
Ted Avan
Acro
Incerson
Riehi
Ashland
Revere
Uitord Jactritwen
Matilage Licensis
Bates
Tillman
Clara Rathbun
Waterlon
Frank Pelee
Mathilda Bury Sedenweld Waters
Lusk
Buck Creek
Joseph Sylvia
Ghances Chirthy
Japan
Associated Press
Tokio
Seiki Terauchi
Sores
Woolf’ Millinery
Pane
Prederick Clark
Hero
Altstadt & Langlas Baking Co
Ellis Cafe
Tiroc de
Troco
Troco Nut Butter Company
Chicago
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