General Lee as a Reformers Vision of Uniforms
An article tracing General Robert E. Lee as a reformer who advocated practical, less conspicuous army uniforms. It notes Lee's early push at West Point to replace blue cadet coats with gray, the spread of gray by regiments in New York and Baltimore, and the broader shift toward khaki and muted colors in modern warfare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Advocate
Grant
Army of the Southwest
New Orleans Times- Democrat
Robert E. Lee
Lee
West Point
War Department
Seventh Regiment
New York City
Fifth Regiment
Baltimore
Confederacy
B and C R R New Terminal at 23rd Street NYC
The B and C R R opens a new terminal at 23rd Street in Manhattan’s Hotel Theatre and Shopping District with electric cab, Crosstown streetcars from 14th to 29th streets, direct through service to Grand Central, five cent fares, and connections to the Balti more and Ohio lines.
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29Th Street
23Rd Street
23Rd Street Terminal
Grand Central Station
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Liberty Street
Co. W. Bassett
Passa
Agt
D. B. Martin
Mer
Traf
Guaranteed Pill Cure for Piles Offer
A guaranteed cure claim promises a refund of money if PAZO OINTMENT fails to cure pilI symptoms within 6 to 14 days. The advertisement states the product costs 50 cents.
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Ruggis
B. W. Grove
Digmative
Bax
Grove Department Store notes and local visits in Kernstown
Dec 2 report from Kernstown highlights Mr and Mrs James Fetzer visiting Amos Marker and family Mrs T W Bradfield returns from Armel visit Miss Luc y Godenour back from Wardensville Miss Pearl Bradfield leaves for Summit Point and Charles Town to December 20 missionary rally held last Sunday drew 20 dollars in collection Messrs Russell and Earl Robinson visit uncle Philip Fry and spent day hunting
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Kernstown
James Fetzer
Amos Marker
T. W. Bradfield
M. A. Arnold
Armel
Russell and
Earl Robinson
Philip Fry
Luncy Godenour
Wardensville
Pearl Bradfield
Summit Point
Charlestown
Millwood Notes Report Local Activity And Visits
Millwood residents report Mrs. Reed improving after illness. Ed Garvin returns after ten days with a sprained ankle. Rev. Julian Broaddus of Berryville begins a meeting Sunday night with Rev. Mr. Coe assisting. Will Thompson returns to Baltimore for business. Sue Copenhaver admitted to Memorial Hospital in Winchester. Florence Lancaster from West Virginia spent Thanksgiving in Clarke.
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Millwood
Thanksgiving social notes from Middletown and area
Thanksgiving dinners marked the week with Mr and Mrs Richard Larrick hosting relatives and guests from Relief Mason and Dixon and Powhatan College faculty Dr Powers seeking hospital care in Richmond. Various residents including Miss Hardy Miss Gary Hardy Miss Owings and Rev J W Canter visited homes and returned from long trips.
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Middletown
Richard Larrick
Snapp
Herbert Rhodes
Powera
Richmond
W. S. Hammond
Victor Larrick
Mason and Dixon
William Davison
Powhatan College
Charlestown
W. Va
Miss Hardy
Winchester
Margary Hardy
Julia Owings
Fort Loudoun Seminary
Haslup
Annapolis
J. S. Gardner
Bessie Gaver
Baltimore
J. W. Canter
Martinsburg
Jim Canter
Canterburg
George Wright
Experiments Show Bees Boost Farm Crops on Experiments
The report details tests on bees and fruit crops including apple, pear, cherry, strawberry, raspberry and clove. Covered blossoms yielded far fewer fruits than uncovered ones, with pears and cherries showing especially low fruit set under cover. Pure bred seed corn promises higher yields and more ears per stalk, improving bushels per acre.
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A. L Cool
Indiana
Care of Wild Turkey Poults in Wet Weather
Guidance on incubation and chick care for semi wild turkey flocks. Protect nests with covering frames, manage shelter to prevent wandering, and feed carefully to avoid overfeeding and digestive issues. Early morning feeding, avoid rich foods, limit millet and hard boiled eggs, and provide ample grit for digestion.
Goats Deployed To Battle Rattle Snakes Near Columbia
Ten miles northwest of Columbia on the Branham Hearn farm a carload of goats is released to clear thick undergrowth and exterminate rattlesnakes. Hewitt Brothers supply the goats, and observers note state farm goats have cleared rough ground, sparking interest in this new use.
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Columbia
Branham- Hearn
Hewitt Brothers
Kansas City Times
Frederick County
Roy Stephenson
Winchester
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A.M. Baker
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John H. Enders
Mein St. Berryville
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Benth Main St
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