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...settlement reached on all these subjects. As a part of the higher civilization of the world, the United States ranks alongside of Europe. For the time being that civilization is threatened by a lawless member. With so many savage races in the world, and so much rich but undeveloped land, it is perhaps too much to expect that this will be the last war. But with a common purpose between this country and the allied nations of Europe, it may well be hoped that the defeat of Germany will mark the end of war in Europe for all time. This...
...come from Cuba or Canada and has managed to get by the custom officials. He wants to go to Chicago and must raise the money immediately. Much as it displeases him he realizes that he must sell his treasures. Since they didn't cost him much in their native land he is willing to sacrifice them without gain. As you try a smoke from the top and find it very fair, or upon feeling the softness of the genuine scotch mixture, you are tempted. In five minutes the check is signed; you are alone with your prize...
Changed methods of warfare and German thoroughness make such a trap improbable. Charles XII and Napoleon lived on the land through which they passed; but Hindenburg's army would have to depend on a base of supplies well in the rear. For this reason, the line of communications is not so apt to be neglected as in former campaigns. The Teutons have followed their advances by an adequate and efficient system of railways. Furthermore, the large number of forces involved renders impossible a separate incursion involving only a small portion of the troops. Security demands that no section...
...time is spent in gaining speed and accuracy in operating the radio telegraph and in the theory and practice of the various instruments used by radio operators. At the end of the course a sailor is prepared to assume the duties and responsibilities of either a land or sea station. Ordinarily the graduate is graded as a second or third class electrician depending upon his ability. Approximately 125 men enter the school each week and in the near future every seven days will graduate a like number...
...Rentals 725.00 935.00 Miscellaneous 82.17 16.27 Care of rooms 140.00 140.00 Bed rooms 1,343.50 1,356.00 Totals $17,522.67 $19,809.27 Expenses. Entertainment $219.78 $641.23 Insurance 837.45 831.76 House Linen 79.76 96.90 Periodicals and Newspapers 170.25 282.65 House Repairs 867.88 1,255.80 Rent of land 1,260.00 1,260.00 Wages--House Service 5,080.90 5,264.54 Wages--Library Service 712.69 710.56 Wages--Office 2,397.67 2,537.00 Meals--House Service 2,036.00 2,281.00 Meals--Office 345.00 353.00 Taxes 6,130.43 5,967.46 Library Expense 169.45 144.45 Printing and Stationary 682.98 802.59 Fuel 2,644.36 1,995.78 Water...