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GENERAL NEWS NOTES OF THE DAY. Work of raising giant Inited States army goes on apace. All plans have been laid pending proper authority from Congress. A model normal school for professional and technical instruction is to be built in Brazil at a cost of 2,000. By agreement with manufacturers, the nation is saved S. 000.000 on the years supply of steel for the navy. The mobilization orders flashed to the navy have included naval militia, volunteered craft and reserves. Germany is puzzled at the effect this countrys entrance into the war will make upon her. The naval forces of the country are to be increased to 197,000 men.
