Airplane Fire Patrol Tested for Forest Detection
A recent Army air patrol over California forests tested airplane fire detection for the national forests. Forester How describes the voyage from Mather Field, noting five fires seen and hazards of rugged terrain. He predicts dirigibles will replace lookout patrols within five years and enable direct fire suppression.
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Washington, D. C
Forest Service
Mather Field
California
Eldorado and
Stanislaus
Tam
Control 16 000 Miles of Phones With Third Army
In Coblenz the U S Army built a vast telephone system to keep command connected across Europe. Over 16 000 miles of lines, 20 private exchanges, and 15 000 daily calls link corps and divisions. Fifteen women operators, led by Miss Helen Cook, handle three language traffic as the Doodlebug switchboard codes the third army. All gear is American made and slated for removal when troops depart the Rhine.
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Coblenz
Germany
United States
Europe
Third Army
London
Berlin
Vienna
Rotterdam
Brussels
Antwerp
Paris
Army of Occupation
Iu Coblenz
Signal Corps
Parker Hitt
Cobtenz
Women's Telephone Corps
Helen Cook
American Telephone and Telegraph Company of
New York
American Expeditionary Force
Miss Cook
Bell System
Chicago
Minneapolis
Omaha
Cleveland
Detroit
Memphis
Rhine
France
Gas Woodchucks Tested In Massachusetts Farm
Gassing wood chucks is cited as a new extermination method in Massachusetts. The technique used a hose from an automobile exhaust to deliver gas into a rodent-infested burrow on the Elbert L. Fargo farm near Marlboro, and was reported as a success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winsted
Conn
Massachusetts
Elbert L. Fargo
Marlboro
Marine rookies stunned by Cuban customs at Guantanamo
Newly arrived Marines at Guantanamo observe Cuban life including naked children in streets and a municipal graveyard where delinquent taxpayers have bodies exhumed for common burial. The rookies note Cubans as fresh air fiends and witness cultural differences first hand.
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Guantanamo
Cuba
Marines
Switzerland Eyes 24 Hour Clock Across Ground Transport
Switzerland considers adopting a 24 hour clock to replace the a m and p m in schedules and timetables across public transport and official timekeeping. The move would standardize times nationwide and reduce confusion in multilingual regions. Authorities say public acceptance and rollout logistics are under study.
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Switzerland
Heroic War Pigeons Return With Wounded General Muir
New York reports General Muir, a famed World War I carrier pigeon, arrived aboard a steamer with a shattered breast but alive. Sergt. Fred J. Hermann described his brave missions including delivering a crucial message through shrapnel and gas in 33 minutes. King Cole, another pigeon, also earned acclaim after the Argonne drive. A patent was granted for an electrically illuminated keyhole.
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New York
General Muir
New York Harbor
Fred J. Hermann
Geut
A. E
King Cole
Stain Removal Tips From Historic Laundry Notes
A dated guide describes ink and stain removal methods for fabrics. It covers milk and fresh stains, butter as a solvent, hot water with melted tallow, oxalic acid risks on colored fabrics, ether in shops for ink and perspiration, a cologne rub for fresh smears, Yee cream issues, and silk stains treated with gasoline or chloroform with blotting practice.
Ink stain removal tips from old home care guide
To remove ink stains the guide prescribes sponging with tepid water and soap, then rubbing with a flannel until dry. Do not do near fire or strong light. Coffee can lift stains from black clothing by dabbing with a coffee-soaked cloth. Apply promptly for best results.
Dress goods seek velvet like draping for fall season
As plans for fall shopping mature dress goods houses report velvet like fabrics will dominate. Soft finished velour style materials draw buyers more than stiff fabrics, with velvet approaching cloths favored for cloaks and salts.
Embroidery Trends in Chenille and Lace Trim This Season
Embroidery in chenille on black and beige costumes complements the fabric. Lace pattern adoptions from Alencon or Chantilly appear on black satin or taffeta frocks. English embroidery on taffeta emerges as a new trimming detail, notably on garden frocks.
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Alencon
Chantilly
Dress Trim Trends Favor Fringes Tassels and Sashes
Fashion notes show gir dies fringes tassels and spangles popular for trims while wide plain ribbons are in demand for sashes reflecting dress trends.
Pretty and Practical Bathing Suits of the Season
Designers have created bathing outfits that are both practical and pretty. The collection features capes made of water resistant fabrics and matching caps, with two pictured suits: one in black wool jersey with white stripes and a rose toweling cape, and another in blue taffeta with full knickerbockers, long bodice, and matching stockings.
Lingerie Hats of Chantilly Impress in Summer Styles
Lingerie hats from Chantilly use black chantilly lace modeled on Lorraine peasant bonnets. The best designs feature low full tulle crowns on a medium high mob cap style band with two or three gathered lace ruffles of varying widths.
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Lorraine
Net dress trend for summer wardrobes
A simple white net and voile frock offers cooling comfort for hot afternoons. Embroidery with heavy white cotton threads and a corded net sash finish the look as a charming, wearable summer frock.
Wedding Gowns of Latin Couture Highlight Duchesse Satin
The most distinguished wedding gowns are duchesse satin and plain, with a lace veil as the sole ornament. This classic combination emphasizes understated elegance and timeless luxury in bridal fashion.
Weather Whims and Grumbling Letting Up Endures
A dialogue between Weather and Wind explores how people complain about rain heat and muggy days. Weather defends its moods noting it provides variety and lessons while promising to finish what it starts and not yield to constant hints.
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King of the Clouds
Mr Sun
Prince Sleet
Old Man Snow
King Thunder
Queen Thunder
Lightning Children
Wind
A New Boy at Court Seeks Association Copy
A new office boy for a New York news association, told his job depended on speech, rushed into a courtroom during a trial. He bypassed several lawyers, climbed to the bench, and tried to touch the judge, mistaking him for the association reporter. Court Clerk Levy restrained him.
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News Association
New York
Association
Levy
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Federal Forest Service
Forester
Trip
Tate
Sergeant McKee
Army
Placerville
Soenora
United States Army
DE Forest
Lee de Forest
Dr. de Forest
High Bridge
New York City
Muir
Mary Graham Bonner
APN
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