How Our Warships Talk 4 by Commander Orton P Jackson
Ships converse through flags, semaphores, wigwagging, lamps, and rockets. The article explains visual signaling methods, semaphore arms, flag hoists, and the importance of secure code books, plus wireless radio, Ardot lamps, and submarine bells for navigation and safety. It notes the navy’s readiness, training of signalmen, and the scale of naval communication networks.
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Orton P Jackson
Frank E.evans
Video Power
Uncle Sam
ABC
Gow
Ardois
Black Ocean
Geara
Navy
Ant Radio
Navy Department
Alaska Open to Attack Warns of Coastal Weakness
A wartime alert outlines Alaska ports as undefended, warns a hostile cruiser could land marines, burn towns, and sever a $110 million Alaska to U S. trade. Seward and Anchorage are pinpointed as prime vulnerable terminals, with glaciers and terrain cited as barriers to any rapid defense or counterattack.
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United States
Alaska
Alaskan
Seward
Anchorage
Resurrection Bay
Fire Island
Matanuska
Hannibal
Rome
Gold Stampede Rumor Fizzles After Mining Fraud Clue
Harmon T. Smith of Orofino Idaho sparked a supposed gold rush when a nugget was found in a chicken's craw. The Spokane Chronicle notes the claim blew up after experts found no ore deposits. It emerged sacks used for shipping Elk City district ore leaked tiny nuggets.
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Harmon T. Smith
Orofino
Idaho
Spokane Chronicle
Smnith
Alize Fa
Eix
Pert
Starth
Elk City
War and the Circus in England Closed for War
The Hartford Courant notes that England will keep doors open no more during wartime. Circuses and menageries will close their facilities and sell famed piebald horses to aid national efforts. Tigers and bears are stored away until peace returns.
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England
Hnurtford Courant
Theatregoers Laugh Through Tearful Scene
Dennis and Doris attend a first time theatre and find the serious drama dull. Doris dozes off and wakes to whisper asking if the heroine is dead. Dennis sighs that he wishes she were, while the audience laughs at the supposed tragedy.
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Dennis
Doris
War Budget and Labor Pledge Shape WWI Finance
Washington reports plan to launch a 5 billion war bond issue with 3 billion for allies and 2 billion for U.S. war costs. Secretary McAdoo and Rep Rainey push rapid passage while Samuel Gompers pledges no domestic labor strife. A new board of economists, merchants and bankers is formed to guide financing and lending to the Entente.
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House
McAdoo
Rainey of
Waols
Ways and Means Committee
Council of National Defense
United States
House of Representatives
Finance Committee
Senate
Executive Departments
White House
Congress
War Department
Many Get Licenses to Wed in Chicago County Office
War brides and war grooms surged to the county clerk to obtain marriage licenses. At opening 8:30 a.m. about 100 applicants waited to affidavits and pay 1.50. An hour later 400 to 500 lined up, noon brought 600, and 14 clerks were reassigned to handle affidavits.
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Chicago
U S Bids To Cut Argentina Coal Over Wheat Embargo
The United States warned it may halt coal shipments to Argentina if the wheat embargo against the Allies continues. Reports from Buenos Aires say Argentina reacted to news of U S and Britain threatening to cut off supplies.
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Washington
United States
Buenos Aires
Argentina
Enghind
Seize Interned German Vessels In New York Waters
Germanys mercantile fleet interned since the war's outbreak was seized by the United States shortly after war was declared. The fleet included 27 ships and over 3,000 officers and crew were taken to Ellis Island for internment. Ships totaled 804,000 tons with eleven over 10,000 tons each. the Vaterland, 51,284 tons, valued at about 7.5 million dollars, stands among the seized vessels.
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New York
Germany
United States
Vaterland
Ellis Island
Vaterlard
Hudson
Hawaiian Officer Ousted Over German War Vote Meeting
Lieut. Col. Charles W. Ziegler of the Hawaiian National Guard tendered his resignation after Brig. Gen. Frederick 8. Atrong demanded it. The February 7 meeting of the German American alliance in Honolulu urged submitting the war question to a popular vote and featured speeches General Strong called disloyal.
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Honolulu
T. H
Charles W. Ziegler
Hawaiian National Guard
Frederick
Atrong
United States Army
Germany
Strong
Ziegler
California Syrup of Figs Adorable Laxative for Children
An old fashioned castor oil critique prompts mothers to switch to California Syrup of Figs. The ad claims a gentle but effective cleanse for a child’s liver and bowels, promising a sick child saved tomorrow. It urges buyers to ask for the 50 cent bottle with full dosing directions.
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California
Adv
Rumor on Dye Shortage Affects Marital Market
Idle chatter notes dye shortages may impact hair color trends. Quotes reveal uncertainty with sarcastic claims that brunettes will rejoin the matrimonial market as shortages bite.
Clears Away Pimples with Cuticura Ointment
Promotion for Cuticura Ointment and Soap claiming to clear pimples by daily use on rising and retiring, with five minute wash and free sample by mail. Advertisement notes everyday use for toilet and nursery care and directs addressed postcard to Cuticura Dept. L Boston. Sold everywhere.
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Cuticura
Dept. L
Boston
Director Prods Star With Picnic Remark
A movie director urges the screen star to abandon a picnic mood, insisting the star should look like someone returning from a picnic. The star remains puzzled by the director’s pointed demand.
Swamp Root Aids Weak Kidneys Ad
An herbal remedy advertises Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root as a gentle healer for kidney liver and bladder troubles. It claims quick relief from back and urinary symptoms and offers a sample bottle for ten cents by mail to Kilmer Co. Binghamton NY.
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Kilmer
Tilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
Dobson Credited With Holding Hats In Emergency
Light humor and a quip about Dobson’s steadiness in crisis unfold in a local chat. A joke contrasts Dobson’s reactive frailty during a house fire with a dry line about his reliability to hold a hat when someone ties their shoe lace.
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Dobson
Freezone corn remover promises painless lift off
An advertisement claims a Cincinnati inventor named it freezone can remove any corn or callus with a few drops applied directly to the sore area. The solution supposedly dries instantly, shrivels the corn without irritating surrounding skin, and leaves no pain before or after.
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Cincinnati
Cale
Adv
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