System Used In Sinking U-Boats
Newport discussions reveal wartime ship defense tactics led by Admiral Sims. Capt. William W. Phelps describes coordinated zigzag timing with Leviathan and destroyers, depth bomb practice, and fast troop transport trips from Sandy Hook to Brest.
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Newport
R. I
War College
Naval
William W. Phelps
Sims
The
Phelps
New York
Brest
Great Northern
Sandy Hook
Mauretania
Atlantic
Leviathan
Frolic by Villista Bandits Upsets German Ranchman Visit
In Sauz Chihuahua City Mex a Villista trio Martin Lopez Ramon Vega and Epifanio Holguin caused a lively disturbance on a trip to visit German ranchman Neiman formerly with Ketelsen Degtau a large northern Mexico firm. Neiman was away at home during the visit.
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Chihuahua City
Mex
Sauz
Souse
Villista
Martin Lopez
Ramon Vega
Epifanio Holguin
Neiman
Mexico
Ketelsen & Degatau
Lopez, Vega
Holguin
Strip Hun Lopez Commands Bandits On Texas Ranch
The chief Strip Hun Lopez orders his twenty horsemen to shoot two Mexican workers, spare a German patron by robbing him, and shoot Chinese on sight. Neiman returns as Lopez sleeps and is ordered to be released on the range. It is a warning day.
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Neiman
Jawbone Lost in Ipswich Prompts American Inquiry
London notices seek the owner of a human jawbone found in 1855 in a Foxhall coprolite pit near Ipswich. Described by R. H. Collyer in 1867 as possibly from Britain’s ancient inhabitants and said to have been taken to America. The ad questions who would collect such remains.
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London
Foxhall
Ipswich
Suffolk
R. H. Collyer
M. D
Anthropological Review
America
Reid Moir
London Times
Britain
Will Boost Farming Will Collect Free Agricultural Info
Washington J L Edwards manager agricultural section United States railroad administration announced a program for agricultural development during reconstruction. It funds collecting current farming opportunities in undeveloped states and distributing free information to newcomers and discharged service members.
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Washington
J. L. Edwards
United States Railroad Administration
Man claims broken leg from wooden limb in Columbus
Jasper Poltis cried out that he broke his leg as he fell in the street in Columbus. Two police officers saw him and called an ambulance. Poltis chatted with the officers during the ride home, noting the irony of a wooden leg keeping him jovial.
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Columbus
Ohio
Jasper Poltis
Poltis
Halk Discouraged on Highwayman Attempt
St Louis resident Halk denies planned robberies after his first victim yielded a dime and Halk returned it. The encounter led to police description and his subsequent arrest.
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Halk
St. Louis
Edgar Halk
Goose owner in Hereford notes 29 year old laying eight eggs yearly
Peter A Metz of near Creamery owns a 29 year old goose that lays eight eggs a year and recently laid an 8 1 11 inch circumference egg. The goose mourns the loss of her mate Pete the gander killed by a dog.
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Hereford
Peter A. Metz
Near Creamery
Pete
Thief Leaves Load Behind In Felonious Hen Roost Raid
A thief attempting to steal from a farmer's hen roost in College View Nebraska fled the scene leaving behind an overcoat containing $70. The incident highlights the effort to cut living costs and ended without capture.
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College View
Neb
Dallas Speeders Hit with One Dollar Per Mile Fine
Judge Robertson declares new Dallas traffic rule fining motorists $1 per mile over the limit. The plan targets speeding offenders with a per mile surcharge, signaling tougher enforcement in the city.
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Dallas Tex
Robertson
Dallas Speeders
Timing of road dragging aids maintenance and safety
The article outlines how timing to drag roads depends on surface type and moisture. It explains that earth roads may need after rain dragging, while clay soils may require several dry days. Sand clay topsoils need frequent dragging after rain, and gravel roads respond best when wet. It notes moisture aids compaction and warns against overdragging. It closes by noting rising automobile ownership shifts road sentiment.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Big Saving in Hauling From Permanent Highway Surface
The piece argues permanent road surfacing would cut hauling costs by 8 to 9 cents per ton mile, boosting efficiency in agriculture mining and forestry driven interstate commerce.
Test for Acid Stomach and Relief from Indigestion
A historical advertisement urges readers to try EATONIC, a candy-like tablet to drive out excess stomach acid and relieve indigestion, heartburn, and related pains. The ad promises instant relief, claims the product purifies and steadies digestion, and offers a money back guarantee through the pharmacist.
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Eatonic
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