Navy Plans Flood War End Ideas From 100000 Submissions
An account by former Secretary of the Navy Josephus Daniels recalls the naval consulting board of 1915 receiving more than 100000 invention plans and proposals aimed at ending the war. He describes dramatic reports, odd devices, and the vast influx of ideas from inventors, with many ideas tested and several advances in anti submarine warfare, detection, and ship protection.
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Oxie Man
Secretary of Navy
Josephus Daniels
John ¥. Dille
Great Britain
Canada
Europe
Naval Consulting Board
Thomas A. Edison
Atonday Mommarine
William Imagination
Tor
Aids
Porcupine Boat
State, War and Navy
Navy Department
Orleans
Andrew Jackson
North Sea
Ma-Son
Daniels
Home Exposition Showcases Wares and Savings
Share in the Home Exposition news and knowledge. Dugan demonstrates pottery and lampshade making while glass cutting and cooking with oilstove or fireless stove are shown. Special prices on aluminum and glass, crystal washers at 105, and other cleaning needs for a limited time.
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Dugan
Unusual Women’s Union Suits and Hosiery Sale
Unusual union suits for women offered in soft knitted cotton with bodice or vest styles in sizes 4 to 9. Stockings of fiber and silk with mock seam claim great durability and fit, black only, 75 cents. Children’s ribbed cotton stockings 25 cents. Athletic union suits for infants or bays priced 59 cents to 1.25 dollars. Also highlighted are knitted jerseys, sports skirts, and fashion items on display.
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Athletic Union
Nainsock
Lampshade Distinction Amid Silk and Metallic Trimmings
In the silk section on the fourth floor customers are urged to give lampshades individuality with glowing silk, gold and silver braids, fringes, tassels, and antique metal effects. Prices run from 75c yard for silk to 50c-3.50 for fringes, with two lamp models priced at 9.49 and 8.51. The Lion bicycle option promises quick transit to and from the store, saving time and money.
Sports hats debate sparks color filled display
A lively debate on what counts as a sports hat, noting the distinction between true sporty style and bright colorful millinery. The article highlights a cheerful assortment of hues and fabrics from blue to black and white, with prices from $3.95 to $10 during the second hour.
Bargain up stairs and basement clothing and kitchenware sale
On the second floor a kids undies sale offers soft cotton slips and trimmed drawers for 2 to 14 year olds at 25 to 75 cents. Billie Burke pajamas in pinks and blues are 75 cents. Fourth floor features silk crepe de chine dressing jackets at 3.95 and white enamel kitchenware sets with low prices. Fourth floor also lists coffee machines percolators irons toasters and more. Front basement presents tough khaki knicker trousers and sport blouses for 6 to 16 at 2.25.
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Billie Burke
Roy
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Dureau
Pard
Detroit Automobile Makers
Tye
Fie
Heinen
Mma
Navy
Hughes
Ottawa
Main Street
Bridgeport
Chapel Street
New Haven
Davey Bros. Inc
Pure Food
Libby
Palmolive Polar
St Coffes
Bridgeport, Conn
Rover
Hird
Lion Wheels
Lion
Reddy Toasters
Dover
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