New Hydrophone Invention Aids Sailors In Navigation
New York reports a government used device named the MV type Hydrophone tested aboard the destroyer Breckinridge. It places 48 receivers in the bow to detect distant ships and shoal water, assess depth, and may even help locate icebergs. Tests heard propeller noise five miles away, with limited depth readings beyond 100 fathoms.
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New York
America
Science
Breckinridge
Navy
Jos
H. C. Hayes
Swarthmore Collee
von Steuben
Long Island
Hayes
Scientists Chase Missing Link In Waves Of Physics
South Hadley Massachusetts June 2 scientists seek a missing link in the electromagnetic spectrum not in biology but in physics. Mount Holyoke professor Elizabeth R Laird advances study of Entladungstrahl en and soft X rays while infra red, visible light, ultraviolet and gamma rays bound the spectrum. Across vast ranges from ten mile long wireless waves to minute gamma rays the chain narrows around the unknown gap the missing link and the trail of a wave so small that ten million fit an inch.
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Mars
Mount Holyoke College
Elizabeth R. Laird
Miss Laird
Old Richmond Wrecked by Fire at Coney Beach
Eastport Maine June 2 a mass of twisted metal and barren timbers remains of the frigate Richmond once pride of the United States navy Built in 1858 she served as flagship in Civil War and later as receiving and training ship She was burned for copper in Passamaquoddy Bay by Captain John F Turner after towing to Eastport The beach at the eastern Maine coast saw several other wooden frigates burned by junkmen in past years
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Coney Beach
Richmond
United States Navy
Farragut
Mississippi River
New Orleans
Philadelphia Navy Yard
Norfolk Navy Yard
John F. Turner
Newburyport
Mass
Turner
Passamaquoddy Bay
Maine
Franklin
Wabash
Minnesota
Vermont
Queen Quality and other low shoes sale special
Retail ad notes Queen Quality and other low shoes offered at seven dollars sixty five cents each. Promotional price highlights the bargain and urges shoppers to visit the store for the deal.
Plaids priced in varied ranges across options
The listing shows multiple plaid fabrics with prices 5.50, 6, 6.50, plus several plaids at 7 and 8 dollars. It indicates a mixed stock of intended price points for plaid textiles.
Pretty and girlish dresses on sale at third floor
The sale offers white voile silk and organdy dresses in sizes 6 to 16 with many trimmed in lace ribbons and sashes. Discounts range from 50 cents up to 8 dollars, with silk and voile options reduced from 13.50 to 3.50 and 5 to 6.50 depending on style and size.
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Copenhagen
Summer Drapery Lace Edge Collection Ad
Victory and Brussells net marquisette and scrim with lace edge and corner embroidery offer durable, tasteful fabric for summer rooms. Simple insertion lace, attractive edge, easy laundering, hangs gracefully for a cool appearance. Each pair priced at four dollars.
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Victory
Rich Wilton Rugs Offered At $89 In Sale
A small collection of handsome wool Wilton rugs offered at 89 dollars, down from 100. Colors blue rose and tan predominate, with patterns designed for long service and pleasing appearance. Rugs measure 9 by 12 feet, heavy yet soft to the touch, with rich luster enhancing color effects.
Women's light underwear sale with lace and embroidery
Advertises girls and women’s light undergarments in lawn, crepe, and muslin. Features princess slips, lawn drawers, skirts, night drawers, and crepe bloomers in sizes 2 through 18 with discounted prices from 19c to 95c, claiming easy care and motherly pride. Second-fragment continues with similar pricing and styles.
Summer silks at saving in second floor display
An advertisement emphasizes savings across summer silks and all season silks. It highlights light and fine foulard silks, Georgette crepes, tricolette, tub silks, crepe de chine, foulards, and sport silks with a range of colors and patterns. pricing shows many items discounted from regulars.
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Copenhagen
The Short Skirt Persists In Paris Designs
The May Good Housekeeping note confirms pleated skirts lead Paris couture change. Jenny lines show box and panel plaits with tailored fullness, Lanvin and Premet feature front back pleats and fluted trims. Also notes Elias Howe Jr Post 3 G A R meets June 3 at 925 Main Street. A Boston Transcript quip contrasts bull and bear outlooks.
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Good Housekeeping
Couturiers
Paris
Jenny
Andy Ruches
Lanvin
Premet
Docuillet
Elias Howe
Sjr
Main Street
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Thira
Georgette Crepes
Howland Dry Goods
Boston Transcript
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