British Navy Achievements Highlighted by Wall Street Journal
The Wall Street Journal argues that official naval reports reveal Britain’s Royal Navy moved vast tonnages and personnel, patrolled the North Sea, and blocked neutral trade, with millions of tons of supplies and fuel conveyed and extensive maritime endurance, countering notions of idle harbor days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britain
America
Kiel Canal
North Sea
North Atlantic
Arctic Ocean
Wall, Street Journal
Creed Attributed to German or German Student Stirs Debate
Fragmentary quotation traces a creed alleged to be written by a German or German student. It claims the German army acts on this creed and contrasts it with biblical phrasing, replacing meekness with valiance and peacemaking with warmaking, invoking Odin above Jehovah.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geeman
Germany
Valhalla
Odin
Transporting Our Troops Railroads Share in Success
The article praises American railroads for crucially supporting the large troop movements to Europe. It notes about 1.5 million soldiers transported with minimal loss and quotes Sir Joseph Maclay calling the effort a transport miracle. It credits railroads and the Railway Administration under McAdoo for progress toward rapid, coordinated sea transport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Joseph Maclay
McAdoo
Inventors of the Duplex Telegraph History
The duplex telegraph was invented in 1853 by Dr Wilhelm Glinth of Austria enabling two messages on one wire in opposite directions. Improvements followed in 1854 by Carl Fischen of Hanover and final perfection by Joseph B Stearns of Boston in 1872.
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Wilhelm Glinth
Austria
Carl Fischen
Hanover
Joseph B. Stearns
Boston
War Macaroni Sparks Size Complaint
A reader complains about the size of war macaroni preferring the 41 calibre style over vermicelli, quipping in a Samuel Weller like aside. The note mixes humor with a critique of pasta varieties.
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Samuuel Weller
Hokara skin healer touted as cure for pimples and more
For weeks W 4H Puington sells Hokara claiming rapid relief for acne blackheads herpes and other skin ailments. The maker promises refunds if customers doubt its powers and offers a liberal sized article at 33 with quick results praised by shoppers.
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Puington
Seling Hokara
Ristol Ik
W H Sygan
Democracy Is Proving Efficient In War Effort
The piece argues democracy’s strength in wartime over despotism, praising Belgium France Great Britain Italy and the United States. It declares victory requires massive funding through Liberty bonds tax payments and savings, urging Americans to economize live frugally and work hard for a year to support allied forces.
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German Empire
Belgium
France
Great Britain
Italy
Germany
United States
Europe
Asia
America
Berlin
Flanders
Treasury
United States Treasury
Sve
Bristol
Amos S. Gorham
Thieves Target Local Businesses and Barn Theft
Burglars entered Perreira and Roderiques on Bradford street and stole the cash register after 1 AM yesterday. The register, found later on First Congregational Church lawn, had about $30 in small change. An attempt to break into Atlantic and Pacific Grocery on Hore Street occurred Sunday evening around 11 PM. Glass breaking was heard and thieves fled after an alarm. Frank Victoria was arrested for stealing a cow from Benjamin Paull on Washington Street. he had seven ears on arrest and was arraigned before Justice Philip Brady with case continued to the Fifth District Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perreira & Roderiques
Bradford Street
Frank Victoria
Benjamin Paull
Washington’ Street
Justice of the Peace
Philip Brady
Fifth District Court
Paull
Iron ore deposits in Krivoi Rog fuel Russian steel growth
Within Ukraine the Krivoi Rog district contains the principal iron ore deposits. Their development has driven a rapid growth in Russia's iron and steel industry, which now relies about seventy percent on ore from the southern region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ukrainia
Russia
Krivoi Rog
Origin of Various Dogs
C R Eastman in Museum Journal traces dog origins from the Cretan hound and its Balearic cousin the Thaza hound to the ancient Ethiopian hound. The Russian borzoi and Sicilian hound descend from the Cretan line, while the collie descends from a small paleolithic wild dog.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crete
Balearic Islands
C. R. Eastman
Museum Journal
Stone ships not entirely new in wartime craft
Concrete vessels are not new despite novelty claims. A French inventor Lambot launched a concrete boat in 1849, followed by many successful experiments. The Dutch and Italians have long operated concrete barges, with ongoing wartime examples.
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Lambot
Confusing Invitation at Brickyard Foreman Ruse
A man named Dodgin appointed foreman in a brickyard meets two workers who claim they are also foremen. The trio sit and share a cigarette as the scene unfolds.
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Dodgin
Swans Etched in Sky Move Observer to Remember
John Burroughs recalls the rare sight of a line of swans high in the sunset sky, a moment of luck he has witnessed only twice in his life, leaving him with an unforgettable impression.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Burroughs
Atlantic
Barrel the Only Rolling Container
A barrel can be rolled showing its merit over heavier containers. The passage notes that containers weighing over 00 pounds require lifting. It claims one man can unload a carload of sugar, about 200 barrels, in under an hour.
Home training key to reducing vice crime and poverty
The article argues that most beginnings of mental and moral inferiority lie in the home. It urges educating parents on the supreme importance of home training to address problems of vice crime and poverty, suggesting progress starts with families.
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Allied Cause
Wonton
the Waldron CO
Auto Tires & Accessories
Herbert Quick
Brueps Hsk
Bradford Street Bakery
Amos S Gorham
R. I
Bristol, R. I
Joseph Benjamin
Rhode Island
Woods
Catherine Streets
Alfred Pierce
Catherine Street
Wood Street
Terrence McCarty
William T. O'Donnell
Joseph Fienjamin
Wood
Louis Malafronte
Nathan N Cole
John and
Mary Ryan
Mary Ann Lonergan
G.W. Simmons
Undertakers
Be.l F. Colwell
Telephove
Constitution Street
Otis L. Wood
Court Street
Dorchester Mutual Fire
E. L. Watson & CO
Industrial Trust Co
Providence
R. L
Garnelda Oes Ncicieone
Sez
G. M. Wilbur
Union Street
William W. Franklin & Co
Wood St
W. Hochman
State Street
Telephone
W. C. Talbot
W. Hopkins
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