Protection of Battleships and Submarine Dangers Discussed
A 1920s naval note reviews risks to battleships from submarines and night battles, stressing armor, torpedoes, and lighting the sea surface to deter torpedo attacks. It cites light operations by Cap. Popell and suggests searchlights placed above water to reveal threats during darkness.
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Japan
Wbmarines
Shrapnul
Arhilles
At Taset
Beame
Ploym Feted Service Institute
Cap
Con Popell
Telegraph
French telegraph heroes brave bombardment on mission
Antoine Carles and Louis De morent, two French telegraph operators, were sent on November 28 to reconnect cut wires. They endured shelling and bombs as they fixed the line, one wire blown and a near miss. Carles survived, Democset died of wounds. a ligature was applied to treat him.
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Antoine Carles
Louis Demorent
Carlos
Democset
Roth
Weather Riddle Says Signs Point to Storms or Warm Spell
The cryptic verse links a man’s actions to weather changes. If he begins without effort the result may bring rain, while cheerful resolve could bring warmth. A heavy drinker may trigger trouble at home, and stepping on a colonel’s toe predicts thunder.
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Markintiah
Kremember
Bedggood
Jacobs
Kid Booth
Bhioce
Wilave
Simes
Frightened Him by Mock Sewing Machine Pitch
A comically hostile encounter unfolds as a door salesman for sewing machines pitches a model to a householder. The big man with a coffin business interrupts, exposes the absurdity, and chases the agent away, ending the scene with the invader fleeing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sellam
Blang and Company
Correcting Calf Feeding Faults and Sucking Habits
An agricultural note discusses calves that suck at each other when fed from the pail. This habit may cause saliva buildup and digestive issues. Prevent by tying calves separately until they can digest grain foods and hay, then introduce ground oats bran and dry grain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Koghiah
Satcena
Men's Suits and Trousers in Dark Indigo Tones
A catalog-like listing describes numerous men’s apparel items including dark indigo and heavy serge suits, twill and Albion twist designs, and matching trousers. Specifics mention brands like Fox’s and Meo’s with various sizes and finishes such as heavy, strong, and riding trousers.
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Alon
Fox
Stém
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Farm Crops Department
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Hees
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Bury
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Tucker
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