Germany undone by own weapon big nitrate plant
A historical account details the U S Army Ordnance Department learning to manufacture explosives from air and rock. It covers Frank S Washburn and the Air Nitrates Corp creating the Muscle Shoals plant in 1918, built in eight months, turning air nitrogen into ammonium nitrate for Allied war needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ordnance Department
United States Army
America
Germany
Frank Sherman Washburn
South America
Chile
Mr. Washburn
United States
New York City
Panama Canal
Straits of Magellan
Europe
Air Nitrates Corporation
Muscle Shoals
Alabama
Westinghouse Church Kerr Company
J. G. White Engineering Corporation
M. W. Kellogg Company
Niagara Falls
American Cyanamid Company
J. G. White Corporation
Musclé Shoals
Muscle Shoals Ammonium Nitrate Plant Built Fast
The Muscle Shoals plant and town were built in under a year to produce ammonium nitrate for Allied explosives. The project used cyanamid chemistry and Westinghouse Kerr to house 95 000 people, with 113 buildings and a 300 ton daily output.
Chinese Women Study Health Campaign Ties Agencies
The American YWCA supports a Chinese women health program following the International Conference of Women Physicians held in September and October. Dr Ida Kahn Dr Li Bi Cu and Dr Dan will lead efforts to establish health centers baby care lectures dispensaries and a global educational drive funded by the YWCA World Service program aiming to raise 3 million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y. W. C. A. International Conference of Women Physicians
Ida Kaln
Li Bi-Cu
Dr Dan
China
World Service For Women and Girls
Ida Kahn
Peking
Red Cross
Ship of State
Walte
Dr. Kahn
United States
South America
Japan
India
Europe
Chinese Women Prove Financial Skill In YWCA Drive
In Tientsin Chinese women conducted the YWCA annual budget drive and finished in ten days, surpassing the usual three week period with a large surplus. The report highlights the financial ability and honesty of Chinese women in fundraising.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tientsin
Steinbach Company Seeks Spring Stock Replenishment
The store notes postponed holiday stock clearance to clear room for spring lines and interior alterations. The feature includes men's women and children's wear first, then home necessities with a major push on sheets pillow cases and bed spreads.
Steinbach Company Shoppers Letters Promote Value and Service
A reader shares how Steinbach's in Asbury Park offered better merchandise and prices than Newark stores. The letter notes a coat priced 65 at Steinbach's versus 75 in Newark, prompting continued patronage and plans to shop there with friends. The paper solicits more letters and pays $2 each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asbury Park
Steinbach Company
Steinbach’s
Red Bank
Newark
Asbury
Martha Estelle
Third Avenue
N. J
Automobile Insurance Rates Offered Before Loss
An advertiser offers specialty automobile insurance against fire theft public liability property damage and collision with prompt rates. Bond notary public with seal available.
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Voorhees
East State St
Trenton, N. J
Hightstown Garage
Ford Cars
Hightstown
East Windsor
Mercer County
Washington Township
Cranbury
Middlesex County
Prices
Detroit
the Sun Optical CO
F. C. Leaming, Pres
West State Street
Warren and
Willow Streeta
Stacy-Trent
State and
Warren Streets
Kaiser
Garret Smith
Wcl
Kent
Acommath Explosives Factory
Hibida Kahn
Flre
Charles G. Groves
North Main Street
Cranbury, N. J
Consult
William F. Perrine
T. H. Jones & Bro. Electrical Contractors
Stockton Street
Hightstown, N. J
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