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Newspaper
Cumberland Islander
Location
Cumberland, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Oct 07, 1916
Page
3
A historical account explains the precision in shell production noting soft nose caps on armor piercing shells and the effects of grain, temper, and aging on steel. It details dozens of inspections, testing, and tight tolerances to prevent rejects and ensure reliability.
A Bordeaux writer reports German use of underage spies in a French corps famed for merit. A regiment, proud of its rise from the ranks, sheltered a starving boy who proved useful in reconnaissance until discovered measuring a heavy battery. The boy, son of a German who became French, refused to be shot.
French authorities are using lanoline derived from wool fat to waterproof soldier clothing. The fat is dissolved in benzine or naptha to liquid form, then uniforms soaked briefly and dried to leave water proof fabric. The color and texture remain unchanged.
Across the Alps Austria and Italy fight amid stripped roads and mined passes. Artillery fire and avalanches threaten strategic routes from Mont Cenis to the Julian Alps. Napoleon's marches and road works in Switzerland and Italy echo the historic mountain warfare.
Mr. Percy Rockefeller son of William Rockefeller engineered the 28 million dollar deal transferring Midvale Steel from the Harrah interests to a new syndicate led by William A Reed and Co. Sentiment mattered little as capitalists pursued war profits. Britain and allies offered the only market due to naval dominance.
A renowned French aviator urges expansion of aircraft production and pilot recruitment as the Allies intensify aerial operations. He favors faster machines, reliable mitrailleuses, and steady losses with rapid replacement, emphasizing drawing pilots from motorists and sportsmen already at the front.
Airmen use two large upright lighted circles called Honig circles to guide safe night landings. From high altitude they appear as ovals. nearing ground the rings align, signaling proper descent. Misaligned centres warn the pilot to adjust to the left for a smooth touchdown.
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