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Carillon Survivors Highlight Belgian Bell Legacy
The piece notes Belgium’s carillons, from 88 to 52 bells, many destroyed but some saved. Iseghem bells were captured and returned, Marines carillon tower survived seven artillery hits with a broken keyboard fixed by bell master Josef Benyn. Malines carillon may resume weekly concerts once more.
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Imitation Submarine Target Aided Uboat Defense
A Popular Mechanics article credits a 30 by 5 foot waterborne target with aiding Uboat defense by mock conning tower and periscope. The device towed behind ships used dual cables to raise the model to the surface, simulating submarine attacks for gun practice.
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Submarine Gun Crew Adjusts Cable Range During Maneuver
Officers manipulated the lower cable to submerge quickly the de ice while gunners adjusted the apparatus. They frequently changed the range by paying out or hauling in the cables to keep the target within reach.
Destruction of 24,000 Pounds of Explosives Planned
Officials faced reluctance to destroy 24,000 pounds of dynamite and other high explosives stored in an abandoned magazine. A prior failed attempt caused violent detonations, prompting use of an expert who opened boxes and found that safe disposal involved dumping the material, saturating with oil, and lighting a fuse with a withdrawal window.
Looting During Ship Sinking by British Crew
An aboard-ship tale recounts a half hour window as a liner sinks after torpedoes. Sailors seize personal items such as silverware and paper while valued goods like cars and aircraft go down with the vessel. crew focus on personal kit rather than high-value loot.
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DOG REFUSED TO STAY DEAD
Frank Finney and partner Ben Lansing were dispatched to the Burn Storage and Warehouse company to end the suffering of a dog run over by a car. Finney shot the dog and was later replaced by Lansing after the animal supposedly revived, and Lansing finally caused the dog’s death.
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Indianapolis News
Ancient actors' salaries rival modern stars in survey
Robert Mantell surveys ancient theater pay in the Buffalo Express, tracing Roscius earning about $160 daily, a yearly sum near a half million in modern value. Apollinaris received $20,000 for a season, Terpinus and Diodorus $10,000 each, while Garrick earned $250 a night and Macready and Ellen Tree around $125.
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Winter Garden
Father of Waters
Terpinus
Diodorus
David Garrick
Macready
Richelieu
Miss Ellen Tree
The Flyabout Transition From Buggy to Airplane Hype
A nostalgic essay traces shifts from best girl buggies to motor roadsters and then to aircraft ads. It notes wartime production ending and a New York firm promoting flying boats seaplanes and chummy flyabouts as gifts for sons or daughters.
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New York
Packers By-Products From Packing House Waste
The by products of packing house waste split into edible and inedible groups. The inedible includes external coverings offal bones and hides. From horns hoofs and bone waste various goods such as buttons combs knife handles and spatulas are produced, with sulfuric acid treatment releasing nitrogen as a fertilizer.
Tanke May Tow Barges
A brief naval note reports Tanke may aid in towing barges as tensions rise over river transport. The fragment mentions swords and a potential effort to secure easier movement for ships amid unclear conflict.
Plowshares and Tanks as Towpath Tractors
J Aubertain suggests in the London News that wartime tanks could be repurposed as towpath tractors. He notes the Edinburgh Scotsman report that a light tank can haul four laden barges at two mph, about twice a horse’s speed, with German canals already using mechanical traction.
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J. Aubertain
London News
Edinburgh Scotsman
Catarrhal Deafness Cured by Constitutional Remedy
Catarrhal deafness cannot be cured by local applications as they cannot reach the diseased ear portion. The only cure is a constitutional remedy. inflammation of the Eustachian tube causes ringing sounds and deafness if not reduced. Hall's Catarrh Medicine claims to act through blood on mucous surfaces and offers a $100 reward for any cure unsolved by internal treatment. Free circulars from Fr. J. Cheney & Co. Toledo Ohio.
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