New Law of Nature Found by Inventor of the Perfect Radio
New York report profiles Roy A. Wen g ant chief Marconi Wireless Telegraph engineer who claims to have discovered a new natural law eliminating static in wireless, enabling continuous Atlantic communication and long distance reception. He says the discovery aided Allied war effort and may be shared publicly after peace, with cost savings on masts and power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Isaac Newton
Newton
Roy A.wengant
Marconi Wireless Telegraph Company
Wengant
Marconi
Edward J. Nally
Marcoui Company
North Atlantic
Wenagant
Atlantic
San Francisco
Japan
Mr. Weagant
Spe
New Jersey
Minami
Florida
United States Patent Office
Red Cross in Italy Sees Mothers Rejoice Over Returning Children
Rome reports mountain clumps and seaside colonies closing for season as mothers across Italy, Sardinia, and Sicily welcome home healthy, revived children. Letters to the Rome office praise Red Cross care, with one mother detailing Angelo Ferrario’s return from a sanitation camp color returning to health and gratitude for the benevolent aid to Italy’s soldiers’ children.
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Rome
American Red Cross
Italy
Sardinia
Sicily
Red Cross
Giuseppinas
Angelos
Pollowing
Marin Ferrario
Angelo Ferrario
Fle
Gressones
Thaly
Texas Oil Industry Booms Increase in Refineries and Capacity
War time spur has driven a surge in Texas oil. There are 42 refineries statewide with a capacity of 278 500 barrels daily, capable of doubling output from Texas fields. In the coastal zone ten refineries operate as the first unit of a Houston Ship Channel plant nears completion aiming for 20 000 barrels per day capacity.
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Texas
Table State
Constal
Houston Ship Canal
War effort and public works across Indiana towns
Montgomery county residents contributed 4.147 million dollars to the war effort and 1,500 county men served, with 1,050 drafted. Atlas No. 1 mines in Petersburg begin rebuilding tipple at 156000 dollars. Salem locals plan road building support, while Indianapolis reports state tax overhaul needs and sanitary law enforcement. West Baden hospital sees 30 soldiers discharged.
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Crawfordsville
Montgomery County
Germany
Wabash ‘College
Las Nation
Petersburg
Atlas No. 1
Atlas
Salem
United States Army Hospital
West Baden
William F. Rennie
Washington
Army Quartermaster
New Albany
Indianapolis
United States Food Administration
Harry K. Barnard
Indiana
Mr. Barnard
H. E. Barnard
Doctor Barnard
Department of Labor
John Ogilvie
State
Federal Reserve Bank
Terre Haute
Pennsylvania Railroad
Federal Food Administration
Fort Wayne
Allen County
Seymour
Washington, D. C
Bureau of Natural Gas, Fuel Administration
Logan Natural Gas Company
West Virginia
Natural Gas Bureau
the Fuel Administration
Richmond Light, Heat and Power Company
Richmond
Lynn Gas Company
Lynn
Interstate Public Service Company
Newcastle
Central Indiana Gas Company
Noblesville
Tipton
Middletown Gas Company
Middletown
Selma Gas Company
Selma
State Board of Tax Commissioners
Hammond
Illinois
Monticello
White County
War Department
Citizens’ Independent Telephone Company
Central Union Telephone Company
H. A. Pritchett
Citizen's Company
Marion County
Morehhan
Bowrad
South Bend
Ele Stansbury
St. Joseph County
Standard National Life Insurance Company
Tachimapaliss
Nappanee Telephone Company
Public l Service Commission
Rochester Telephone Company
Coulmont
Jasonville
Tadianapolis
Indhaia
Women at Home Urged to Learn Nursing and Take Favorite Prescription
The piece urges women to study nursing at home to support those at the Front, promotes Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a tonic for nervousness and weakness, and includes a testimonial from Mrs. Della M. Kinsley praising its cure for woman’s weakness. It advises obtaining the Medical Adviser from Buffalo publishers for home care guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Medical Adviser
Main St
Buffalo
N. Y
Dr. Pierce
Cleveland
Ohio
Della M. Kinsley
28Th St
That Kaiser Bill as a Bad Actor and the Walk Handwriting
A dialogue quip about Kaiser Bill as a bad actor and failing to see handwriting on the walk. Then a notice praising Dr Peerys Dead Shot as a worm remedy. Ad claims a single dose clears worms or tapeworms.
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Kaiser Bill
Stormington Barnes
Brad
Dr. Peery
Ady
Unclear Quote From Family Scene Incomplete Text
Fragmentary OCR states Mary watches while her father anchors a flu mask to its ears and asks if it is nice that daddy has large ears, with a quoted line about “normous big enurs.” The passage appears from a fragmented historical newspaper page.
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Daddy
Mary
Uncle asks for gift ideas for Willie after visit
Wille's Dad suggests a cake of soap as a useful present Willie can keep long. The note shows a casual exchange about practical gifting and memory keeping. Willie is the recipient, and the Dad offers a simple, lasting option.
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Willie
Wille
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R. A. Weagant
Weagant
United States District Court
Julius Mayer
Kintner
Attlantic Communication Company
Mayer
United States
Mr. Weegant
Canada
Vermont
Stanstead College
McGill University
Montreal Light, Heat and Power Company
Westinghouse Company
Pittsburgh
de Laval Steam Turbine Company
National Electric Signaling Company
Marconi Company
Western Front
Dovel
Baker's
Walter Baker & Co. Ltd
Dorchester
Mass
Ue Selatsial
Absorbine, JR
WAR Young, Pd.f
Ziegler Co
East Harrison
Chicago
Liberty Bonds
Register, Franklin Investment CO
Lafelle
Ili
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