Quixotic British Inventors Propose Ways to Beat Germany
London July 10 A string of far fetched proposals from amateur British inventors flood the Ministry of Munitions with ideas to end the war. Suggestions range from freezing clouds for artillery to training cormorants to deliver mortar shells, while others aim to derail German air power with contrived balloons and navigational lights. The Air Ministry notes many schemes are impractical.
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London
Associated Press
Ministry of Tamitions
R.ecent
Air Inventions Committee Reports Progress
The air inventions committee, formed about nine months ago, has examined more than 5,000 inventions and suggestions.
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Air Inventions
Battle Remembrances Worse Than the Fight
Behind British lines in France on July 10 a correspondent notes soldiers endure fatigue and duty, but struggle with memory. He says post combat recollections depress morale, while work parties provide distraction and purpose, and British troops show grim resolve rather than complaint when danger grows.
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France
Associated Press
Foley Kivvey Pills Advertised Remedy Claims
An old advertisement touts Foley Kivvey Pills as superior for ailments like kidney troubles backache rheumatism swollen joints and nervous exhaustion. The copy promotes relief from fatigue sleeplessness and puffiness under eyes, urging readers to trust Mann Drug Co.
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Mann Drug Co
High Point to Create Paving Improvement District on Glenn Avenue
City Council of High Point North Carolina votes to form an improvement district along part of Glenn Avenue and Parkway from Main Street to the city limits. Contractors Lassiter & Co. to pave with Topeka asphalt on a 1 inch concrete base, with concrete curbing and gutter, cost shared by abutting property owners via cash or ten annual installments.
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High Pont
N.C
Glenn Avenue
Parkway
Main Street
Ri Lassiter & Co
City ‘Council
High Point Enterprise
T. J. Murphy
Clark
Ruth Prowman
Kirkman
I. T. Mann
Fee
Weiborn
Gilliam
Mann
K Price OH
Claude Wesgal
Bascom Hoskins
Sherton Hill Co
Bie
Taplin Wescott Roberson
Lyon
Pie Millis
Cummins
A. S. Caldwell
F. Tomlinson
Ei Kearns
F. Montgomery Frank Wineski
Voidner
J Sheloff
Clapper J. Gold
Cadillac Co
EL Nissen
BE. Barns
Emma King
Waichte
E Zula Smith
W. L. Trodgen
Alg Davis
W. A. Vuneannen
J. H. Peete
Henri Turner
DD. Smith
Gom
Cc Sewell
Geo
Beach
P Messick
Thos Carrick A
Cecil
Swartz
Heertel & Burns
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Kaiser Bill
Essen
Krupp
Gotha
Setiiz
Limacy
England
Ministry of Munitions
Air Ministry
Satie
Dents
Tanenhaus Bros
South Main St
Amos Furniture Company
Diamond Furniture Manufacturing Co’s
Statesville
Efect
Ene
Uture Company
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