Aerial torpedoes and the race for deadly war tech
The article details the United States pursuing advanced aerial torpedo tech led by tester Barrett at Frankford and Mineola. It notes the weapon’s seven and a half foot length, seven foot plus range, and potential to destroy entire cities from air bursts.
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Poe
Talian
Prench
New York
Wston Pags
Steetienay
United States
Seruy Lins
Seropignes
Pngland
Atediean
Prankford
Mineola
Tos. Wilkinson
DLS
Blow
Baereiae
Bester
Lad Valweys
Ap Nuier
United States Navy
Villa
Machattan Island
Barlow
Ordnance Bureau
Army and Navy Board
L. I
Tayten
Avinier
Wes
General Villa
Moise
Ordnance Department
Washington
Goa
Philadelphia
United States Army
Geo Peero
Yale
World Trade and War era Snippets in 1915 1916 Notes
A collage of brief items covers imports from France, a Madison National Guard unit with an Egyptian named Ramsey Meena, Polish hand beauty, Europe’s grain gains, Chilean rail coal shortages, Norway banning wood fuel for ships, a two year old in Los Angeles tied to Brockway family, a Subsea desert discovery, Jacksonville shipyard plans with 800 jobs, Costa Rica textile demand, Bristol glass and nails, Marlesido telephones, India rice acreage, Mary Woolsey’s large family, Norway humen plant output, U S coal reliance in Vara district Brazil, ice shortage in Ganga dasa region, Guatemala buys U S telegraph gear, Hull trade totals 1915, Allied porcelain buyers, 1916 porcelain exports, zinc industry growth, Germanys telegraph offices, George W Quay’s cat, and paper dust ignition in a French factory.
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Department of Meuse
France
Madison
Wisconsin National Guard
Ramsey Meena
Switzerland
Chile
Norway
William Brockway Ryder
Jios Angeles
T. L. Brockaway
San Pedro
Sie
Pacific
Jacksonville
Fla
Costa Rica
Bristol
England
Marlesido
Venezuela
India
Mary Woolsey
United States
Vara
Brazil
Gangadsa Hins
Worry as Enemy of Nerve Power in Health Advice
An Osteopathic magazine excerpt urges avoiding mental overwork and excessive strain. It stresses nervous balance through rest, proper sleep, and relaxed focus on lighter tasks, warning against poor diet and overstimulation. It argues for remodeling life per natural laws to achieve poised health.
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Earth
Arthur S. Craig
Osteopathic Magazine
James J Hill Avoids Formal Society At Reception
A Wall Street Journal note recalls James J Hill’s aversion to stiff social etiquette. At a St Paul reception his dress suit caused amusement from a longtime Great Northern retainer who tried to hide his laughter. Hill corrected him with a humorous aside about the servant’s reaction.
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James J. Hill
Wall Street Journal
Hills
Hill
St. Paul
Great Northern
Ale
Mr. Hill
Mr. Hil
Oriental Evening Gown Promises Tall Figure Flattery
The sketch shows an Assyrian bodice in blue and silver sequins with a blue tulle robe and a royal blue velvet train lined with silver. The design suits a tall slender figure and favors long sweeping lines and glittering trims.
Horse Survives Close Call With Elephant in South Africa Hunt
A hunting party in British South Africa returned to Addo after an elephant encounter. A rider on a horse reacted to a sudden halt as the animal blocked the road. A boy mounted ahead concluded it was an ox, but the bull elephant showed fighting stance, prompting the group to reroute their journey.
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British South Africa
Vvitenhagers
Addo
Tie
Eight-Mile Fence Patrol In Wallowa Forest
In Oregon's Wallowa national forest hunters for the forest service patrol eight miles of covet-proof woven wire fence twice daily to guard 2560 acres of sheep raising experiments. The aim is to compare pasture care with open-range herding and keep wild predators out.
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Forest Service
Wallowa National Forest
Oregon
Popular Science Monthly
Hermit of Cumberland Leaves 650000 Fortune
A reclusive Cumberland hermit who lived within his grounds for 30 years died leaving real and personal estate valued at 650000. He disliked women and grew angry at the word politics. He managed his affairs by paying all accounts in gold or silver and never used checks.
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Cumberland
England
Naples Zoological Station Placed Under Royal Commission
The Italian government assigns the Naples zoological station to a royal commission presided by F. Sav. Monticelli of the University of Naples. The commission pledges support to continue station work and advance research tables.
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Zoological Station
Naples
F. Sav. Monticelli
University of
Senator Sorghum Warns Against Overly Polished Oratory
The senator expresses caution about being too refined a speaker for fear audiences may applaud the delivery more than the content. He emphasizes integrity over stylistic flair in public address.
They Ought To Aviation Party Enjoy Trip
A brief remark suggests the aviation party will have a fine time on their upcoming trip. The speaker expects the travelers to savor a high spirited excursion and entertainments.
Spanish Modes Attract Favor In Paris Millinery Scene
A Parisian milliner showcases a Spanish chapeau paired with a head scarf worn in a toreador style. The look influences sports hats and appears in black, with mantilla lace and Chantilly lace motifs revived in black, white, and metallics. Skirts grow straighter and longer as fashion pivots.
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Paris Couturiers
Chantilly
Pretty and Useful Gift for Knitters
A charming Christmas gift idea for knitters is a handmade knitting bag. Materials include cretonne or similar fabric, two embroidery hoops as handles, ribbon, and two large brass rings. The bag uses rose silk lining and rose-colored details with crocheted ring covers for a neat finish.
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Dresden
Gift idea: decorative laundry bag from square material
An easy gift idea uses a square cretonne bag with four sides stitched and corners embroidered with the recipient initials. Attach loops to each corner so the square can hang on a closet nail, creating a tidy bag for soiled clothes and smaller versions for other items.
Filipino Embroidery on Silk Elevates Island Craft
Filipino embroidered lingerie gains recognition as French imports wane. American designers now supervise Philippine schools producing silk and satin lingerie that rivals imported work in beauty and quality, at a reasonable price given the exquisite craftsmanship.
Keeping Attractive. An Important Step in Neckwear Care
The fragment hints at advice on maintaining appearance by choosing proper neckwear. It stresses an essential step in keeping attire attractive and suggests practical care tips for neckwear.
Fresh Hats and Veils Guide Elegant Dressing
Advice emphasizes careful hat and veil placement, selecting flattering colors for gowns and suits. It asserts that a well groomed woman gains self confidence and that confidence enables achievement.
Needleworkers edge dainty handkerchiefs with crochet
To craft delicate handkerchiefs trim outside the hem of plain hemstitched pieces then crochet a decorative edge. The hemstitching creates an opening for the needle and provides a body to crochet over.
Velvet trimmed sailor hats and dresses at Herpers Bazur
Velvet sailor hats with high crowns and narrow brims are shown with tailored suits. Trim includes a row of velvet balls or small disks around the brim. The same trimming appears on some dresses.
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Herper
Holiday Dishes And Chestnut Treats From Old Family Recipes
A collection of traditional holiday recipes including Cider Jelly with cider and gelatin, Chestnut Dressing for turkey with bread crumbs and stock, Sweet Potatoes Southern Style baked with butter and sugar, and Chestnut Dainty made from chestnuts cream and lemon, finished with pink and white wafers for garnish.
Three Teaspoons of Fragrant Tea Brewed in Pot
The poem describes heating an earthen pot and adding three full teaspoons of fragrant tea one for urn and two for the speaker and companion. Water boils, then the tea is steeped thoroughly for three minutes to release flavor.
Festive Foods: Christmas Squares and Roasting Dishes
A period kitchen feature lists festive recipes including Christmas Squares with candied peel cherries raisins dates egg white and rose flavoring, German forcemeat for goose or roast pig, a roast pig with forcemeat or bread and mashed potato filling, Sweetbreads a la Newburg with mushrooms and lemon cream, and stuffed potatoes with ham and egg.
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la Newburg
Friendship Between Longfellow and Tennyson
The note explains that Henry Wadsworth Longfellow and Alfred Lord Tennyson were not close earlier in life but became friends in old age. Longfellow, born February 27, 1807, and Tennyson, born August 6, 1809, met first in 1868 during Longfellow’s England visit.
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Longfellow
Tennyson
England
Freshwater
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