Undersea War Tech Advances Boost Submarine Speed
London reports rapid improvements in submersible craft design. By last July the Admiralty's best were nine E class boats displacing 728 tons on the surface and 810 submerged, with speeds of 16 knots on the surface and 10 knots submerged, armed with two 12 pounder guns and four 21 inch torpedo tubes.
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Submersible arms race expands as nations race new boats
The article notes rapid buildup in underwater craft after initial use of submarines as weapons. Germany has completed at least nineteen large subs since July, displacing 800 to 1,000 tons, 218 to 230 feet long, with 30 foot beams. New boats feature 6,000 to 7,000 horsepower engines, four torpedo tubes, anti aircraft guns, and surface speeds up to 24 knots. Advances include improved periscopes with precise compass steering and enhanced torpedo accuracy for long range firing.
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Torpedo Firing Point with Certainty of Hit
A phrasing describes a firing point for a torpedo to ensure absolute certainty of striking its target, implying a theoretical or strategic scenario. The statement emphasizes precision and infallibility in torpedo guidance.
Marriage of Twelve-Year-Old Girl Annulled in Kansas
Judge J O Rankin of the district court annulled the marriage of Mattie Bellamy a twelve year old schoolgirl to George Smith a twenty one year old farmer eight miles west of Olathe. The marriage on February 1 was declared invalid as evidence showed the bride was forced into the union by her foster parents. The ruling notes the unusual timing of correcting the wrong.
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Venetian Style Fish Dishes Offer Palatable Nourishing Options
The article outlines several fish recipes and preparations. Venetian fish chop combines vegetables and olive oil, baked over split fish. Scalloped fish uses a cream and egg mixture baked in ramekins. Pickled salmon blends fish with vinegar spiced liquid for storage. Baked bases or pickerel use onion breadcrumb stuffing. Jellied trout involves simmering in seasoned water and dipping in aspic jelly in multiple coats.
OATMEAL BREAD RECIPE FROM THE DEMENTOR
A recipe for oatmeal bread describes mixing two cups oats two teaspoons salt one cup molasses one tablespoon shortening then pouring one quart boiling water and letting it warm. Add dissolved yeast and two quarts flour then fold in optional chopped nuts and seeded raisins for a heartier luncheon loaf.
How to Serve Beefsteak
Broil steak and season on a platter. Make a dressing of bread crumbs with plenty of onion as for a stuffed fowl. Shape into small cakes, bind with an egg, and brown in butter. Place on the steak surface with parsley and serve.
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