Salvage Work Amid Ocean Wrecks and New Submersible Pumps
A wartime piece details salvage crews facing wrecks and weather, praising new electrically driven submersible pumps that can be fully submerged. It describes pumps in action aboard wrecks, the challenges of salvaging ships, firefighting, and the harsh conditions aboard salvage operations plus notes on overall salvage goals and limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S&s
Jermane
Ferat
Atlantic
Naasmyth
Intricate Torpedo Design Described In History Text
A historical description explains a torpedo as a fish shaped weapon with integrated machinery. It covers compartments for compressed air, immersion balance, engine, and a buoyancy chamber. Gyroscopy keeps the path true while propellers steer the torpedo through water.
Wonderful Resemblance Among Historic Portraits and Actors
The article notes Tien Boucicault resembling Sir Kenelm Digby, while Douglas Jerrold and Montgoliier might pass as twins. Montagu Williams changed by a black wig to resemble Charles II, Kyron and J L Motley likened by a widow, and Charles MacParlane recalls meeting Shelley in Naples with a statue of Agrippina shown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tien Boucicault
Diramatist
Kenelm Digby
Douglas Jerrold
Montgoliier
Passa
Montagu Williams
Charles II
Peter Lely
Kyron
J. L. Motley
Dutch Republic
Charles MacParlane
Shelley
Royal Burbon Museum
Naples
Agrippina
Fragmentary Quote From Naples Tale Incoherently Recalled
A garbled OCR fragment mentions the Donaparte family and a Naples scene with a statue and a mother’s fence. It loosely references More Mere, a queen, and remarks about a striking resemblance. Details are unclear and names conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nere
Donaparte
More Mere
Naples
Fine
Tragedy by Wallace Found On Stars Of Matoous Never Produced
A fragmentary note recounts General Wallace drafting a tragedy titled Comme to star Matoous an escaped slave who leads a revolt and seizes Rome before betrayal and death. Lawrence Barrett reportedly praised it as a strong play but it was never staged per the Globe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace
Corumodus
Ston Globe
Dawn on trapeze flubs and sly shopkeepers in town
The sher if of the mountain asks why the troupe of trapeze performers act up while the manager at Booty Hones jokes with Walt about their antics. The dialogue hints at local humor and small town mischief within a dawn scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Booty Hones
Walt
Smart Alec
Fair Treatment Fare Joke at Ticket Window
A playful exchange occurs as a young lady asks the clerk for the fare to the fair and receives a witty reply comparing it to the fare to the homely. The moment reads like a light street vignette from a bygone era.
Largest Acreage of Crops Enlists Labor for Harvest Efforts
State and local groups organize volunteers from business, civic clubs, and religious bodies to aid farmers in harvesting wheat and other crops. "Shock troops" and "shock trains" of workers travel from towns to fields, supported by officials and farmers, to ensure prompt harvests amid labor shortages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pele
Wihlagea
Hamvsting
Crep
Lee Dewn
Farmom
Asien
Howe
Department of Agriculture
U. 8. Department of Labor
State Departments of Labor
Chambers of Commerce
Houston
Wharton
Texas
Farm Help Specialiat
Etoree
Banks
Kanesaa
Mator
Board of Public Works
Crain
Indiana
Peter
Anietic Club
Etibes
Eoolette
Telie
Ehtva
JMO
Tate Counel
Deta
Degerinest
Anere
Cerne Wood
Townfolk Mobilize For War Effort In Agriculture
Citizens across towns are urged to assist farmers in harvesting and processing crops for soldiers and war workers. The nation scales up work or duty, with women and volunteers joining men to organize labor, shift industry classifications, and mobilize idle workers into productive roles to aid farming nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wwe
Nea
Amur
Bors
U. S
United States
Using Persian Insect Powder on Cabbage Plants
Instructions suggest mixing one part fresh Persian Insect powder with four parts alrelated lime and applying dum on cabbage plants at regular intervals for pest control.
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England
Bertela Bences
Bert
Ehip
Mother
Beruing
Gale
Ony Burke
Aline
AP Lon Jax
Firermen
Deys
Assat
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