Combating the Submarine and the Psychology of Silence
The Scientific American notes defense measures against U-boats favor nets over many methods, with destroyers and motorboats sinking subs by ram and gun. Night operations, torching quiet, and the British Admiralty's silence about sinkings aim to terrorize crews, potentially eroding German submarine resolve.
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Scientific American
Surutes
British Admiralty
Submarine Service
Wilhelmshaven
Elbe
von Hindenburg
Minois coal mining history and early shipments noted
The article records the first coal discovery in the Quairy area later called the United States, credited to Joliet and Marquaita in 1874 with exploration voyages. It highlights a map showing coal locations near Utica, Illinois, and mentions a 1810 shipment from Minois etal aboard a flatboat.
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Quairy
Walied States
Joliet
Marquaita
Jolots
Utica
Minois
Popcorn Days At North Loup Nebraska Draw Big Crowds
North Loup Nebraska hosts annual popcorn days with free popcorn for 4 to 5 thousand visitors over two days. Farmers display acres of corn and stockpiled supplies while town merchants fund the festival at a cost of about 500 dollars. The event features large poppers, games, races, and no admission fees, drawing crowds from the region.
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North Loup
Nebraska
North Loop
Frivolous fashion aids for travel and gifts in old guide
A humorous proiect describes simple craft ideas for women travelers and gift items. It covers making a trunk tray cover from fabric and braid with embroidered initials, an opera bag crocheted from open stitches with silk lining and tassels, and crocheted lace caps purses book covers and pillow shams. It also notes cozy designs like a velveteen novelty used for seating.
Poem Interlude and Dr King’s Life Pills Ad
A fragmented poem recalls thriftless winter misery and neighbor aid while an ad promotes Dr King’s New Life Pills as a laxative to relieve poisons and waste. The 25 cent offer promises relief by morning.
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Walt Mason
Dr. King
Narrow Escape In Kentucky Governor Race
Complete returns show Stanley, the Democratic candidate, leading by 300 votes in Kentucky. Republicans plan no contest to avoid a fuss, marking a sharp decline from historic Democratic majorities.
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Stanley
Kentucky
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