Adventures of a War Reporter in Dover Air Skies and Mines
A war correspondent recalls observing destroyers at Dover, the mine danger, and a heroic rescue. He details a devastating destroyer loss after a mine strike, a sailor who risked his life to save a wounded officer, and a later close call with a submarine chase boat and a reckless subaltern. Muted, vivid war scenes include aerial raids over the harbor and dramatic air duels above Dover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Dover
Admiralty
Britain
Wardrop
Matloe
Tle
Jutland
M. I
St. T's
England
Sommeone
Que
Liberty Motor Emerges as U S Wartime Air Power Hope
The Liberty Motor, developed by S D Walden and E A Deeds with automakers, aims to standardize engine parts for rapid, economical production under government contract. Standardization allows mass fabrication at top speed, enabling the U S to supply bombers while Allies focus on high speed scouts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Baker
Committee On Public Information
Washington
Europe
S. D. Walden
E. A. Deeds
Great Britain
France
Liquor Prices Flagged In Georgina Markets
The report notes that the lowest quality liquor is priced at seven dollars and fifty cents per quart in Georgina. Observers say there are many roads to temperance, reflecting broad public concern over drinking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgina
Do Not Experiment with Your Kidneys Says Local Ad
Marshall residents read a testimonial for Dean’s Kidney Pills claiming to restore kidney health. Mrs Nay describes back pain and improved condition after using three boxes, pricing 60 cents at dealers, with Foster Milburn Co. as the sponsor in Buffalo New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Government Health Bureau
Dean’s
Marshall
Edgar Nay
N. Third St
Dean
Mra
Texas Won Wonder cures a wide range of ailments
A vintage ad proclaims Texas Won Wonder cures latency and bladder troubles dissolves gravel cures diabetes and rheumatism and regulates kidney and bladder function in men and women including children. It promises mail order for 1 00 with two months treatment per bottle and testimonials available from Dr E W Hall St Louis Missouri. Sold by druggists everywhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
E. W. Hall
Olive Street
St. Louis
Cut This Out It Is Worth Money See Foley Promotions
Advertisement offering a mail order kit from Foley & Co including Foley's Honey and Tar Compound Foley Kidney Pills Foley Cathartic Tablets and a free Family Almanac Health hints and a booklet on kidney diseases. The offer includes a trial package and a charge of 5 cents for mailing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley & Co
Sheffield Ave
Chicago
Foley
Terre Haute Star and Marshall Herald Subscription Offer
A dated ad promotes newspaper options, touting Terre Haute Star as metropolitan daily with AP news and rural route delivery, and Marshall Herald as Clark county leader offering home news and liberal terms. It urges readers to subscribe for one year at set prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall Herald
Terre Haute Daily Star
Terre Haute
Associated Press
Daily Market
Clark County
Merald
Maida
Ea City Daily
Stat-clans
Herald
Marshall
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Desalroyer
Navy
Brass Hat
Belgium
the “Liberty
M. Sullins
North Side
Vandalia Line
North No
Cairo
Bubeck & Gallagher
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