Oil Fuel Replaces Coal For Navy Warships
The article notes a shift from coal to oil as the primary fuel for railroads, factories, and ships, with Britain converting its ships to oil. U S Navy policy aims to build oil burning battleships cruisers and destroyers, totaling over 200 under construction. Benefits cited include faster speeds, longer range, smaller firerooms, 25 percent faster refueling at sea, 25 percent lower fuel cost per thermal unit, one third less space, more freight and passenger room, and easier maintenance with less painting.
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Brittain
Daniels
United States Navy
Roosevelt
Take Notice of Electric Light Plant Out of Commission
Announcement from J J Mieras, manager, that the electric light plant is out of commission due to a burn down. The company will not operate until arrangements are made for electric current. Further announcements will specify restart dates.
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J.J. Mieras
Special Maurice meeting urged at the Opera House tonight
Citizens of Maurice are called to a special meeting at the Opera House at 8 o'clock tonight. All who can attend are urged to be present by order of Citizens.
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Maurice
Opera House
Cream Station Closed Until Spring
Maurice Cream Station will remain closed today due to low business with spring reopening planned. E. C. Cole serves as agent overseeing the temporary shutdown.
Damaged Furniture Sale Notice At Sioux Furniture Co
A notice states a damaged furniture sale will begin Thursday October 2 in next issue. Fire damage and moving caused slight damage to some items and all will be sold at a bargain by Sioux Furniture Co.
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Sioux Furniture Co
Card of Thanks for Fire Assistance
We extend thanks to the ladies and men who helped move stock during the threat of fire and to those who aided in saving the building. Gratitude also to those who assisted in placing furniture back inside. J. E. Mieras, Mer.
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Sioux Furniture Co
J. E. Mieras
Mer
Maine Arrests In 1918 Murder Cases Involving Wives
Five men were arrested on murder charges in 1918 Maine cases. In every instance the accused killer was connected to the victim as a wife or sweetheart, signaling intimate-partner motives in the events reported.
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Maine
Padarewaki Insures Fingers Again Raises Question
Padarewaki has insured his fingers once more, prompting speculation about the motives and implications of the renewed coverage. Analysts note the move could affect endorsements, sponsorships, or future earning potential for the athlete.
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Padarewaki
Ak-Sar-Ben Week Draws Omaha Visitors to Gayety
Omaha guide urges travelers to make Gayety the focal point of Ak-Sar-Ben parade week. The Roseland Girls perform in grand burlesque shows twice daily with ornate costumes and massive stage settings. Tickets sell fast. local agents may offer round trips including reserved Gayety seats to avoid crowds.
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Omaha
Ak-Sar-Ben
Ak- Sar-Ben
Gayety Theatre
Gayety
James. E. Cooper
Roseland Girls
Necklaceed warbler noted in field observations
The male Canadian warbler is described with a bold necklace of black spots on an olive yellow throat. The female shows only faint markings. The bird, slate gray on the back with olive brown tail, darts after prey and favors wooded stream banks near the ground.
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American Forestry Association
Washington
Urge Senats 10 Hasten: Peage Urge Senats 10
Two hundred leading Americans from forty states sign an address to the U S senate urging immediate ratification of the peace treaty with Germany without delay. The signers include ex presidents professors church leaders and labor leaders warning that each day of delay risks new war and economic disruption. The piece notes opposition to amendments and highlights potential concessions over Shantung and enemy property. The Salvation Army reports aid efforts in Iowa including meals shoes coal and lodging with a drive to expand aid in six months.
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New. York
United States Senate
Senate
Saigners
Tat
George W. Wickersham
Lawrence Lowuill
Harvard
Charles
Washington
Committee On Foreign Relations
Germany
Wall
Paris
United States
Lusitania
Berlin
England
Shantung
China
Macii
League Between Nations
Chinas
Japan
League
Salvation Army
Iowa
Salvation Army Home Service
Soldiers Messages Costly Telegrams From Salvation Army
The Salvation Army spent over $40,000 sending telegrams to soldiers families in New York City announcing arrivals. The Western Union showed strong interest, with solicitors boarding ships for business. Doughboys were told the message would be paid, but later learned the home news had been sent. The Salvation Army states no charges are made.
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Salvation Army
New York City
Tnion
Fragmentary Gospel Quotation Leads to Unclear Mission Note
A partially readable text seems to quote a Bible verse about feeding, thirst, hospitality, and care for the sick and imprisoned but garbles several words making the source context uncertain and unclear. No definite events or entities can be determined from the fragment.
Fire Destroys Maurice Plant and Nearby Shop
A large blaze gutted a plant and damaged a nearby furniture shop in Maurice. Authorities estimate the loss at around seven thousand dollars with insurance at eighty five hundred. Fire officials believe spontaneous combustion from a coal pile in the light plant started the fire. residents helped move furniture to safety as darkness fell across the town.
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Biadkaiate
Furnitura
Maurice
Ford's Impact Doubles Detroit Population
A town growth note credits Henry Ford with doubling Detroit's population, highlighting his influence on the auto industry, banks, and employment. The piece portrays Ford as a pivotal industrial figure for Detroit and its economic expansion.
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Philadelphia
Detroit
Henry Ford
Ford
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