Submarine Tests Favor American Design Over German
Elaborate navy tests announced by Acting Secretary Roosevelt show the American S-8 submarine superior to the German U-111 in speed range and seaworthiness. The trials compared U-111 and S-8, noting S-8’s greater habitability and easier maintenance. Also highlighted is Sergt Allan M Nichols adapting to artificial hands and typing at St Dunstan's hospital in London.
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Washington
Navy Department
Franklin Roosevelt
Miave Department Sagermann
United States
United States Navy
Duitt
Jeringmia Sjord
Wiel
Germany
Portsmouth Navy Yard
Basie Hah Ming
Allan M. Nichols
Durham Light Infantry
St. Dunstan’s Hospital
London
Pedigreed Elmhurst Educator Turns Ninety Nine
Professor Stephen J. Sedgwick of Calumus Road Elmhurst New York celebrated his ninety ninth birthday. A longtime Newtown resident since his youth he credits health to early athletic life. Born August 30 1820 in Geneva New York he later joined the City teaching corps and qualified as a land surveyor. He aided the Union Pacific railroad survey crew during its transcontinental construction and now works on a Sedgwick genealogy and Bible illustration while sawing wood and tending a garden.
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New York
Stephen J. Sedgwick
Calumus Road
Elmhurst
L. F
Newtown
Mr. Sedgwick
Geneva
N. Y
New York City
Engineer Corps
Union Pacific Railroad
Sedgwick
U-111 Seen as German Best Submarine in Comparative Tests
PAE and CUP review notes small design and operation differences favoring the 8-3. The bureau officers urge not to dismiss German methods, citing notable details in design and construction. The U-111 is described as the mittel U-boat, Germany’s top submarine type.
Soldering Iron Uses Electric Heat for Point Use
A new soldering iron heats its tip by electricity allowing solder to be applied precisely where needed. The device carries solder in wire or strip form to the heated point for efficient use.
Wealthy Perth Amboy contractor regains custody of adopted daughter
Wilfred Hess, a bachelor and contractor from Perth Amboy New Jersey, found his four year old adopted daughter at Hope farm after a year long search. He had entrusted the child to friends during wartime contracts in 1918 and later lost track of her through the Staten Island Children’s Society and New York society. A Justice order by Joseph Morschauser returned the child to Hess.
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Poughkeepsie
N. J
Wilfred Hess
Perth Amboy
Hope Farm
Worts
Cety
Hess
Joseph Morschauser
Airplane Delivery Delights Rookie with Frize Pig
An unusual event sees a Frize pig delivered by airplane to a rookie. The pig, from Artes Farris Farm near Americus, is praised as a prize animal after a playful challenge involving southern field divers and notable names.
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McMuhen
Wolfe
Imap
Souther Field
Americus
Pic
Artes Firris
Aimericus
Bigamy Problem Grows in England After War
London reports rising bigamous marriages across the United Kingdom with postwar effects. Registrar General Sir Bernard Mallet says English bigamy laws offer little security versus other states. He calls for a new act and suggests obtaining accurate information on marriage principals before ceremonies.
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London
United Kingdom
Bernard Mallet
Sir Bernard
Oil Rained On Kansas Town In Oil Field Mishap
Illidowade residents report heavy oil spray from a huge underground gas release lasting about 20 minutes. The eruption coated houses, yards, and trees within a half mile, and sprayed through open windows. Rugs, curtains, furniture, and clothing were smeared and ruined.
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Illidowade
Rwan
Pry Creduers
OU Ta
Window Mirror Prank In Toledo Store Window
A Toledo auto showroom clerk spends the day at the window as passersby stare, misreading his gaze as flirting. His wife scolds him, then uses the window as a mirror claiming it makes a perfect looking glass.
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Toledo, O
Fishy accident nets quicksand rescue near Chester
Joseph Randle, fishing in Silver Jake near Chester, was pulled overboard by a monster fish. He vanished into a bed of quicksand but divers recovered him and brought him to the surface with helpers’ aid.
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Chester
Joseph Randle
Silver
Jake
Randle
Farming Men Meet Oct 14 to Plan Next Year Program
Purdue University announced that Clarence Ousley and Eugene Diavenport lead speakers at the twenty second annual conference of agricultural extension workers from October 14 to 17. Indiana agents, home demonstration staff, and farmers will attend to discuss a plan for Indiana agriculture. The gathering aims to craft a national style program for future development and address farm unrest by outlining next year’s goals. Expected attendance exceeds a large number as the event lasts four days.
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Atifayette
Purdue University
Clarence Ousley
Eugene Diavenport
Iinois College of Agriculture
John G. Brown
Thee Indiana Federation of Farmers’ Associations
J. RR. Howard
Iowa Farmers’ Organization
G. Christie
Indiana
Witleh
Agrire
Muncie to Reimburse for Prisoner Meals Under Audit
The city of Muncie must pay Delaware County thousands of dollars for meals provided to city prisoners by the sheriff. Officials will tally the number of city prisoners in jail since January 2, 1914 and the meals eaten, arranging future payment terms.
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Incie
Muncie
Delaware County
State Board of Accounts
Ariff
Firemen Abandon Union in Terre Haute
In Terre Haute on October 6 the Municipal Firefighters Union No 158 voted to dissolve and return its charter to the American Federation of Labor after an ultimatum from Mayor Charles Q Uint er demanding they quit their city jobs or abandon their union. The move follows similar action against the police officers union.
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Terre Haute
Municipal Firefighters Union No. 158
Federation of Labor
American Federation of Labor
Charles Q. Uinter
Ice price unchanged after expiry of Marion County deal
Indianapolis reports no price rise after the wait-time ice contract expired October 7. Federal official Stanley Weekoffs says pricing remains set for the next season with wholesale 45 cents per 100 pounds, retail higher, and a platform rate noted. ice dealers and manufacturers met for talks.
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Indianapolis
Stanley
Marion Coamoty
Mark Wyckell
Indiana federation grows to 54 counties with Wabash join
Announcement from the Indiana Federation of Farmers Association headquarters in Indianapolis says Wabash county has affiliated, raising total counties organized to 54. Wabash is in the Fourth district, the sixth county in the district to join. Adams, Jay, Huntington and Howard remain unaffiliated.
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Idianapolis
Indiana Federation of Farmers’Association
Wabash County
Adams
Jay
Huntington
Howard
Miles Dies in Bloomfield Auto Crash
Stephen D. Miles sixty six a contracting plumber was killed when his car skidded in fresh gravel and rolled over two miles east of Bloomfield He was the sole occupant of the vehicle as he was returning from the Colyer Bottom School building in Beech Grove township.
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D. Miles
Bloomfield
Stephen D. Miles
Colyer Bottom
Beech Grove Township
Miles
Boy Killed by Automobile in Richmond
Richmond October six. Harry Castator aged fourteen died in a local hospital from injuries after being run down by an automobile.
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Richmond
Harry Castator
Cascarets Promote Gentle Cleansing While You Sleep
An old advertisement warns against harsh laxatives and touts Cascarets as a safe night time aid. It claims Cascarets remove toxins and undigested waste without griping, ease constipation, biliousness, and indigestion, and strengthen bowel muscles at low cost.
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Nature
Pista
Aoick Oliaienithayt
Setter at home sparks debate over breed choice
A brief exchange notes a fine setter at home and asks which breed fits best among Trish English Gorden or Plymouth Rock, highlighting a light domestic discussion about dogs.
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Trish
Gorden
Plymouth Rock
Red Cross Ball Blue bluing recommendation
Instruction card advises telling grocer Red Cross Ball Blue when buying bluing promising good results and repeat use. Note: reads as advertising copy and pricing of 5 cents.
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Red Cross
A Poor Return. Ella Marries Divorce Lawyer
Ella wed the lawyer who secured her divorce, a move Stella calls a rank act of gratitude by the couple.
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Ella
Stella
GROVE'S TASTELESS Chill Tonic Promotes Strength
A tonic marketed to purify and enrich the blood claims to strengthen and invigorate. It highlights iron and quinine suspended in syrup and emphasizes its pleasant taste, even for children, with price noted asCc.
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GROVE
Fashion's Fuzzes Spark Retro Side Whiskers Trend
In a lively chat, Ms Rubeck notes that side whiskers are back in style as girls wear them over their ears, contrasting with the playful exchange on whether the look will return.
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Ms Rubeck
Woman agrees on decision amid tense exchange
In a Louisville Courier Journal snippet a girl declares a favorable agreement while a man questions worth, the dialogue ending with consent. The brief exchange presents a social moment reflecting tensions and agreement.
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Pam
George
Louisville Courier—Journal
Goodbye Women’s Troubles and Kidney Health Remedy
An old advertisement promotes Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules as a remedy for kidney and bladder issues and related female discomforts. It claims back pain dizziness and fatigue stem from kidney trouble and urges continued use for restoration and ongoing health. The ad stresses authenticity with sealed boxes and imported Haarlem oil.
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Haarlem
Holland
Why Girls Stick Around and Piano Quarrel
A humorous note on romance and seating reveal a quarrel over who gets the piano as girls linger around a social scene. The exchange hints at gendered expectations and playful tension in a local gathering.
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