Torpedoes Power of Naval Warfare Showcased
Rush M. Hoag explains torpedo design and operation in Leslie's Weekly. The feature covers war heads air flasks after bodies and the Bliss-Leavitt torpedo plus Whitehead origins, range, speed, depth control, and the navy school at Narragansett Bay.
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Europe
Britain
Sg Pow
Weymouth
England
United States
Newport
R. 1
Navy Department
Narragansett Bay
Rush M. Hoag
Leslie’s Weekly
Unknown Transvaal Land Before European Contact
The Transvaal remained largely unseen by Europeans and outside their influence until the early 19th century, with little mapped knowledge of its interior and peoples before 1830.
Largest and Best Vote Offer Closes August 18
A campaign drive urges submissions by next Wednesday August 18 at 5 p.m. The effort promises the largest offer yet as part of the voting campaign.
Subscription Incentive Prompted Voters To Sign Up
A notice promises 25 000 extra votes awarded on every club of five new subscriptions through next Wednesday. Emphasis is placed on new subscribers as the key voters.
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Jones County
Only 26 Working Days Remain Make 'em Count
The article urges contestants to stay busy until the final moment and work hard through the remaining days. It argues that the contestant who keeps working consistently gains an advantage and that the near finish will decide the winners with grand prize rewards likely.
Third and fourth grand prizes in circulation contest
The third prize offers railroad fare for one to the San Francisco Exposition plus $50 in gold, costing $110. cash option is available. The fourth prize is $60, with the winner able to take $60 cash instead of the trip.
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San Francisco
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