Navy Pioneer Bullard Led Wireless Breakthroughs For Navy
The story highlights Capt. William H. G. Bullard of the U S Navy as a leading figure in early wireless development. It chronicles his rise from Annapolis student to superintendent of the navy radio service, directing a vast network of shore and ship stations and thousands of operators, with the first U S shore station established near Highland Light. The piece notes Marconi’s 1899 experiments and the navy’s role in expanding naval wireless reach across oceans.
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United States
Navy
William H. G. Bullard
Bullard
New York Sun
Annapolis
Navy Radio Service
Arlington Heights
Washington
Virginia
Potomac
Pennsylvania
Naval Academy
Marconi
Italy
Navy Department
Massachusetts
New York
Porter
Atlantic
Pacific
Navy wireless service grows into national communications network
The Navy radio program expands beyond war, linking coast stations and ships with commercial, weather, and news services. Captain Bullard notes 250 ships equipped, stations from New Orleans to Guam, Alaska to Peking, and ongoing high and medium power expansions amid a voluntary reserve system for operators.
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Navy
Mississippi Valley
Arlington Station
Marine
Alaska
Congress
Army
Puget Sound
Coast Guard
Treasury Department
Department of
Bureau of Steam Engineering
Bullard
Atlantic
Gulf and Pacific
Great Lakes
Chicago Naval Training Station
Cuba
Panama Canal Zone
Porto Rico
Samoa
Guam
Hawaiian Islands
Philippines
Peking
China
San Diego
Honolulu
New Orleans
Darien
Isabel
Rio Grande River
Anadyr
Siberia
Oclishi
Naval
Newport
Chicago
San Francisco
New York
Naval Radio Service
Recovery of sight after 15 years of blindness in Pendleton musician
Carl Glliott of Pendleton Oregon regains vision in one eye after 15 years of blindness while walking home to see his wife and child for the first time. Also notes on marble in Australia, Dr Alexis Carrel, energy from a candle, Finland lakes, watch balance wheel, a European gas engine, US metal refining geography, Boxelder County Utah horticultural prize, and a prehistoric Oklahoma race.
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Carl Glliott
Pendleton
Ore
Australia
Alexis Carrel
Rockefeller Institute
French Republic
Finland
Europe
United States
Mississippi
Ohio River
Boxelder County
Utah
Boxelder
New England
West
Oklahoma
How Nutmegs Aid Digestion
The article explains that a drowsy post meal state aids digestion and that nutmegs can stimulate gastric juice flow. It notes nutmeg is used by doctors for weak digestion, but if appetite is strong no nutmeg is needed. If appetite is poor, a little nutmeg may help improve digestion.
One Woman's Way Cited by Doctor on Worry
A physician recalls a patient who died from worry after fearing she had nothing to fear. The old doctor uses the anecdote to illustrate how anxiety can arise from perceived absence of concern.
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M. D
End of Discussion About Affordability
A terse exchange questions JT's ability to fund his activities and whether creditors worry. One speaker challenges the other by asking why the concern matters if answers about finances remain unclear. The dialogue centers on financial strain and uncertainty.
Improved Methods of Stock Feeding
D. B. Green discusses economical beef and pork production including skim milk for cows, corn and forage use, and the benefits of clover and alfalfa in feeding. Emphasizes proper handling of damp feed, baby beef, and the role of forage in soil fertility and long term farm profitability.
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D. B. Green
Ohio
Kansas
Indiana
Prevent Hog Cholera With Quarantine And Sanitation
Advice from the Missouri Agricultural Experiment Station promotes quarantine of dead hogs, disinfection, serum use, and sanitation to prevent cholera. It urges lime dusting, oiling dusty beds, oiling rubbing posts, and feeding a charcoal copperas salt mixture to combat worms and lice.
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Missouri Ugricultural Experiment Station
Missouri Agricultural Experiment Station
Profitable Costs Guide for Replacing Breeding Stock
The article advises selling undersized and unsound mares and geldings promptly and replacing them with well bred heavy mares. It recommends careful management of brood mares to ensure farm work is covered and to enable production of profitable foals.
Pruning Fruit Trees Timing Recommended After Severe Weather
In cold climates the best pruning time is after severe weather has passed rather than in fall or winter. This guidance emphasizes avoiding pruning during harsh conditions to protect tree health.
Avoid Digestive Disorders in Calf Rearing Practices
The article advises the careful herdsman to feed skim milk warm and to use clean buckets to prevent digestive disorders in calves. It warns against overfeeding and stresses providing four clean stalls from birth to maturity to ensure healthful growth and prevent illness.
Farm Brood Mares on Ordinary Farm Use
A few good brood mares on the ordinary farm, if bred to a good stallion, should produce several good colts every year besides doing farm work. To secure best results, the brood mare that does the farm work must receive the best care and attention.
Right kind acres and cows for a high cow per acre claim
The phrase evaluates the feasibility of achieving a high cow per acre figure, stressing that success depends on selecting suitable land and appropriate cattle. It hints at agronomic factors shaping efficiency and output.
Fight White Grubs to Save Harvests and Profits
In 1912 white grubs caused about 12 million dollars in damage. The article warns of higher losses in 1917 and 1918 unless actions are taken now and next spring. Three control measures are proposed: plow in autumn, kill May beetles in spring, and rotate crops.
Cautious Feeding Advice for Warhorses
Caution urged in feeding horses when they are hot or tired. Authorities advise avoiding heavy meals and offering water first to prevent digestive distress.
Skirts Likely To Grow Longer In Fashion Shift Of 1915
A 1915 fashion column notes most women resist wardrobe changes but hints at longer skirts becoming common. Paris gowns indicate street skirts extending three inches, with Jenny and Cheruit cited. Some U.S. houses show floor-length styles, yet their fullness appears ungainly for daily wear. The piece argues short full skirts remain preferable for grace and dancing.
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Ana Ang
Paris
Jenny
Cheruit
McClure
Outdoor Girl Fashion Notes Velvet Hats and Fur Coats
The piece highlights fashion trends with big black velvet hats worn with pan air, beaded chiffon gowns, and fur coats for young girls featuring skunk fur trims and flaring skirts. It reflects a stylish, upscale urban style of the era.
Dictates of Fashion in New Gown Trimmings
The text describes gowns paired with net chemisettes and high collars. It notes fur balls and pompons as jaunty hat trims, suggests fastening fur boas with tails streaming behind, and observes new fancy neckbands in various shades including Roman coloring.
Sleeves Offer Wide Choice For Fashioned Tops
The article describes ample sleeve options inGeorgette crepe and taffeta, noting long silhouettes and full, cloudy appearances with frilled cuffs. It predicts a revival of leg of mutton and nondescript drooping sleeves while hinting at a revolt against sloping shoulders and a return to square shoulders.
Baby carriage pillow features and edging guidance
The article describes a baby carriage pillow emphasizing a plain center with lace and embroidery at the edges. It details construction like a wider top, Valenciennes lace edging, matching lace insertions, and pink handkerchief linen with eyelet and satin stitches. It also notes Russian Cossacks numbered about 850000 and able to service for life with their own horses.
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Valencieries
Houston
Texas
Extraordinary change amid distorted, padded pretenses
The remark evokes how an extraordinary shift is unlikely to be welcomed when wrapped in puffed and artificial form, detaching from genuine intent and natural discourse.
Two Odd Bags Shine In 19th Century Accessories
Two novelty bags attract attention in this fashion note. The muff bag uses wide colored tinsel ribbon with a center pocket area and a surrounding space for hands, matching the gown. A satin ribbon bag, 12 inches deep, ends in a pointed finish, petals, yellow silk lining, and a silk pompon accent.
Scarfs of Tulle Described as Charming and Elegant
The article notes taupe and mordore scarves crafted from tulle as attractive accessories. It highlights their charm and potential to elevate outfits with delicate texture and understated color.
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Taupe
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