Concrete ships: Fleet uses concrete hulls to beat war shortages
Washington reports a bold move to mass produce cargo ships from reinforced concrete. engineers from the Emergency Fleet Corporation say durability is proven, costs are lower, and large ships like the Faith can be built and launched in months.
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Washington
Department of Concrete Construction
Emergency Fleet Corporation
New York Times
Bureau of Construction and Repair
Navy Department
Lloyds’ Registry
American Bureau of Shipping
Naval Architects
Rudolph J. Wig
Government Bureau of Standards
Mr. Wig
Namsenfjord
Norway
Faith
San Francisco Shipbuilding Company
Boston
United States
Macchinery
San Francisco
In Flight Predators and Watch Rings in Paris and Trade
A scatter of items outlines varied topics from a flying marsupial prey scene to a Paris ring watch, timber reserves in the US including 83 percent in four western states, and a first female navy electrician from Chicago. Other notes mention New Zealand rail names, Chinese wallpaper, Arizona and Nevada meat output, a Jersey inventor mesh key bag, and the boring sponge’s harm to oysters.
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United States
California
Washington
Oregon
Idaho
Montana
Abby Putnam Morrison
Chicago
Herbert Sumner Owen
Europe
France
Tonto National Forest
Arizona
Humboldt National Forest
Nevada
New Jersey
Various Global Trends Highlight Early 20th Century Trade and Law
Observations note bright angling lures for bass, Leviticus ties to Levites, sea lion hide waterproof leather use, Virginia bans on women lawyers, rising American toilet goods in the East, France and England shipment delays, Russians pilgrimage to Holy Land with 20 000 to 40 000 annual visitors, Cuba’s demand for American cutlery vs German rivals, and advertising shaping import trade.
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Virginia
Far East
France
England
Holy Land
Palestine
Cuba
Sleeve Style Is Matter of Choice
The fashion and weather worlds clash as 1918 styles swing to 5 inch sleeves and capes. Writers note capes dominate, sleeves vary from medieval to directoire, and women must adapt with bold color and structure to suit an active urban life amid material shortages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Directoire
Josephine
McClure
New Color Trimmed Gloves Hit Popular Demand
Embroidered and color trimmed gloves surge in popularity as France sustains long family glove making lineage. The strongest practical heavy gloves for universal use come from England. The summer line features the heaviest silk with subtle color touches and neat top pleats, while white chamou sette remains the most practical general wear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
England
Skirts Rise from Wardrobe Adornments to Practical Sportswear
A discussion of skirts evolving from mere wardrobe additions to essential athletic inspired pieces. The text notes a cream tricotine model with a long apron panel, central slash, wide pockets turned back, and black worsted embroideries possibly holding knitting yarn.
Beads Demand Upward Spark in Local Trade
Beads of all colors and sizes are in unusually strong demand said to outpace supply. Local sellers focus on meeting rising orders rather than pursuing new business. The beaded handbag trend adds to the growing popularity.
Not soon lose the hold it has gained in every woman's affections
A fragment notes a thing or person has secured wide appeal among women, described as enduring and popular. The summary reflects the brief, unnamed reference without additional context or specifics.
Navy and Red Recur in Gowns and Accessories
Fashion repeats a 25 year old theme with navy blue and artillery red. Jenny and Cheruit showcase blue serge with red belts and white vests. Russian blouses flare over navy gabardine skirts. coats feature red accents. Red blue hats dominate millinery windows.
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Jenny
Cheruit
Velvet and Silk Table Covers Describe Craft Details
The passage notes long narrow table covers made from coarse cream thread, commonly used. It highlights embroidered heavy silk with a conventioned flower design in yellow and green, black outline, and red center, praised as artistic.
Bead Trade Sees High Demand for Beads and Gowns
An authority in the bead trade notes a large demand for beads due to formal and semiformal evening gowns heavily decorated with beads and spangles. Brasi ness from this source has been heavy, helping drive market activity.
Suede Belts Show Variety in Widths and Stripes
Suede belts appear in widths from narrow to wide. Brass or pearl buckles, silk stitching, and vertical or horizontal stripes embellish many designs. Tan belts feature scarlet soutache braid in multiple narrow stripes or two to three wide ones. Green and tan options display black patent leather stripes and fitted pieces.
Spanish Shawls Revived Abroad Sparks Revival Trend
A strong revival of Spanish shawls abroad is attracting attention as a widespread fashion trend. The article notes renewed interest and growing demand for these traditional accessories in international markets.
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Steaster
New Zealand
Minister of Railways
Idea
Vienna
Libby
McNeill & Libby
Swift & Company
Union Stock Yards
Illinois
U.S.A
Sappho
Marine Corps
Bee Nod Morgan Sous CO
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