From Fireman to Master of U S Shipyards Edward Hurley
Edward N. Hurley rose from railroad fireman to head the U S shipping effort as chairman of the reorganized Shipping Board and president of the Emergency Fleet Corporation. He directs all U S shipyards, oversees a vast $750 million program, and earns a modest $7,500 yearly salary, while envisioned as master of international shipping pools and cargo flows. Hurley’s early toil, 14 hours daily, and his invention of pneumatic tools mark his rise from mechanic to pivotal national figure.
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Reorganized Shipping Board
Emergency Fleet Organization
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Hurley
Science and Industry Briefs Span Global Innovations
Popular Science notes 1.25 million women in men’s spaces on British railways. India ink, originally from China, is now produced in lamp black and gum in this country. An Australian scientist patents a fluorescent microscope for UV light to reveal matter unseen by ordinary light. A Harvard chemist tests lachrymogenic gas for trench use to induce crying and hinder enemy marksmanship.
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India
China
Harvard
Economy Desserts and Hearty Bacon Cabbage Dish
A frugal kitchen guide offers a dessert pudding with tapioca dates lemon sugar and egg whites, plus a slow cooked bacon cabbage dish with rice veal broth and paprika. It emphasizes simple wholesome economical meals and practical tips.
Black Dog Helps British Find Hidden German Wireless Station
An Australian officer narrates how a black dog led British forces to a concealed cave on Nauru where German wireless equipment was hidden. The dog dug through rubbish to reveal a cavern large enough to hold a platoon, enabling the Allies to locate the station and dismantle it.
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Nauru
No Time to Hide in Domestic Dispute
Angry woman says her husband attempted to strike her and wants arrest. Police captain asks where to find him and she reports he is at the Emergency hospital.
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Amneris
Het
Known No More Bacon I Under Stand Lost to World
Fragmentary note mentions a man identified as her husband and a prominent lady. The text is garbled with phrases like Ligyes-Yes and 28. It hints at a marriage and social standing but lacks clear details or dates.
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Bacon
Ligyes
New Inventions and Discoveries Reported Worldwide
An English inventor fields a life saving deck chair for passenger vessels using a single back and seat of waterproof canvas with cork fill and a weighted arm drives an electric generator to flash a light. Colombia yields two new emerald deposits as the world’s leading gem source producing 800000 Karate annually. A gas range cover confines burner heat to a single opening or splits it among several openings to save gas. A French inventor develops automatic tests and records for unburned plant gases using electrical apparatus. Spring buffers hold shade rollers in windows.
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Colombia
Frenchiman
Platinum Deposits in Spain Rival Russian Ore Riches
Spain reports newly discovered platinum deposits believed richer than those in the Ural mountains which supply a large share of global platinum.
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Spain
Ural Mountains
Position of a Soldier Instruction in 19th Century Drill
Rodman Grider describes a soldier’s stand in detail, outlining the position of attention. The notes specify feet at forty five degrees, knees straight, hips level, chest lifted, shoulders square, and body erect. The excerpt humorously reflects on the discipline and naming conventions within military drill.
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Rodman Grider
St. Nichols
Weels
Missing Parts Prompt British Warship Communications
Incomplete text notes that as a result, within a few hours the British were in communication with their warships. The fragment implies rapid naval coordination or signaling during conflict. No dates or names provided.
Electric Fan That Makes No Wind Among New Inventions
A Scientific American note describes a ceiling mounted fan with nested cylindrical metal blades that draw air upward rather than blow it downward. The design aims for gentle air circulation, cooler lower air, and improved ventilation in restaurants offices factories and halls.
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Scientific American
Newfoundland Sends 10000 Warriors to Aid England in War
The Christian Science Monitor notes Newfoundland has dispatched 10,000 men to fight for the British empire. The piece recalls Sir Humphrey Gilbert’s 1583 claim and Newfoundland s early role in imperial ventures as it marks the 420th anniversary of its discovery.
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Newfoundland
Christian Science Monitor
Humphrey Gilbert
Indy
Queen Elizabeth
Corunna
A Broad Distinction in a Quirky Exchange
Irving Bacheller, on a tramping trip, meets a chin-beard patriarch on a roadside rock. The man offers a quirky hillside farming tale saying rocks roll downhill to plant corn and that seed is shot from a shotgun. The novelist questions the tale, and the sitter calls it conversation.
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Irving Bacheller
Mr. Bacheller
New Hampshire
Bachalter
Ladies’ Home Journal
Fashioned with History and Humor
A quip ponders the most fascinating figure in history. One man names Cleopatra and Helen of Troy as contenders, then jokes that admiration hinges on whether a fool valued a blonde or a brunette.
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Cleopatra
Helen of Troy
Divorce by summary suit cited in gossip
Gossip recounts that Hibbbs won a divorce in a summary suit while Hobbbs jokes about the case affecting a justice, implying a dramatic social repercussion without detailing official proceedings.
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Hibbbs
Hobbbs
Believes in Signs. Jewelers Joke About Window Display
A humorous dialogue features two jewelers discussing leaving diamonds in a front window with a sign taunting thieves. One suggests a cheeky sign and jokes about security. The exchange turns to a social evening where a couple describes a mischievous night involving a card game and a stolen umbrella.
Posture and stance instructions from period manual
The excerpt describes a formal stance with arms hanging naturally, thumbs along trouser seams, head erect facing forward, chin tucked, neck vertical, eyes forward, and weight balanced on heels and balls of the feet. It reflects disciplined bearing likely from drill or ceremonial guidance.
Paris Uses Dogs to Pull Street Carts for Clean Up
American visitors note dogs in Paris drawing small carts for street cleaning replacing horses sent to the front to haul heavy guns. The dog teams handle refuse box schedules similarly to horses, with simpler carts and a larger number of drivers, most of them women.
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Paris
Chelsea Man Leads On First Electric Car Run
Edward S. Sargent aged 60 of Chelsea Massachusetts conducted the citys first electric car run and earned praise for never missing his car a notable distinction in the Chelsea division.
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Edward S. Sargent
Chelsea
Mass
Economical rations for all live stock from straw and stover
United States Department of Agriculture outlines practical rations using straw and stover for cattle sheep and horses. It details wintering and maintenance rations for various livestock classes, including breeding cows fattening steers and work horses, with emphasis on roughage and reduced grain to conserve human food.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Gowns Draw Opera Roles Inspiring Fashion Trends
A fashion writer argues that autumn gowns echo operatic roles from Aida to Thais. Designers emphasize draped silhouettes, fringe trims, and exotic influences while praising simplicity amid bold color and ornate details.
Livestock demand proper attention and feeding tips
Agricultural advice urges farmers to increase livestock production. Emphasizes growing pigs to 200 pounds by six months, veal value at 16 cents per pound, lambs at $20 each, cows milked, and mares kept for future colts. Highlights rising prices for dairy products, butter fat, and horses, urging ample feeding and care.
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R. W. Clark
Colorado Agricultural College
Fort Collins
Saving Straw for Bedding and Fertility Gains
Liberal bedding with straw, if plentiful, increases manure output and fertility elements. Liquid manure tests show bedding with costly material not needed. Stock comfort boosts productivity. fertilizer value is about 282 dollars per ton for wheat straw and four dollars for oat straw, rising with abnormal prices. At least 75 percent should be saved by conservation.
Poultry and Cows in Farm Feeding Practices
Skim milk serves effectively as poultry feed and supplements farm operations. The note highlights poultry raising and berrying as complementary activities on many farms.
Expensive Habit Raises Milk Loss From Poor Cow Feed
The report notes cows lose milk production when feed quality is low, making dairy farming costly. It highlights the impact of inadequate nutrition on output, urging better feeding practices to reduce expenses and improve yields.
Side Dish for Pigs Prepares Trough Feeding
As pigs start eating from the trough, provide skim milk and cracked corn as a side dish. The instruction stresses timely feeding steps and proper accompaniment to the main trough meal.
Weight of Lambs
Early lambs aged 12 to 16 weeks should weigh about 60 pounds according to the guidance.
Quick Cash Return in Pork Growing
Pork farming can yield rapid cash returns while preserving farm fertility. The approach emphasizes efficient animal management and market timing to balance short term gains with long term soil health.
Profitable Spring Pig
A growing proposition argues that spring pig farming offers strong profitability with expanding market demand. The note highlights the high returns and potential for farmers to scale operations during the season.
New Way to Initial Towels in Filet Stitch Decoration
Crocheting with filet stitch offers a simple method to personalize towels. Crochet initials as a medallion, baste evenly to prevent wrinkling, and attach with small buttonhole stitches. Use mercerized cotton for durability and easy laundering.
White Spots on Nails From Nail Bed Bruising
White spots on nails come from bruising of the cuticle when tender. They cannot be removed. prevention includes using a pive when pushing back the cuticle and avoiding any finger nail bruising.
Worsted Flowers and Floral Accents Return in Fashion
Worsted flowers and butterflies trend again with chenille touches and metallic threads. Designers mount the blossoms on fine wire spirals to appear as lightweight ornaments on gowns. Posies and single blooms may replace traditional silk or velvet roses.
Simplicity in Dance Frocks for Evening Wear
The article notes simplicity as the season’s keynote for dance frocks, with modest necklines and overdraped sheer tulle for some low-cut gowns. Most formal gowns are designed for adaptable day or evening wear, and the typical dance frock is simple enough for home sewers to replicate.
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McClure
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