The Importance of the Aerial Fleet in Conduct of the War
A analysis from Aeronautics notes more than 16 000 airmen in the conflict with rapid daily additions and new planes. Early roles were scouting replacing cavalry, guiding artillery fire, and observing enemy movements. Advances broadened to offensive operations with long range flights and heavy bomb loads. The biplane proves superior to monoplanes. German Taubes lag in stability and payload. French machines gain 200 horsepower, four man crew, six guns. some craft exceed 18 hours of flight and carry three tons. British and French aviators outpace German pilots, with Lieut Warneford sinking a Zeppelin but dying in later testing. Roland Garros, captured German prisoner, showcases daring, including a dramatic encounter with an Aviatik where he evades hostile fire and aids Alpine observers, ending with a respectful salute as Garros lands near a burning German craft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. LaRue Jones
Aeronautics
New York
Taubes
Belligererie
Wright Brothers
Fokker
Germany
Guynemer
Pleces
Boelke
Baron von Atthaus
Lieut
Immel
Garros
Aviatik
York Times
Painting Farm Buildings and Implements for Longevity
The article advises painting both buildings and tools to preserve value and extend usefulness. It details preparation, paint types, blending cans, and multi coat application, stressing dry surfaces and thorough, even coverage to prevent blistering and decay. It also recommends buying reliable ready mixed paint and proper mixing for best results.
Dancing Misstep Brings Unexpected Compliment
A man fails at a tango tripping and falls, injuring his partner’s gown. He thanks a guest for the compliment and explains the motive behind his praise. The other man reveals the wife is involved and that he paid for the gown, ending the exchange with dry humor.
Better Farming Special to Tour Saskatchewan North
Arrangements for a five week Better Farming train tour are made under the Saskatchewan government the C N R and the Agricultural College of Saskatoon. The route covers Humboldt to Lloydminster Battleford to Turtleford Prince Albert to Tisdale and Goose Lake territory with livestock exhibits and educational lectures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Better Farming Special
Saskatchewan
C.N.R
Agricultural College of Saskatoon
Province of
Better Farming
Humboldt
Lloydminster
Jackfish
Battleford
Turtleford
Blaine Lake
Prince Albert
Tisdale
Melfort
Camwood
Debden
Big River
Goose Lake Territory
Goose Lake District
Department of Agriculture
Agricultural College
Colege
Department
Motherwell
Dean Rutherford
College of Agriculture
Brecken
Shaw
Submarine Chaser for U S Government Described
A 50 foot submarine chaser and scout boat is contracted by the United States government. It sails 41 mph and can be carried aboard battleships. It carries one pounder quick-firers and a 16 inch torpedo tube. It features double rudders for zigzag turns and a two and a half foot draft. The pilot house is armored.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Fall of Erzerum fuels blame on Allied forces in Near East
An English press reaction notes the fragile Allied position in the Near East after Erzerum. It attacks Mesopotamian forces as composed of riffraff Australians and Canadians, described as murderers and thieves, allied with a “black culture bearers” threat, urging harsh weapons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erzerum
Near East
Mesopotamia
England
Berlin Vossiche Zeitung
Sailor's Tale of Submarine Sinking and Deserted Boats
Captain Arnold Groom recounts the sinking of his British steamer by a submarine in Eastern waters on January 4. He details the crew's attempt to reach safety in two lifeboats, the loss of the second boat, and a perilous trek through Arab lands before rescue by an Italian steamer. He accuses the submarine commander of murder for abandoning sailors and notes the German or Austrian officers aboard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arnold C. B. Groom
Coquet
Groom
Port Said
Alexandria
Malta
Fort Marsa Susa
Lord
England
Courageous sacrifice earns Victoria Cross for fallen English officer
The Ottawa Journal describes Second Lieutenant Alfred Victor Smith of the East Lancashire Regiment Territorial Force who, while throwing a grenade in a trench, warned others and sacrificed his life by throwing himself on the exploding device to save comrades. His act is hailed as one of history’s supreme examples of bravery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Victor Smith
East Lancashire Regiment
Territorial Force
Ottawa Journal
Girl on Train Chews Gum Like A Lady In Pittsburg
A London man reports a girl on the train to Pittsburg chewing gum, pulling out long strings and letting them fall back into her mouth. Her mother hushes her to chew like a little lady.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
States
Pittsburg
Mabel
New Catarrh Cure Promises Fast Relief
A pamphlet advertises a home remedy for catarrh claimed to work overnight without lotions or equipment. It touts dramatic personal recovery by Sam Katz of Toronto and urges readers to mail for free full details with a one cent stamp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mei
Am Katz
Sam Katz
142
Mutual Street
Teorente
Ont
Daring French Aviator Lieut Le Bourbis Dies of Wounds
Lieut Le Bourbis first French military parachutist dies of wounds near Verdun after an aerial encounter. A private at the war’s start he earned a commission and the Legion of Honor. His famed feat in August captured a large German plane with a grappling hook. He recounted a harrowing flight where engine failure, a fall from 14 000 feet, and a miraculous escape left him unharmed on land.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lieut
le Bourbis
Verdun
Josh and Employer Reach Quiet Agreement
Farmer Corntessel reports a final accord between Josh and his employer. Josh planned to quit. the boss confirmed the decision, and both sides settled the matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josh
Farmer Corntessel
Neighbor’s chickens win poultry show prize
A fragment notes that the neighbor’s poultry won first prize at a local poultry show, reflecting a light community achievement and rural contest success.
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Cameron Highlanders
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