Concrete Ships in Wartime Push by San Francisco Builders
Ten San Francisco shipmen back a concrete vessel project to aid the U S merchant marine. The 300 foot long hull, built at Redwood Harbor, uses a secret mix developed by Kenneth and Alan McDonald. Concrete barges and ships in use abroad promise low upkeep and rapid construction amid wartime transportation needs.
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San Francisco
Redwood Harbor
Develo
Kenneth McDonald Ar
Alan McDon
Leslie ‘Comyn
John A. Hooper
E. A Christiansen
John Lawson
Welland Canal
Panama Canal
Norway
Christiania
Moss
United States
Shipping Board
Eagle Attacks Man Near Six Corners Bryan Ohio
Raymond Siebena ler was attacked by a four foot four inch eagle while walking to work near Six Corners in Bryan Ohio. The bird swooped from a fence, talons sank into his wrist, and he killed the eagle with a club after wrestling it to the ground.
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Bryan
Ohio
Raymond Siebenaler
Siebenaler
Modest Request Echoes in Suburb Draft
A casual grievance surfaces as a man asks to linger near a dog while its owner finishes with a bone. The exchange frames a suburban scene with informal street dialogue and a hint of hesitation.
Washington at War Time Sees Party Lines Fading
Washington in wartime presents a different city marked by nonpartisan urgency. The article notes the Council of National Defense gathering top minds, a vast prep for uniforms and equipment, and a drive to curb profiteering while prices rise and life in the capital becomes bustling and tense.
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Washington
D. C
Oskosh and
Cohoes
New York
Chicago
Wilson
United States
Council of National Defense
England
Navy
China Station
Baker
Congress
Siesta
Two Crops In One Year At Danville Farm
Danville Illinois farmer W Rike grows two crops of potatoes in one year using a hothouse box system and early transplanting. He has potatoes two months ahead of neighbors and plans a second crop on the same ground if successful.
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Danville, Tilll
W. W. Rike
Long Struggle Ends as Tanlac Aids Mrs Ramos
Mrs Benito Ramos of 614 South Campbell St El Paso Texas says a long illness has ended with Tanlac relief. After fourteen years of rheumatism stomach trouble and nervous distress she reports better appetite sleep and strength and weight gain. She praises the medicine and notes local San Antonio sellers Wagner's Drug Store and ER J H Meier distributing Tanlac.
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Tanlac
Benito Ramos
South
Campbell Street
Fl Paso
Texas
San Antonio
Wagner
J. H. Meier
Women excel in airplane wings and new war roles
The Plainfield New Jersey plant reports 60 percent of wing workers are women as the industry expands for war needs. Women are praised for light, precise work shaping linen wing surfaces and are expected to fill hundreds of factory roles across departments to boost aircraft production for Europe.
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Plainfield
N. J
One Aero Corporation
England
France
Europe
Deer collision injures rider as deer collapses on road
In Carmel New York Edward Moscow was thrown from his speeding motorcycle after a deer leaped into his path in darkness. The deer was knocked out and lay on the road for an hour before disappearing. Moscow reported the incident may have been caused by glare from a searchlight.
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Carmel
N. Y
Edward Moscow
Moscow
Cee
President Wilson Works Quietly Amid World War Turmoil
Washington report portrays President Wilson rising at 5:30, reading papers, and spending mornings alone in his study while managing wartime duties. He walks into various departments for information, hosts family luncheon, meets officials in the afternoon, then enjoys a drive with Mrs. Wilson. The piece emphasizes quiet, steady leadership at the White House.
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Washington
D. C
Mags
White House
United States
Wilson
Washington Golf and Country Club
America
Reward offered for finding farm sale package in Ohio
Upper Sandusky Ohio report states a package valued at $11,000 with $6,000 in indorsed checks was received by A A Wise of Carey. W H Costello was offered 15 cents reward by the owner, who was out sheriff, but the finder did not accept the reward.
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Upper Sandusky
A. A. Wise
Carey
W. H. Costello
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U.S. A
Union
Union Painless Dentists, Inc
West Commerce ST
the Alamo
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City
Alamo Furniture CO
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Lukin Military Academy
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