Shipbuilders Nearing War Time Strain and Self Reliance
In Glasgow and northern yards British shipbuilders, poised to lose many workers, leverage local resources to sustain production. Factories operate rolling mills, ore processing, and even projectile manufacture, with ships under construction backed by integrated supply chains. The shift boosts steel output for war needs and retools space for weapon production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Glasgow
Great Britain
United States
Enzand
U Sing
Bis
Colorado man writes letter praising Tanlac remedy
A 1917 letter from Antonio Lopez of Roubideau Colorado reports long standing illness and weight gain after taking Tanlac. He claims he could not eat for 25 years yet gained weight and appetite after three bottles. The letter mentions distribution in San Antonio and endorses the medicine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tremerkihla
Antonio Lopes
Roubideau
Colorado
Abnself
Paniac
Cato
G. F. Wilts
Fantac
Tanlac
Antonio Lopez
San Antonio
Wagner Drug Store
Meier
Tanlag
Ady
Shipyard interests wary of loss to armed forces
Britain’s shipbuilders press U S plans to boost world shipping tonnage while urging no enlistment of yard workers. Calls rise to keep skilled shipbuilders at work. former employees released from army and navy to return to shipyards, as industry weighs its strategic value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ger- Tans
Britain
United States
Wien
Hagland
Women at Work in Shipyards Debate Suitability
A fragmented report notes Britain mobilizes labor for shipyards with adequate materials and workers. It cites belief that men are needed for heavy tasks while acknowledging women perform well in general factory roles though argue they cannot operate certain heavy equipment. The piece mentions Dregne and armed forces in passing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dregne May
Atpstor
Britain
Sugar price set at about eight cents a pound
Washington reports an agreed stable retail sugar price near 8 cents per pound with wholesale sellings at 712 cents. A five member committee under the Food Administration will coordinate purchase and distribution of large sugar quantities for the United States and allies, with American members George M. Rolph and others and British reps Sir Joseph White-Todd and James Wrake Sr. Details to be worked out by an 11 member committee across the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D.C
The
Food Administration
United States
Wilson
George M. ‘Rolph
Sugar
Hatl D. Babst
American Sugar Refining Company
William, A. Jamison
Arbucklé Bros
Sir Joseph White-Todd
James I Wrake Sr
A. Douglass
Detroit
Howe
Dau We ‘Haunem
San Francisco
Foodstuffs Wasted by Preventable Fires Across U S
Chicago dispatch reports foodstuffs valued at about 25 million dollars wasted by fires across the United States. Captain Paul Mann of New York and the Bakery Masters Association warn fires in grain fields mills and storage push losses higher. They cite seasonal spikes in May to July with grain elevating facilities and bakeries bearing the bulk of damage. The National Board of Underwriters urges immediate fire prevention measures noting the first five minutes of fighting a fire are crucial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
United States
Paul Mansin
New York City
Jolitha
Hensal Association
Saganst Farm
Nore
Hiberal
National Board of Underwriters
Railroad Y entertains with feat and acts Friday night
The Railroad YMCA and Ladies Auxiliary present a second season entertainment event Friday night. J J Ranson known as Fox performs a one handed head down needle pick up and other feats while Tex Rangon and a cast including Rob ert F Freeman Miss Evelyn Gucklan and Lamar Raby give singing piano and reading acts. The program starts at 8 o clock with refreshments served. invitation extended to the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J
Rangon
Han
Owent
EEE
Red Cross
Robert F. Freeman
Gvelyn ~Gucklan
Lamar Raby
Mary Da‘videon
Paulina Jelles
Reading
Georgia Brown
Plano
19x38 Inch Bath Towels Special 19
A brief sale notice advertises 19x38 inch bath towels in full bleached soft finish offered at 19c each while stock lasts. The copy warns that future supplies may not be available at the same price and suggests a perceived bargain.
Bleached Domestic Fabric Sale Ad Cites Limits
Bleached domestic fabric offered at 10 cents per yard with a twenty yard limit. Regular 12 12c quality available, width thirty two inches and medium weight. Orders by telephone are not accepted and no larger than twenty yards per order.
Hosiery Silk Boot Special at 75 Cents a Pair
Black and white silk blend hosiery with fine silk tops and durable boot style. Available in all sizes with deep boot, offered at 75 cents per pair in this sale.
Vests of Italian Silk Offered at 2.50 Each
Italian silk vests with bodice or opera tops trim in Val and shadow lace. Made of fine Italian silk, Spevial price $2.50 each.
Washable Fabric Gloves Sold In Pairs
Gloves of washable fabrics from Kayser's and Fownes' make, priced at $1.00 per pair. Smoothly fitting durable fabric chamois design, with optional self or contrasting back embroidery.
Neckwear In New Fashions 75c
A brief item highlights autumn neckwear designs in sheer Georgette and Organdie offered at 75 cents. The ad notes a variety of styles and colors, emphasizing dainty, fashionable pieces for the season.
May Sell or Lease the Rusk Iron Works
May sell or lease the Rusk iron works in Texas as officials seek disposal of the state owned furnace and ore beds in Casa and adjacent counties. Colonel George W Armstrong of Fort Worth and associates want to negotiate with the Prison Commission and governor for purchase or lease and operation. L. P. Featherstone of Beaumont urges a fair price or basis for leasing to produce pig iron, aiming to start production sooner than Beaumont’s larger plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
Casa
George W Armstrong
Fort Worth
Prison Commission
L. P. Featherstone
Beaumont
Hubby
Looney
Penitentiary Commission
United States
Keatherstonly
Pretty French Woman Beauty Recipe Captivates Readers
A fragmentary line of French beauty tips appears in a 19th or early 20th century newspaper, offering a decorative mystery item. The readable text hints at beauty products and charm, with garbled phrases suggesting exotic origins and fashionable routines for women of the era.
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Ship Builders
TNE
Maternea Toplints
Russia
Blamo Plaza
Paul Mason
Master Bakers
Railroad “Y
Bemashallie
Pume
Texan
Roston
National Association of Master
Eukere
Henry Study
Houston
Hurgford
Wolfson’s
Wales
Betty Wales
Secord
Jergen
Long
Arcadia
Woodbury’s
Lambert
Java
McCall and Home Journal ‘Patterns
Saul Woetson
Royal Society
Ruskron
Wisconsin
Combinmet
Lanesville
Wis
Washington
Wisconsin Daily League
Milwaukee
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