Railways in England Show War's Change in Troop Transport
Britain’s rail system modernized under war pressure, standardizing brakes and car widths, expanding platform capacity, and enabling rapid entrainment. Stations transformed for military use, with 8-hour max loads, “half-hour stations,” and thousands of trains moved daily. References troop trains, docks, and France liaison, noting huge transport scale and evolving railway control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Department of Railway Transport
Brian
France
Grona
Hue
Britain
Ton Cdy
Igbe
Aldey
Vallwiy
England
Trans Consalidag de British Expeditionary Force
Laundry as Messenger Plot Reported in Memoir
Reports claim laundry on women travelers from Mexico to the United States is used to hide messages between the German legation in Mexico City and New York. Pieces of linen allegedly carry invisible text and telegraphic symbols, with embroidery concealing dots and dashes. The plan is said to have originated with Captain Heintzsche aboard the Deutschland and connected to shipments through New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Metco City
New York
United States
Fis
Heintzsche
Deutschland
Mexico
Women’s Fall Coats Attract With Wide Price Range
A large sale features silk and serge frocks and an extensive collection of winter and fall coats in velour, broadcloth, plush, and other fabrics. Various styles include high waistlines, coat styles, belted models, and collars suited for cold weather. Sizes available for miss or matron, with prices from 10 to 25 dollars.
Skirts of Serge for Everyday Wear in Black and Blue
A local ad promotes serge skirts offered in belted and gathered styles with buttons and pockets. The collection features biack and blue colors, available in all sizes, priced at 7.50 dollars, arriving tomorrow.
Frock Collection Lands at Jaske Store This Saturday
Fashion offers three favorable frock choices in serge with new models priced at 10.00 and 42.50. A range of naty straight line serge dresses and belted frocks with plain or pleated skirts in black blue and brown, with trims of braids and buttons, shows many styles and sizes. Unusually pretty dresses at 10.00 and 17.50 Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nat
Serge
Gaberdine
Poplin
Jaske
Skirts of Taffeta on Sale This Saturday
Variety of striped and plaid taffeta skirts available in many styles. Some feature shirred backs with belts, others have plain waists. Sizes range to fit, with prices at 15.00 and 17.50. Shop Saturday for the selection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AL Speci
Sweater Coat Styles Parade in New Colors
Catalog text notes sweater coats for women and misses with large collars and sashes, priced at 9.98 each. Also lists girls sweaters in sizes 3 to 14, with varied styles and matching cap and scarf sets, available in plain colors or striped effects.
Handkerchiefs Offered In Linen Styles
Women's pure linen handkerchiefs with quarter inch hemstitched border priced at 7c. Regularly 0c, tomorrow each.
Novelty Veils Sell For 69 Cents At Sale
New and pretty styles in long and square veils of hexagon filet or fancy mesh. Some have ebonille dots and neat border effects. Usual price one dollar values on sale Saturday for 69 cents.
Autumn lingerie sale with trimmed models and bargains
A vintage notice advertises Autumn lingerie models priced from $1.69 to $2.50 with decorative embroidery and lace details. The sale highlights miso plain tailored items and emphasizes assorted sizes, inviting shoppers to visit venues offering Saturday bargains at $1.69.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miso
Notes D'Enfants Miniature Correspondence Cards
Advertisement for miniature children correspondence cards and mourning stationery. Box sets include 24 cards with envelopes, cloth finished paper with gilt edge. Prices 25 cents per box.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mately
Army Portfolios and Fountain Pen Advertisement
A catalog snippet describes army portfolios that can be assembled from linen sheets and velvet to hold pens and pencils. It also promotes a leather portfolio with a self filling fountain pen fitted with 14 karat gold nib, safety device, priced at $1.00.
Autumn Hats at Bargain Prices Draw Shoppers
Three handsome groups of Autumn Hats offered for Saturday sale feature cheap copies of costly models. Hats priced at five to eight fifty dollars display large variety in black purple red taupe and white. Many designs mirror runway styles so buyers get smart hats at moderate prices.
Army Field Drill and Aviation Guides for Soldiers
A catalog of military manuals and aviation books for soldiers lists titles such as Provisional Drills and Service Regulations for Field Service, Aviators Field Book, An Officer's Notes by Captain Parker, and an English French conversation volume. Also offered are language guides, spelling aids, and a circus act by Dada Hills Circus as a promotional feature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ax Biles
Handapt
Sutherland
R. Parker
P. R. Hirsch
J. &. Ridder
EL She Aeschlang Spank
Thes
Spezia
H.barker
Charles A. Downer
Helene Croay
Goa
Wilkin-Coleman
Huse
Lingerie Waists Offered At Unusually Low Price
The prettiest styles in lingerie waists are offered at a small prize. Plain tailored models lace trimmed blouses embroidered waists and hem stitched styles valued at 1 50 are priced at 98.
New Lingerie Styles Trimmed with Embroidery and Tucks
At 69c new lingerie styles feature Jaces and embroideries with tucks down the front in sizes from 36 to 48. Values up to 82.00. Cholte
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cholte
Children’s Fall Coats and Dresses For Girls 6 To 14
Fall coats priced at 5.00 7.50 and 10.00 in kersey tibeline blue red mix tures and with velvet collars many with large pockets and braids. Also Serge Dresses in new high waist lines priced around 5.00 6.40 and 7.50 with patch pockets. School gingham dresses feature high waist lines pockets belts and varied colorings for school and general wear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Serge
New Beaded Bags 248 Including Values to $6.50
A special purchase of 97 bags from an importer’s stock due to war conditions. Hand beaded in Dresden and tapestry designs with metal frames or draw-string tops. Styles would sell up to $6.50, Saturday for 2.48.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dresden
Boys' Suits and Outerwear at Bargain Prices
Advertisement lists boys suits priced at 7.50 with grey brown blue serge and pinch-back models for ages 7 to 18. Also offers wool suits from 6.04 to 6.60, overcoats for 8 to 17 years at 6.00 to 7.60 and up to 20 dollars, Mackinaws in varied sizes, and boys sweatshirts and hats ranging from 1.60 to 3.50.
Suit and hat sale details for young boys
The notice lists juniors Norfolk suits in fancy mixtures with shepherd checks and velveteen, priced from 2% to 4 dollars, and hats including fancy wool hats and velvet styles. Various prices noted include 1.00 and 3.60, indicating a clearance of boys attire and headwear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk
Also Mentioned on This Page
Atvision
Germain Comanam
Oske
Enfants
Army
Saterday
Toske
Guain
Dutton
Kek
Atlas
Uncle Bill's Circus
Dada Hill
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!