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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1917

Page

16

Marksmanship Is Scientific Aboard Ships

A June 8 report explains naval gunnery as a coordinated scientific process. Range finders, fire control officers, and gun crews work from conning tower to turret to calculate distance, speed, elevation, and timing for firing. The article highlights the role of range finders, fire control, and gunnery calculation in achieving precision at sea.

J. Herbert Duckworth New York America

Navy gunners reveal range finding on new battleship

A photo display explains the firing sequence aboard the New Mexico. A range finder and sighting telescope guide the gunner to align the target with cross lines. The fire control officer then triggers the shot as the shell is launched on its deadly mission.

Uncle Sam New Mexico Abell

Telegraphers Meet War Relief Corps Assembly

The Telegraphers War Relief corps holds a regular meeting Sunday at 2 PM at national headquarters 162 BE. 59th St Seattle. Full attendance is desired as important matters will be disposed of.

Telegraphers’ War Relief Corps National Headquarters 59Th St Seattle

Freckles See Quick Removal with Doubled Strength Ointment

A newspaper advertisement promotes et mine double strength prescription ointment to remove freckles. It claims visible fading within days, often requiring only an ounce, with a money back guarantee if results are not achieved. It urges readers to buy from a druggist and use nightly and morning applications for a clear complexion.

Sub Freighters May Be At Kaiser's Plan

Gloucester June B Great freighters under water could be invisible to U-boats and help deliver food to allies. John Hays Hammond Jr argues submarines may grow in size and capability, challenging destroyers and breaking through screens, with advances in wireless torpedoes and air chamber exit methods.

Kaiser’s Plan Gloucester America John Hays Hammond, Jr Fresh Water Cove Hammond United States Germany United States Navy Sea of Marmora Constantinople Simon Lake

Progressive league card party and dance event

The Young People's Progressive League hosts a card party and dance at the R. D. 8S. hall located at 1624 Fourth Ave on Saturday starting at 5 p.m. The event invites community members to join for a social evening.

Young People’s Progressive League R. D Fourth Ave

Police Think They Have Hold Up Men

Police believe C. A. Palmer and Frank W. Moore are the masked highwaymen who robbed P. E. Flemmens and H. B. Galloway. Detectives found a watch in their room at the Grand hotel when they broke in, and both men are held on an open charge.

C. A. Palmer Frank W. Moore Grand Hotel P. E. Flemmens 34Th Ave. S H. EB. Galloway Second Ave. N J. C. Wickman A. A. Brown L C. Harrie Galloway

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