America Builds Planes by Thousands in War Effort
Washington reports the United States has transformed its aviation program, expanding from 240 planes and a few hundred airmen to hundreds of aircraft, dozens of fields, and thousands of personnel. Censorship limits reveal no exact figures but emphasize rapid production and widespread pilot deployment to France.
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H. B. Hunt
Washington
United States
Ne Ws
Hindenburg Line
Germany
Congress
Liberty Motors
Europe
Gigaal Corps
Army
U. S
France
I. L. H. Macomber
Caleb
Caleb CC. Hogan
Carl J. Ness
Hogan and Lindquist
H. M. Rogers
First Avenue
Seattle
King County
L. F. Macomber
Pill
Rogers
Americans Rally Air Arm For Overseas War Effort
The United States plans a large expansion of its aerial force with thousands of aviators trained at home joining French and British pilots over enemy lines. Production capacity surges with imports from Canada and Europe, while domestic mills and forests supply spruce and linen for planes and coverings.
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France
Western Front
Uncle Sam
Canada
England
Hore
Germany
United States
Mechanics Needed to Boost U S Aircraft Overseas
According to Hunt, Uncle Sam speeds aeroplane production while urgently seeking trained mechanics for overseas aviation units. Of 150 support squadron men, 146 must be skilled in mechanical trades such as motor mechanics, gunsmiths, machinists, riggers and instrument makers, with emphasis on enlistment for overseas service.
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Hunt
Uncle Sam
America
Germany
Xatects
Aviation Production Transformation and Industrial Mobilization
The text notes a shift from equipment to creating new supply sources and substitutes, stressing the challenge of building industrial organization to manage aviation production and sustain the nation’s air power. It highlights the broader effort beyond aircraft and engines to secure essential supply chains and production capacity.
Sloan's Liniment promises quick relief for pains
A vintage ad touts Sloan's Liniment as a swift remedy for external pains. It claims easy application to sore joints and muscles and notes affordable pricing with bottles offered at 25c and 1.00.
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Sloan
American aviation section expands training and facilities abroad
The aviation section has built its own experimental stations and photographic laboratories, plus concentration and embarkation camps. In France it established a large training school and eight motor assembling shops staffed by American mechanics to support the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
France
Planes Made in 0. 8 Assembled in France
The text describes Allied air operations, noting planes shipped in parts to save space, the expansion of radio links between planes and ground stations, balloon schools, and camera work for aerial photography. It emphasizes American initiative in aviation and radio development, with fighting planes expected to rival those of allies and enemies.
Wartime hair dye claim from Orlex ad
Mrs. Mackie the New York actress announces a home remedy to turn gray hair black or brown using Orlex powder dissolved in water. The ad guarantees no harmful metals and promises a non staining, fluffy finish while suggesting a 25 cent box contains a gold bond prize.
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Mackie
New York
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