Coast Artillery Defenses and Fire Control Methods Described
An article explains Atlantic littoral coast defenses with mortars and disappearing rifles, range finding towers, plotting rooms, and indirect fire procedures. It details mortar and rifle operations, including range calculation, telephonic and grafical plotting, and the sequence from target detection to salvo.
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Seaboard
Atlantic
Pacific
Liu Coast Artillery
Vale Bea Ha
Ara
Fae Celelta
New York
Guna
Waitress
Imesinary
Sone
Higa
Thig
Rae
Diutarice
Thias
Maans
Amoka
Equipment Fire Rouses Alarm Over Seaside Studio
A small blaze drew firefighters after a girl reportedly used her equipment and materials at a seaside studio. No injuries reported. origin under investigation and nearby residents advised to stay clear.
Deposits Rise Over Eleven Million In Iowa Banks
Iowa banks hold 327,155,672 on deposit across 1,476 institutions, up 11,905,279 from Sept. 1. Overdrafts dropped to 999,570, with campaigns to curb overdrafts credited to the state banking department led by A QC Wolever.
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Lowana
State Banking Department
Lowa
Wolever
Banking Departidant
Nstitutiona
de Baye
Iowa
Banty
Missing Banker Is Caught In Ohio Train Car
Knoxville reports Carl G. Carter wanted for fraud in Marion county since 1914. Indicted for accepting deposits after private banks in Percy and Hartford became insolvent. Tracked to Ohio then Des Moines, arrested on a Wabash train by Sheriff Kronkhite.
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Short& Learned
Ohio
Carter
Des Moines
Hils
Ita
Shertl
Aged Bridegroom Dret Dies After Stroke at Clear Lake
Clear Lake resident for fifty years Dret died from a stroke of paralysis. From his first marriage he reared ten children, many still living nearby. Two weeks ago at age seventy eight he married Misa Agnes Berkeley of this city.
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Clear Lake
P. C. Towns
Misa Agnes Berkeley
Saved 2000 Girls in Towa City Achieved by W O T U
Iowa W O T U reports saving 2000 girls in Towa City from evil and 1090 babies were placed with Christian families as part of a four day convention. Members praised the effort at Audubon meeting. Ben F. Tramp 33, a junior member of Tramp & Trap, was killed in Audubon when a freight car struck him as he tried to block it in the yard.
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Towa
Evi
Iowa
Audubon
Ben. F. Tramp
Qmemder
Tramp & Trap
Oy Hein
Colo Banker Dies Suddenly at Gaming Table
John Nilend president of the Cos Ravitgs bank died suddenly of heart disease while seated at his usual table in Colo His widow and five children survive.
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Colo
Ainnar
John Nilend
Cos Ravitgs Bank
Stolen Money Order Numbers Prompt Public Alert
Des Moines police hotel men and merchants are warned to watch for persons trying to cash money orders numbered 8 201 to 9 400 inclusive. A report from George M Sutton postmaster for the Kansas City division says a Centralahoma Oklahoma post office book of money orders with those numbers was stolen and robbers may attempt to cash them.
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Des Moines
George M. Sutton
Kansas City
Centrahoma
Oklawan
Swamp Root Promise A Kidney Remedy Story
Gertrude Warner of Iowa credits Swamp Root with curing her kidney disease after doctors misdiagnosed stomach cancer. She recalls severe pain, weight loss, and eventual recovery after using thirty bottles, and urges others to try the remedy. The note includes a notary attestation and a request for further information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silmec
Gertrude Warner
Inwa St
Vinton
Towa
Dr. Kilner & Co
Binghamton, N. C
Lessure
Sea Serpent Recalled As Useful, Mourned By Groweher
A reminiscence recalls a sea serpent once considered useful. Mr. Groweher regrets its loss saying the sea creature provided harmless oceanic conversation, despite claims the sea serpent never existed. The dialogue notes its social utility and lack of threat.
Doctor Says Coffee Harms Health and Postum Helps
An old doctor warns coffee is an insidious poison causing nervousness and stomach trouble. A patient recounts quitting coffee after nervous prostration, switching to Postum and improving sleep, weight, and daily energy. Postum shown in two forms with grocer availability.
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Beth
Postum
Postum Co
Battle Creek
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Ashing
E Buaband
Marlon County
Benton Counsy
Aforcesid
Gertrude Warner Scott
A. D. Ipoa
Benton County
Omaha
First Presbyterian Church World Herald
Danforth
Ford Motor Company
Blackstone
Hastings & Hayden St
Cacelia's Cathedral
Phevin & Shirley
First National Bande
Dreshar Bros. Stores
Grain Exchange
Ewenson, Bros
Warelousa Crélgut
No & Barber Shop
Cass
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