War News From Europe and Home Front Dispatches
Long summary of wartime events including Italian shipping losses, French Air victories, Russo German fears, manpower demands from Britain, merchant ship losses to submarines, Austrian front actions, winter patrols, British casualties, a drowning in Wyoming, a Camp Funston bank robbery, and political shifts in Washington and Europe with mentions of Finland, Ireland, and Germany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berrien
Paris
Petrograd
England
Sir Auckland Geddes
National Service
House of Commons
London
Admiralty
Jan
Cape Sile
Plave
Rome War Office
Fort Collins
Christy Houx
Frank Houx
Wyoming
Houx
Washington
John Jewell
Whisler
Military Bank
Camp Funston
Kan
University of Colorado
Detver
Boulder
Wilson
American National Livestock Association
Salt Lake
Denver
Denmark
Norway
Republic of Finland
Silesia
Morc
Prague
Czech Republic
Nicholas Romanoff
Tobolek
Ireland
Lenine
Ferdinand
Romania
St Peter and
St. Paul
Russia
Bertin Louis Loustalot
Chamber of Deputies
Trot Landes
Cail Jaux
Kiel
Geneva
M. Cal
Heru
Fatherland Party
Mannhelta
Ameterdam Koinische Volks Zeitung
Waffragisie Ih
British House of Lords
Viscount Malifax
British Labor Party
Middle East
Africa
India
Gow
William D. Stephens
Sacramento
San Francisco
Cal
Lewis R. Whisler
Army
Gem
God
United States
William S. Kenyon
Ftown
Republican Club
New York City
Chicago
Garfield
Tampico
Mexico
Tucson
Aria
Charles Frederick von Petersdorff
Boston
New England
Ciy
Mining and Oil News Highlights From Across Regions
The report notes activity in Arizona Colorado New Mexico and Wyoming with mine reworkings at Commonwealth in Warren district New Cornelia Copper at Ajo and Cactus Queen near Rawhide. Copper and silver production data 1916 1917 and 1917 forecasts detail lifts in Leadville Georgetown and East Butte outputs plus major sales and bonuses for miners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arizona
Commonwealth
Warren
New Cornelia Copper Company
Ajo
Cactus Queen Copper Company
Old Rawhide
Mohave County
Bisbee
Colorado
Wiliam Mitchell
Boulder
Katy
Tungsten Metals Corporation
Royal Flush
Hahn's Peak
Steamboat Springs
Granite Gold Mining Company
Leadville
Colorado Central Mines Company
Georgetown
Charles W. Henderson
United States Geological Survey
Department of the Interior
United States
Anaconda Copper Mining Company
East Butte Copper Mining Company
Save Inner Tubes Undue Haste in Replacing Punctured Tubes
An educational campaign by a major rubber company urges careful tube replacement to extend tire life and save motorists money. It warns against pinching, uneven insertion, improper valve stem positioning, and excessive talc use, and advises slow, even mounting, proper inflation, and carrying tubes in a waterproof bag.
Engine trouble eludes many car owners
A simple defect from a dirty distributor or collector ring causes ignition troubles that are hard to locate. Dirt accumulates on these parts over time and may produce a knock or irregular firing. Wipe these parts regularly with a 20 metal tool. use a soft wood for narrow spaces.
Trouble Starting Cars In Cold Weather
Heat the intake manifold to vaporize gasoline and aid starting in cold conditions. Expert E Collins explains low grade gasoline vaporizes slowly and that warming the entire air fuel mix, not just the gasoline, improves ignition. Pour hot water over the manifold carefully to avoid carburetor intake, warming cylinder walls may help but is not necessary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. ¥. Collins
Kansas Agricultural College
Device To Prevent Theft By S A Deanes Of West Point Miss
A Scientific American note describes an invention by S A Deanes of West Point Mississippi a theft prevention device for automobiles. It aims to protect overcoats suitcases and unwieldy items by signaling or alarm to deter theft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. A. Deanes
West Point
Miss
Scientific American
Audible signal theft deterrent for automobiles
An inventor describes a system to detect attempted theft by triggering an audible signal. Articles in front and rear seats are secured to a chain connected to an electric bell. removing an item pulls the plug, activating the alarm and alerting the owner or driver.
Blue illumination improves dash lighting and appearance
A blue bulb replaces the ordinary lamp to illuminate the dash, giving clear reading of instruments while reducing back glare. The blue light also enhances the compartment’s appearance at night.
In Descending A Long Hill To Save Gasoline Supply
A brief note advises drivers to shut off ignition and close the throttle when descending a long hill to conserve gasoline. The guidance stresses minimizing fuel use during downhill runs as a simple conservation tactic.
War motor vehicles by powers reveal counts
A Power Wagon summary reports an investigation into war vehicle usage. Central Powers hold about 131,500 machines with Germany owning 100,000 and Austria-Hungary 30,000, Turkey 73, and Bulgaria 300. Allied powers total 172,125, including England 20,000 and France 80,000, with Russia at 60,000 and other nations scattered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jepances Poverament Hee Fest
Central Powers
Germany
Austria-Hungary
Turkey
Bulgaria
Estente Cllies
England
France
Rensia
Raly
Bergham
Deemeesis
Arizona State News Wide Patchwork of Arizona Events
Reports from Pima to Yuma detail smelter plans, road paving Phoenix to Mesa, a Pueblo-like milk payment in Gila, and a new broad gauge railroad near Jerome. Highlights include a Tucson jail addition, Klondyke robbery, Silver King mine work, and a chlorine of civic appointments. The era’s upheaval touches mining, agriculture, and governance across the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Sexepaper Union News
Seraler
Pate Konia
Patrick Sullivan
Cole
Oatman
Chilton
Mesa
Hed Crus Society
Arizona
Tucson
Red Cloud Consolidated Mines Company
Tombstone
Gleeson
Pima County
Phoenix
Patagonia
Duquesne
United Statese Food Administration
Globe
Creaieries
Giza Valley
Graham County
Klondyke
Victor
Seventeenth Cavalry
Miami
Jack Metver
Mohave County
Long Valley
Arizona Corporation
Hopewell
Jerome
Williams Nelson
Santa Fé
Parker
American Live Stock Association
Los Angeles
Williams
Clifton
Margaret Willams
John A. Ellis
Superior Court
Hunt
Dean
Warren
Yuma
Ajo
New
Cornelia Copper Company
Agricultural Extension Service
University of Arizona
United States Department of Agriculture
Castoria warnings and wartime shell nicknames survey
A fragmented selection covers Castoria safety warnings urging mothers to verify the signature, a humorous tale of a parishioner gifting a tenth child, and a glossary of wartime shell nicknames like Dirty Dicks Johnsons Black Peters and Archibalds. It closes with a light quip about life and propriety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fletcher
London
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Missisnippi
Atlantic
Corneline N. Bliss
New York
Republican National Committee
St. Louis
War Department
Chamberlain
Gonsie Military Committee
University of Missouri
Washington University
St Louis
Jack Hendricks
St. Louis Cardinals
Golden
Vani Meter
Hfe
Marty
Stuckslager
Lisbon
Tow
Jess Willard
Pugitian
Victor J. Dowd
Rome
Willard
Mining and Oil News
Repaper Unies
Montana
New Mexico
Mogollon Mining Company
Oaks Company
Lordsburg
Bonney
Mike
Renner Dome
Basin
Big Horn County
Pioneer Company
Ail St. Sopth
Midwest Refining Company
Salt Creek
Casper
Arizona State News
George P. Henderson
Fred 8. Breen
John T. Hughes
J. P. Hodgson
Regenta
The
State University
William Evans
Steameter
Soe
Acre
Bright
Doan
Charles E. Mon
Cleveland
Doan's
Doan SS Ey
J. J. Hissey
Croker
Mary
Johnny
Mr. Rit
Mamma
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