Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-09-23
HOW GREAT WAR
HAS BENEFITED
UNITED STATES

Washington. Sept. 16.-fiow every phase
OF American industry has been benefited
by the world war was outlined n an
official statement to-day by the depart
inent of commerce forecasting the effect
of the conflict on the industrial future
of the country.
THE blow in the face received by
American Industries through conditions
brought about by tho European war has
acted as tonic. has forced tire nation
to create new branches ana enlarge tho
scope of existing phases Of Manufacture,
open the way to utilize, on u vast scale,
great natural resources OF the United
States. and induced manufacturers and
merchants to expand their markets into
foreign fields with prospects Of per-
manent results" says tho statement
American ingenuity has been applied
with success to the making Of articles
previously imported. and among those
who have shown conspicuous ability in
meeting the situation, an important
place is given to Thomas A. Edison.
Americas scientific wizard who has
had great part in tho enterprise and
initiative required to build. ut n moments
notice some of the new American manu-
features required by the emergency.
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