British plane to attempt two air records
Britain prepares a mystery Fairey Napier long range monoplane built at Cranwell to attack two world air records the straight line non stop and endurance. Possible plan includes a three day and night flight around England then staged trip to South Africa and back non stop about 6000 miles.
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United Press
London
Britain
Cranwell Airdrome
Lincollshire
England
South Africa
Rooughly
Growing shoulder length hair becomes fashion at schools
An article notes the growing trend of shoulder length bobs among high school and college girls with photo of Miss Edna Fabbe of Brooklyn. Rabbe says she keeps it easily manageable and dandruff free using Danderine, praising its cleansing and lending shine. Drug stores stock the product in Bee bottles.
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New York City
Edna Fabbe
Avenue G
Brooklyn
Rabbe
Hidden Innovations in Endurance Monoplane Design
Details reveal a secrecy veil lifting on a 100 foot wingspan endurance monoplane. Innovations include a wing fuel capacity over 1000 gallons, a 10 ton weight with reinforced wheels, a wing stored gas line system, dual oil filters, wind driven and hand pumps for fuel, pneumatic pilot seating and bed, hot and cold drinks facilities, and a Napier Lyon 440 hp engine with carburetor optimizations. Bench tests show the engine ran over 70 hours.
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Napier Lyon
New Lindbergh Story Told in Chicago
A survey by the American Air Transport Association recounts a Lindbergh tale connected to the Spirit of St. Louis. Fabric torn during center gas tank removal for Smithsonian access was saved by Lindbergh who autographed patches and mailed them as Christmas cards via airmail.
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Chicago
Lindbergh
American Air Transport Association
Spirit of St. Louis
Smithsonian Institute
Tips on stock boom at Molly Gibson mine rocks Aspen
Old Bill Hicks recalls around 1882 the Molly Mine stock rose from ten cents to 18 a share and a Western Union operator in Aspen reportedly earned 50 000 as the boom grew. Barney Shear and W B Gillespe owned 100 000 shares each until J J Haggerman invested 100 000 to rescue the stock. A silver vein worth millions was then struck, yielding 5 000 ounces and more potential.
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Er Antinial News Service
Western Union
Aspen
Colo
Molly Gibson
Bill Hicks
Hicks
Molly
Wall Street
Barney Shear
W. B. Gillespe
J. J. Haggerman
Colorado Midland Railroad
Denver and
Rio Grande Western
Two-Faced Ad Promotes Luncheon Face Lift Model
A living model for facial lifting operations drew attention in London eateries and hotels. The woman’s employers have lifted only one cheek, making one side of her face appear a 50 age while the other shows a 40.
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London
End Sickness This New Way Radio Active Pad
An advertisement claims a light wearable pad on the back by day and over the stomach at night cures diverse ailments without medicine or dieting. It cites 150000 sold on trial and lists illnesses including neuritis rheumatism high blood pressure constipation nervous prostration and organ troubles. It invites readers to request trial literature from Radium Appliance Co 1847 Bradbury Bldg Los Angeles Cal.
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Thousehols
Degnen
Radium Appliance Co
Bradbury Bldg
Lee Angeles
Cal
Golden Jubilee of Light marks Edison bulb birthdate
The fiftieth anniversary celebration of the incandescent light bulb will run from May 31 to October 21 in Atlantic City. The National Electric Light Association annual meeting occurs June 17 to June 7, with Edison and possibly Henry Ford in attendance.
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International News Service
Atlantic City
Thomas Edison
National Electric Light Association
Edieson
Henry Ford
Land monsters of Argentina in ancient times described
A Buenos Aires report cites scientists who describe Atlantosaurus as a giant herbivorous lizard up to 20 feet high and 50 feet long, with Doedicurus an armadillo-like creature with a yard-long tail. Also mentioned are giant eagle skulls and a winged Phorrorhacus, all tied to Patagonia before humans.
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United Press
Buenos Aires
Argentina
Arizona
la Plata
Phorrorhacus
Think, Dont Talk 15 New Rule for Teachers
Springfield report summarizes an International News Service piece by William A. Miller, Matheny School principal, urging teachers to think more and talk less to develop independent problem solving. The article appears in a National Educational Association journal. The La Plata museum sent expeditions to Patagonia and Buenos Aires, noting the oldest South American fossils lie in Buenos Aires province.
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International News Service
Springfield
William A. Miller
Matheny School
Journal of the
National Educational Association
Miller
la Plata
Patagonia
Sierras
Buenos Aires
Luis Maria Torres
South America
Brazil
Happiness After Motherhood Secret Revealed by Mrs Burton
Mrs Margaret Burton of Kansas City recounts years of denial of motherhood followed by joyful motherhood of a daughter. She offers to share her secret with any married woman who writes to her at 1291 Massachusetts Kansas City Missouri with strict confidentiality and no sales.
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Margaret Burton
Kansas City
Massachusetts
Cancer kills 115000 yearly says Iowa professor
Dr Norman F Miller of the University of Iowa College of Medicine reports cancer kills about 115000 people annually in the United States. He notes a death rate of about one in three and a 47 percent rise among men and 21 percent among women in the last 15 years with 98 percent of victims over 20. He adds cancer is neither contagious nor inheritable.
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International News Service
Iowa City
United States
Norman F. Miller
University of Iowa College of Medicine
Miller
Village to test fire siren at noon daily
Allerton Illinois residents will hear a noon siren test daily after a building fire highlighted the need. The siren failed during the blaze, burning the structure to the ground, prompting city officials to require a daily test.
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Py International Mews Service
Allerton
Ill
Hem Roid Pile Relief Guarantee by Dr Leonhardt
Advertisement promises Hem Roid tablets banish piles or money back with quick action in stubborn cases. Claims to reduce blood congestion in the lower bowel and deliver fast safe relief. sold by City Drug Co. and druggists everywhere with guarantee.
Up To Date 1929 Fashion Book Promoted in Brooklyn Pattern Ad
A Globe-News pattern offer advertises Ladies smock in seven sizes and a Girls dress in four sizes with fabric yardage details. It invites orders by silver or stamps to Globe-News Brooklyn address and promotes the spring summer 1929 book of fashions.
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Globe-News
Steveling Place
Brooklyn
N. Y
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