Record of early 1920s US air feats across multiple flights
Reports from numerous pilots detailing 1920s aerial operations. Flights span Indianapolis to Washington 505 miles in 285 minutes, Arcadia to New York, Hazeldore to New London, and other legs. Aircraft include Handley Page, DeHaviland 4, Curtiss NC-4H. notable routes and patrols amid rain and lightning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
G. M. Palmer
G. L. Bradford
Indianapolis
D. C
Handley Page
Hazelhurst Field
Lieuts. R. Austin
J. A. Langley
J. W. Brown
Arcadia
Fla
E. W. Rasth
J. Temberman
5. Strong
Medical Corps
New York
New London
Conn
J. S. Donaldson
R. D. Hurst
J. C. Kilroy
L. V. Bean
Hazeldore Field
Spokane
Wash
Kassel
J. M. Fetters
Ritzville
Dallas Boston air mail flight covers 872 miles in 670 minutes
The Dallas to Boston flight crew led by Col. H. B. Claggett and Major J. W. Simons Jr. return to Boston with a roster of pilots observers and orders from Washington. Civilian flying licenses are issued to several named individuals. A forestry air patrol collaboration begins with California routes and daily patrols reporting fires within minutes at District Forester level.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Boston
Mass
Dallas- Boston Fliers
H. B. Claggett
J W. Simons, Jr
R. S Brown
J. E. Duke
B. H. Adame
J. Palm
R. F. Midkiff
W. H. Chandler
Herman Fluegel
R. Kratz
W. Neville
J. A. Smith
H. H. Allman
Washington, D. C
Forrester
Secretary of War
Adjutant General
Director of
Air Service
California
Chief of Operations Division
Messrs. Potter and Waha
Forestry Service
Forestry Bureau
March
Mather
Rockwell Fields
Ross Field Balloon School
Mount Wilson
Cruelty Allegations Drive Two Absolute Divorces
Mrs Susan Malone and Mrs Harry Hawkins filed petitions for absolute divorce in Superior Court citing cruelty. Malone says John slaps and mistreats her since their 1917 marriage. Hawkins reports Freddy curses her and once pointed a pistol. They request court action next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susan Malone
Harry Hawkins
Superior Court
John
Chronic Constipation Advice and Remedies
The piece explains constipation as due to lack of moisture in residual matter and recommends drinking water, eating raw fruits, outdoor exercise, and mild laxatives. It endorses Chamberlain's Tablets as a pleasant, gentle remedy and cautions against strong cathartics that drain water from the system.
Government estimates cotton crop at 10 986 000 bales
Washington July 1 government estimates for this year forecast cotton production at 10 986 000 equivalent 500 pound bales based on June 25 condition of 70 percent of normal and 33 960 000 acres under cultivation. Sea Island and Egyptian totals 60 000 bales. boll weevil damage reduces Sea Island acreage. Georgia 25 000 acres 6 000 bales Florida 20 000 acres 2 000 bales South Carolina 20 000 acres 7 000 bales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Department of Agriculture
Sea Island
Georgia
Florida
South Carolina
New York and New Orleans Cotton Prices Reported
Market rundown shows steady tone for New York and New Orleans cotton with middling around 33 cents. Spot readings in Athens and Atlanta steady to 34.15 and 23.85 cents respectively, while Liverpool quotes end around 21.24 cents for good middling with futures mixed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New Orleans
Athens
Atlanta
Liverpool
Liberty
Bank sues over cloud on deed to late cashier White
The National Bank of Athens filed suit in Superior Court to clear a cloud on a deed for property valued at $8,500. The case centers on a transfer involving Cashier Janes White of the bank, who died after a warranty deed to himself and whose heirs now hold the property. The petition alleges a legal technicality must be resolved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julia Ashton White
National Bank of Athens
Janes White
National Bank
T. A. Smith
White
Boulevard
Mr. White
Divorce Complaint Filed After 19 Years of Marriage
After 19 years of married life Mrs. I J Guest left home claiming she did not love her husband. Mr. Guest filed with the Superior Court for a total divorce citing desertion in 1917. The couple, married in 1898, have two sons aged 15 and 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. J. Guest
Guest
Superior Court
Suit Filed For $1500 Against Local Company
A $1500 suit for collection was filed yesterday in the Superior Court by the Athens Coca-Cola Company of Atlanta against Ashcraft Wilkins concern. The complaint alleges the local firm ordered Saccharin-Saluble valued at the amount and refused to accept the shipment on arrival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashcraft-Wilkins
Atlanta
Athens Coca-Cola Company
Thedford's Black-Draught Saved a Man’s Life
Mrs Kite Ante of Rossville Georgia recounts a case where her husband, an engineer, suffered severe abdominal injury and weight loss. After failed attempts with doctors and castor oil, Thedford's Black-Draught reportedly provided relief and led to a recovery, with the couple attributing his survival to the remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rossville
Kite Lee Ante
Humsband
Swolfen
Thedford
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Dr. Caldwell
W. B. Caldwell
Washington St
Monticello
Ill
Syfip
Americus
Souther Field
J. C. Hall
Passener
W. H. Frank
DeHaviland
Carlstrom Field
Jacksonville
Frank
Lieut. W. Vance
Montgomery, Ala
DeHaviland 4
W. B. Warde
A. RB. McMullen
el Paso
Texas
W. A. Gardner
San Antonio
Kelly Field
Tex
Comand
Edgar E. Tobin
Fort Bliss
DeHavilands
Brownsville
Laredo
Rockwell Field
San Diego
Cal
J. A. Robertson
DeHaviland Bluebird
Los Angeles
W. A. Roberts
Mapor K
Marr
South Douglas
Arizona
R. 8. Worthington
R. W. Darrow
Phoenix
Tuscon
S. Douglas
Grove
Sestre
Fetters
Portland
Ore
Joint
Army and Navy Board On Aeronautic
I. J. Weaver
Elkhart
Wesley Keough
Wademar Ave
Winthrop
R. P. Pitt
E. Durham S
Philadelphia
R. E. Waller
W. Newel
Rutherford
N. J
Atkinsom
Bargen
Jersey City
N. J.C
Canton Axe
Detroit, Mich
Grea OS Amena
Wile WA
Wrights
Golly
W. F. McElreath
Athens Ga
Virginia
North Carolina
Alabama
Arkansas
Tennessee
Missouri
Oklahoma
States
Gene Oe
Alec
Moving Picture Saas
Aes
Frank Leet
Ano
Ars
Wlowest
Inro
Lawa Technicality
Local CO
Chicago
Fotcomey
Ritente Boves
Tergisly
Bergia
Herolin Medicine CO
Cirton
Certone Company, Inc
Duane Mt
H. R. Palmer & Sons
Warren J. Smith & Bro
Citizens Pharmacy
Athens, Ga
Ako Toe Wray
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