Normal Weather Outlook for Honolulu to San Francisco Route
San Francisco weather observer T R Reed notes the July to September pattern should bring settled conditions for the San Francisco Honolulu leg with brisk northeast winds near the start and a favorable tailwind later. He warns that cyclonic winds are rare but possible and aviators should heed the normalcy rules despite a wartime epidemic of attempts.
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San Francisco
California
Hawaiian Islands
Weather Bureau
T. R. Reed
Reed
Soissons
First American Army
San Francisco- Honolulu
Mainland- Hawaii
Weather-Based Nonstop Flight Plan Faces Fuel and Drift Limits
The aviator argues three degrees of miscalculation can make a plane miss land, turning the mission into a drift control problem with a motor that can fly on with ample gasoline. He trusts the weather bureau to forecast storms to prevent a hop-off, noting the Rodgers nonstop attempt failed due to a gasoline shortage despite accurate forecasts.
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Weather Bureau
Beige and Gray Dominant in English Fashion at Races
London notes beige and gray dominate women’s attire at English race courses this season. Queen Mary favors beige with silver, Maud of Norway wears brown, and Princess Victoria echoes slate tones. The Duchess of York’s blue preference is shaping junior tastes and likely to keep blue in fashion.
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London
Queen Mary
Maud
Norway
England
Slater
Princess Victoria
Duchess of York
Great Britain
Grand Duchess Heads Russian Benefit Ball
The Grand Duchess of Russia and Princess Nicholas of Greece organized a Ritz ball near Paris to aid destitute Russian children at St German, a fashionable season event.
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Paris
Even of
Russia
Nicholas
Greece
St. Germain
Ritz
Funeral for Henry Hartman Held in Athens
Henry Hartman died suddenly at seventy five from heart trouble. A large crowd gathered at the Methodist church in Athens to honor the longtime resident who lived a useful life and was buried in Athens cemetery. Concord hosts first summer school convocation with music and welcome remarks. Reverend Frank Lawrence, a Concord alumnus, spoke of China mission times and family losses.
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Henry Hartman
Methodist
Concord
W. J. Herring
C. B. McNeer
Herring
Archer
M. 8. Cushman
Chautauqua
Diehl
Rey
Frank Lawrence
Athens
West Virginia University
Morgantown
China
Chungking
America
Mr. Lawrence
Lawrence
Binefield
Vinton
Lawrences
Bluefield
Hinton
Deaths and community life in Athens and nearby
Obituary notices report the death of Guy Whitman Toler of Mullens buried in Athens cemetery with services by Dr. G W Diehl. Wesley Anderson of the Graham Chapel area dies suddenly near Pettry post office. burial near his old home at Pettry. The week features Swarthmore Chautauqua performances, social visits, and local sports and civic news including Marshall College football planning and elementary curriculum discussions. A novelty note describes Will Norton finding a gold button in a chicken’s craw after a curb market sale.
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Athens
Guy Whitman Toler
Mullens
G. W. Diehl
Wesley Anderson
Graham Chapel
Pettry
Wetzel Williams
Oscar Akers
C. B. Anderson
H. F. Anderson
Tophet
Luther
Wetsel
Alpeca
L. D. Pettry
Summa Anderson
Pigood
T. G. Little
Joe Lilly
Elisabethton
Tenn
Lilly
Lester Pettry
Clarksburg
Dan Pettry
Athena
D. B. Wagner
Glen Rogers
Frank Pettry
Spencer Graham
Newcastle
Jennie French Hopkins
Nannie Gore
R. G. Meador
L. T. Tustin
Charleston
Lida Davis
Roy Howley
Marshall College
O. E. Roberts
Concord
Marshall
Jess McCoy
Peterstown
Gadsden
Ala
Will Norton
Norton
Japanese Girls Seek Soldierly Husbands In Japan
In Ishikawa Prefecture the Maidens Association passes a resolution to refuse marriage to men without military training. Vernacular papers indicate other prefectures and imperial associations weigh similar action as the army ideal is valued. The move echoes a belief that trained soldiers are superior mentally and physically.
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Tokyo
Japan
Maidens’ Association
Ishikawa Prefecture
Holy man promises to turn honey to gold in Bombay
A religious mendicant in Bombay lures women with a claim that goddess fortune empowers him to turn honey into gold. He collects jewelry as offerings and gives a pot of honey, which is to be placed under the doorstep for two days. The honey allegedly becomes gold with the jewelry atop it.
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Bombay
India
Woman editor calls press convention in Louisiana
Opelousas Louisiana June 2 Mrs W F Nolan editor and publisher of the Clarion says newspaper work offers women a great opportunity to serve communities She recalls she knew little about printing at first but now her paper is ranked among the three best weeklies in Louisiana She is organizing the South Louisiana Press association to meet in August
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Opelousas
Breieves
W. F. Nolan
the Clarion
Louisiana
South Louisiana Press Association
Hindenburg Remembers Smithy’s 104th Birthday
Berlin reports Joseph Ruckacaedel of Wunsiedel in Bavaria received a hand-written letter and a 50 mark cash gift from President von Hindenburg on the occasion of Smithy’s 104th birth anniversary.
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Berlin
Johann Ruckacaedel
Wunsiedel
Bavaria
von Hindenburg
Anniversary Note Honors Retired Smithy
The president praised the retired smithy marking an anniversary and expressed hope that after an active life of toll the smithy would continue to enjoy health and well being.
American Painter Awarded Silver Medal in Paris
The jury of the Salon of the Society of French Artists awarded a silver medal to Mrs. Lesile Cotton, an American painter, honoring her work in Paris.
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Paris
Salon
the Society of French Artists
Lesile Cotton
Portrait Artist Mrs Cotton Gains European Fame
Inter artist Mrs Cotton, renowned in Europe and America, specializes in portraits and has painted many well known figures across Europe. Her acclaimed work showcases refined technique and recognized subjects.
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Inter
Europe
America
Mrs. Cotton
Women drivers shown to be careful in census
A Pittsburgh traffic census released June 25 notes that women drivers are as careful as men. The study highlights safety behavior differences and suggests equal caution among genders in urban driving.
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Pittsburgh
Safety-first census at dangerous crossings report
An unknown observer at hazardous road crossings carried out a census as part of a safety-first campaign, highlighting careful measures at risky pedestrian points.
Hidden House of Beacon Hill Stirs Local Curiosity
Boston readers note the citys hidden house on Beacon Hill sits at a street angle. A low doorway opens to a long covered passageway drawing interest from residents and historians alike.
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Boston
Beacon Hill
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Honolulu
Pacific Ocean
Athens and Concord College
Was - Cott
Jamaica
Tia
Guy Toler
Swarthmore Chautauqua
Hindberburg
Smithy
Superior Supply CO
Bluefield, W. VA
Blower
Paige
United States
Central Motor Corporation
Wheeling, W. VA
Champion
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