Army Radio Men in Alaska Stock Up in Summer
In Alaska summer the Washington Alaska Military Cable and Telegraph Service buys supplies for a year to support the Army Signal Corps telegraph and radio network. The crew maintains daily operations across the frontier, with profits and costs discussed, including provisions for “Old Tom” the horse and figures on government work versus private operation.
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Alaska
Washington
Associated Press
Army Signal Corp
America
Washington-Alaska
United States
Corre Tident
Signal Corps
Cape Nome Dot. Michael
Noreton Sound
Arctic
Redie
Old Tom
Paxsons
Health and Diet Advice on Summer Colds and Mucus
The article explains that excess mucus from the nose and throat arises from overfeeding and seasonal heat, with heavy winter foods less problematic. It warns that summer meals, if larger than needed, boost body heat and tissue waste, leading to colds. It notes risk from outdoor swimming pools, sweating, and rapid skin cooling. It includes questions on neck pain, hives, and tubercular peritonitis with home remedies and general guidance.
Personal service ad for Dr Frank McCoy in Bridgeport Telegram
Readers are invited to write Dr Frank McCoy about intimate problems and will receive a personal reply. Include a self addressed envelope for a personal response and address letters to Dr Frank McCoy Bridgeport Telegram.
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Bridgeport Telegram
Frank McCoy
French demand pontoon safety for trans Atlantic flights
July 27 AP French cabinet opposes authorizing Paris to New York flights unless seaplanes carry pontoons for sea landings. Earlier attempts by Saint Roman Mouneyres used pontoon removal and sparked controversy. Recent Atlantic crossings by American pilots used standard landing gear. De Pinedo crossed Azores in a seaplane.
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Paris
Associated Press
Saint Roman
Mouneyres
South Atlantic
Amazor
North Atlantic
Francesca de Pinedo
Azores
Benny Benson Wins Alaska Flag Design Contest
A sixteen year old Alaskan, Benny Benson, light hair and mixed Aleut heritage, won the state flag design contest. The competition, conducted by the Alaska American Legion, was open to the territory’s children.
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Alaska
Benny Benson
Haly White
Alaskien American Legion
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