Cobham's daring Africa flight and fate of pilot Elliott
Imperial Airways backed Alan Cobham on a Cairo to Capetown relay that tested humans and machine over jungle heat and savagery. A dramatic rider followed when mechanic Elliott died from an Arab gunshot during a later Arabian desert flight.
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Imperial Airways, Ltd
London
Alan J. Cobham
Africa
Cairo
Capetown
Savage Jungies
Ceeceree
Cobham
de Haviland
Capewa
Arabian Desert
Wash Day Water Use Tops Cedar Rapids Records
Cedar Rapids households drain 225000 gallons from the Cedar River each Monday. City water superintendent H F Blomquist notes industry idle Saturdays and summer showers boost usage. daily per capita average last year was 82.3 gallons with spikes in hot weather and winter taps left on.
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Cedar Rapids
Cedar River
H. F. Blomquist
Bever Park
West Side
Kenwood
Blomquist
Flowers And Gardens by Mrs J L Rhea
Spring garden tips urge sowing seeds now for alyssum candytuft rock cress and Siberian wallflower. Seed now for August transplanting and next spring color. note Canterbury Bells foxglove and biennials like Lunaria and Hesperis matronalis.
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Peter
Dame
Hesperis Matronalis Described for Borders and Bouquets
A discussion notes Hesperis matronalis as a desirable border plant with seed pods that are exquisite for winter bouquets when peeled. It mentions colorings in purple lavender and white and ends with a brief statement.
Childless marriages divorce at higher rate than those with children
Edith Johnson notes in a report that 71 percent of childless marriages end in divorce, while only 8 percent of American couples with children seek divorce court action. The figures highlight the impact of children on divorce likelihood.
Cedar Rapids Lodge Wins Insurance Contest Prize
Cedar Rapids lodge No. 262 of the Western Bohemian Fraternal Association has won first prize for raising the most insurance among English speaking lodges. A silver loving cup will be awarded at a June 18 ceremony with speeches by John J. Reichman in English and Bohemian. The event draws attendees from five local lodges and nearby towns.
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Cedar Rapids
Western Bohemian Fraternal Association
Third District
Iowa
John J. Reichman
Chicago
Sokol Open Air Camp On Cedar River With Music and Gymnastic Show
This afternoon at 2 the Sokol association begins its summer camp on the Cedar river near Center Point. The program includes music by the Sokol orchestra and a gymnastic exhibition by men, women, and juniors.
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Sokol Association
Cedar River
Center Point
Sokol
Mladocech Lodge Meeting Set for Thursday Evening
Mladocech lodge No. 15 Z C B J invites members to gather Thursday at 8 p.m. for their regular lodge meeting and related ceremonies.
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Mladocech Lodge
Washington hosts Church Life Institute June 27
Washington County Ministerial Association and Sunday school group sponsor a Church Life Institute in Washington on June 27. Committee members include Rev. L. L. Chamness of Keota president of the ministers group Rev. D C Fulton vice president Rev. S F P Wenger of Crawfordsville secretary Clyde V. Brown president of the Sunday school association and Mrs Vernon Wittrig.
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Washington, Ia
Washington County Ministerial Association
Sundays School Association
Church Life Institute
L. L. Chamness
Keota
D.C. Pulton
Mica Sheets Used as Stove Panels Distinguish From Glass
A short note clarifies that the translucent panels in stoves are made of mica sheets and are not glass.
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Dexter Teed
A. G. Elliott
Moon
Sir Alan
Aviation
John W. Henderson
Tors
Mr. John
Frank John
Pourteisth Avenue
Emil John
Iowa State Highway Commission
Southway Theater
Olympic
J. L. Rhea
Iona Brand
Pillsbury’s Best
Kirk’s
the Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea CO
Edith Johnson
South Side News
Lodge
Association
Frank Machovsky
Bohemian Cemetery Association
Dedic Construction Company
Ames
Visi
Sokols
Westinghouse
Total
Venience
The
Davenport
Heinze
St. SW
Ap Oh
Ay Hae
Wm. Rogers
Sam Silverpiete
Segar
Star Jewelry CO
South Second Street
Second Ave. SE
F. Paulson Co
Iowa Theater
J. W. Gannaway, JR
Grinnell
Equitable of Iowa
Cedar Rapids and Vicinity
Oscar A. Anderson
American Trust Building
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