Morane Sets New Altitude and Drop Record in France
Leon Morane described his 8 471 foot fall at Deauville after beating the world altitude record and his own mark for longest drop. He recounted engine failures at high altitude, a rapid descent, and eventual controlled landing while noting no fear and comparing with Thad and Latham in earlier attempts. The piece also includes an unrelated, erroneous ad text on catarrh cures and Cheney’s remedy.
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Deauville
France
Leon Morane
Morane
Latham
Forest Fire Prevention and Fighting Tactics Outlined
A U S Department of Agriculture bulletin by Forester Henry S. Graves outlines prevention and fighting methods for forest fires. Key points include rapid detection via patrols and communications, adequate fighting forces, direct attack techniques, and controlled backfires when necessary to contain flames.
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Washington
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Lake States
Henry S. Graves
Graves
Gresas
Mayor Cole L Blease Seeks Second Primary Victory
Letter to Georgetown County voters from Cole L. Blease thanking supporters in the first primary and urging unity for his second primary bid. He stresses a governor candidate for all people, an economical conservative progressive platform, and warns against late rumors as he seeks the Democratic nomination in South Carolina, Sept. 3, 1910.
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Georgetown County
Lee
Thos. G. McLeod
Newberry
Lexington
Union
Saluda
Fairfield
Laurens
Hon. C. C. Featherstone
Cole. L. Blease
Duffys Dead Shot Miracle Cure Ad Claim
A reader from Georgetown South Carolina reports giving Duffys Dead Shot to two feverish boys with rapid relief and later using it on a feverish wife who recovered enough to cook breakfast. The ad promises a 5 cent bottle and money back if not satisfied.
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C. Dantzler
Georgetown, S. C
Duffys
Crane's Box Papers Display at Georgetown Drug Co
A handsome line of Crane's Box Papers is shown at The Georgetown Drug Co on August 25, 1961, highlighting available cigarette rolling papers and related accessories.
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Crane
Georgetown Drug Co
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
Mayor Cole
L. Blease
Newberry, S. C
Cardus
Wm. Hilliard
Mountainburg
Ark
Cardui
Tigory
Chattanooga Medicine Co
Chattanooga
Tenn
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