First non stop Atlantic flight by Alcock and Brown thirty years ago
The British aviators John Alcock and Arthur Whitten Brown completed the first nonstop Atlantic crossing in a Vickers Vimy bomber, flying 1,890 miles in 16 hours 67 minutes from St Johns Newfoundland to Clifden Galway. They carried extra fuel, surpassed capacity, and were knighted by King George V.
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Twoen
Atlantic
John Alcock
Arthur Whitten Brown
Anverage
St.ohns
Newfoundland
Clifden
Galway
George V
London Daily Mail
France
Science Museum
London
Col
Charles Lindberg
New York
Paris
Center Stripe Saves Lives in Open Roads
Highway safety expert Charles M. Upham notes painted center lines in 1949 touring season. He says center stripes keep traffic in lanes, reducing head on collisions. Public Roads Administration estimates one third of highways use center stripes. cost about 28 dollars per mile yearly. line styles vary by state.
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Charles M. Upham
American
Road Builders’ Association
Upham
Public Roads Administration
America
PRA
ARBA
Brush Pile Burning Rules for Safe Debris Burns
Fire safety guidance on burning brush piles and debris. Do not burn on dry windy days or during peak heat. Wait until late afternoon when wind subsides and burns are slower to control. Have help ready to manage spread. Create a wide fire line and small piles. Burn one pile, feed from nearby piles to minimize burn size. Burn against the wind.
Wonder Mahogany Tree Discovered in West Africa
Reports describe a vast mahogany tree felled in the Gold Coast colony of British West Africa proclaimed as the most perfect specimen. It stood about 65 feet to its first branches, grew 158 feet high, measured 6,875 feet across the bole and 18 feet in circumference, and its enormous size sparked plans to mill it into luxury furniture for American homes.
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Gold Coast
British West Africa
AntiEreese Inquiry on Using Light Motor Oil in Radiators
Readers question why light motor oil cannot be used in car radiators. The note discusses the role of coolant versus oil in engine cooling and the risks of using improper fluids in cooling systems.
Past Unfolds Gloriously In Grand Canyon Time Trek
A magazine style feature touts a Grand Canyon journey that lets a visitor witness Earth's 1.5 billion years of geology in about two hours. From the north rim, the trek descends through the Paleozoic, Mesozoic, Cenozoic, Archaean eras to the Archean, with mules and a guide racing through deep time to Phantom Ranch.
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Arizona
Grand Canyon
Phantom Ranch
Chemical engineering drives new products and plant design
Chemical engineers explore propositions for nylon and other products, design pilot to full scale plants, and supervise startup. They move from concept to operation, then optimize for cost and efficiency, holding executive roles in process industries across heating, cooling, mixing, reacting, and corrosion contexts.
Bed Sheet Advice From Miss Florence King
University of Illinois textiles expert Miss Florence King warns the economy can suffer with too few sheets and overworked sets. She counsels at least four sheets per bed, six for better rotation and longer life, and notes sheets come in two lengths 89 and 108 inches with shrinkage considerations.
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Florence King
University of Illinois College of Agriculture
Miss King
Pig Pen Comfort Improves Spring Pig Crop Housing
The Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association notes comfortable pig housing boosts feed efficiency and growth. Proper temperature ventilation and avoiding crowding prevent disease and maximize cash value from the pig crop.
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Ritz
The
American Veterinary Medical Association
Prefer Home Made Dresses for Young Girls Study
A Kansas State study finds that over three quarters of dresses for girls aged three to six were handmade by their mothers. The project, conducted by extension agents, highlights strong home sewing traditions and suggests mothers play a central role in early childhood apparel.
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Kansas State
Johnson
Quarterly Financial Statement for Graettinger School District
Quarter ending December 1949 report for Graettinger Emmetsburg district shows GENERAL FUND overdraft 5948.84, receipts 22571.02, warrants 28878.24, ending overdraft 7050.16. SCHOOL HOUSE FUND carries balances and overdraft. SPECIAL COURSES FUND shows overdraft and activity totaling 1,578.10. detailed disbursements list payrolls, supplies, bus costs, and interest payments to Davenport, Central National, and other banks. extensive catalog of textbooks, appliances, and services funded from revolving and general funds. numerous vendors and local institutions cited.
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Dstrict
Graettinger
School House Fund
Davenport Bank & Trust Co
Central National Bank & Trust Co
Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago
Graettinger State Bank
Town Trust & Law, Bank
Emmesburg
Ifee Gadeeee Hesomdevebs Irsefenvicesys
Helen Helgason
Ths
Helen H.elgeson
A. D
H. A. Ellenbast
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General Fund
Martin Furniture Co
Inet Lawnline
Graehtinger
Latta & Som Weessseee
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Oo Heidecker
Bus Royal Typewriter Co
Typewriters Visas Sey Sees
Metropolitan Supply Co
Sportsman's Me
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Singer Sewing Machine Co
Vacuum & Sewing Machines
Sepecees
Motor Club of
Iowa
Row, Peterson & Co
Scott, Foresman & Co
Southwestern Pub. Co
Town Pupils Reading Circle
Heo& O Transfer Co
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McMillan Co
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Hastings
White Service Station
Motivation Charts Inc
Emmetsburg Pub. Co
the Register & Tribune
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Pentane
Dveeestag
the World Book Encyclopadia
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C. O. Wikert
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the Nation's Schools
John C. Winston Co
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Estherville Daily News Sicessrvees
G. Andresen
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Charlotte Alger
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Sorensen
Graehtinger State Bank
Carl & Bonstead
Hamilton Pub. Co
Klipto Loose Leaf Co
Mimeograph Duplicator Co
Chas, Scribner’s Land
Moor-Cottrel
Darold Marxen
Morrison Pub. Co
Mr. Barry Co
Ecsees American Books Co
Sscseersee
Spencer Music Supply
R. J. Peterson
Olive Pearl Ritter
Severe Edward Hines
Frederick Coy
McGregor Magazine Agency
Bruce Pub. Co
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Graettinger Times
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Wheeler Pub. Co
Harry Anderson
Loren Nelson
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Hillman Distributors
Daly Bebee Ralph Masters
Huntington Laboratories
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Jensen Drug Store
Ball Mfg
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Education Press
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Geo, W. Moore Inc
Graettinger Co-Op Grain
Dajen
A. Ewing
Bureau of Educational Research
W. M. Welch
H. V. Wilson & Sons
Albert Sugs
Herman Elsenbaat
Don Potter
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Franz Swanson
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Estherville Rendering Service
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Tuttle
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