Across Atlantic non-stop flight ends in bog landing
London June 45 The first nonstop Atlantic crossing by air ends with Capt John Alcock and Lt Arthur Brown landing near Clifden Ireland after 16 hours 12 minutes flight from Newfoundland. They describe fog as a major hazard and say flying boats may be better future method.
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London
Wright Brothers
John Alcock
Arthur Brown
Atlantic Ocean
New Foundland
Clifden
Ireland
North Atlantic
Alcock
Brown
Alcock and Brown describe transatlantic flight ordeal
In a Galway message to the Daily Mail Captain Alcock and Lieutenant Brown recount a grueling journey to the New World. They faced dense fog, ice from sleet, and near-zero visibility, yet maintained favorable winds and a successful approach near Olfin/Eastalis land despite uncertainty about their location.
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London
Brown
Alcock
Galway
Daily Mails
New Foundland
Eastalis
Tarbotis
Olifden
Notable Victory Marked on June Anniversary
On June 6 1918 Americans commemorate a notable victory. A year earlier the Marine Brigade of the Second Division advanced two miles on a three mile front capturing Torcy and other German positions in the Bel leau wood sector. Troops were rushed into the sector May 31 to stem a gap, then fought for six weeks until the Allied counteroffensive began July 18.
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Torcy
Belleau Wood
A Forgetful Shopper Chooses Chamberlains Tablets
A man unable to recall the desired item settles for Chamberlains Tablets. The ad assures the tablets provide relief for constipation and indigestion and recommends taking them along for sure satisfaction.
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Chamberlain
Timed Timber Purchase Notice for Andrew S Seaver
Department of the Interior notices that Andrew Jackson Seaver of Lewistown Montana filed Sworn Statement and Application No 042704 to buy parcel Nesw3 in Township 16 North Range 25 East Montana meridian under Timber and Stone law. Land and timber appraised at 100 dollars. final proof to be made July 10, 1919 before Register and Receiver at Lewis and Clark County Land Office. Contest possible by corroborated affidavit prior to patent. First pub May 8.
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Andrew Jackson Seaver
Lewistown
Montana
N. R
United States Land Office
Lewis- Amoo
Wuld
H. J. Kelly
Register
Food Slogan Stirred Postal Scrutiny in 1917 Letter
A young Australian wool merchant, Victor Johnson, discusses government stamps urging thrift on outside of mailings. He cites a tale of a suitor whose letter was rejected by a girlfriend who objected to personal references, labeled KATLESS, illustrating potential social drawbacks of wartime messaging.
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Victor Johnson
Washington
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State Bank of
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George Creel
Undertaker
W. Main St
H. L. Allin
Andrew Kato
Beedie
Jim Beedie
Prop
Grass Range Creamery
J. F. Sloan, Agt
Member
Federal Reserve System
First National Bank
Mont
Department of the Interior
Hedges Real Estate Co
Robby
Your Homes Industry
Grass Range Milling Co
Paul W. Koetitz
Mgr
Eagle Cafe
the Eagle Cafe
Harry McCullom
Cap
Gillespie’s Pharmacy
F. E. Charters
N. G. W. R. Davis
Hazel Freed
State Bank Building
A. M. Knight
Lester E
Hix
J. F. Sloan
E. K. Cheadle
Bank Electric Building
Lewistown, Mont
E. G. Worden
U. S. Land Office
J. E. McKenna
Attorney AT Law
Teester
Ak Denen
Jack Vrooman
Agt
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