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Newspaper

Harper Herald

Location

Harper, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 10, 1940

Page

3

Denmark occupations may shift US farm exports

April 25 in College Station reports T. R. Tham of Texas A and M Extension notes Denmark Norway occupation by German troops likely reduces Denmark's export capacity. UK may rely on US for bacon eggs butter while Argentina grain surplus and disrupted feed supplies alter global markets.

College Station Denmark Norway United States England T. R. Tham Texas A. and M. Extension Service United Kingdom Germany US Department of Agriculture Timm Argentina America

Invasion of Frontier of Space Transport Prototype

A giant twin engine airship capable of 210 mph with 36 passengers will fly at 20 000 feet to reduce air friction. Timken roller bearings cut engine friction while wheels use the same bearings to allow takeoffs from small airports with three tons of mail. Land values risen since 1933 and suppliers include Denmark and other Scandinavian nations.

Giant Stratosphere Plane Hailed For Speed At 210 MPH

A 1940 feature describes a new airliner designed to fly in a substratosphere at 20 600 feet with reduced friction. Built by the Wright Corporation the craft uses two 14 cylinder engines and 15 foot three blade props to push through high altitude air. The article notes innovations in cabin pressure and control systems aimed at minimizing pilot error and enabling safer, faster long distance travel.

Transportation Po Press

Sinclair Dealers Meet at Comfort in Gillespie Kerr Kendall Counties

Sinclair dealers from Gillespie Kendall and Kerr counties gathered in Comfort for a supper and meeting sponsored by Edgar Stracher Joe Coughran Robert Starhmann and R C Mc Bride. About 75 dealers attended a 6 to 7 p m supper at Camp Laf A Lot followed by a meeting at Faltin's hall with Frank Felice in charge. Three Sinclair motion pictures and one Ethyl gasoline film were shown to gas dealers.

Camp Laf-A-Lot Faltin's Hall Frank Felice Sinclair San Antonio Ethyl] Gasoline Corporation

Miss Mildred Knopp Weds John R Evers at St Marys

Miss Mildred Knopp daughter of Mr and Mrs Emil Knopp married John R Evers on Sunday at St Marys parish with Father A Schmich officiating. Attendants included Werner Knopp and Alonzo Evers. The couple plans a South Texas wedding trip and will reside in Fredericksburg where the groom runs a business. An invitation extends for the White Oak School Closing with meals to follow.

Mildred Knopp Emil Knopp John R. Evers St. Mary's Parish A. Schmich Sidney Henke Edwin Kiehne Werner Knopp Alonzo Evers Kidhne South Texas Fredericksburg

Electric Farm Kitchen Powers Yearly Kitchen Vacation

The article extols all electric kitchens and dishwashers as time and labor savers for farm households. It argues that electric water systems, heaters, ranges, refrigerators, and dishwashers cut eight hour days in the kitchen, eliminating hand washing and reducing disease risk, promising a monthly or quarterly leisure gain. It cites washing 12,000 pounds of tableware annually and notes several small appliances boosting efficiency, claiming less than a penny daily operating cost.

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