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Newspaper
Indianapolis Times
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1928
Page
11
A Syracuse advertisement promises a mail treatment to relieve dyspepsia indigestion and related stomach issues with no initial charge. The offer, signed by Theodore H. Jackson of Syracuse New York, asks readers to write for details and to send one dollar after proven results.
A Times Special reports the Aircraft Development Corporation at Grosse Ile Michigan is building an all metal dirigible for the United States Navy. Powered by two Wright Whirlwind engines the craft is planned for seventy miles per hour with a future design slated for one hundred. The project is part of a five year Navy program with three hundred thousand dollars appropriated. the firm has raised a problem in development.
The Count Zeppelin began a 7 a.m. trial flight from Friedrichshafen today, the third test for the airship described as egg shaped and 150 feet long with a diameter exceeding fifty feet. Officials say a later flight to the United States is planned.
Maj. William A. Bevan of Purdue University will lead the Chamber of Commerce program for the 84th Division school of aeronautics. The course covers navigation, flight theory, aerodynamics, engines, airplanes, meteorology, instruments and practical engine and instrument experience. It runs through June 30, 1929, free of charge, for Army Reserve Corps personnel and interested civilians.
The Cincinnati Indianapolis Chicago air mail route carried 686 pounds from Indianapolis in September, announced by Postmaster Robert H Bryson. This is 143 pounds less than August due to the new reduced postage rate starting August 1 which reduced souvenir mail.
The Embry-Riddle Company of Cincinnati reports shipping seventy five pounds of souvenir mail on August 1. Since starting the route on December 17, 1928, the firm has carried over 25,000 pounds of mail and several hundred passengers.
New York reports the formation of the aviation corporation of the Americas with Richard F. Hoyt as chairman and Cornelius Vanderbilt Whitney as president. It will own Pan-American Airways and create an international mail and passenger network linking the United States with the West Indies Central and South America under U S Postal Department contracts.
Vincennes and Princeton in Indiana finalize sites for the Chicago Atlanta air mail route. Seventy two acres are under lease near Vincennes and 113 acres have been obtained near Princeton for emergency landing fields.
The Indiana National Guard finished laying tile in low spots on the Indianapolis airport landing field and workers have started filling in remaining low areas to level the runway.
J. M. Brewster and F. J. Huff piloted an International cabin biplane from Cincinnati to Indianapolis Friday, then left Indianapolis Monday for Seattle Washington. They were joined by three passengers to Chicago.
Harold C. Brooks Hoosier airport secretary treasurer was to return tonight from Davenport Iowa with four Cincinnati passengers in a Travelair monoplane Brooks flew to Cincinnati Monday morning and took the group to Davenport for a golf tournament
Orville Pinky Grimes, a Hoosier airport pilot, flew today to Huntington West Virginia in a Travel Air bi plane on airport business.
The text centers on Mrs. Bella Frank and two brothers, one her husband. Samuel claims he is only her brother-in-law and Albert is the actual husband. He accuses Bella Frank of perjury after she had Samuel arrested for unpaid alimony in a separation case.
John H. Barker chartered a Travelair biplane from Hoosier airport after receiving word his wife near Salem became ill. He completed the 80 mile trip in 45 minutes, piloted by Capt. Earl W. Sweeney, landing in a field a quarter mile from the Barker home.
Council committee to study changes to the traffic code. Members include Springsteen Lieber Harris White Nicholson. Study aims to rectify errors improve congestion and address lane designation authority and double parking penalties. Pedestrian regulation complaints noted.
An advertisement touts S.S.S. as a blood building tonic for children. It claims to improve red blood cell production from herbal roots and a scientific preparation, marketed in two sizes with the larger stated as more economical.
The Konjola Man vendors a 32 ingredient remedy at Hook Drug Store on Illinois and Washington Streets in Indianapolis. Endorsements from local users claim rapid, lasting recoveries from nervous, heart, and artery issues after trying Konjola, with the prospect of further testimonials to persuade new customers.
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