Long Flights Successful Show Federal Policy Lacks
A 1920 year review by the Manufacturers' Aircraft Association highlights American aviation leadership despite gaps in federal policy, landing fields, and other basics. Notable feats include NC-4 transatlantic hero A. C. Read guiding expeditions along the Atlantic coast and Mississippi, Alaskan flights by DH- B planes, and the first Air Mail service expansion. Major flight records reach 33,000 feet by W. Schroeder, with extensive surveys of the Panama Canal Zone and Caribbean coastline conducted by the geological survey and marine corps.
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New York
America
Miore
A. C. Read
Rockaway
L. A
Atlantic
Gulf Coast
Cairo
NC4
Mississippi
Coe Elen
Head
Capetown
South Africa
Fp, van Rynlveld
J. C. Brand
Union of South Africa
United States Army Air Service
Gallaudet
Mitchel Field
L. I
Nome
Alaska
Mapa
Washington
Cleveland
Chicago
Omaha
East Lake City
San Francisco
Key West
Fla
Havana
Cuba
Seatile
Vaal
Acorn
Panatha Canal Zone
Geological Survey
Marine Corps
Hayt
Boeing
China
St. W. Schroeder
McCook Field
Dayton
Ohio
Coronation Dress for Sale in Paris
Beautiful dress worn by Empress Marie Louise, second wife of Napoleon, on her coronation day is offered for sale in Paris. The historic garment is described as exquisite and associated with imperial ceremony.
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Marie
Loulse
Paris
Marle Louise
Napoleon
Emperor Francis I Era Referenced in Town Chronicle
A fragment references the reign of Emperor Francis I of Austria Hungary, indicating a historical note within the local chronicle. The brief mentions his era without additional context or dates, preserving the period flavor of the source.
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Ter
Emperor Francis I
Austria Hungary
North Carolina Mule Routed Dairy Invader
A farmer near Raleigh Ny. named A. Johnsen trapped a dairy thief by hiding a mule in a cow to thwart milking. When Johnsen arrived at the barn with a shotgun, he found a battered milk pall a wrecked milling j and a bat but no thief.
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A. Johnsen
Raleigh
Tainess
Johnsen
Indigestion remedies and kitchen tips from a bygone era
A fragmented old text offers coarse cooking guidance and health ideas. It describes beef preparation with marrow, oat mash, celery salt, onion juice, and frying slices. scalloped potatoes with onions and layered potatoes. a rice and orange juice salad with almonds. a cheese stuffed plum salad. baked beans with salt pork. and notes on canned fruit usage. It ends with a dated remark about steam ore sausages and weasels.
Coal Mining Toll Surges in Early 1920 Deaths
Washington report from the United States Bureau of Mines states that more than 1,500 miners died in coal mine accidents in the first months of 1920, highlighting the season’s deadly toll and ongoing safety concerns.
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Washington
United States Bureau of Mines
Tests of Plant Life Show Mountain Roots Flourish at Sea Level
Dr D T MacDougal of the Carnegie Institution reports fourteen years of cross altitude experiments on 130 plant species. Mountain plants grown at sea level produced more leaves flowers and fruit than in their native habitat. Rabbits and rodents limited upward movement, while coastal Carmel and desert Tucson stations supported the research.
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Chicago
D. ‘T. AlacDougal
Botanten Research Department
Carnegie Institution At
Washington
MacDougal
Maddougal
New York
Pacife
Mounaiain
Carmel By-The
Plate Printers Clash With Bureau Over Too Many Girls
In Washington the Plate Printers' union accuses the Bureau of Engraving and Printing of excessive female staff slowing money production. The Federal Employees' Union rejects the charges, noting printer spoilage stems from wipes and breaks, while pay by piece rate rewards speed over quality.
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Plate Printers
Washington
Uncle Sam
Plate Printers’ Union
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Bureau
Ers
Federal
Union No. 105
Mise
Gertrude McNally
Three Meals Means Wife Does 2 Mile Walk Daily
In Montgomery preparation of meals for an average family equates to a two mile daily kitchen marathon for the housewife. A pedometer trial at Livingstone School in Easton tracked the route from pantry to kitchen during meals from breakfast to dessert.
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Montgomery
Ala
Conference of Vocasional Workera of
South
Easton
Livingston School
Rietary Repeats Itself Across Memory Attempts
A concise note observes that the term dietary repeats in recall unless dates are being attempted. The remark highlights memory quirks and suggests date details are especially prone to repetition or confusion in recollection.
After Effects of Experience on Worth and Tone
A reflective line notes that enduring experience shapes value and demeanor, urging steady resolve while dismissing unneeded counsel for a cherished fruit.
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U. S
North Carolina
Barrows
Varloia
Steamore
Cag Aide
Grove’s
DuPierce
Castoria
Tris Eany
Ady
Thomas
Gat Dunn
Ang Sean Gas Ane
Milgurn CO
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