Will Rogers Flight Faith and Fearless Spirit
Will Rogers became Americas No 1 air passenger and booster while never mastering flight mechanics. He trusted pilots like Wiley Post, rode along in early open cockpit planes, and praised aviation despite risks. His Europe trip included a risky single engine Russian flight, underscoring his mix of wit and courage.
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Will Rogers in Seattle Before Alaska Flight
Will Rogers writes from Seattle about Wiley Post preparing a land and sea aircraft, The Great Lakes Airway on Lake Washington, and a playful take on gear and zippers. He notes friendly locals, autograph seekers, and plans for the Alaska trip with Post, while hinting at the upcoming perilous voyage and his admiration for aviators like Lindbergh.
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Zemo Skin Itch Relief Widely Praised for 25 Years
Zemo quickly relieves itching rashes eczema pimples and similar skin troubles. For 25 years millions have trusted Zemo as a clean safe dependable remedy for family use. Insist on genuine Zemo and approved by the food housekeeping bureau No 4874. Price 60 cents.
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Holmen Notes on Local Visits and Funeral
Ida Johnson and Phyllis Woll returned from Milwaukee after two months away. C B Sletteland and family plus W S Keppel attended the funeral of B M Sletteland in Pigeon Falls on Tuesday. T C Halverson returned home after ten days at Augusta and the Eau Claire American Legion convention. Mary Stolander and Elif Stolander came home from Roland Iowa, with Alice Stolander joining them after a month there.
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America ranked fifth in world movie facilities
Melbourne report shows Australia leads in movie accessibility with 1,286 theaters for 6,690,000 people, about one theater for 5,287 residents. Sweden follows with roughly one theater per 5,545 people, among other nations listed in the study.
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New Franken Man Dies In Tractor Accident
John Servais, 36, of New Franken, Wisconsin, died Wednesday after falling from a tractor and being run over when the steering wheel detached while he backed it out of a garage. He is survived by a widow and seven children.
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Governor Vetoes One Measure In Dozen
Madison Wis old governor La Follette vetoed one bill from a batch of twelve on Wednesday while signing the rest He objected to a proposed amendment of metropolitan sewerage district law saying counsel advised it would be unconstitutional Among signed measures was a bill by Senator William Shenners Milwaukee to raise the eligibility age in the 1925 old age pension law from 70 to 65 Pending pension bills largely seek 65 to 60 when federal aid allows Other enacted measures authorize county boards to form a county interests association allocate 200 for Chippewa river island improvement creating Cornell Island State park establish Phillips city common school district and provide 600 for a portrait of former governor John J Blaine for the executive office.
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Hotel Fire Claims Second Victim In Chicago
A hotel fire at the St. Clair in Chicago swept to a sixth floor room and claimed a second victim. Miss Sally Bruner, 27, died in hospital from burns suffered while trapped in her room. Miss Mary Breen, 26, visiting Bruner, was burned to death in bed. The blaze is believed to have started from a cigarette.
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