Planes to be marvels of rapid flight in future
The Montreal Herald reports Sir Charles Kingsford Smith foresees airliners steering by wireless control with ten to fifteen engines and no human pilots. Planes would travel about 1,200 mph at 60,000 feet, carrying 100 passengers, making ships and railways mainly freight carriers.
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Red Cross Membership Unhurt by Low Mood
The American National Red Cross reports year ending June 80 1934 membership at 8 802 884 in the United States and possessions, up 100 518 from the prior year. Over five years of the Depression the roll call fell 7.8 percent, with a 2.72 percent rise last year, chairman John Barton Payne says the trend is upward despite Europe’s ominous situation.
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Postum Offer Promises Free Week's Supply
Readers are urged to request a full week’s supply of Postum free from the Postum Company. The offer invites anyone to write in to receive the health drink at no cost, promoting its benefits as described in the advertisement.
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Tree Definition Sparks Debate Among Experts
The article surveys varying definitions of a tree from foresters and botanists. It cites B H Fernow stressing seeds and branches, and New York State College of Forestry defining a tree as a woody plant reaching at least 20 feet with a single stem and definite crown.
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Worse Than Work Bill What Is The Hardest Thing You Did
A reflective prompt asking readers to name the toughest task they endured while balancing debt or bills. The piece frames the query as a social challenge about perseverance and personal finance strain.
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