A Summer of Air Records Across the World
A review notes a surge in aviation feats from May to August including Krane flying New York to Los Angeles in 10 hours 12 minutes and back in 17 hours 38 minutes, a 420 hour endurance record by Jackson and O Birne, a 7 200 mile round trip Spokane to New York crossing without landing, and the Graf Zeppelin world flight in 20 days with three stops, plus Atlantic crossings and Lindbergh inaugurating a new mail route and schedules.
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Krank Ehuvken
New York
Los Angeles
Jackson
O'Birne
St. Louis
Mamer
Walker
Spokane
England
Quabar
Agua
Atlantic
Quare Superstitions Persist in Old Time Beliefs
A column recalls longstanding superstitions about disease cures and preventive practices, noting earrings for sight, mustaches for weak eyes, buckeyes and potatoes for rheumatism, and charms like herb bundles and goats kept at home. It contrasts fading beliefs with modern views and mentions unrelated notes on crime reporting and domestic science.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isis
A Subtle Difference In Handling Crime In The Nation
Opinion contrasts crime policy with other nations noting lawmakers rush to curb citizen rights while criminals grow bolder. The author argues for focusing on preventing and punishing real criminals rather than enacting sweeping anti gun laws that affect law abiding citizens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Unis
The Great Destroyer Carelessness in Traffic
An editorial laments daily traffic carnage caused by speeding, failure to stop, and reckless driving. It urges adherence to laws and caution, noting most accidents stem from driver error and urging vigilance on the road to reduce injuries and property damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bomebody
Pork and Milk Rise in Per Capita Food Consumption
An address by Q E Baker of the Department of Agriculture notes a decade's rise in per person pork consumption by about 10 percent and milk by 12 percent over 23 years. Wheat flour and corn meal fall, while poultry shows a slight postwar gain. Baker argues hogs dairy hens offer the most food per unit feed and urges inclusion of sows and hens in farming programs.
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Q. E
Baker
Department of Agriculture
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Hardy, Town
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Lewis Savernade
Bad
Hanson
Cashier Miller
Wergeland
Alfred Bursland
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Henry Erickson
America
Wapeemany Tae
Oakland
Oaklains
Oxstead
Sevan
Galland
Dalton Alle
Renwick Auto & Implement,Co
Ceneral Motors
Renwick Rendering Company
Renwick
Iowa
Dr. Cunliffe
Columbia
University
Annit
May
Renwick Savings Bank
Renwick, Iowa
Belle
McCormick-Deering
John” Deere
Fordson—United
Tractorsa
Belle City Manufacturing Co
Jtacine, Wisconsin
Comera
Renwick Auto& Implement
Company
Wm. Beenen Furniture and Undertaking
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