British Aviators Begin Circumference Aim From Croydon
British airmen Major Blake Captain Norman MaFillen and Lieut J. E. Broome launched a 30,000 mile test flight from Croydon in a DB-9 biplane aiming to circle the world. The party plans staged legs through Athens Paris Rome and across Asia and the Pacific, with multiple machine changes and scientific observations along the way.
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Croydon
England
Blake
Einck
Norman Ma
J. E. Broome
Imade
Ncotexmpher
Athens
Biake
Intidey
Venis
Wrese
King George's Secretare
Broome
Maar
Mixzmuga
Eijou
Congress Cuts Bachelors' Pay Amid Maiden Lady Debate
A scrambled 19th century style report notes Congress debating a pay bill tied to a maiden lady and bachelor compensation. The garbled text hints at a significant pay difference of over $100, provoking controversy among Beeholers and others.
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Congress
Congress urged to accept Ford offer for Muscle Shoals
A Muscle Shoals memorial urged Congress and the President to end wasteful disposal of government property and accept Henry Ford’s offer. The Southern Commercial Congress led the march, calling for immediate action and a committee to educate the public on the project. Speakers backed dam funding, port improvements, river navigation, and water power development as part of Southern growth.
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Congress
FORD
Muscle Shoals
Southern Commercial Congress
Henry
Clarence J. Owens
Cuttmercial Congress
Wil- Fon
Apwakere
Fhe
Railroad Rate Cut Ordered Amid Debates on Return
The commission debated a six percent base return on railroad property values, with a proposed ten percent rate cut and an extra half percent for improvements. It assessed that the current 6 percent return was generally borne, while discussing adjustments and tax implications.
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Swneanahite
Unitil
Het Boon
Amt
Jeven
Camraiina
Amrale Einen
Chalom McChord
Vans Inn
Camtiseiamiy
Villaia
Bankers Seek Funds to Aid Germany Finance
Lending bankers from many nations with J P Mozenn and Company as American reps met in Paris on May 23 to discuss a financial settlement for Europe. They flagged a large German loan as central, ranging from 5 to 2 billion marks, contingent on Germany agreeing to revamp reparations and downward payment demands, aiming to avert a fresh crisis in months.
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Pass
J.P
Five Trusties Escape El Phas Prisoners Pardoned Trial
In El Phas Texas on May 24 the warden reported an experiment where twelve prisoners were moved to York Canyon Road with a promise of pardon if they behaved and avoided goals. Five escaped early, while others remained under watch as the honor system was tested.
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EL Phas
Tex
Shori
Seth Orodovic
York Om Canyon Road
Fragments on Dental Care and Product Claims
Fragmentary text discusses receding gums and mouth health. Mentions a product called Vykolene and a recommended mouth-cleaning routine. Advises consulting a dot or doctor and warns of disease. references a druggist source and a store shelf.
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Feadive
Stork
TH. Ti
Training Camp Success Aimed In New Callups For Bexar County
Lieut. Col. George G. Lewis, in charge of Citizens' Military Training Camp affairs for the Eighth Corps area, reports strong turnout for summer camp in Texas. He returned from Chicago where officers and civilians debated the coming camp with governor Pat M. Neff approving, and said Bexar county applications are robust as he works to secure a full quota nationwide. A train wreck near Vinita, Oklahoma, brought danger while Lewis helped evacuate passengers. The Chicago meeting included the Civilian Military Crafts Association and was followed by Lewis pushing local enlistment efforts upon return to Austin and San Antonio.
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George G. Lewis
Eighth Corps
Chicago
LaSalle
Lewis
Austin
Pat AG New
Neil
Camp Travis
Vinita
Okla
Lowe Ig
Tess
New Orleans
Miles
Mitonden
Lrnes
Cision Military Crafts Association
Leadquarles
Ustoc
Bofa
Bexar County
Sage Tea Hair Darkening Mixture
A historical notice describes sage tea and mineral mixtures as a method to darken gray hair. It cites grandmother’s recipe, modern drugstore versions, and an improved compound called Woyeth’s Sage and Saphir. The remedy promises a dark, natural look after regular applications with fading gray if used properly.
Nervous Headache Relief Pills Sold In Drugstore
An advertisement touts a harmless nervious headache remedy available in two tablet and ten tablet quantities. The product claims quick relief with minimal stomach disturbance and mentions price points of twenty five cents for two tablets and ten tablets respectively. The copy emphasizes value and affordability.
Notable Notice List of Names and Addresses
A reader compiled a list of individuals and addresses including Tantathye Smith at 738 Pat R 1111 Huginer at 108 Firat Street Molong, Dueean Je 1105 It French Place, J B McScott, Leo Mie Bryan, JOP, W Halbarder 382 R Richards Jr 1 North Flores Street, C L Edwardes 407 Mockert Street, Heintz A Martin 20th Saunton Kelly Field, Eugene Bhonderman 24 Wooping Street, te rcenhalgh Jr 142 Parker Avenue Palniey Jelly Poids WN Jack 621 South Flores Hy G Wanls deben 502 Lovers Lines Yi 1 Newton 64 North Flores Street and B Borden Camp Stanley Le
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Tantathye Smnith
Pat
Huginer
Firat
Molong Dueean Je
French Place
J. B McScott
Leo
Mie Bryan
Jop
W. Halbarder
R. Richards Jr
North Flores Street
C. L. Edwardes
General Wood Is Safe After Typhoon Sees His Yacht Lost
May 24 report from Manus says General Leonard Wood of the Philippines remained safe after his yacht Apo, during a typhoon, was separated from rescue efforts near Mindoro. Mrs Wood and their daughter confirmed the incident, as crews searched for the small vessel driven helplessly before the storm.
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Manus
Leonard Woort
Soonengr
Philippine
Apo
Istand
Mindore
Douobter
Ganegal Wood
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Alinforo A
Tchitcherin Suit Declared Key to Genoa Talks
Berlin dispatch reports a Moscow letter claiming Russian Foreign Minister Tchitcherin wore a "perfect fit" suit that secured the Genoa conference. The letter by a Parisian translator names designer Zurkewitch and notes favorable European press reaction to Tchitcherin's attire.
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George Witte
S A. Light
Chicago
Berlin
Tebitcherin
Moscow
Tavestig
Geenan
Joseph Zurkewitch
Europa
M. ‘Tehifehorio
Bechuye Rustian
Genoa
Tchitcherin
Women’s Ills and Urmappy Home Remedies Warned
A newspaper notes wives’ domestic strain and headaches as common ills. It cites letters praising Lidia Ey Vinkhon’s Vegetable Compound for restoring health after other medicines failed. The piece urges suffering women to try the remedy.
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S.oerleaea
Weneo
Deckery
Lidia
Horta
Announcement of Democratic Congressional candidate bids
Fragmented political advertisement announces candidacy for public office in Hesaz County Texas and the Fourteenth Congressional District. It lists Branford Feathertaberg and Jamba 4. Bartley as candidates with emphasis on Democratic primaries in July.
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Hesaz County
Texas
Auty Stet
Desmariss
Branford
Hardhy
Uipack Ag
Conperaa
Feathertaberg
Palltles
Bexar
Teans
Buck
West
Adenetiaement
Aungunea
Randidgey
Benitumal Dietelee
Osar
Kerr
Bondern
Weal
Bontlndt
Eljieaple
Bemper
Drinarles
Jule
Jamba
Bartley
Wisconsin Prohibition Fight Focuses On State Votes
Wisconsin targets with renewed push for national prohibition and a light beer day as Wisconsin Anti-Saloon League leaders urge lawmakers and citizens to support the Eighteenth Amendment. Wheeler argues state votes, federal action, and enforcement are essential to uphold prohibition despite opposition in Congress and state legislatures.
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Mibwaukee
Wis
Wisconsin
Wayne B. Wheeler
Wisconsin Anti-Saloon League
Wiston
Jersey
Ohio
Musenequeetts
California
Kip
Congress
Olcott Leads Oregon Gubernatorial Vote in Early Returns
From Portland Oregon on May 26 partial returns show Governor Ben W Olcott ahead by 868 votes over Charles Hall in the Republican gubernatorial race. Olcott leads with 49840 to 42484 ballots and Morabitels candidate Hall trailing in the early count.
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Ter Comprar
Portland
Ort
Ptate Sd
Ben W. Olcott
Charles Hall
Stata Eantor
Morabitels
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John HL Cunningham
Colonel Lewis
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Renry A. Rogers
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Dallas
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Cammerre
Joby HB. Canslnigham
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Vongreny
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Dhatvint
Democratic Party
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Volition Addy
First Church of Christ
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San Antonio, Texas
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DE London
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