Fragmentary Note Sparks Flight Romance Echo
Brief scraps hint at a romance involving aviation imagery and a fleeting idea of wings. The jumbled text suggests a fragmentary note about love and flight but lacks clear subjects or events to identify.
11 Aug 1921
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Newspaper
Sheboygan Press
Location
Sheboygan, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1921
Page
1
Brief scraps hint at a romance involving aviation imagery and a fleeting idea of wings. The jumbled text suggests a fragmentary note about love and flight but lacks clear subjects or events to identify.
State Prohibition Commissioner W. Stanley Smith ordered a major raid sweep in Sheboygan County, the largest since Wisconsin enacted enforcement. More than twenty-five men faced warrants as agents inspected saloons from Tuesday night through Wednesday, with cases proceeding in circuit court.
Jack Williams known as the Human Fly is billed to thrill crowds at the circus grounds in the city south west section at 5 pm and again at the courthouse at 7 pm. He plans an airplane arrival and a daring climb up the courthouse dome followed by aerial stunts. A voluntary contribution is sought at both venues due to the danger involved.
During the Industrial parade on Wednesday thieves broke into Mrs. Anna Steuber’s home at 1927 Blocks Court. They took a total of 76 dollars and 50 cents including a 2.50 gold coin, three ten dollar bills, a five dollar bill and four one dollar bills. Entry was via a basement window. Police investigate and seek clues.
A sixteen foot boat race on Friday at 7 pm pits crews from the Tusta rora and the Hawk in the Night of Frolics. Chairman Edwin Smig promises planned arrangements and a prize of a box of cigars for the winner. The event is expected to attract much attention.
The Coast Guard Cutter Tuscarora, docked at Goodrich, earned a notable World War era record. It convoyed ships from Boston to Bermuda, to Cuba and Key West, towed vessels, aided distressed ships, and defended against submarines with armament upgraded at Block Island.
List of dozens of names and cities from Wisconsin Illinois and Michigan as homecomers registered by 1 o clock including Mrs H G Scherff Newton Wis Mrs EF G Foerster Newton Wis and many others from Milwaukee Racine Manitowoc Chicago Detroit and more with scattered spellings and initials Continued on page 8.
The Badger Public Service plant at Elkhart Lake caught fire when struck by lightning, destroying the roof two generators and transformers. The building suffered extensive damage valued at about $6000, though no injuries were reported. The plant was shut down and patrons were served from Sheboygan as repairs begin. officials expect operations to resume once destroyed equipment is replaced.
The Homecoming program features an aquatic meet and water carnival at the lake front at 6 15 this evening, the Sheboygan Symphony Orchestra at the Opera House at 8, and an address by Mayor Herman Schuelke with a dance at Lake Front Park. Tomorrow includes a police and fire department baseball game at North Side Athletic Park at 3, a Masquerade at the Legion pavilion at 8, Neptune's Daughters water tableau at the breakwater at 9, and a $250 fireworks display along the lake front.
Generally fair conditions continue tonight and Friday with cooler temperatures in the eastern and southern areas. No rain is expected, and conditions remain tranquil overall.
Mrs Max Schlosser was seized at her Jefferson county Wisconsin home seven miles south of the Coffee road early Tuesday as three men sought revenge. Her hair was hacked off with a butcher knife and she was told to stay quiet before a fire destroyed the house. Bloodhounds tracked three suspects as Sheriff Woelffer ordered surveillance and possible arrests.
Formal invitations will be sent today to Great Britain France Italy Japan and China to attend the disarmament and Far East conference in Washington on November 11.
The U S 8. Hawk steamed into the Sheboygan river near the Goodrich dock to join the Tuscarora Friday night event on the Lake Front. Commanded by Lieut Ralph B. Smith, the 47 crew plus officers will be inspected late today through Saturday. The Hawk, 60 feet different from other lake vessels, invites public visit and offers service during its stay.
Friday night at the Lake Front features Neptune and his daughter with a nine o'clock pantomime salute followed by a grand aerial and ground fireworks display off Bay Beach. The program promises an unprecedented show with many 9-inch, 12-inch, and 1-inch shells, color bouquets, fountains, and parachute effects culminating in a dazzling night sky illumination.
Thousands lined Sheboygan streets for the Homecoming parade and pageant showcasing industry progress, trade and public service. Notables included Dr Otto B Bock as grand marshal, John Steffen in a national colors auto, and demonstrations by National Guard units, American Legion, Rotary, Boy Scouts, and Maas Band. Industrial floats and municipal departments followed a long, decorated procession from the post office to the river end.
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