Helicopter Advances From Infancy in Dayton Experiment
Dayton reports the De Bothezat helicopter, described as a Maltese cross frame with six bladed lifting screws, is in its infancy but expected to grow into a versatile carrier. George de Bothezat and Maj. Thomas H. Bane discuss stability, safety features, and the craft’s ability to hover and perform vertical takeoffs and landings with 100 flights logged.
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Dayton, O
George de Botheat
de Bothezat
Government Air Service
Dayton
Thomas H. Bane
Air Service
Wrights
McCook Field
Wichita Mother's Flood Escape With Baby in Wash Tub
A Wichita mother fled flooding in Kansas carried her baby in a wash tub down the main street as floodwaters reached three to five feet. The scene highlighted the severity of the recent flood in the city.
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Wichita
Kansas
Man Runs Mile After Knife Threat At Superior Hospital
Neil Miller, 35, injured in a crash, leaped from an operating table in a Superior Wisconsin hospital when a doctor prepared anesthesia. He ran a mile with police in pursuit but was captured and returned to the hospital. Authorities say his automobile crash preceded the incident.
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Neil Miller
Superior
Wis
Neil
First helicopter talks on flight limits and wind
A New York Times quote argues helicopters will improve with wind management and safety refinements. It recalls early aviation trials and notes the helicopter’s first flight lasting 1 minute 45 seconds, with 100 flights completed and no boastful claims.
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Wrights
New York Times
Waterloo fades as Belgium tourist beacon after war
Desolate Waterloo once the top Belgian visitor draw is now deserted as guides lose work and cafes close. Flanders battlefields like Ypres and Nieuwpoort draw more attention with cemeteries and war sites luring travelers, while World War I reshapes tourist interest across the region.
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Waterloo
Brussels
Belgium
Victor Hugo
Mont St-Jean
Flanders Fields
Nieuport
Dixmude
Ypres
Ser
Flanders
Manila tastes perfumes and gems in luxury trade
The people of the Philippines have spent 14,278,332 pesos on luxuries since January. Automobiles account for the largest share, with diamonds precious stones perfumery and cosmetics also appearing prominently in customs records.
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Manila
Philippines
Island Sugar Crop Increases in Negros Region
Manila reports the 1923-24 sugar crop in Negros island will reach about 95 000 tons, roughly 50 percent above last season. The forecast comes from D P O'Brien, supervising engineer for the Philippine Sugar Centrals agency.
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Manila
Philippine ‘National Bank
Negros
D. P. O’brien
Philippine Sugar Cerftrals Agency
Woman Named Latin Chair at Caceres Institute
Maria Luisa Dorade appointed to the chair of Latin at the Caceres Institute. This marks the first time a woman joins the faculty of that institution.
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Spain
Madrid
Maria Luisa Dorade
Caceres
Sleeveless gowns captivate fashion mood of season
A Detroit fashion writer notes sleeves fade from afternoon gowns as skirts elongate and shoulders bare. Sleeveless styles appear in chiffon and batik silks for sportswear and street wear, with beaded belts, bracelets, and light detailing enhancing cool, graceful looks for summer.
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Detroit News
New York
Gay, Cretonne
Fox Farming in Alaska Uses Salmon Canneries Byproducts
The Biological Survey of the U S Department of Agriculture notes Alaska fox farming feeds blue foxes with salmon heads and tails from canneries. Much of the waste is salted or smoked for preservation. Farmers report a preference for raw fish after desalting by soaking. The industry grows along the coast with support from the survey.
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Alaska
Biological Survey
United States
Department of Agriculture
Red Cross Ball Blue Advertised for Linen Care
The war increases value of table linen and promotes Red Cross Ball Blue to improve wearing quality. Use it and see. All grocers.
Why He Didn't Like It
A Tulsa physician helps three ragged children, dressed in mismatched garments, by fitting them for new clothing. The youngest cries, and when asked his name the elder replies, Please sir his name is Alice.
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Tulsa
Okla
Turnet
Alice
Orchid Diversity in the Northeastern United States
Nature Magazine notes that the term orchid evokes exotic forms, yet in the eastern United States there are at least sixty native or wild species. The article highlights regional orchid variety beyond greenhouse specimens.
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United States
Nature Magazine
Appropriate Place to Set a Watch at a Second‑Hand Store
A brief dialogue shows a shopper confirming a second-hand store as the place to buy a watch. The exchange implies seeking a suitable spot for acquiring a used timepiece.
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