New Era Opens in History of Our Northland
Wrangell Alaskans celebrate as four army airplanes complete transcontinental flight from New York to Nome and return. The August 14 1920 historic landing marks a threefold mission to map a route to Alaska, establish a relay mail and commercial air link, and survey 3 500 square miles of Yukon flats.
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New York
Polk
Great Britain
Rocky Mountains
Pacific Ocean
Oregon
Russia
Alaska
Far Northland
Aid Service
Army
St. Clair Street
Clifford C. Nutt
H. Crumline
Ross Kirkpatrick
Edmond Henriques
Eric H. Nelson
James Long
Joseph HB
English
Nome
Hazleton
Dominion of Canada
Wrangell
Territory
Sergies Island
Sergt. W. W. McLaughlin
Barrington Transportation Company
Hazel B. No. 8
Hazelton
Lieut. Kirkpatrick
Street
Grant
Canadian Rockies
Wilds
United States
War Department
Candiana
Weather
Yukon River
Edmonton
Here
the Sentinel
Saskatoon
Sweden
Sergt
Australia
Robertson
Juneau
Lieut
Kirkpatrick
New York Times
Gov. Riggs
Whitehorse
Dawson
Fairbanks
Ruby
Women of Egypt Take Interest in Public Affairs
Viscount Milner reports to the high commissioner of Egypt that women are increasingly involved in public life, especially in schools. He notes a shift from parental default to active mother participation in daughters’ education, predicting this change will boost Egypt’s educational progress.
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London
Viscount Milner
Egypt
When to Sell His Potato Crop
A farmer faces the yearly choice to sell now or hold for higher prices amid market, storage, and rot risks. The article notes October as the lowest price period, with gradual rises through March and another jump by June, and stresses considering national trends, local conditions, other crops, and general price movements. It cites a 1910 1920 price chart and the 413 million bushel 1920 crop estimate, urging growers to use USDA crop reports to decide selling time.
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United States
Bureau of Markets
United States Department of Agriculture
Bureau of Crop Estimates
Lady and Gentleman Wed in San Francisco License Signing
Elmer J. Mott aged fifty, titled as a gentleman and former Rome New York real estate man, married Laura E. Galbraith, a forty eight year old Canadian widow from Guelph Ontario. The couple, described with humorous “Cupid Munson” flair, plan to return East after a three month Pacific Coast stay to settle permanently.
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San Francisco
Elmer J. Mott
Laura E. Galbraith
Russians Barred from Russia as 185 of 781 Arrivals Enter Finland
Berlin report says only 185 of 781 Russian children brought from Vladivostok by the American Red Cross have permission to enter Russia. Col E W Ryan, Red Cross Baltic head, says the rest are held in Finland awaiting papers. Some children smashed windows in a Helsingfors sanitarium in protest.
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Berlin
Vladivostok
American Red Cross
Russia
E.W. Ryan
Red Cross
Baltic States
Paris
Finland
Helsingfors
Tea Preferences Signal Shifting American Palate
The article notes that Americans drink about ten times more black tea than green tea, reflecting a strong preference for bold flavors. It discusses cultural habits and market implications for tea producers and retailers.
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America
Market inspection protects shippers
The USDA Bureau of Markets offers fruit and vegetable inspections at 25 major markets and about 150 smaller points to certify quality on arrival. Certificates serve as prima facie evidence in federal courts and aid settlements with railroads, protecting shippers and honest dealers. service costs $4 per car.
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Bureau of Markets
United States Department of Agriculture
Tractor Essentials for Profit From Farm Tractors
The farmer must provide work suited to tractor use and enough days of work yearly to lower overhead per day. Proper lubrication, operator skill to detect trouble, inspection knowledge, and ability to make adjustments are required. Necessary implements must accompany the tractor.
Decrease Number of Pests in Winter Habitat
The winter hibernating stage of most insects is critical when winter shelter is removed. Destroying hibernating places increases pest mortality and reduces insect numbers to fight in spring.
Implement Shed Justifies Farm Machinery Shelter
The passage argues a shed is needed on every farm to protect machinery from weather. It states enough equipment exists to justify construction and that depreciation savings could repay an implement shed in one or two years.
Remarkable Bulgarian Blood Tea Promises Health Boost
An herbal remedy claims to cure stomach and bowel issues blood and rheumatic ailments and more with a single trial package. It is promoted for constipation headaches appetite sleep biliousness liver and kidney troubles and to protect against colds influenza grippe and pneumonia with steaming hot use.
Mrs Fellers Driven From Flat By Cough Rumor
Lima Ohio resident Mrs. W M Fellers was forced to move after neighbors feared her persistent cough sign of tuberculosis. She credits Grando Pine with relief after two bottles. the ad touts Grand-Aid Co cough medicine for families and young children.
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W. M. Fellers
Lima
Ohio
The
Grand-Aid Co
Fort Wayne
Ind
Adv
Chorus Girls Highlight College Spirit Leaders
A witty exchange notes one girl in the chorus as a scream and asks who leads the college yell. The playful remark spotlights school spirit and student life within the campus culture.
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Columbian Yacht Club
Key West
Havana
Cuba
Northland
Ice
Women OF
Tractor Essentials
Secretiec
Freckle Ginpmenet , Co
Michigan Avenue
FORD
Bowe Co
Plantsville
Conn
Coe
W.N. U
FORT
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