Ocean Flyers Lose In Pacific Derby
A Pacific Derby airborne disaster saw six planes enter from Oakland toward Honolulu 2400 miles distant. Goebel on Woolarec won 26 hours 17 minutes 33 seconds to finish first with Alpha second 28 hours 16 minutes 20 seconds. Missing aviators offered 40000 reward.
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Oakland
Honolulu
Wooteree
Art Goedel
W. V. Davis
Aloha
Martis Jensem
Paul Schinter
Weolaree
3. A. Pedlar
Dallas Spirit
William Erwin
Dallas
Texas
Golden Eagle
Roach
Pacific
Wheeler Seid
Woolarce
Woolarec
Art Goebel
Alpha
Goebel
Acros
Jensen
Mildreag Doran
Jack Frost
New York
Gordon Scott
Santa Monica
Mies Doran
Mellon Returns Soon from Vacation Cruise to New York
Secretary Mellon will arrive August 30 in New York aboard the Leviathan after a two months Mediterranean cruise, announced at the treasury.
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Washbington
Mellon
New York
Mediterranean
Treasury
Keep Out of China Warned Americans Told to Avoid Returning
The State department received a warning from the Peking legation and American consuls that Americans in China should not return to the interior. Officials say no planes are over China and only two are at Tientsin under a treaty to protect lives and property.
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Washington
China
State Department
Peking
Legation
Far East
Peking Legation
Department
United States
Shanghai
Tientsin
Diamond Field rush draws six thousand to South Africa scene
At Weiverdiend fourteen miles from Lichtenberg, about 6000 people joined a three mile diamond rush. A sixteen year old girl was among finishers while university students and civilians formed a mile long line.-Fifteen men were arrested near the start and one contender hid in a water tank with only his nose showing.
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Cape Town
South Africa
Weiverdiend
Lichtenberg
MacNider Travels 11 905 Miles on Inspect on Trip
Major MacNider covers 11 905 miles on inspection tour in Washington traveling by air and land. He marks 48 hops during July aboard the machine.
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MacNider
Washington
Nebraska briefs report record July gasoline revenue and roads work
Nebraska notes record gasoline tax take for July totaling 600000 dollars, with revenue nearly doubling any prior month. Meridian highway slated for gravel near Geneva, possibly renamed Pan American. Omaha clearing house shows weekly bank clearings up over 600000 from 1926 and 450000 from prior week. Canning near Grand Island to start, 150 workers. beets yield forecasts rise near Ashland. Chadron hospital referendum passes 35 000 bond issue. Gordon Brubaker loses left eye in Nelson golf accident. Lincoln highway No 30 relocation plans. Ashland marker for old government trail dedicated with 400 in attendance.
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Nebraska
T W. Bass
Geneva
Mexico
Canada
United States
Omaha Clearing House Association
Omaha
8. T. Farmer Company
Grand Island
R. W. Updike
Bridgeport
Fred Lemaster
Sugar
Chadron
Nelson
Gordon
Hastings Hospital
Roy Jocras
Good Roads Department
Ashland
8. S. 83
D. L. D. Highway
Saline Ford
Ashland Women's Club
George E. Condra
University of Nebraska
Nebraska seeks corn theme license plates to advertise state
Nebraska Kiwanis members urge stamping license plates with an ear of corn to promote Nebraska crops as Idaho already markets potatoes on plates. The plan claims cars traveling through other states would serve as moving ads, with a design deemed more attractive and costing no more.
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Nebraska
Kiwanis Club
Louis Leppke
Nebraska Clothing
Idahé’ Bile Jest
Idaho
Utah
Leppke
Polish Women Rising in Polish Politics
Polish women increase political activity electing more women to office. Five are in the Polish Socialist party, five in bourgeois groups, and one in the Jewish Labor Bund. Municipal campaign emphasizes social protection for mothers and children under the Socialist program.
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Omen
Polish Socialist Party
Bourgeoie
Jewish Labor Bund
Sociatiet
Poland
Panama Designation Home of Orchid Describes Rich Varieties
The article notes Panama earning the label Home of Orchid due to its wide orchid varieties. Climate spans from humid lowlands to high Chiriqui mountains over five thousand feet. Early collectors include Luis Nee, a French botanist, who visited Panama in 1854.
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Panama
jJengie
Mountsine
Chiriqui
Luis Nee
L'Anama
Swiss guide carves 600 figures in wood relief
William Andres, a Swiss guide, spent twenty years carving a hand wood relief using only a penknife. He finished a scene of 600 figures, a procession of mounted cavaliers near an ancient castle, and has rejected a $10.60 offer.
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William Andre
Sizing Her Up Redheaded Girl in Rapid Free Restaurant
Yvonne comments on a new redheaded server in a rapid free restaurant. Helvise, the head waitress, argues the judge should know more and about the same as the man. The dialogue hints at gendered expectations in a casual dining setting.
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Yvonne
Helvise
Cause for Alarm in Detroit News Brief
A Detroit News brief reports a parent growing concerned after his five-year-old son suddenly asks for a thousand dollars. The piece notes the odd behavior as a sign of alarm for the younger generation and reflects on parental worry.
Comfort for Middle Aged People in Community Roles
Experts say middle aged adults around forty five to fifty hold valuable community roles. The text notes gender commentary and humor as a factor influencing appeal and social usefulness.
Wonderful Sea Crab Demonstrates Notable Chivalry
Robert O Neal of Tampa Florida catalogs a sea crab as a remarkable animal. He notes females shed shells in spring exposing tender bodies that attract small fish. The male guards the mate with strong claws while she feeds, pursuing and defending against predators until meals end.
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Robert O'Neal
Tampa
Fla
Mr. Crab
Picture-Only News Boy Scandal Joke
Two high school boys stroll downtown when a newsboy offers a paper about a big scandal. One admits he cannot read so the newsboy replies that he can still view the pictures. The gag hinges on illiteracy contrasted with visual headlines.
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the Newsle
Outdoor Talk Sparks Hobby Chat About Exercise
The dialogue notes a preference for more outdoor activity and mentions playing outside. A patient agrees to try, recalling past routines and the habit of bringing a checkerboard to the porch for leisure.
It would be great if everyone who congratulated you upon your succes
The line playfully questions the sincerity of congratulators after a success. It reads as a reflective, self aware remark about appreciation and meaning behind praise. The fragment hints at social pressure and personal doubt in the aftermath of achievement.
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Ocean Flyers
Mies Deran
Weelaree
Diamond Field
Nebraska Briefs
Trinsty
Missouri
Indiana
Illinois
Tame Bay
Merrill County
Hasel T. Scoggin
West
Kearney
George Christofferson
Arthur McCook
Beth
Randolph
Hound
Tim
Carl Farnam
Apes Farnam
Ruth Case
J. T. Case
Wymore
King
Wymore Golf Couree
Tommis
Orchid
William Finlayson
Province of
Ontario
England
Forest Patria Wort
Sorthern
Fe., Inc
Mich
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