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Washington Evening Journal in Washington, Iowa

30 Aug 1921

Page 5

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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1921

Page

5

One Dirigible Has Crossed Sea Was Wrecked on Return

The B-34 dirigible first crossed the Atlantic in 1919 from Scotland to New York in 108 hours and 12 minutes. On the return trip to Scotland in 1921 the craft was cut nearly in two by a wind near Edinburgh. The piece recalls earlier attempts to cross the Atlantic by air and sea and notes later plans to make transatlantic travel safer.

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New York Atlantic East Fortune Scotland Roosevelt Field Mineola L. A Edinburgh Newfoundland G. H. Cooke England America Savannah United States Naval Albert C. Read Trepassey N. F Horta Azores Portugal Big Pond Walter Wellman Melvin Vaniman Atlantic City N. J Ireland France Trent Cape Hatteras Bermuda Harry G. Hawkes MacKenzie Grieve Navy St. Johns N. F Hawker Crieve Mary Hendon Flying Field Southhampton John Alcock Whitten Brown Clifden Alcock Columbus San Salvador Palos Spain Ocean Europe Liverpool Sirius Great Westren Great Western New York Harbor Leviathan
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World's Largest Watch Attracts Washington Exhibit

Scientific American notes the giant horology timepiece shown at the National Museum in Washington. Standing 9 and a half inches in diameter and 1 and a half inches thick, it costs 5,000 dollars and mimics standard watch components from pivots to balance.

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National Museum Washington
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Tax cut promised in 1922 by Mondell

Republican Leader Mondell forecast further revisions to revenue laws within a year or two, promising another tax cut. He praised a House bill now before the Senate finance committee for lightening taxes on families with small incomes and travelers, with relief expected for the current year and further reductions totaling over 800 million dollars in the following years.

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Washington, D. C Mondell House Congress Senate Finance Committee
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Going a Little Too Far in a Toy Bank Quarrel

A noted local financier intervenes when two boys quarrel over a toy bank. He admonishes the youth for wanting to save another boy’s money, saying he herself would rather save his own money and his friend’s. The exchange highlights thrift and sharing amid childish dispute.

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the South
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Fair Officials Anticipate Record Crowds at Des Moines Fair

Des Moines officials predicted the sixty seventh annual state fair would open amid record crowds and smooth operation. With streetcar service restored, exhibitors ready and weather favorable, eight days of uninterrupted business were expected. Today marks children’s day and automobile race day at the exposition grounds. Children under sixteen admitted free, adults pay 7 1/2 cents plus 50 cents for vehicles.

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Des Moines Towa War College Bally Exposition Grounds
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