Airships Come to Washington: Local Talk on Airport Feasibility
A government airport specialist Mr W J McKenzie visited to explain federal roles in licensing safety lighting and air traffic. He stressed local responsibility for building maintaining and promoting an airport for Washington and noted government aid via field suitability bulletins but no direct construction. The article also discusses the mental and physical training needed in football for quick decision making and emergency action.
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Edison Age and aviation talk in Washington column
The piece blends reflections on the Edison era with an aviation outlook. It urges Washington to prepare for a growing air age by building basic airport facilities and supporting flight schools, noting modest yearly costs and potential long term gains.
Mary Ardith Wants More Milk Funny Kid Story
A nine year old writer recounts a spring farm scene where Mary Ardith asks to turn the cows in to eat milkweed so there will be more milk. Maxine Jarrard signs the letter to the journal editor.
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Parents ponder football risks for boys in season
The piece discusses parental anxiety about repeated season injuries and deaths from football, noting concerns over broken bones and long term harm while acknowledging a boy’s desire to play and the pride in supporting him.
Daily Lesson Word Absorbs English Usage Guide Absorb
Word study notes teach correct pronunciation spelling and usage with examples. The day’s focus ABSOLVE defined as to release clear of guilt or crime and to pardon or acquit readers learn its proper sense and common error patterns in a short instructional card.
What Is The Hardest Thing About Roller Skating
A humorous school page item describes a hesitant learner asking an instructor about the rink floor as the toughest part to master. Interspersed are child questions about Santa Claus and puns about clauses and cats.
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