Winds and planetary motion in Earth's atmosphere revealed
Washington bulletin from the National Geographic Society explains how Earth's rotation and surface temperature differences drive winds. The article contrasts theoretical calm with observed eastward trade winds in the tropics and west winds in temperate zones, noting upper air speeds and the role of weather balloons and observations. It also mentions aviation speed claims and observations from balloons and instruments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D.C
Washington, D. C
National Geographic Society
Tropics
Earth
Equator
Poles
United States
United States Weather Bureau
City in Brief notes local visits and health alerts
Local notices report Miss Sophie Frifeldt returning from Chicago and Miss Maude Popp visiting Cedar Rapids. Mrs. K. P. Lauren and others from Chicago are visiting Cedar Rapids households. Quarantine for smallpox issued at several addresses. Various city appointments, real estate deals, and upcoming road work announced.
Yorkshire farmer dies after 45 years in bed
William Brecon of Deepdale farm Barsley near Northallerton Yorkshire died at 82. He reportedly refused to leave his bed for 45 years despite pleas from his sweetheart. He could sit up, challenging claims of a spinal complaint. His former romance did not sway him and she married another suitor.
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London
Eng
William Brecon
Deepdale Farm
Barsley
Northhallerton
Yorkshire
Young Scots Laddie Wins Hearts at Ellis Island Contest
Alexander Milne an 18 year old Scottish immigrant lad captivates Ellis Island officials with folklore songs of Scotland. He sings for 2,400 immigrants and visitors and is praised as a diamond edition of Harry Lauder. His detention comes as his family faces exclusion for physical defects.
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Harry Lauder
Alexander Milne
Ellis Island
New York
Tiefany
United States
Alexander
Scotland
Gardening and planting tips sweep through season notes
An array of garden advice covers seed quality, soil preparation, and proper planting depth for trees and shrubs. It highlights spring as best for planting, notes fall advantages, and warns against surface crusts and fresh manure. It also previews Sarcoxie Missouri pea fields blooming early May and touches on hedge plants and decorative shrubs.
Public watches Harding tribute as Toledo crowd recalls him
Public interest grows over a Toledo inspired tribute to President Harding as crowds tour the White House grounds and a full blooded Airedale is recalled by a Toledo friend. Bow models arrive at Woods Millinery daily.
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Toledo
Harding
White House
Cox
Woods Minery Daily
Gilbertville Church Plans Mission and Film Showing
In Gilbertville Ja April 8 Preparations are under way at St Marys church for a Passionist mission to be held April 21 24. A large crowd attended the parish hall dance Tuesday evening. Williant S Hart will be shown Sunday evening in the film Sand. it marks the first Hart picture shown here. Other local notes include Charley Merrade moving into Mrs Berry s residence and Martin Girseh taking the vacated house. Mrs Ed De Greif of Waterloo visited friends here Sunday and Mrs Ed Sawyer spent days with her hospitalised father in Waterloo after injuries from a recent automobile accident.
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Gilbertville
St. Mary’s Church
Passionist Fathers of
Chicago
Williant S. Hart
Hart
Charley Merrade
Merrade
Ed de Greif
Waterloo
Ed Sawyer
Fayette Re Elects County School Head In Fayette IA
Fayette re elects N. J. Breckner as superintendent of Fayette county schools. Ray Bell, Oelwein, re elected two members of the county board. Civil war veteran J. W. Stodgen dies. services held at M. E. church under G A R and Hazleton area. Sarah Wright of Hazleton dies. nephew O Everett lives in the city. Woodmen delegates elected to state convention: J. M. Smithy Waicoma, Dan Braise West Union, H. V. Hoyer Oelwein. Divorce suits filed in Pelwein district court list Clara Benson vs Albert Benson and others.
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Oelwein
N. J. Breckner
Fayette County
Ray Bell
Stodgen Pawersl
J. W. Stodgen
First Ward
M. E. Church
W. H.C
Hazleton
Sarah Wright
O. Everett
Woodmen
Fayette
J. M. Smithy
Wiacoma
Dan Braise
West Union
H. V. Hoyer
Pelwein
Clara Benson
Albert L. Benson
Grace Carrington
Carrington
Golden Rider
Edwin Rider
Maud A. Kelley
Clay A. Keiley
Building plans spark spring growth in Grundy Center
Grundy Center residents outline much spring building with several projects already underway. Peter Lynch begins a Chestnut Street residence while Sim Robinson, who sold his home to Henry Kern, plans a new project in coming weeks. Irvin Mason dies at Lake Park prompting a family notice. A marriage license is issued to Hilda Dorothe Wieben and Dwight Davidson of Reinbeck. The Lew Stroskall family plans to move to a farm near Sumner Readlyn. Irabel Nemeier invites friends for a birthday celebration. Mumps illness affects Werner Griese Viola Freitag Arnold Speer Arlena Beevers. Henry Strottman birthday gathering noted. H Witkening relocates to a new residence in Oelwein. Miss Harris, county home demonstrator, visits Readlyn with dress forms demonstration. Ernest Tiedis.
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Grandy Center
Wham
Peter Lynch
Chestnut Street
Sim Robinson
Henry Kern
Irvin Mason
Lake Park
Frank
Hilda Dorothes Wieben
Dwight Davidson
Reinbeck
Lew Stroskall
George Brasted
Sumner
Readlyn
Irabel Nemeier
Monaday
Werner Griese
Viola” Freitag
Arfnold Speer
Arlena Beevers
Henry Strottman
Srottman
H. Witkening
Oelwein
Butler County re elects school superintendent and local notices
Butler County Schools re elect Allison, Ja as superintendent by unanimous vote. board considers raising salary from 2100 to 2400 annually. The April meeting also reveals elections to Butler County Board of Education and various local civic updates across Hudson Winthrop and surrounding towns including marriages, hospital notes, and community events.
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Allison
Hazel
Black
Butler County
Thee Board of Supervisors
Butler County Board of Education
HJ. Wickham
Dumont
W. §. Mead
Parkersburg
Fred C. Witt
Shell Rock
D. H. Ellis
Greene
CH. Budling
Clarksville
H. W. Wild
Alison
Holding Over
Marble Rock News Briefs from Ia Local Life
Marble Rock Iowa April 5 Rev M Woods and family are visiting his mother in town. Lowell Clay returns from California for the spring. Mr and Mrs James Barr and Charle Losee come back from California. Rev Freeman Gillett now leads the Christi church work. A H Walster displayed an Acromoto vehicle. Mrs Verne Stroud and Attie visit relatives. Bertha Pape tied at Clarksville. to reside in Waverly. Rex trio plan to stay in Marble Rock.
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Marble Hock
M Woods
Woods
Lowell Clay
California
Rock x Warne
Claydever
Rochester
Minn
Losee
James Barr
Charle
Freeman Gillett
Christi Church
A. H. Walster
Cal
Marble Rock
Verne Stroud
Attie
Madeline
Levi Johnson
Blue Herth
Blinn
J. P. Miller
B. Miner
Charies ‘City
J. L. Schrader
Gall
Charles City
J M. Sluke
St. Paul
Bertha Pape
August Elleman
Waverl
Clarksville
Waverly
Mrs. Sars
Rex
Cedar Falls
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Charleston
W. Va
H. Marks
Hungary
Prince Otto
IML
Charles of Hungary
Otto
Admiral Horthy
Buchanan
Bldg
Sophie Frifeldt
Maude Popp
K. P. Lauren
Bert Schrader
Fred Wing
Frank McGowan
Electrical Workers’ Organization of Waterloo
Cedar Rapids
Harry EB. Bond
River Street
Harry C. Bond
Knowles Sireet
Hawaii
Courier
H. B. Maynard
Maynard
Jack
Long Beach
A. W. Carey
Iowa Skirt& Garment Co
Elmer Feely
Conger Street
John H. Mey
Short
Ry Church of Christ (Scientist
Fourth Street
Western Avenue
Dever
J. B. Dempster
Kimball Avenue
Finley Smith
St. Cloud
Mian
Dempster
Richard Brown
Creston
John Lis
Poland
Webster
Frances May
Pring
Health Department
Oscar Hamer
Randolph
Miss Speck
Lucile
Vera Briden
Saxon Street
J. H. Hartsell
Seventh Street
Masonic Order
Independence
C. S. Schroeder
Bor
C. B. Wheipley
Ralph B. Slippy
W. D. Strayer
J.L. Bailey
Matt Ables
John McQuilkin
Linn County
iThe
Dade
Sarcoxie
Broom
Bowers
Milwaukee
Washington
Hardinz
Gen. Grant
Grant
Garland Ploar
Grundy Center
Robert Drug Co
Syramore St
Anne Stillman
Fowler McCormick
H Fowler McCormick
Harold F. McCormick
International Harvester Company
John D. Rockefeller
James A
Butler
New Hartford
T. Township
K Thomas
M. E. Aid Society
Coun
Henry Emery
John Wise
W. W. Chandler
J. F. Geyer
Turmalne
Newport
Ind
Graham Farm
Bernice Brubaker
Holand McFarland
West Ownby
Apel
Meffert Farm
E. S. Schermerhorn
Hudson
Hudson, Ta
Theschool House
Helen
Gutknecht
LST
Ray Sergeant
Mercy Hospital
Des Moines
Sunshine Club
J.L. Copley
C. W. Wassam
Iowa City
Brethren Church
Rebekah Loge
ME. Patterson
W. C./TUL
U. B
Walter Dankiner
Clover Leaf Club
Geo
Langskey
Dike
iBudson- Mercantile
Owens
Winthrop
Doris Knowles
James DeHaven
Mr. Davies
Andy
Rolland Smith
Georgette
Winthrop High School
Twaites
Mary
K. Popp Thas
Henry Mueller
Philip*Shafftner
Anoks, Minn
G. I. Glissipie
Madison, Wis
J. L. Gillen
William Shimer
Choca —Am
Western Groce. Company
Orlousines
Dir
Mueller
Walter Glaus
Mundas
Marble
MY Valet, Inc
East Fourth St
Warwick
Moresco
America
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