Pocket planes and tiny gliders spark a new aviation age
London reports a bold vision of cheap safe air travel through pocket planes and tiny gliders. A Mall monoplane with a three horsepower engine reached 53 mph, climbed to 2,850 feet, and logged an hour and 29 minutes aloft while using less than a gallon of petrol. French and British aviation experts push similar designs aimed at amateur aviators. The plan includes folding wings, ground-ready maintenance points, and routes between London and Paris for about five dollars, with dealers seeking ready fields across the country for refueling and repairs.
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Associated Press
London
Otur
Paris
England
Anding
Ferman Fleet Sunk at Scapa Flow Raised for Junk
London reports that the German fleet scuttled at Scapa Flow in June 1919 will be raised and cut up for junk. A private company has bought part of the sunken ships and will begin lifting, with a contract for re naming the largest vessels possible if operations prove successful.
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Ferman
Scapa Flow
London
Admiralty
Jerusalem Shrines Take New Near East Relief Roles
The Armenian Catholic church four holy sites in Jerusalem now host American relief operations. St James Monastery on Mount Zion houses an American agricultural school for orphans, and the patriarch's residence is a trade school funded by Near East Relief. The Convent of the Holy Cross is used as an American hotel and the site of the old tree cross.
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Jerusalem
St. James
Mount Zion
Holy Cross
American Near East Relief
Portside Pitchers Who Have Become Sluggers
A look at pitchers who switch to power hitting and outfield roles, highlighting Heb Russell and Reb Russell’s career shifts, Babe Ruth as a historic slugger, Jack Bentley Elmer Smith and Dutch Reuther as examples, and the idea that promising pitchers may become strong hitters or fielders in the majors. The piece notes a mix of success stories and warning that not every pitcher reaches stardom, urging self-scouting for hidden talents.
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Heb Russell
White Sox
Reb
St. Louis
Reuther
Sisler
Russell
Lady Luck
Jack Bentley
Giants
Babe Ruth
Jack
Elmer Smith
Ruth
George
Sislar
Ife Fn
Brooklyp
Dutch
Colum
Many Defectives Among Children Examined in Iowa
United Press reports from Mason City that a Sheppard Towner review in Iowa finds 3,618 children examined in the first year ending July 1 with 137 clinics across 1096 cities in 1096 counties. Malnutrition ranked third among defects. The report cites 65 talks reaching 3,296 people and 1,250 women in conferences.
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United Press
Mason City
Sheppard-Towner
Iowa
Eoward H. Lauer
University of Iowa Extension Division
State Conference of Social Workers
Prof
Lauer
Bird T. Baldwin
Iowa Child Welfare Research
Dr. Baldwin
Gov. Kendall
Des Moines Couple Trapped When Car Overturns in Ditch
Independence Iowa July 24 a car driven by Dick Taylor of Des Moines swerved to avoid an object on the highway and overturned into a ditch five miles west of town on Grant highway on Sunday morning pinning Mr and Mrs Saylor inside. The girl was thrown clear and freed her mother but help from a nearby farmhouse was needed to lift the car. The Saylors were severely bruised and taken to a hospital. Prohibition in Belgrade Serbia reports strong student support with about 80 percent abstaining and government favorable to the movement.
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Independence
Dick.ylor
Des Moines
Grant Highway
Seeks Long Missing Man Lemmings in Nearby Town
Courier reports a letter from Jerry Cougar of Thorn town Indiana seeking information on Lessie Lemmings who disappeared seven years ago. Authorities believe he may be in the local area and any tips will be sent to Mr. Cougar. Also notes marriage licenses and a Waterloo W B A M meeting with Mrs Ophelia Rinthyreh tomorrow afternoon at 425 Logan Avenue to handle summer business.
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Air
Lemmings
Jerry Cougar
Thorntown
Ind
Lessie Lemmings
Mr. Cougar
Waterloo Review
Tomorrrow
Ophelia Rinthyreh
Logan Avenue
Plane crash kills spectator as propeller splinters skull in Fair Play
In Fair Play Colorado on July 23 a crowd watched George Marbut's Denver piloted plane plunge 50 feet in a nose dive. A splinter from the propeller struck Will Oakley, 39, killing him. The craft landed near the crowd and others suffered minor injuries. Marbut and his passenger were lightly hurt.
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Fair Play
Colo
Will Oakley
George Marbut
Denver
Oakley
Marbut
Iowans Prominent Figures at G. A. R. Gathering
Des Moines reports Capt. James P. Risley a Civil War veteran aiding W. Willets in preparing for the Grand Army of the Republic national encampment in Milwaukee the first week of September. Risley serves as assistant adjutant general for Iowa and adjutant for the national body.
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Des Moines
James P. Risley
W. Willets
Grand Army of the Republic
Milwaukee
Risley
Iowa
Deyoe Offered Lead At Ledyard Consolidated School
A. M. Deyoe, former state superintendent, is tendered the superintendency of the consolidated school at Ledyard, Kossuth county, with Mrs. Deyoe potentially joining as primary department head. He advocated consolidated schools during his tenure and previously served Hancock County as county superintendent after starting as a rural teacher.
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Des Moines
A. M. Deyoe
Ledyard
Kossuth County
Deyoe
Devos
Hancock County
Two Women Crushed When Auto Struck on Rail Crossing
Cedar Rapids Iowa July 24 Mrs Fred Wederhiser and her daughter Varda were seriously hurt when an automobile they rode in was struck by a fast Rock Island passenger train nine miles south of the city. The car was crushed between two trains and the women were brought to a hospital unconscious with the fate of Mrs Wederhiser undetermined.
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Cedar Rapids
Fred Wederhiser
Varda
Rock Island
Nederhiser
Independence Takes Step Toward Municipal Beach
Independence Iowa July 24 Special agitation for a municipally supervised bathing beach gained momentum after the drowning Sunday of Raymond Jones of Shell Rock. A special council meeting authorized immediate erection of a bathhouse and purchase of equipment. M L Frank permitted use of riverfront land about six blocks from Main Street. Supporters have urged action for years with recent encouragement.
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Independence
Raymond Jones
Shell Rock
M. L. Frank
Main Street
Horticulturalists Tour State July 26
Iowa hort iculturalists plan tours on July 26 with three groups selecting that date. The Southwestern Iowa Horticultural Society will visit Harrison Monona and Pottawattamie counties while the Northwestern group tours fruit farms near Oelwein Waverly and Charles City.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Southwestern Iowa Horticultural Society
Northeastern Society
Linn County Farm Bureau
Southwestern Society
Harrison
Monona
Pottawattamie
W Northwastern
Oelwein
Waverly
Charles City
Lambert Burned Seriously In Private Lighting Plant Explosion
Sabula Iowa July 24 Thomas E Lambert former state senator and now member of the finance committee of the state board of education was severely burned Saturday night when a private lighting plant exploded at his home His health has long been poor making the shock potentially serious He has served on the boards finance committee DESERTION NOT PROVED In municipal court Judge O B Courtright dismissed wife desertion charges against Charles F Wahl finding she was not left destitute when they separated Claude Hatfield was arraigned on wife desertion charges an agreement attempt failed and a preliminary trial was set for 9 am tomorrow
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Sabula
Thomas E. Lambert
State Board of Education
Lambert
Board of Education
Charles F. Wahl
O. B. Courtright
Claude Hatfield
Thirty Days in Jail Promised for State Fair Drunks
Des Moines reports that during the state fair from Aug 22 to 31 Chief of Police John B Hammond declares the police facilities will be taxed to capacity and will not show leniency to intoxicated revelers. Judge Zeuck of the municipal court promises 30 days in jail for all intoxication charges.
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Des Moines
John B. Hammond
Zeuck
Air Flivver Reaches 65 MPH In First Test Flight
London reports an experimental twin engine glider achieved 65 miles per hour and 2,500 feet altitude in its inaugural test at Lympne airfield. The craft features rear propellers linked by a chain to a five horsepower engine, minimal undercarriage, and compact 33 foot wingspan. The plane will compete in European gliding contests this summer as powered aviation advances.
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London
Lympne
Police Notes From a LeRoy Minn Trip Homecoming
Police report a break in at Julius Dennis and Carl Dennis households on Al Ricker Street and 616 Ankeny after a LeRoy Minnesota trip. A ring, new shoes, and cash were stolen, with another resident reporting $30 missing. One suspect faced traffic offense charges. a speeder case was postponed again. A cigar box from fingerprint detective Emil Steffen was received at headquarters.
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Julius Dennis
al Ricker Street
Carl Dennis
Ankeny
LeRoy
Minn
Carrie Shrive
Wellington
Emil Steffen
Eldora Wins Bail Tourney As Ackley Claims Second
Eldora captured the Eldora Bail tournament title with four teams competing. Eldora beat Dows 4 to 1, then Buckeye 6 to 3. Ackley lost to Buckeye in 16 innings 6 to 3, but bounced back to defeat Dows 5 to 2 with Nordquist on the mound allowing five hits.
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Eldora
Ackley
Dows
Buckeye
Nordquist
Waterloo
M-V
Farmer Breaks Leg in Wagon Fall Near Winslow
August Vosberg, a farmer near Winslow, broke his right leg between the ankle and knee when he rolled from a wagon he was sleeping on Saturday night. The accident occurred in the cellarivatis area and was reported from Cellarivatis, July 24.
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August Vosberg
Winslow
New York seeks injunction to ban Ku Klux Klan and Kamelia
Attorney General Carl Sherman and Deputy Attorney General Grimm will seek a temporary injunction in Albany to bar the Ku Klux Klan and the Kamelia from using papers of a New York state membership corporation. Secretary Hamilton found the incorporation papers altered after approval, in a bid to evade the Walker law requiring filing of members and related information. If granted, the injunction could lead to permanent action and possible prosecutions under the Walker act.
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United Press
Albany
N. Y
Carl Sherman
Theu
Grimm
Ku Klux Klan
New York
James A. Hamilton
Supreme Court
George Pierce
Buffalo
Griffin
Klan
Secretary of State
Fis
Hingman
Howard
Hamilton
Notable Figure Questions Ireland Peace or Suppression
Des Moines reglater asks if Molnag Reglater and Wither have restored peace in Ireland or suppress the Heht cows from there. The fragment references unrest and political action without clear facts or sources.
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Molnag
Ireland
Des Moines Reglater
Theatrical Notes From The Plaza Crystal Strand Theatres
Local listings announce films at Plaza Theatre featuring Morgan Robertson's Winntere of Bio, with Allee Calhoun Cullen Jauidis and Wanda Hawley. Crystal Theatre shows Vanity Fair with Mabel Ballin, and Palace screens The Town Scandal with Gladys Walton plus Prodigal Daughters at Strand Theatre.
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Winntere
Morgan Roberton
Plaza Theatre
Nyarta Wiioms
Allee Calhoun
Cullen Jauidis
Wanda Hawley
Ben
Gerveny
Poppy
Ylaza Then
Krisp Kernels From The Tall Corn Press
A collage of quotes from multiple newspapers notes social manners and politics with satirical lines about editors, editors, and public figures. It cites Anes Tribune Waverly Democrat Lenox Time Table and Tefferson Herald while suggesting Iowa and Nebraska themes. The piece ends by remarking the country seems strong for United States senators.
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Nancy
Anes Tribune
Waverly Democrat
Nebraska
Lenox
Missouri
Tefferson Herald
Kenyon
Change of Life Relief with Pinkham Vegetable Compound
A Jamestown New Jersey woman describes nerviness backache and fatigue during the change of life and credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Sanative Wash with restoring health. She recommends the medicine to others and notes keeping it on hand for future need.
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Woman
Lydia E. Pinkham
Jamestown
N. J
Ly E.pinkham
Mia
Alice D. Davis
Second St
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