Winds favor northern routes for early transatlantic flight
Weather experts say pilots may use a north Atlantic path from Newfoundland to Ireland or Portugal to gain three hours on west to east travel. Wind patterns favor west to east flow near Newfoundland and Ireland, aiding early seaplane crossings while storms pose less risk if routes stay clear of major disturbances.
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Washington, D. C
Columbus
America
Europe
Newfoundland
Ireland
Portugal
Charles ¥. Marvin
Weather Bureau
United States Department of Agriculture
Secretary of Agriculture
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Navy
Meteorogical Services
Canada
Great Britain
Naval
North America
Atlantic
Lkely
Eurépe
Theorthern
Travelers' Association Convention Sets 1920 Meet in Marshalltown
Delegates report the 1920 convention of the Travelers Protective Association of Iowa will be hosted by Marshalltown with Ottumwa as the previous year’s site. Officers elected include state president Gus Eckert and state secretary Hugo Braunlich from Davenport, with G W Huntley of Waterloo honored for service. The group urged return of railways to private control for better public service and noted 500 new members added in two years. The convention will convene in New Orleans next month for national sessions.
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Marshalltown
Lowa
Ottumwa
G W. Huntley
H. E. Weathywax
Waterloo
Towa
Naional
New Orleans
Gus ‘Eckert
Hugo Braunlich
Davenart
L.C. Stein
Jumwa
Oskaposa
Crohde
W. A.“Allen
Dear Rapids
Ww. C. Petersen
F. A.rohde
Castle Weds New York Soldier in Transfiguration Church
New York on May 5 Mrs Ver on Castle married Capt. Robert Elias Treman of Ithaca at the Church of the Transfiguration known as the Little Church Around the Corner. The ceremony was led by Rev. George Houghton and follows a schoolboy romance interrupted when Treman’s wife-to-be pursued dancing.
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New York
Veron Castle
Obert
Elias Treman
Ithaca
George Houghton
Irl
Vernon Castle
Killa
Dena Anderson
Margaret Oltrogge
Minnie. Mahnke
Daniel Gallup
Cedar Heights
Gallup
Pennsylvania
Buchanan County
South
Glenroy
Fairbank
Minnie Sanborn
Carnival at W C A Girl Monkeys for Tennis Fund
An early 20th century carnival by the Woman's Athletic association raised about $40 to buy tennis equipment. Acts included a locally made monkey on parade, a movie Wild Nell, and a vaudeville show with dances and clowns. Also reports a wedding and various club notices.
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Woman's Athletic Association
BE. B. ‘Magee
Buenos Aires Red Demonstration Fails Amid Vigilance Measures
An anarchist protest in Buenos Aires collapses as eight armed guards patrol plazas. The Argentine Patriotic League, led by Dr Manuel Carlos, warns against gatherings. Shipping lines report vessels avoiding the port due to the ongoing boycott, with some sailing to Montevideo or entering ballast. A cable to London urges the British government to press Argentina to curb the boycott before allied ships sail. Spanish lines may join soon.
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Buenos Aires
Vigilance Committee
Manual Carlos
Argentine Patriotic League
Montevideo
London
Time combination includes United States and Allies
A terse note references a time combination involving the United States, Britain, France Mali an, the Netherlands, and Norway alongside a Swedish companion, indicating a multi-nation linkage.
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United States
City in Brief Highlights Local News and War Updates
Local items note Herbert Gilley’s return from France and Camp Mills. J J Rainbow calls attention to a right of way law. a special train ferries 466 soldiers to Camp Lewis. court and YMCA meetings set. May term court underway. updates on residents planning travel, health and legal matters. war news include Grover Kirsch in Luxembourg and veterans caucus plans.
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J.J. Rainbow
General’assembly
Iwinsis
Camp Lewis
Wagh
Meniberg
Alpha Guild
Anna
Mary Guild
First Presbyterian
Charles Greeley
Chicago
Los Angeles
Cal
B. Knudson
Bowman
California
H. B. Boies
C. W. Mullan
Fake Aspirin Sold as Talcum Powder Ad Warns Public
A Brooklyn manufacturer marketed millions of fake aspirin tablets mainly as talcum powder. The warning advises consumers to demand Bayer Tablets of Aspirin in the original Bayer package with proper directions and dosage. The Bayer trademark is highlighted.
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Brooklyn
Bayer
Bayer Cross
Seaplanes to cross Atlantic depart Tuesday 7 am
New York reports three US navy seaplanes will depart for Newfoundland, starting at 7 am Tuesday. Vienna notes discuss strategic moves by Czech, Serbian, and Romanian commanders around Budapest and Sofia amid shifting fronts. Coblenz records demobilization steps and a 225,000 strong army, while a Budapest Soviet appeal to Wilson is noted. Berlin mentions Emperor William seeking return to Germany. Geneva mentions Romanian forces damaging Arad, 145 miles southeast of Budapest.
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New York
United States Navy
Atlantic
Newfoundland
Vienna
Budapest
Uo Okly
Berlin
Sofiaix
Coblenz
Wilson
Hungary
William
Gemany
Kudinen
Geneva
Arad
German Press Criticizes Paris Terms At Versailles
Berlin dispatch reports Schurmann of the German Gazette expressing disgust at allied gains for Germans. He notes limited German movement rights, a stenographer expelled for seeking toothpaste, denied interviews, high exchange costs, and cheap attitudes toward enemy delegates.
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Associated Preas
Berlin
Versailles
Schurmann
Cacn
Hmite
Balloving
Rou Ite
District Judge Upholds 1.10 Gas Rate for Just
In Sioux City Judge Sears upholds a 1.10 gas rate as just for residents and approves the Sioux City Gas and Electric company to collect the charge. Dentists from Waterloo plan to attend the Iowa State Dental Society convention in Des Moines this week with 1,000 expected. The convention runs Tuesday through Thursday with sessions and special lectures in the auditorium.
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Waterloo
Iowa State Dental Society
Des Moines
Sioux City
W. ¢.Terest
Sears
Sioux City Gas & Electric Company
Tion and Entertainments
Iowa Supreme Court sets gas rate change limits in Perry ruling
The Perry case shows the Iowa Supreme Court allowing a city council to adjust gas rates without a popular vote if the new rate is reasonable, even above initial franchise limits, and permitting rate decreases. J. R. Selkirk represented labor unions seeking an injunction against the gas company.
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Perry
Sioux City
Opwlar
Supreme Court of Iowa
Perry Cave
J. R. Selkirk
Make Your Own Complexion Treatment Advertisement
An aged newspaper ad promotes a home complexion treatment using oatmeal and a derwillo product. It promises dramatic cosmetic results after a single application and teases a forthcoming announcement with full usage details.
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B. W. Schuneman & Co
Wang- Jer Bros
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