Early Morning Observations by George M Bailey
George M Bailey of the Houston Post surveys politics fashion and social mores in a series of wry reflections. He jokes about inflation taxes and civic duty while noting women cosmetics and a Macon cigar counter girl crowned beauty. He also quips on Greek style, a Chicago carrier burning speeches, and inflation corn yields with a wary eye toward public policy.
Airplane sowing grain aims to revolutionize farming
An U S Air Service officer conceives an aerial grain sewer, a slow-speed tractor plane that sows seed midflight. Perforated tubes under the wings push grain by air pressure, burying it at a shallow depth while the craft flies about 40 mph. The device plans two-mile reach but stays low to the ground, with automatic pressure control and larger wheels for landings.
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Grain Carrier Aircraft Plan From Popular Mechanics
A 40 foot long fuselage with 36 foot wings designed to carry large grain loads. Wings built for high safety factor. Power plant to use a 150 horsepower motor, consuming about 9 gallons of gasoline per hour when fully loaded. less than half that with the craft empty.
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The Richest Man in the World Edward J Myers Letter
Edward J Myers a Pierce Nebraska blacksmith replies to a Norfolk Daily News editorial claiming vast wealth He declares true riches lie in health family home and simple pleasures He values contentment over money and aims to live without regrets seeking modest material gains for his kin and himself.
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