The Bismarck Tribune Newspaper, September 28, 1927, Page 12

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— . wil = = cram cEecag Sets - ast ous oresggn py» t! ‘a PAGE TWELVE THE BISMARCK TRIBUNE WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 1927 NEW PACIFIC FLIGHT IS NOW BEING PLANNED Tracy Dobson May Fly to Ha- waii in November With ‘Woman as Passenger Oakland, Cal Sept. 28—17)— Another Hawaiian flight with a wo- man aboard is in the making. It is planned to fly over and back and to test ihe invention of a Berke- ley man’s automatic drift indicator. The mechanism fastens to the side of the plane and records on a cylin- der the route flown. Tracy Dobson, former lieutenant in the eleventh army pursuit squad- ron, will be the head pilot. He will take a co-pilot along, he states, in * addition to Miss Doris Conover, a dancing teacher of Oakla.d. An Amateur Operator Miss Conover has mad- a study of aerial navigation and is an ama- teur telegraph operator. 5 Dobson is aware of the opposi- tion to long distance flying in land machines over the ocean, but says he is confident that this can be over- come by demonstration of the plane's worthiness and proof of thorough- ness of preparation. He expects to fly a Mahoney monoplane powered with a Pratt- Whitney engine of 428 horsepower. It will carry 550 gallons of gasoline and will have a cruising radius of ' 2,955 miles, or a margin of 555 miles in excess of the distance between Oakland and Honolulu. A date for the hop-off has not been fixed definitely, but probably ‘ will be in mid-November, depend- ent on weather conditions. Other Women Would Go That the trugic fate of Miss Mil- dred Doran has not deterred woman- : kind in its ambition to be the first ¢ to fly over an ocean is indicated not ! only by Miss Conover’s determina- 8 } Reroems vem h@sepamear Reraeao az EWOATSRSRMEWERW ReERoUKS al to ik ® seroz: tion to attempt the trip, but also by applications for passage from ‘women in Cleveland, Kansas City, Chicago and many othe: cities. Carrying virtually every safety instrument of aerial navigation and with a double instrument board, bson Jeclares the plane will be equipped in a manner to reduce the ds to a minimum and to re- move the undertaking from the class of the reckless stunt flight. - A radio receiver for reception of the radio beacon signal will be tak- en along as an additional naviga- tion precaution. TELLS HOW T0 SELECT CORN: Tests For Ears to Be Entered in State Corn Show Are Giv- en by Agronomist How to pick corn for the North lakota State Corn Show, to be held ve November 2-5. is told in a leaflet by H. L. Waleter, agronomist of the state agricultural college, is- sued by the show committee. The first principle to be followed, Mr. Walster says, is to get 10 ears that are alike. They should be the same length, not more than one fourth to one half inch variation, be of the same circumference, have the same number of rows of kernels, the same size, shape, inde.tation an color of kernels and the same color of cob. Tells How to Picx Dent Corn A show ear of dent corn, says Mr, Walster, is one which is six to eight and one half inches long; five and three fourt’s to six and one half inches in circumference. It should have 14 to 16 straicht rows of kernels, and all 10 should have the same number of rows and the indentation of kernels shoul be a! rather smooth to lightly pinched “dimple” dent, but not rough. The color should be uniform and the tip fairly well covered. The butt ker:- els all be present, one for each row of kernels on the cob; the shank should be clean, not pink or moldy, and not shredded. The kern- els - id have a good dexth and their luster should be bright and oily. The general shape of the ear should be nearly cylindrical, or with oo ‘a gentle taper. show ear of Flint corn, Mr. Walster says, should be eight to 10 inches long; fov and one half to five and three quarters inches in circumference; should lave eight to 12 straight rows of kernels. uni- color and well covered tip; have the butt kernels all present, butts only slig* tly expand- ed, shank medium size and clean; kernels blocky, showing no ‘ent. The kernels of Flint corn should have a bright, oily luster and the eneral shape of the ear tapering, Valster says. HUMAN FLY TO PERFORM HERE Babe White, World’s Greatest Daredevil, to Climb Pat- terson Hotel Babe White, world’s greatest daredevil and famous Human Fly, internationally known throughout the United States, Canada, Cuba and Old Mexico, is to climb the Pat- Human Fly at top of courthouse dome in San Antonio, Texas. terson hotel, corner Main avenue and Fifth street, Friday, at 2:30 and 7:30 p. m. Besides climbing the building with his bare hands he is to perform upside-down stunts in midair, showing that he has nerve in the air upside-down, as well as right side up, and that it does not make him dizzy to look down. Mr. White has been a_profes- sional daredevil for the last 15 years, having climbed the Woolworth build- ing, 63 stories, New York; L. C. Smith building, 42 stories, Seattle, Wash.; Amicable building, 22 stor- ies, Waco, Texas; St. Francis Hotel, 12 stories, Humboldt Bank building, 17 stories, San Francisco, Cal.; the historic Cathedral of Mexico Ci which is 250 feet in height and 2: years old, built by the Indians be- fore the reign of Maximilian. During his exhibitions in Mexico City it was estimated that he had! a crowd of 60,000 people daily watching him perform his death- efying stunts. He promises thej citizens of Bismarck a high class exhibition of nerve, skill and ability, one they seldom get a chance to sec. In the afternoon he will be dressed | in bright-hued colors and at night | in white; a powerful searchlight will also be used, so it will enable the! crowds that come out to see every | movement as plain as day. 1 TREES ARE FORECASTERS Tucson, Ariz.—Climatic cycles of variations in the weather are re- corded in the trunks of trees, Dr. A. E. Douglas astronomy professor at the University of Arizona, says. By “reading” the rings in trees, he believes he can make a general fore- cast of the weather for years to come, Phone 944 for Tire Service. Motor- Boat Owners The majority of motor-boat owners follow the lead of | famous boat racers by using LADIES ONLY MATINEE Cham p WEDNESDAY ~~ is con proof ite] The Season’s Biggest for utmost speed, power and, Sensation above all, dependability, use Weird! Uncanny! _ Champions. Gasps! Surprises! is che bewer Vulcanizing il served, Mr. Strack said. °118, the opening day i}court term there, ‘ments against which the injunctions ‘lare sought have cither been convict- _| deputy declared. PADLOCKS ARE SOUGHT FOR 45 MINOT PLAGES Places Where Dry Law Has Been Violated Fargo, N. D., Sept. 28,4?)— Steps to padlock some 15 Minot, N. D., business establishments for a period of one year are being taken by North Dakota federal officials. This was the announcement to- day of Howard Strack, chief deputy United States marshal. Papers ordering to app the proprietors r and show cause why tem- injunctions should not be is- losing the premises, will be The orders are returnable at Minot on October of a federal The proprietors of the establish- ed of violations of the prohibition act or their places have been raided and intoxicating liquor found, the Places Called Nuisances The injunctions are sought on the grounds that the places are a nuis- ance. The orders state that the owners are to leave the premises in their present state, not removing any of the fixtures or other equip- ment therein. If the goverrment is successful in these prosecutions the marshal will take possession and close the places Federal Officials Would Close! during the length of the temporary injunctions and, after the perma- nent injunctions have been issued, will maintain charge of the build- ings. Plants Need Proper Diet, Doctor Says 2 .—(P)—Plants ism, according jicago, special- who addressed Milwaukee, suffer from r to Dr. H. B. Siems ist in plant dieteti the Milwaukee Horticultural _so0- ciety last. night. “Too much iron and not enough potassium raise hob with plants’ joints and_ stop the proper distribution of food,” said Dr. Siem “On a properly balanced diet grass, Confidence integrity in our and our widespread through- out the city. The reason ig that we demonstrated ou capacity for sympathetic service, We Understand Webb Bros. Funeral Directors AUDITORIUM Theater 3- BIG DAYS -3 Starting MONDAY, OCT. 3 ICHARD World’s Greatest Magician and His Big Show of Wonders LAUGHS ROARS THRILLS GIRLS MUSIC MYSTERY SPLENDOR A massive stage production in three parts and 19 big, gorgeous scenes. Two Carloads of Effects Company Special Orchestra and Tube Repairing We also call for and deliver. Tire Service that serves. A. & M. Tire Service 216 Main Tel. 356 Positively the largest and greatest show of the kind ever brought to Bismarck. Nights—25e, 50c, 75c, $1.00 Matinee—S0c SEAT SALE NEXT FRIDAY trees, flowers and other plafits will thrive, but just like ani ) humans too, too much of this and that puts them on the sick list,” he added. WISHEK PLANS FOR KRAUT DAY Public Invited to Unique Cele- bration—Program Now Be- ing Mapped Out Wishek, N. D., Sept. 28.— (Special to the Tribune)—Wishek’s annual “Sauerkraut Day” will be held Tuesday, October 18, the board of {directors of the Wishek Association of Commerce has decided, “Sauerkraut Day” is an annual event in Wishek, to which the people of Logan, McIntosh and Emmons counties are invited and at which free sauerkraut, wieners, sandwiches and coffee are served. As far as is known, Wishek is the only town in North Dakota which has a “Sauerkraut Day.” This day originated in Iow. some years ago and since that time has been made an annual affair by many towns in Towa and Minnesota. Plan Short Program A eommittee in charge is arrang- ing for a short program for the day, the feature of which will be a band concert by the Wishok Community band, an organization of 40 boys and girls whose ages range from eight years up. “Sauerkraut Day” is also the an- nual bargain day of Wishek mer- chants who invite the people of the community to come to town and do their winter shopping. People who live at a distance and are curious to know just what Wishek’s “Sauerkraut Day” is like, are invited to come here and get ac- quainted. Phone 944 for Tire Service. N. P. Will Relocate Bitter Root Branch South of Missoula St. Paul, Sept. 28.—(?)—The Northern Pacific railroad company announced last night that it would begin at once the reloeation of the Bitter Root branch, south of Mis- soula, Montana, the second of two large Montana projects outlined by the railroad for this year at a cost of $4,000,000. Grading work on the new 62- mile line from Glendive to Brock- way, via Circle, is virtually com- plete and track laying is about to begin. This line is expected to be completed this winter. The road reported that the Amal- gamated Sugar company of Utah will build a $1,500,000 beet sugar plant at Missoula. JAZZ NO RELISH Cleveland, O. — Jazz music is about the wi sauce for appetite and digestion that a restaurant pro- prietor can furnish his guests, a Cleveland psychologi: ‘Jazz is exciting,” he declar it makes one want to fight or dance. It draws the blood from the stomach into the arms and legs.” Bentley Completes 7,000-mile Flight Cape Town, South Africa, Sept. 28.—(AP)—Lieutenant_R. R. Bent- ley, instructor for the South African! air force, who left London Septem- ber 1 in a moth airplane for Cape Town, completed his solo flight of more than 7,000 miles this after- noon. Lieutenant Bentley, who made the trip in long hops to prove the feas- ibility of London-Cape Town communi n and to demonstr: the capabil of a light air; on long distance flights, what was said here to be a w record for a long distance solo flight. The aviator, who had hoped to make the trip in 18 days, found 28 necessary for the trip. ¢| which >|hurled downw ve be e| dislodged by an express train which Doctor Killed by Odd Quirk of Fate Chicago, Sept. 283—(AP)—An odd quirk of fate brought death last night to Dr. F. E. Reichardt, 59, as he rode on a street car under a Chie jcago, Milwaukee and St. Paul rail- road viaduct, A jagged piece of concrete, weighing about three pounds, came hurtling through the window of the street car where the doctor sat, striking him in the back of the head and killing him almost in- stantly. OES An investigation by the police dise closed that Dr. Reichardt was struck by a piece of the viaduct masonry, is believed to have been rd or t» have been sed over the viaduct just as the reet car passed under it. There was a near-panic among passengers of the crowded car as the window crashed and the doctor slumped in his seat. | Standard Oil Company |; First National Air Derby New York £¢ Spokane (Indiana) Products WIN First, second and third prizes in Class “A” were won by planes fueled and lubricated with Standard Oil Company (Indiana) products. ’? Holman, piloting National Lead Entry, won first. E. Ballough, pilo N. B. Mamer, piloting ing Laird Plane En uh! Aircraft Co. , won second, try, won third. In selecting fuel and oil for this important race, these men chose Stanolind Aviation Gasoline and Stanolind Aero Oil because they are manufactured specifically for aviation purposes. Mechanical “S Red Crown Ethyl converts _ “knocks out that knock”. case and does a superior job of thorough lubrication. To use Red Crown Ethy] and Iso-Vis is to increase the efficiency motor and reduce your operating cost. At any Standard Oil Service Station and at most garages. (Indiana) ‘ ~ Both Premium Products Iso-Vis are carbon in the cylinders into power and puts an end to dilution in the crank- ‘The Standard Oil Company (Indiana) pioneered in the production of avia- tion fuel and oil and today supplies the major part of the nation’s demand. Perhaps you are not interested in aviation products, but for your car let us recommend of your Car Washing | re ny CORWIN- CHURCHILL MOTORS, INC. oo

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