The herald-advance., October 14, 1921, Image 3

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MAHA—Center ot' the Air Industry.
This is Omaha's slogan these days.
Why? Because this enterprising
Nebraska city of 200,000 people
fissured. In consequence, Omaha is proudly claim
ing to be America's most progressive aviation
center.
The purposes of the congress are praiseworthy.
The congress itself is likely to be of great im
portance.
One purpose is to, bring the flyers together for
a big reunion, the first since the World War. Aft*
other is to show everything in connection with
aviation, in order to interest the people of the
nation in flying. A third is to form a national
air body for the advancement of aviation in Amer
ica. The big purpose is: "Aviation supreme for
America."
The formation of ft national air body appears
to be well under way, through preliminary organi
sations in Hie states. At this writing twenty-five
states are forming state organizations of the con
gress and will be represented by delegates.
Thiit there is nec« ssity for the formation of sucb
a body seems hardly open to argument. Rudyarfl
Kipling, years ago. wrote of aircraft: "We aft
at the opening verse of the opening page of the
chaptei* of endless possibilities." We have read
fur beyond that now and the march of event*
forces us to keep on turning the leaves, If we
would keep our place in the forefront of the pro
cession of the nations.
In the opinion of those who seem best qualified
to know, the United States has not kept abreast
with other countries in the development of avia*
tlon, es]MciaUy in the matter of development of
airways. For example, the best we can show In
the way of a transcontinental route is that follow
ing the general line of Cleveland. Chicago. Omaha,
Reno and San Francisco. The experts declare It
to '»e not more than 40 per cent complete in organi
zation.
An essential of the success of big business Is
imagination. Imagine, if you can, what the part
of aviation In the life of the nation will be five
years from now. It is no wonder that men ot
large affairs want the organization of a national
air body and want it now.
Omaha's slogan was inspired by the Aero Clith
of fln '-^ranizntlon of 100 former pilots
and observers of the World War. Nevertheless,
ail the city is talking aviation these days. Three
n course, it was not so. Omaha wag.
no more enthusiastic over aviation than any other
city. When its citizens heard an airplane droning
overhead they gazed skyward for a moment. Oth
erwise they were uninterested.
Then Earl W. Porter, president of the Aero
Club of Omaha, conceived the idea of the con
gress and went to work on it. Now aviation is in
the blood of the citizens. They talk of the man|r
phases of air travel with the nonchalance of ace|*
In other cities the people may call anything that
traverses the air an airship. But not so In Oinaha
they rightly use the won! aircraft. Do you hear
blimp In Omaha? Well, hardly. Omaha know£
that blimp is not only slang, but obsolete slang,
whereas people in other cities are still applying
the word indiscriminately to all balloons, rigid
nr.d nonrigld airships and lighter-than-air craft
You never catch an Omahan these days saying
hydroplane when he means seaplane. he know*
that the former never leaves the water. And you
find him correctly using airplane, seaplane and
airship Instead of aeroplane, hydro-aeroplane and
dirigible. You may even overhear a conversation
about the captive helicopter. In short, everyone
in Oinaha appears to be enthusiastic about a via
tlon In general and the coming congress In par
ticular.
President Porter went to his fellow clubmen*
They indorsed his idea and his plans And pledgef
their support. They also fixed on him as the logf#
eat
head of the movement and lie was duly mad#
will
stage November 3-5 the First Inter
national Aero Congress. This con
gress is Omaha's own idea and the
city has carried it out, in spite ot
many apparently insuperable obsta
cles, to the point where success in
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president of the congress. He accepted the posi
tion, turned over his business affairs to his parti.er
and went to work. The first step was to get
twenty-five Oinaha business men to back the
project for $1,000 each. This was easily done.
It was also easy to get the Indorsement of all
Omaha business and social organizations. A
speakers' bureau was formed to educate the citi
zens. Arrangements to raise funds for financing the
congress were made. Attention was .hen turned
to the preparation of a program worthy of the
occasion.
lucid* ntally it became necessary to provide a
binding field large enough to stage the program.
A little thing Jike this, however, did not deter the
air men, who located a farm of 1305 acres showing
possibilities as a field, although it was uneven and
contained ir0 large trees.
A "field day" was duly announced, and the air
men and their friends rolled up their sleeves and
with the assistance of two Ilolt ca'erpillar trac
tor* donated for the occasion, pulled the trees and
leveled the land.
An open drainage ditch traversed the center of
the fieJd. which lies on the edge of one of the
residence districts, only fif enn minutes' ride from
the heart of Omaha. The city council was Induced
to vote unanimously to build a covered sewer
through the field at a cost of $21 000. So the
problem of a flying field was satisfactorily solved.
In the meantime, an office force was busy mail
ing thousands of invitations mid pamphlets to
the air men and celebrities, such as President
Harding, Marshal Foch Orville Wright, Glenn
Curtiss and Judge K. M. Landfs.
The graduates of Fort Omaha balloon school,
the center of America's wartime baUooning, were
invited for their first reunion. Squadrons and
escadrllles of flyers were asked to hold their first
reunions in Omaha. The fifty-two American aces
were invited, as well as everyone else interested
in aviation.
The aid of Kansas City was enlisted la sending
the American Legion convention delegates on to
Omaha. The Indorsements of national headquar
ters of the American Legion, of the Aero Club of
America, of the World's Board of Aeronautical
Commissioners and of the Aircraft Manufacturers'
Association were obtained. The co-operation of
the Army and Navy air headquarters was asked
for and received.
Tiie railroads helped out by offering a fare and
a half rate for the round trip from all parts of
the country to Omaha. Gutzon Borglum, world
famed sculptor, offered a commemorative medal
design symbolical of the work of the American
air man during the war, as his "bit." James
Hanley, song writer of New York, wrote a s|»ecial
song praising the work of the flyers, to be sung,
for the first time at the congress.
In preparing its program, Oinaha had a piece
of rare good luck right at the outset. As every
one knows, the Pulitzer Trophy Race became the
world's most famous air event with its first run
ning In November of 1920 at Mitcliel Field, New
York, under the auspices of the Aero Club of
"America. There were twenty-five Army, eight
Navy, seven Marine Corps and one civilian en
trants in the contest. The winner was Lieut. C\
C. Mosely of the Army air service, who flew 133
miles In a Verville-Packard machine at an average
speed of 178 miles an hour. The Army won seven
of the first ten places in the contest and tlie Navy
two. There were 30,000 spectators, Including celeb
rlties from all walks of life.
Well, the Pulitzer Trophy Race for 1921 had
been scheduled for Detroit, but difficulties had
«risen and the Aero Club of America had can
celled the race for the year. Oinaha stepped hi
und offered the necessary funds. In consequence,
.the first announcement on the program is this
"The First international Aero Congress an
tiounees the second annual aerial content for the
'Pulitzer Trophy, in connection with the first COOK
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Event No. 2, set for 3 p. m. Thursday, is an
acrobatic contest, with cash prizes as follows:
First. $2f0 second. S150 third, .$100. It is a
free-for-all contest for all types of airplanes. The
contest w'Jl be decided on points and the po'n's
will be given as follows: Immelmman turns, 15
barrel rolls.
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test for the Aero Club of Omaha Trophy and also
other aerial events. Sanctioned by the Aero Club
of America under the rules of the Federation
Aeronautique Internationale and those of the First
International Aero Congress. To be conducted
at Omaha Held, Omaha, Nebraska, CJ. S. A.,
November 3. 4 and Hi, 1021."
The PnJit7er Trophy Race is a free-for-all con
test for high-speed airplanes. The distance i*
approximately 150 miles, five times around a
closed course of 30 miles, from Omaha Field, thence
northwest to a captive balloon on railroad track
north of Calhoun. Nebraska, thence east to a
captive balloon on the soi them outskirts of Love
land, Iowa, thence return to Oinaha Field. All
pilots must hold an aviator's license, issued by
the Federation At onautique Internationale and
duJ.v entered upon ihe competitor's regis'er of
the Aero Club of America. All atrp'anes may
compete with pilot only. The Pulitzer Trophv,
given by Ralph Pulitzer, editor of the New York
World, is a four-foot s'lver trophy, to be raced for
annually. Any flyer winning the trophy two ye-irs
In succession may keep it. In addition, th^se
prizes are offered: First, $3,000 second. $2,000
third. .$1,000.
falling Jeaves, 20 loops, 20
vertical revcrsements. 15: tail sp'n. 1f5.
Event No. 3. set for Friday at 10 a. m.. Is a
commercial derby for all types of commercial
planes. The d's'ance is approximately 2"t0 miles.
Starting at Oinaha Fle'd, contestants will fly to
Pes Moines. Iowa, land on Curtiss Field and re
turn to Omaha F4e!d. The prizes are: First,
12 000 second, $1,000 third. $T»00. The contest
will be decided on points.
Event No. 4, set for Friday at 10:45 a. ID,, Is
a free-for-all race, with prizes aggregating $47.",
open to .TN4's, OXii-Standards. Orio'es with Cur
tiss OX5 motor. Canucks and other planes with a
speed of from to 7~ miles an hour. The dis
tance Is approximately 00 miles.
Event No. 5, set for Friday at 1 :30 p. m.. Is a
free-for-all race, with prizes aggregating $47.r. open
to planes with a speed of from 75 to 00 miles an
hour. The distance is approximately 90 miles.
Event No. 1. set for Friday at 3:H0 p. in., is a
parachute* lumping contest, with prizes aggregat
ing $350. The Jump is from 1,000 feet or more
and the winner is the contestant who lands closest
to a given mark on the field.
Event No. 7, set for Saturday at noon, is a race
for a tiophy, with cash prizes aggregating $2 625,
It is a closed handicap, opeir to all machines. The
distance is approximately 150 miles.
Event No. S, set for Saturday at 2:30 p. m., Is
a bombing contest, open to Army and Navy planes
only. The first prize is a gold cup and the second
a silver cup.
Inasmuch as the congress is to arouse interest
111 flying and stimulate the development of com
mercial flying, the program thus contana events
lor diversified types of aircraft. The intention ta
to attract a varied field of entries to compete for
prizes to be awarded for desiraltJe airplane per
formance us .well as for high speed.
A feature of the congress will be a half-mile
row of various types of airplanes lined up In front
the grandstand, with exhibits of accessories.
Actual airplane construction will be shown.
For the entertainment of the crowds the great
aerial specracle, "The Bombing of Courcelay,"
will be shewn, with 100 costumed people in the
cast and a model of the French viUage set up on
tJk field. Parades, banquets, boxing contests and
variety of other functions round out a most
attractive program fur three days and three nights.
4.
Never say "Aspirin" without saying "Bayer."
An American Miss.
For a quarter of au hour the mas
ter had been giving examples of the
names of rivers which in Greek were
feminine, when he noticed one boy,
blissfully unconscious of the neural
edification he was missing, -contem
plating the beauties of nature through
the classroom window.
"Jones!" he roared, "give m?*a femi
nine river!'"
The dreamer stirred, and in a flash
of Inspiration answered: "Sir, the—
the—Mississippi, sir!"—Exchange.
DYED HER BABY'S COAT,
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SKIRT AND CURTAINS
Each package of "Diamond Dyes" con
tains directions so simple any woman can
dye or tint her old, worn, faded tilings
new. Even if she haw never dyed before,
she can put a new, rich color into shabby
skirts, dresses, wai.-ts, coats, stockings,
sweaters, coverings, draperies, hangings,
everything. Buy Diamond Dyes—no other
kind—then perfect' home dyeing is guar
anteed. Just tell your druggist whether
the material you wish to dye is wool or
silk, or whether it is linen, cotton, or
mixed goods. Diamond Dyes never streak,
spot, fade or run.—advertisement.
Motos and Beams.
"Aren't people queer?" queries It. I
J. M. "A married friend buttonholed I
me this morning and poured into my
ear a choice bit of scandal. 'But
don't let it go any further. Bob,' he
ended.
'No, certainly not,' I said, 'But
bow did you happen to hear it?1
"'Oh, tlv1 wife, of course.' he an
swered. She's just like all women—
can't keep a secret.'"—Boston Tran
script.
MOTHER! CLEAN
CHILD'S BOWELS WITH
Millions of mothers keep "California
Fig Syrup" handy. They know a tea
spoonful today saves a sick child to
morrow. Ask your druggist for genu
ine "California Fig Syrup" which has
directions for babies and children of
all ages printed on bottle. Mother!
You must say "California" or you may
get an Imitation tig sy rup.—Advertise
ment.
Gland Causes Divorce.
The increased prevalence of divorce
In proportion to the growing wealth
of the country was attributed by Dr. I
Ernest E. Tucker of New York at the
annual convention of the Americuii
Osteopathic association to a change
in function of the pituary body, one
of the smaller of the so-called ductless
glands, which, he said, is about the
size of a pea nd is hidden Oil the
underside of the brain.
Cuticura Comforts Baby's Skin
When red, rough and itching with hot
baths of Cuticura Soap and touches of
Cuticura Ointment. Also make use
now and then of that exquisitely scent-.,
ed dusting powder, Cuticura Talcum,
one of the Indispensable Cuticura
Toilet Trio.—Advertisement.
A Sure Reminder.
Perhaps the most original sugges
tions for a "reminder" was that of the
little boy whose grandfather had for
gotten his birthday present the year
before. She wished to know what she
could do in order that she should not
forget it again.
"You might put your teeth In upside
down," said the boy.—Boston Tran
script.
The Reason.
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hear Charlie's on his feet again."
"Yes, the poor boy, his creditors took
his car."
Chicago claims to be the greatest
railroad center In the world.
WARNING! Unless you see name "Bayer" on tatftets,
you are not getting genuine Aspirin prescribed by
physicians over 21 years and proved safe by millions for
Colds Headache Rheumatism
Toothache Neuralgia Neuritis
Earache Lumbago Pain, Pain
Accept only "Bayer" package which contains proper directions
Handy tin boxes of 12 tablets—Bottle* of 24 and 100—All druggists.
U« trade mark of Buyer Manufacture of MonoaceO.xcidMter of SaJIcrlicacIf
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP
Even a sick child loves the "fruity*'
raste of "California Fig Syrup." If the
little tongue is coated, or if your child
Is listless, cross, feverish, full of cold,
or lias colic, give a teaspoonful to
cleanse the liver and bowels. In a few
hours you can see for yourself how
thoroughly it works all the constipa
tion poison, sour bile and waste out of
the bowels, and you have a well, play
ful chiid again.
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Spread.rig the Gospel.
The English Bible society announces
that the Hible has now been traniH
lated in r4:-i lan^liages. The latest peo»
pies to whom 't has been made ac»
cesslble are those of the North Trans*
vaal. North Nigeria. Ango!a. Assam
and Bismarck archipelago. Nor Is tb)9
all—plans are being made for transla
tion* for 40 other peoples.
The stafF of the library of tHO
I/eairue of Nations In fieneva Is
ewD
posed entirely of women.
Just What Yon Need
You can't be sick if your blood
is in order, and you can't be
Liniment
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well
if it isn't. An ache here, a pain
there, indigestion, poor appetite,
a tired feeling, can't sleep good
—all these and many other symp
toms may come from thin, im
pure blood. Dr. Pierce's Golden
Medical Discovery is just
whflt
you need. It's an old-time blood
medicine that nobody has ever
improved upon. It is so reliable
that every druggist in the land is
glad to sell it. Send 10c to
Dr.
Pierce, Invalids' Hotel, Buffalou
N. Y., if you want a large
trial
package of the tablets.
EG) PAIN DISTURB'
YOUR SLEEPS
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HE pain and torture of rheu
matism can be quickly relieved
an application of Sloan's
Liniment. It brings warmth, ease and.
comfort and lets you sleep soundly.
Always have a bottle handy and'
apply when you feel the first twinge.
It penetrates without rubbinf.
It's splendid to take the pain oat of
tired, aching muscles, sprain* and
•trains, stiff joints, and lame badfaK-
For forty years pain's enemy. Ask
your
neighbor.<p></p>Sloa
At all druggists—35c, 70c, $1.40V
Here's something
that's good to eatl
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O ALL who know
and love Bi«
Biscuits, here's the self
same good, crisp, appe
tizing cracker f'ntaullsr
form. Baked light her*
in the West just Ukm
Big Sioux. Good for
kiddies—useful in many
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