Aviation & Flight
Aviation & Flight
Governors and Guests and White House Conference...
Item #177498
May 30, 1908
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 30, 1908 There is a front pg. illustration, "The Prodigal Returns from Brownsville" by W. A.. Rogers. In this issue, there is are photos of "Governors and Distinguished Guests at the White House Conference"; San Francisco's Welcome to the Fleet"; a double pg. illustration of "Cross-Country Run of the Fav... See More
1908 Henri Farman airplane flight...
Item #699609
June 08, 1908
THE SAN DIEGO UNION, June 8, 1908
* French aviator Henri Farman
* Early powered aviation airplane
The top of page 2 has a three column heading: "FARMAN AEROPLANE CARRIES TWO MEN A DISTANCE OF 1241 METRES" with subhead and 2 related photos. (see images)
Complete with 12 pages, light toning and some archival mending at the margins, generally nice.... See More
William Howard Taft.... Republican Convention...
Item #177354
June 27, 1908
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 27, 1908 The front page of this issue has an illustration by Kemble, "The Prelude." There are also other sketchings by him which include "Circus Day in the Coliseum"; a double page of "They're Off--and Going Some"; and full pages of "The Third Day at Chicago"; "The Moist Fourth Day"; and Convention... See More
Luyties Helicopter: comical attempt at flight...
Item #684614
July 11, 1908
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, July 11, 1908
* Bizarre flying contraption
* Early aviation invention
The front page has two photos of: "The Luyties Helicopter, Probably The Largest Experimental Rotary Flying Machine Ever Tested", which includes supporting text on an inside page.
Sixteen pages, older repair on page 2 has minor effect on the front page, somewhat irregular at the sp... See More
Democratic President Candiate William Jennings Bryan....
Item #177357
July 18, 1908
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 18, 1908 The front page of this issue has an illustration by W. A. Rogers called "Receiving the News." There are also sketchings done by Kemble called The Daily Matinee" and "The Evening Performance." There is also a double page illustration by Kemble called "'Once More unto the Breach, Dear Friends, Once Mo... See More
1908 Henri Farman airplane flight...
Item #681454
July 27, 1908
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, July 27, 1908
* French aviator Henri Farman
* Early powered aviation airplane
The top of page 2 has a two column heading: "PREDICTS BIG FUTURE FOR FLYING MACHINE" with subheads and photo. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally fragile from this era in... See More
Mr. Taft's Nomination....
Item #177506
August 08, 1908
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 8, 1908 The front page of this issue has an illustration by W. A. Rogers called "Marse Henry's Reward."
Photos in this issue include "The New Theatre and its Managers"; Notifying Mr. Taft of his Nomination for the Presidency"; Farman's Aeroplane in Flight at Brighton Beach"; "Independence and Prohib
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Photos in this issue include "The New Theatre and its Managers"; Notifying Mr. Taft of his Nomination for the Presidency"; Farman's Aeroplane in Flight at Brighton Beach"; "Independence and Prohib
Olympics in London....
Item #177507
August 15, 1908
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 15, 1908 The front page of this issue has an illustration by W. A. Rogers called "'Which 'Opposition' Will You Have, Mr. Pulitzer?' "
This issue has photos of "Awarding the Olympic Prizes" which includes and photo of "Queen Alexandra presenting the Marathon Trophy to Hayes, the American Winner." The
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This issue has photos of "Awarding the Olympic Prizes" which includes and photo of "Queen Alexandra presenting the Marathon Trophy to Hayes, the American Winner." The
Item #177509
August 29, 1908
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 29, 1908 The front page of this issue has an illustration by W. A. Rogers called "But He Daresn't Let Go!"
This issue has photos of "Mob Rule in Lincoln's Town"; "The Republicans Inform Mr. Sherman"; "Mr. Bryan Accepts"; "The End of the Great Zeppelin Air-ship"; "The Future King of England a... See More
Wilbur Wright's airplane flight in France...
Item #676328
September 05, 1908
EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Sept. 5, 1908
* Early airplane flights
* Wilbur Wright - Brothers
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "WILBUR WRIGHT SURPRISES THE FRENCH" with subheads. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally fragile from this era in paper.
Complete with... See More
Winston Churchill.... Wright Brothers in France...
Item #177510
September 05, 1908
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 5, 1908 The front page of this issue has an illustration by W. A. Rogers called "'Take Me or Leave Me.'"
This issue has photos of "Mr. Kern Formally Enters the Race"; "New York Welcomes the Olympians"; "An American Airship Triumph in France"; "On the Diamond with 'The Giants' &q
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This issue has photos of "Mr. Kern Formally Enters the Race"; "New York Welcomes the Olympians"; "An American Airship Triumph in France"; "On the Diamond with 'The Giants' &q
Wright brothers smash all flight records...
Item #682710
September 09, 1908
THE GLOBE, South Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, Sept. 9, 1908
* 1st ever airplane flight for over 1 hour
* Orville Wright - Brothers
* Fort Meyer, Virginia
Page 4 begins with column heads: "NEW WORLD RECORD IN AEROPLANE FLIGHTS" "Orville Wright Circled Above Parade Ground at Fort Meyer, Va. - Remained in the Air 57 Minutes...Smashing All Previous Records...".
Twelve p... See More
Wright brothers' famous flight at Fort Myer...
Item #682704
September 10, 1908
OMAHA EVENING BEE, Nebraska, Sept. 10, 1908 Over a full column on page 7 concerns early aviation, headed: "THREE PHENOMENAL TRIPS" "Wrights' Airplane, in Trial at Fort Myer, Breaks All Records" "Stays In Air Over One Hour" "Its Travels at Rate of About 37 Miles an Hour--Shorter Trip is Made With Two Passengers". Another article headed: "Navy M... See More
The Wright brothers' accomplishment mark a 'new epoch'...
Item #682705
September 11, 1908
OMAHA EVENING BEE, Nebraska, Sept. 11, 1908
* Early airplane flights
* Orville Wright - Brothers
Page 2 has column heads: "FLYING MACHINES FOR SIX" "Orville Wright Says it is Possible to Operate Them" "May Loop The Loop In Them" "Aviator Turns Down Propositions from Amusement Managers, Which He Has Received by Dozens". Also on page 2: "Con... See More
Wright brothers hold all the records at LaMans, France...
Item #682709
September 16, 1908
THE GLOBE, South Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, Sept. 16, 1908
* Early airplane - aviation
* Wilbur Wright - Brothers
* Le Mans, France flight
The top of the front page has a column headed: "WRIGHT BROTHERS HOLD ALL RECORDS" "For Sustained Airplane Flights by This Morning's Performance" "Wilbur Wright Today Remaned in the Air For 29 Minutes and 18 Seconds at LeMans, ... See More
Past Work of Thomas Nast ~ Republican Elephant and Democratic Donkey...
W.A. Rogers... Wright Brothers Record...
Item #177015
September 19, 1908
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 19, 1908 The front page of this issue has an illustration by W. A. Rogers called "Special Inducements for a Revival of Business."
This issue has photos of "The Men Behind the Political Guns" and "Folk Dances by New York Schoolgirls." There is then an article of "The Origin of American Cartoon Symbols&quo
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This issue has photos of "The Men Behind the Political Guns" and "Folk Dances by New York Schoolgirls." There is then an article of "The Origin of American Cartoon Symbols&quo
First airplane death - a passenger with Orville Wright...
Item #681887
September 23, 1908
THE GREENSBOROUGH PATRIOT, North Carolina, September 23, 1908
* Orville Wright Injured
* Thomas Etholen Selfridge Killed
* 1st powered airplane fatality
Page 4 has: "THE AIRSHIP DIASTER", with a corresponding article of, "The disaster to the air ship of Orville Wright in which the inventor was badly wounded and his companion killed is keenly felt in Washington, where t... See More
Wilbur Wright's airplane flight in France...
Item #677427
September 25, 1908
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Sept. 25, 1908
* Early airplane flights
* Wilbur Wright - Brothers
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "WILBUR WRIGHT MAY ATTEMPT A CHANNEL FLIGHT" (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally fragile from this era in paper.
Complete with 8... See More
Wright Brothers Aeroplane Crash.... W.A. Rogers....
Item #177186
September 26, 1908
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 26, 1908 The front page of this issue has an illustration by W. A. Rogers called "Lovers Once, But Strangers Now."
This issue has photos of "The Fatal Fall of the Wright Aeroplane"; "The Candidates for the Governorship of New York"; "The Amateur Golf Championship of 1908"; "Presidential Ca
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Wilbur Wright's airplane flights in France...
Item #685542
September 26, 1908
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Sept. 26, 1908
* Early airplane - aviation
* Wilbur Wright - Brothers
* Le Mans, France flight
* Record w/ passenger (Paul Zens)
Page 5 has a one column heading: "WILBUR WRIGHT CARRIES PASSENGER" (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally fragile from ... See More
Early flight... The Curzon Bridge over The Ganges River...
Item #657733
September 26, 1908
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, September 26, 1908 This 16 page issue is in nice condition and contains illustrations, accompanied by text, of the latest inventions of the day including: "The Aeroplane Flying at a Great Height," "The Construction of the West Aeroplane," "The Narrowing of the Ganges and Construction of the Curzon Bridge," and "Car Fen
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W.A. Rogers...
Item #177013
October 03, 1908
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 3, 1908 The front page of this issue has an illustration by W. A. Rogers called "Enlivening the Campaign."
This issue has an article by James P. McGovern called "Uses and Benefits of Denatured Alcohol"; a photo of "The Present Candidate visits the Ex-Candidate"; a photo of "Miss Billie Burke" an
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This issue has an article by James P. McGovern called "Uses and Benefits of Denatured Alcohol"; a photo of "The Present Candidate visits the Ex-Candidate"; a photo of "Miss Billie Burke" an
Presidental Candidates in the West.... W.A. Rogers...
Item #177511
October 24, 1908
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 24, 1908 The front page of this issue has an illustration by W. A. Rogers called "Somewhat Obscured, But Still Visible."
This issue has photos of "A House that was Built in a Day"; "With the Candidates in the West"; "A Glance Across the Footlights" and "The Coming Alaska-Yukon Expositio
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This issue has photos of "A House that was Built in a Day"; "With the Candidates in the West"; "A Glance Across the Footlights" and "The Coming Alaska-Yukon Expositio
Wilbur Wright's airplane flights in France...
Item #676738
October 30, 1908
EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Oct. 30, 1908
* Early airplane flights
* Wilbur Wright - Brothers
The front page has a one column heading: "Wright Has Fall Escapes Injury" See image for brief report. Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally fragile from this era in paper.
Complete with 8 pages... See More
President Taft Elected... NY Governor Hughes re-elected...
Item #177513
November 07, 1908
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 7, 1908 The front page of this issue has two photos of "The Next President and Vice-President--William Howard Taft and James Schoolcraft Shermen" which also includes short biographies.
This issue has photos of "Governor Hughes Re-Elected in New York"; "Upper Broadway on Election Night"; "How New York Watched the Returns&qu... See More
Alaska... E. W. Kemble...
Item #177347
November 21, 1908
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 21, 1908 The front page of this issue has a photo of "Paying A Nation's Debt."
This issue has a photo of "Alaska--Ten Years After"; "The Launching of the First American 'Dreadnought' "; and "Where Abraham is Buried." There is also a double page illustration of " 'Here's to Yo
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This issue has a photo of "Alaska--Ten Years After"; "The Launching of the First American 'Dreadnought' "; and "Where Abraham is Buried." There is also a double page illustration of " 'Here's to Yo
King Edward's Sixty-Seventh Birthday....
Item #177349
November 28, 1908
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 28, 1908 The front page of this issue has a photo of "The Hothead of Europe" which is relating to Kaiser William.
This issue has a photo of "The Most Eloquent Woman in the World" and "King Edward Enjoying his Sixty-Seventh Birthday." There is a photo of "A Prima Donna By Right and Role"; and a double
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This issue has a photo of "The Most Eloquent Woman in the World" and "King Edward Enjoying his Sixty-Seventh Birthday." There is a photo of "A Prima Donna By Right and Role"; and a double
Harvard defeats Yale at Football.... James Montgomery Flagg...
Item #177350
December 05, 1908
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 5, 1908 The front page of this issue has a photo of "The Coming Mistress of the White House", the latest photograph of Mrs. William H. Taft.
This issue has a photo of "Dorando Turns the Tables on Hayes"; "The Founder of a "Social Service" Church"; "Harvard Defeats Yale at Football for the First
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This issue has a photo of "Dorando Turns the Tables on Hayes"; "The Founder of a "Social Service" Church"; "Harvard Defeats Yale at Football for the First
Christmas color illustrations....
Item #177372
December 12, 1908
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 12, 1908 The front page of this issue has an illustration of "His Letter--The Best Gift of All" by E. M. Ashe.
This issue has many illustrations partially colored. There is one of "A Forlorn Hope" by J. A. Williams; "The Strategy Board" by R. F. Schabelitz; " 'Get a Reindeer' " by C. N. For
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This issue has many illustrations partially colored. There is one of "A Forlorn Hope" by J. A. Williams; "The Strategy Board" by R. F. Schabelitz; " 'Get a Reindeer' " by C. N. For
Early use of airplanes in the military...
Item #573692
December 19, 1908
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, December 19, 1908
* Early bi-plane airplane
* Military reconnaissance
The entire front page is a nice illustration captioned: "The Aeroplane Military Scout" being a nice print showing an early biplane in a military reconnaissance role. An inside page has a related article. A very nice display issue. Complete issue, very nice condi... See More
James Montgomery Flagg print...
Item #177348
December 26, 1908
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 26, 1908 The front page of this issue has a photo of "An Author of the Old School". This issue has photos of "Laying the Corner-Stone of the New Theatre"; "The Man Who Knows What All the World is Doing"; "An Aeroplane with Wings Like a Bird's" and an illustration of "By a Painter of Fair Women." The... See More
Wilbur Wright wins the very first Michelin Cup...
Item #682434
January 01, 1909
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR, Boston, Jan. 1, 1909 Page 3 has a rather inconspicuous report noting that Wilbur Wright had won the very first International Michelin Cup.
The Michelin Cup was an award sponsored by the French tire manufacturer Michelin for long distance flight made in airplanes. The contest would run through 1935.
The report, from LeMans, France, is headed: "Wright Winner O... See More
The Earthquake in Italy.... James Montgomery Flagg print...
Item #177019
January 23, 1909
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 23, 1909 (no color wrapper)
The front page of this issue has a photo of "The Ruins of the American Consulate at Messina." Additionally, this issue has photos of "In the Italian Cities of Sorrow"; "When Nature Rises in Her Senseless Wrath"; "Messina, A City That Was"; and "The Flight From the Stricken R... See More
The "Florida"/ "Republic" ship crash....
Item #177359
February 06, 1909
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, February 6, 1909 There is a color cover on this issue. The front page of this issue has a photo of "The Old "Maine" and the New in Havana Harbor."
This issue has photos and an article of "The Latest Drama of the Sea." There is a double page illustration of "In 1902 - Still At It" and a full page illustration
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This issue has photos and an article of "The Latest Drama of the Sea." There is a double page illustration of "In 1902 - Still At It" and a full page illustration
Mr. Taft in Panama.... A Capable Humorist by Mark Twain...
Item #177338
February 20, 1909
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, February 20, 1909 The front page of this issue has an illustration of "February 22, 1732" by A. D. Blashfield which is referencing the birth of George Washington.
This issue has photos of "Mr. Taft at Panama"; "Our Wonderful Country" and there is an article with illustrations of "The Discovery of the Soul" by Victor
James Montgomery Flagg print...
Item #177002
March 20, 1909
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 20, 1909 There is a color cover on this issue. The front page of this issue has an illustration of "'Hurry Up! Prosperity Express Almost Due!' " by W. A. Rogers.
This issue has a photo of "The First Session of President Taft's Cabinet" and an illustration of "Elinor Macartney Lane. There is also an article with... See More
Cy Young, Honus Wagner, Christy Mathewson... The Wright Brothers...
Item #177517
April 10, 1909
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 10, 1909 The most noteworthy page is found towards the back of the issue: "Play Ball", which includes 16 photos of players including Cy Young, Honus Wagner, and Christy Mathewson. Yet another photo is of a group of people helping the Wright Brothers get ready for a flight.
The front page of this issue has a photo of "Mr. Harriman'... See More
Wright Brothers fly for King Edward....
Item #177518
April 17, 1909
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 17, 1909 There is a color cover on this issue.The front page of this issue has an illustration of "Extremes Meet" by W. O. Wilson.
This issue has a painting by George Frederick Watts of "Algernon Charles Swinburne." There are photos of "The Wright Brothers Fly for King Edward" and "A 412-Mile Dog-Team Race.... See More
Mark Twain ad....
Item #177519
April 24, 1909
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 24, 1909 There is a color cover on this issue.The front page of this issue has an illustration of "'Dreadnought" by W. A. Rogers.
This issue has photos of "Travels With an Ex-President"; a photo of "Mrs. T. Suffern Tailer, of New York" and "A King of the Ring." There is also a double page illustration by... See More
Frank Marshall White... W. J. Biggs... Kemble...
Item #177521
May 08, 1909
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 8, 1909 There is a color cover on this issue.The front page of this issue has a photo of "The New "Sick Man of Europe"--Mahomet V."
This issue has a photos and an article on "Fostering Foreign Criminals" by Frank Marshall White and "The New Order in Turkey." There is a photo spread of "The Opening of the ... See More
The "Conqueror" falls one mile in balloon race....
Item #177523
May 22, 1909
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 22, 1909 There is a color cover on this issue.The front page of this issue has a photo of "Race-Track Betting According to Law."
This issue has photos and an article on "Falling a Mile through Space" by Edward Wesley Potter. There are photos of "The American Polo Team Which Will Play in England for the International Cup.&quo... See More
Henry Rogers - Captian of Industry - dies....
Item #177365
May 29, 1909
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 29, 1909
There is a color cover on this issue.The front page of this issue has a photo of "George Meredith", novelist and poet.
This issue has a photo and an article of "Henry Huddleston Rogers--Captain of Industry." There is also photos and an article on "The Oarless Lifeboat" and there are photos of "'The Master... See More
Julia Ward Howe....
Item #177524
June 05, 1909
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 5, 1909 There is a color cover on this issue.The front page of this issue has a photo of "Julia Ward Howe at Ninety", the author of "The Battle Hymn of the Republic".
This issue has a photo spread of "New Jersey's Amateur Race Meet." There is an illustration of "A Notable Portrait in Water-Color" and ther... See More
1st ever race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway...
Item #676126
June 07, 1909
EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, June 7, 1909
* 1909 National Balloon Race
* Indianapolis Motor Speedway
* Very 1st race held at the famous track
The front page has a nice banner headline: "BALLOON RACERS ARE FIRED UPON" with subheads. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally fragile from... See More
Wright brothers smash all flight records...
Item #693343
June 18, 1909
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, June 18, 1909
* Orville & Wilbur Wright Brothers
* Early airplanes flights aviators
* Homecoming - welcome home
* Dayton, Ohio celebration - parade
The top of the front page has a two column heading: "WRIGHT BROTHERS ARE RECIPIENTS OF MEDALS" with subheads and related pictorial. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being fr... See More
Wright Brothers' public showing at Fort Meyer, Virginia...
Item #676050
June 22, 1909
EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, June 22, 1909
* Early airplane flights
* Orville Wright - Brothers
* Fort Meyer, Virginia
* U.S. government contract ?
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "AVIATOR FACES STRONG TESTS AT FT. MEYER" with subheads. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that ar... See More
First cork-centered baseball...
Item #160549
June 26, 1909
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, June 26, 1909 The front page has two graphics relarging the huge size of the "Zeppelin II" with a related article inside. Another page has5 photos of: "The Latest Frenh & German Aeroplanes and Airships" with a related article.
Under the lengthy: "Index of Inventions" near the back is an inconspicuous entry for a patent iss
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Under the lengthy: "Index of Inventions" near the back is an inconspicuous entry for a patent iss
Illustration by James Montgomery Flagg...
Item #177533
June 26, 1909
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 26, 1909 There is a color cover on this issue. The front page of this issue has a photo of "Diversions of a Statesman."
This issue has a photo of "London From an "Invader's" War-Balloon" and a photo spread of "Our New Summer Capital"; plus a photo of "A Star Among "The Midnight Sons." This issue... See More
James Montgomery Flagg print...
Item #177528
July 03, 1909
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 3, 1909 There is a color cover on this issue.The front page of this issue has a photo of "A Notable Dramatic Event--The Maid of Orleans...Miss Maude Adams in the role of Joan of Arc."
This issue has a photo spread of "Two Prophets Not Without Honor"; "The Winning Car in Indiana's Automobile Road Race"; "The No... See More
Nocturnal baseball....
Item #177367
July 10, 1909
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 10, 1909 The front page of this issue has an illustration of "Disturbers of Traffic" by G. J. Perrett.
This issue has a photo spread of "The Senate Studies the Problem of Flight"; "Cincinnati's Novel Attempt at Nocturnal Baseball"; "A Prisoner of Science"; "The United States Open Golf Championship at Englew... See More
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