Jules Verne described a journey round the world in 80 days. His efficient hero took the fastest steamers and trains, never missed a connection. Airmen may cut this time to 30 days. The U. S., England, France, Portugal are all in friendly rivalry to achieve the first flight 'round the world. The English pilot, Sir Keith Smith, has already flown from England to Australia; the Portuguese have great confidence in Admiral Gago Continho and Captain Sacadura Cabral, who flew last year from Lisbon to Rio...
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