59% increase in pulling power is claimed for an unusual new rotor propeller for airplanes

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"Remarkable Rotor Propeller For Airplanes"

59% increase in pulling power is claimed for an unusual new rotor
propeller for airplanes designed on somewhat the same principle as
the Flettner rotor sailing ship.