July 11, 1919 – Harry L. Bremer pulls off “one of the most gigantic publicity stunts” in Iowa City history – flying in several hundred pounds of new menswear from Chicago. Thousands gather at the Peter Lenz farm southwest of the city to see U.S. Army Lieut. David L. Behncke land his Curtis bi-plane – completing Iowa’s first air delivery of merchandise.

Dubbed “one of the most gigantic publicity stunts” in our city’s history, the Bremer’s “Golden Eagle Aeroplane Express” brought the “latest styles in coming season apparel for men” for the downtown store’s display windows. Come read the full story…

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