National Geographic October 1926

Carnival Days on the Riviera
A free spirit falls across the south of France during Carnival, particularly in Nice where floats and costumes are months in the making.
Hunting an Observatory: A Successful Search for a Dry Mountain on Which to Establish the National Geographic Society’s Solar Radiation Station
In a joint mission the Smithsonian Institution and the National Geographic Society select Mount Brukkaros in southwestern Africa as a site where scientists will live and study the sun’s radiation and how it may be used to predict weather.
Canada from the Air: Flights Aggregating 10, 000 Miles Reveal the Marvelous Scenic Beauties and Amazing Natural Resources of the Dominion
Dodging mountains and sweeping low over farms and harbors, the secretary of the Royal Canadian Air Force takes an aerial tour, offering observations of his country’s culture and economy.