Typed onto a piece of paper attached to the image: "As Hughes Visited Washington To Thank Cordell Hull, Washing, D. C. -- Police escorting Howard Hughes holding hat, through the admiring throungs at the Washington Airport as the intrepid flyer and his four companions on his Round-The-World flight came to the Capital, July 21st, to personally thank Secretary of State Cordell Hull for his cooperation in clearing their take-offs on their flight. Credit Line (ACME) 7/21/38."

Note: Now appearing-- Jimmy (Schnozzola) Durante, The Three Nonchalants, Marion Colby, Arden-Fletcher Dancers, Johnny Martin, emcee, Carlton Hayes and Orchestra, July 25th thru August 7th. Photograph of Jimmy Durante appears underneath the text. One of seven "Desert Flower" menus in a series; cover features photograph of a Joshua tree in bloom. Back of menu has illustration of the hotel and surrounding area, and lists features of the property. Space for postal message, address and stamp on back Menu insert: Advertisements Restaurant: Painted Desert Room Location: Las Vegas, Nevada, United States