Jane's Fighting Ships reveals speed and power of modern navies
London report notes United States Navy leads in destroyers and submarines while Japan, France, Italy push faster cruisers and destroyers. French Tourville and Colleoni class vessels highlight record speeds. Nelson and Rodney shown as formidable battleships with high salvo costs. Secondary fleets gain emphasis under Washington Treaty.
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London
Great Britain
United States
France
Japan
Italy
Touriville
America
Augusta
Britain
Nelson
Rodney
Spain
Dawes Family Publishes Chicago Civic Retirements
Vice President Dawes will leave the Senate on March 4 to retire from public life, joining cousin William R. Dawes who just stepped down as president of the Chicago Association of Commerce after five years. William Dawes is noted for backing grand jury action against political cliques and promoting inland waterways development. The piece praises their nonpartisan civic work and laments their exit from local politics.
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United Press
Chicago
Dawes
Senate
William R. Dawes
Chicago Association of Commerce
Windy City
Mid-West
Chicago-Lake Michigan
Hotel Walton Damaged By Sunday Fire In Terrell
Fire of undetermined origin damaged the Hotel Walton and the O. F. Walton Lumber offices in Terrell Texas. Firemen battled for two hours to control the blaze. All hotel guests escaped uninjured. Total damage estimated at 35000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terrell
Texas
Walton
O. F. Walton Lumber Company
Naval architects seek 40 knot warship distinction
The discussion highlights global efforts by naval architects to achieve the milestone of a 40 knot warship, noting the difficulty in delivering such a high speed vessel.
Al Smith and Hoover Now at Miami Beach
President elect Hoover and former New York Governor Alfred E. Smith vacation in Miami Beach. The resort city buzzes about a possible meeting, while Hoover plans fishing trips to the upper Florida Keys. Smith arrives with fanfare, enjoys golf and swimming, and nights ride in a blue car with police escort.
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United Press
Miami Beach
Fla
Hoover
Alfred F. Smith
New York
al” Smith
Herbert Hoover
Smith
Victor
Florida Keys
Washington
Aspironal: A Cough and Cold Elixir Scam
A sensational ad touts Aspironal as a guaranteed fastest cure for colds and flu claiming lab approval and nationwide endorsement. It persuades readers to buy a 60 cent bottle, test it on the clock, and demand a refund if symptoms persist, promising relief for all ages and even children.
Natives Have Easy Life No Big Worries
London reports Fiji Islanders enjoy a comfortable life under the 1927 Colonial Report. Labor has little impact on Fijians. every native is in a land owning unit with village housing provided and no rent paid for land or house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
London
Public Fiddlers Contest and Box Supper Planned
The public is invited to an oldtime fiddlers contest and box supper Friday night at River Road school. Proceeds fund playground equipment. John B. Gilvin will be the auctioneer. Hot coffee and cocoa will be served free.
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River Road School
RE. B. Dulaney
John B. Gilvin
Capuchine Offers Quick Relief from Neuralgic Pains
Cure for aches from colds flu and rheumatic pains Capuchine provides rapid soothing relief. The liquid formula acts instantly calming nerves without upsetting the stomach and has served millions for thirty years. Sold by all druggists in 30¢ 60¢ and trial sizes.
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