Improved Monitor Design Raises Cost and Scope
Secretary Long asks four firms to bid higher costs for modified 4000 ton harbor defense monitors with twin 10 inch guns and updated gear. Projects for Arkansas Connecticut Florida and Wyoming delayed as new estimates are reviewed. Original armor cost 130000 rises to 187000. hull, engines, and deck dimensions expand. Contractors and bids: Newport News $860000, Bath Iron Works $862000, Lewis Nixon $825000, Union Iron Works $875000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long
Linex
Board of Construction
Department
Arkansas
Connecticut
Florida
Wyoming
Board On Construction
Towa
Congress
Arkansas, Newport News Company
Connecticut, Bath Iron Works
Lewis Nixon
Wyoming, Union Iron Works
Cough Cure Ad Praises One Minute Remedy
An advertisement from Hanes & Egolf touts One Minute Cough Cure as a fast-acting remedy for coughing, claiming it loosens the cold and heals quickly. It markets the product as the best cough cure for children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanes
Survey finishes west entrance of proposed Nicaragua canal
The west entrance survey shows a harbor eastward feasible with a breakwater and dredging of a 600 foot channel. Detailed soundings indicate shallow to deep transitions near Brite Head, with mangrove swamps east of the Rio Grande to be dredged. Eastern entrance at Graytown plotted with eight fathom contour aiding deepening estimates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nicaragua Canal
Brite Head
Rio Grande
Graytown
Ayer's Cherry Pectoral Ad Claims Real Remedy
An advertisement asserts that Ayer's Cherry Pectoral cures the root of coughs rather than offering mere soothing relief. It contrasts the product with cheap elixirs and cough syrups, presenting it as the practical physician's prescription and a real remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ayer
W. A. Coker
Allis, Ark
Hutter
Rolink
Steven
Wis
Chas
Hull
Whortley Road
London
Ont
van Buren
Ark
J E Wright
Chester, Ark
Mena Lodge No 100 Meets Castle Hall in Blocksom Block
Mena Lodge No 100 holds a meeting at Castle Hall in Blocksom’s block on Monday evening. G W Knowlton serves as C of Tl and Hamilton KR of S Ry is noted in the proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.F
A.M. Dallas Lodge
Ory
Thad M. Carder
W.M
V. Pertel
Mena Lodge
P. No
Castle Hall
Blocksom’s
G. W. Knowlton
Tl. Hamilton, KR
S. Ry
Iron Hall
K.P
J.C. Byens
Ethel Blocksom
Knights of the Royal Arch of
Mena
Masonic Hall
J. C. Byers
B. A
Fred Steinsmith
Ve Episcopal Church
Sera
the Land
Sun Tor School
KR. Stewart
Department of the Interior
United States Land Office
Camden
Ark
Ben
Edward H. Ison
James R. Ashi
Sal James RK
Sui
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Thea
Pacific
Nicaragua
G. B. Glendining
J. T. Frady
Propr
J.C. Byers
Attorney At Law
Federal
Supreme Courts
Mena Hotel
S. L. Lindsay
Mena St
Lalso Deliver Express
C. E. Hope
Agt
Waters Pierce Oil Co
Daly Northbowng
Ansas City
Texarkana
Shreveport
Hornbeck
Port Arthur
D. J. Cavers
H.C. Onn, G.P.A
C.C
W. Ivan Matheny
Knights OF Equity
J.C
OMY Council
Council Chamber
Mark Whayne
I. D. Jones
Hook and Ladder Co. No. 1
F.C. Savage
Fire Chiet
Presbyterian Church
New Church
Amsterdam and
Zwolle Streets
Schimerhorn
M. E. Church South
Epworth League
Sp. m
J. J. Greene
Baptist Church
Sp.m
L. Compere
G. P
Youre
Christian Church
Alpine Safe & Cycle CO
Cincinnati
East Mena Street
R. M. Watters
Mena Jewelry
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