Concrete Ships Rise From Barge Concept
A Chicago Commerce article notes a San Francisco firm plans to build a reinforced concrete ship 400 feet long with a 1,500 tonnage. Concrete ships, already used as barges since 1910 on the Panama Canal and in Norway, promise lower upkeep and durability, with materials readily available and faster progress than steel or wood ships for certain runtimes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Vrancisco
Emamress
Eosiguma Sy
Panama Canal
Norway
Match Factory Planned for Chicago North Side Site
Ohio Match Company has bought a ground plot 124100 feet in Ohio Street and 327 feet west of Orleans Street. Plans call for an eight story fireproof steel constructed building to cost about 250000 dollars on the property with construction starting in the near future.
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Ohio Match Company
Ohio St
Orleans St
Buds That Never Blossom In Auto Vases
In a lighthearted contrast to real flowers, Mrs. Bunk dismisses the idea of artificial blossoms in car vases while Mrs. Banks notes practical reasons for their use. Real water is avoided to prevent drips and damp gowns during jolts and rough rides.
Ashburn Aviation Camp site under consideration in Chicago
The Ashburn field in Washington is a candidate for an aviation camp site with a possible Chicago selection. Delegates including Congressman William W. Wilson Attorney Garfield Charles and Capt. Edgar of the signal corps discussed the proposal. Edgar noted Chicago must extend water and sewer services to Ashburn for serious consideration. Wilson said he would press the War Department conditions with Chicago authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D .C
Chicago
William W. Wilson
Garfield Charles
Edgar
Signal Corps
Ashburn Field
Wilson
War Department
Horses for War Work in France
Article notes the sudden suspension of French army purchases and the cancelation of Washington’s proposals to buy 200000 horses quickly. Speculation centers on delays to American army training camps and possible shift to U S control of horse procurement for France Britain Italy and the United States amid heavy shipping losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Herald
War Department
Washington
France
England
Italy
United States
Royal Neighbors Meeting Notes for Camp 8142
Mary E. Tuesdale Camp No 8142 Royal Neighbors of America holds sessions on the 1st and 8th Tuesdays each month at the Dalton Village Hall. Officers listed are Oracle Josephine McLaughlin, Recorder Lulu Berger and Receiver Pauline M Slaughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary E. Tuesdale
Royal Neighbors of America
Dalton Village Hall
Josephine McLaughlin
Oracle
Lulu Berger
Pauline M. Slaughter
Bids Sought for Interior Painting at Hightawn School
District 148 Cook county announces bids for interior painting of Hightawn schoolhouse per specifications obtainable from James McLaughlin chair of Building and Grounds. Bids due to the Chairman or Secretary before 8 p.m. Tuesday July 17 1917. Board may reject any bid. George Vander Veen.
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Board of Education
Cook County
James McLaughlin
George Vander Veen
Bids Sought for School Fence at Highlawn Grounds
The Highlawn School Building and Grounds Committee calls for bids to erect a fence at the rear of the school grounds. Specifications may be obtained from James Mclaughlin, chairman. Bids must be filed with the committee chairman or the board secretary by 8 p m on Tuesday July 17 1917. The Board reserves the right to reject any or all bids.
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Board of Education
Cook County
Highlawn
James Mclaughlin
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WM. C. Zesch
Midway
Leyden Avenue
Riverdale
Uoffice
Chavacy Ave
Grand Crossin
F. J. Higgins
Wabash
Webster
LaSalle St
Henry W. Schnoor
Dolton
Chicago Street
Walter Magay
Riverdale 524
W. P. 133
Geo. Tuch
Indiana Ave
137Th Street
Robert Hanschmann
Phone Dolton
Park Ave
West 137Th St
Frank C. Ott
Edward F. Dillner
Summer Garden
Chicago St. Dolton
Iil
Frank Seestadt
Gus. Nordhoff
Sheffield Boathouse
Phil Schmit
Robby
Ind
Rant Bros
Pte St
Match Factory
Ashburn
Aviation
Royal Neighbors
St. Mary’s New Church and School
Riverside Inn
Indiana Avenue
134Th Street
Cook Co. Dolton, Ill
Roseland
115Th St
Michigan Ave
Hart Schaffner & Marx
Florsheim
Hall Schaffner & Marx
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