Destruction of Battleships Demonstrated Via Air Bombing
Congressman Hull recounts a Potomac to James River voyage witnessing a joint Army Navy Air Service test off Cape Hatteras. Langley Field bombers attacked the Virginia and New Jersey to show modern coast defense as ships sank to the sea bottom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congressman Hull
Potomac
James River
Chesapeake Bay
Hampton Roads
St. Mihiel
Cape Hatteras
United States
Virginia
New Jersey
Army
Navy Air Service
Martin
Langley Field
Peru Star Joins Rock Island Club
Alex Gorgal star kicker of the Peru Independents left for Rock Island for training with the Rock Island Independents. He signed with Rock Island in summer and is to report Monday. Manager Matt Knauf said he is through and the Peru Independents are unlikely to reorganize for the coming season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alex Gorgal
Peru Independents
Rck Island
Rock Island Independents
Gorgal
Rock Island
Matt Knauf
Jobst Gets Ottawa Contract For National Plate Plant
The contract for erecting the super structures of two large buildings for the new $7,000,000 National Plate Co. plant was awarded to Valentine Jobst & Son of Peoria. Work starts at once and is to be finished by February 1, 1924 with a large force to rush completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Plate Co
Valentine Jobst & Son
Peoria
Happy Women In Spring Valley Find Kidney Relief
Mrs. Robt. Carmichael of 228 W Cleveland St Spring Valley describes back pain fatigue dizziness and urinary troubles from overwork. After using Doan's Kidney Pills her back pain eased her kidneys strengthened and she feels like a different woman. 60 cents at all dealers FosterMilburn Co Buffalo NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robt. Carmichael
Cleveland Street
Spring Valley
Doan
Secrest Party Explores Colorado Rockies and Colorado Springs
Dr P J Secrest of Spring Valley Illinois leads a touring party through Estees Park Mount Chapin Pike's Peak and Garden of the Gods near Colorado Springs. They encounter rugged roads, a deranged neighbor, and a fur smuggling arrest in Denver before continuing toward Fort Collins and the Wyoming border.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kestes Park
Rocky Mountains
Colorado
Mt. Chapin
Pike’s Peak
P. J. Secrest
Spring Valley
Chasm Falls
Mississippi
South
Estees Park
Greeley
Col
Denver
Rocky Mountain
Overland Park
Althou
Knights of the Road
R. R
Denver Camp Ground
U. S
Canada
Auto Camp Grounds
Colorado Springs
Pike's Peak
Antlers Hotel
State of
Great Plains
Mark
America
Secrest
Garden of the Gods
Manitoua
Manitou
Williams Canyon
South Cheyenne Canyon
Seven Falls
North Cheyenne Canyon
Bruin Inn
Stratton Park
Broadmoor Hotel
Circle Drive
Wastebasket Fix Keeps Desk Chair Upright
A wastebasket attached to the chair side stabilizes the seat and prevents tipping. The simple modification holds the basket in place, reducing spills and maintaining balance during use.
Searl's Ridge Visitors and Shoppers Highlight Week
John Rick and family were Peoria shoppers Friday. Mrs Viola Mavity visited the Smith home last week. Lars Peterson returned to work after a tonsil and adenoid operation. Mrs Leonard Aldrich and daughter were Ridge visitors Sunday. Tom Palmer and family visited Harve Clark. Mr and Mrs J F Williams called at Roger Atkins Sunday. Mr T Rhyne and daughter Hazel visited Dave Smith's near Sheffield. Mr and Mrs Wm Me Kenney entertained guests from Chicago last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Rick
Peoria
Viola Mavity
Smith
Lars Peterson
Leonard Aldrich
Ridge
Tom Palmer
Harve Clark’s
J. FF
Me Williams
Roger Atkins
Wm. Me Kenney
Chicago
Sign of Disaster Among German Peasantry
A superstition among German peasants holds that if a mother loses the heel of a shoe she wears it is a sign that one of her children will die before year’s end.
New Percales Fall Styles for Aprons Dresses and Waists
The new Percales for Fall feature extra weight in light and dark colors with small figures and new designs. All 36 inch wide and tub proof at mWe per yard, suitable for Aprons Dresses and Boys School Waists.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Peru
Rock Island Club
Jobst
Ottawa
Foster-Milburn Co
Mirs
Buffalo, N. Y
Segrest Party
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Dr. Secrest
Colo
Daniels and Fisher
Carl Sandell
Daniels and Fisher Dry Goods Co
Carl
the Giant
Colorow
Lookout Mountain
Buffalo Bill
Secrest Party
Florence Schachtner
Frank Creed
Ft. Collins
Rocky Mountain Highway
Laramie
Wyoming
Livermore
Wyoming Line
Utah
la Salle Theatre
LA Salle, Ill
Broadway
Searl’s Ridge
Lasalle
Lacey
Cotton Charlies
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