ipwpf T'-V ap| &&&&&* *j* *j|» -^-Hj lrW & V, •„,. v. INTERNATIONAL FALLS PRESS nor­I APPROPRIATION OF $150,000 a decision the wisdom of which, The bill, house file No. 84, was 1W MAKING MILITARY AIR it is now considered, is being FOR NORMAL SCHOOL introduced as follows: FORCES ADEQUATE FOR proved by current events. The "A bill for an act to appropriate 'pusher type of craft has recently THE NATION'S NEEDS money for the erection of a Representative Miner, Pendergast been abandoned in favor of the DOWN DEEP IN YOUR POCKET *T to- mal school building at Bemidji, and Others Introduce Bill for tractor, which will be the design Minnesota. IN view of the renewed public *1 Establishment of Institution. of machines hereafter purchased ii "Section 1. That the sums of interest in aviaton due to recent The corns ache for freedom. They exert an for this arm of the service. None mony hereinafter named are hereby military developments in Europe, *1 With Representatives L. G. of the biplanes is equipped with appropriated from any moneys x\ Popular Mechanics Magazine undertook influence over you to be put into circulation. No Pendergast, of Bemidji, Beltrami eithr wireless or guns, although in the State Treasury, not otherwise to ascertain exactly the I county H. J. Miner, of International this could be easily done., Various appropriated: conditions that exist in our own temptation to spend needlessly when the money is in I Falls, Koochiching county ?1 stabilizing devices are being "First—For the erection of a army and navy regarding aviation, Farley A. Dare, of Walker, Cass I experimented with, but so far no Normal School building at Bemidji, and with the co-operation I the bank on interest. Start an account now with I* County E. R. Hinds, of Hubbard, army aeroplane has been fitted j*| Minnesota, $75,000 for the .. of the Secretary of War and the and G. S, Wilkins, of Wadena, as with such an apparatus. Tests whatever surplus you have—even a dollar will open Secretary of the Navy presents, in fiscal year ending July 31, 1916, I its authors, a bill calling for an have been made with several the February number, and available August 1, 1915. for the first appropriation of $150,000 for the an account. Don't allow your money to work you I bomb-dropping devices and at Second—For the completion of time a complete and comprehensive establishment of the Bemidji $ least one has been adopted. The said Normal School building or 1 statement of just what the make it work for you-this is the way others get ahead. normal school, has been introduced same is likewise true of guns designed additional bulding, the sum of situation is, just what developments Ti in the house of representatives. for defensvive work $75000-00 for the fiscal year end- are under way, and just against air craft, while none of The bill has been referred to the If ing July 31, 1917, and available ""what plans the officers-in charge FIRST NATIONAL BANK the troops has been equipped with Normal ochool committee and 011 on the 1st day of August, 1916. of this work in both arms of the them. being reported favorably from "Section 2. This act shall take service have for the future. International Falls, Minn. that body will be given to the effect and be in force from and "Thirty-five officers of the army The article, which is illustrated, committee on appropriations. after its passage." fi states: have qualified as military aeroplane Already the bill has gained "The United States army now pilots. No enlisted men m,any active supporters among aeroplanes. All of these has II have so qualified, although eight GET THESE the legislators and it appears that are biplanes, the oldest of which are under instruction. So far, SUBSCRIBE FOR THE PRESS the measure has an excellent delivered in January, 1913, five hangars, or military aero scations, *was chance for passage. ?and the new'est, Sept. 21, 1914. have been established by Reliance has been placed solely the War Department. These are Senator L. H. Nord and Representatives in this type of machine because Pendergast and Miner, located at San Antonio, Texas of the belief that it is superior to San Diego, Cal. Fort Kam!ehameha, from this district, are devoting monoplane for war purposes, the H. L. Manila, P. I., and Fort much time to the interests of the bill and are much encouraged by Northern Minnesota Hospital present indications. Leavenworth, Kan. Since, aviation "OCR HIGH SCHOOL exclusively the SSR uses No. 10 was instituted in the army in 1908, 12 army airmen have been AT THE PRESS OFFICE Remington Standard Typewriter." killed in accidents. During the same period experiments have been conducted with dirigibles, and military authorities announce BIRTHDAY AND WEDDING that these will be continued in the PRESENTS This form of craft, however, future. is not looked upon with a We have an endless assortment IflMGTQN STWDAED TTPEWBITU of appropriate gifts, great deal of confidence by army ©®©®@®GXiXDa© representing the newest and authorities." 'gi®®®©®®®®®®® finest products of the Jewelers' Art. 'Why,' it is often asked, 'does Wedding rings, beautiful not the War department organize diamonds, Sparkling jewels, an aeroplane militia, or at least Watches, Unique silverware, make arrangements for the use of Sterling Novelties, Rich cut the scores of privately owned Glass, Clocks, Etc. 1 aeroplanes in case of war?' The H. D. D. R. Monohan, M. Elizabeth Monohan, M. N E S O N S army's reply is emphatic and interesting. Mary C. Ghostley, M. D. Jewelry Store According to the officers International Falls, Minn. Office over International State Bank. International Falls, fri who have studied the subject, the majority of privately ownd machines are nothing more than toys, and dangerous ones at that. The lack of sufficient lifting power, speed, and stability BURN-ALL renders them unsuitable for military purposes. It is therefore up to the army to develop its own air craft. Private manufacturers are We are the authorized not building machines suitable for dealer in supplies of the military purposes. When the INCINERATOR United States Army last .'Summer Complete Remington line, announced an offer of prizes totaling consisting of ribbons, car­ $30,000 to manufacturers who would develop, according to set bon paper, and typewriter THE NEW INVENTION FOR DESTROY ING specifications, biplanes suitable paper, and all typewriter ALL KINDS OF CITY GARBAGE. for military purposes, only one machine meeting the requirements accessories. was submitted." "There are 15 aeroplanes in the aerial service of the navy. All of these are biplanes, the oldest of which was purchased four years EM7 $Yi We furnish typewriter ago, and the newest, the new Burgess-Dunns tractor* acquired ribbons in single or two late last fall. None of these machines -"Nyllr: Hftv.H colors of standard or spe­ is fitted with guns, but REASONABLE JUST provisions have been made for cial combinations for all v4 thus equipping them in the event $ makes of typewriters or of necessity. A special gun for this purpose is now being developed. adding machines. PRICE THING Wireless apparatus, al though riot regularly installd, is now being experimented with EFFICIENT The same is essentially true concerning stabilizing devices. What VILLAGES IN SERVICE is termed a very good type of igun for attacking air craft has been ECONOMICAL developed and proved successful in tests made against aerial targets. CITIES OF There are 1,6 officers who have qualified as fliers, but, as in the army, no enlisted man has OPERATION passed the tests admitting him to the service, although several of GUARANTEED them are being instructed. Only two officers have been killed in aeroplane accidents. Experiments have beeij made with different kinds of bomb-dropping devices, but none has been adopted for ,x* regular use. The Navy Depart ment in this. connection states 22!°nSio that the effectiveness of bombs thrown from an aeroplane is still a matter of doubt on account of FURNISHED PLANS APPLICATION the small amount of weight that such craft is capable of carrying. Your orders will receive our prompt anid careful The only naval aeronautic station is situated at Pensacola, Fla. attention at all times. Every article we sell carries "No. experiments have been Patentee with it the positive Remington guarantee. rnade with dirigibles. The navy, Contractor and Builder THE PRESS STATIONERY STMtEOT however,- is now in the market for INTERNATIONAL FALLS, MINNESOTA at least two such tnraft minimum displacements of 75*000 cubic feet.'' 1 Jr ft "r Sto*' VE .. 1 -tog »h .» f&kM •a* fllifififffo A