Illinois News Index

Highland Park Press, 3 Mar 1927, p. 27

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Muzzleâ€"Loading Firearms of Old {, Fashioned Type Presented to Academy by Son of was held, in reality teacherâ€"training courses, with the double purpose of giving teachers a new angle on their professional work and of securing the coâ€"cperation of parents in the work «f the schools. This joint institute was the outcome of a meeting held in June under the «uspices of the Spokame Council of Instead of the usual teachers‘ inâ€" stitute this fall at Spokane, Wash., a Purentâ€"Teacher association of repreâ€"| d:_fihw -‘ tions on “c?v*.-hfi when plans were made for the joint fall meeting. Later in the fall an oveâ€" in the Spanishâ€"American war (model of 1898), the cadet bayonet, model of 1892, and the 1917 model of bayonet. A complete showing of cartridges for the magazine rifles of various nations, was also given. Among the rifies for which the cartridges were shown, were models from 1893 (the French) to 1909 (the Argentine). Other nations represented were Engâ€" land, Germany, Austria, Japan, Chile, Sweden, Buigaria, Portugal, Holland, JOINT TEACHERS AND PARENTS INSTITUTE The present exhibit is a continuaâ€" tion of a policy introduced last sumâ€" mer by the Ordnance and Gunnery department. _A complete change of exhibits is effected practically every month. The various showings give to udchdlhnul-t?nehnnm fine opportunity to observe not only the different types and makes of weaâ€" pons but also the progress of small arms throughout the years. musket and bayonet, calibre .69, model of 1842. This model was alâ€" tered, in 1843, from the old model fiintâ€"lock to the percussion type. Various bayonets have also been on rifle. Its rear sight and pistol grip are, the same as for the sporter type line organizations and has created a and revolvers shown include the new â€"model of the Colt automst%â€" / z/0 calibreâ€"45;â€"pMarhich>a limited numâ€" ber huve deea xanafactured by the, Cold company. They are not at presâ€" ent an item of general issue to the army. Its use is restricted to special to the eye, and a pistol grip stock with rubber butt plate. The calibre .22 rifle fires the long cartridge of the same calibre and up to 200 yards has the same accuracy as the service is being issued in small numbers to rifle, calibre .30, model of 1903, sportâ€" er type, and that of a calibre .22, model of 1922. The former weapon has the regular Springfield action, uses the standard ball cartridges, and preparing for the <regular target army rifled revolver for metallic carâ€" tridges, a calibre .45 sideâ€"arm, model of 1872. It is the forerunner: of the present revolver and is one of the many types of "sixâ€"shooter" used by the western plainsmen. ; Sabres and Rifles only the regulation officers‘ sabre, which is furnished in standard lengths of 30, 32, and 34 inches. The .45, model of 1917, which was used extensively during the World war but which is not now a weapon of issue to the army. In addition there is an interesting type of revolver on exhiâ€" There are also on exhibition at this time the .22 calibre Colt Automatic, and the regulation calibre .45 Colt, model of 1911. Armong the revolvers are the Smith and Wesson, calibre prices with those of similar articles firing units such as the cadet pistol squad and the serviceâ€"atâ€"large pistol idea of aiding the cadets of the gradâ€" uating class in making purchases of officers‘ equipment, which they will need before joining their regiments next fall. The weapons now on display give the cadets of this class an excellent procured by the Ordnance department of the United States army, has been placed on exhibition here in the First Class (senior) club room. This has been done by Major Earl McFariand, professor of ordnance and gunnery at the Military academy, with the THURSDAY, MARCH 3%, 1927 The sabres on exhibition include Change Every Month used in Display of Pistols roses. When Omar Khayyam was venning his immortal words centurâ€" ies ago in Persia, American. Indians were singing the "Song of the Wild Rose"; weaving them into crowning wreaths and garlands for brides. Consider also "The Last Rose of Sumâ€" mer," and a dozen others of the songs that reach man‘s heart nvenn o8 condiii > t . ie 4 c a 01 d 1 garden is considered complete withâ€" out roses, and the garden at the exâ€" position will be the supreme effort of the Wallace Floral Co. to whom that exhibit â€"has been assigned. ROSES IN EXHIBIT AT HOTEL SHERMAN "Queen of Flowers" Wil Be Featured at Chicago Garden and Flower Show C €P Tribune Institute. * Thousands in use. This xmmmmmmmu hm%mdwhmmm': uo ol aainhg, thike in any Dosition. Heavy copper mmtfi&u--mfimm § Price $125.00 Delivered M. J, TIMBERLAKE All New Butterfly Electric Washer Highland Park Transfer and Storage Company FIREPROOF WAREHOUSE, 374 Central Aveame Automobile Supply Co. On Those Cold and Lonesome Nights HIGHLAND PARK Central Ave. & Second WE ALSO CARRY A FULL LINE OF CROSLEYS Automobile Storage Moving, Packing, * (The King of Radio Sets) & Second St. ALEX RAFFERTY, Sr., Manager Office 374 Central Avenue Phones 181â€"182 Listen In J. P. Steffen very many of the exquisite perfumes that delight lovely women. Climbing over a trellis in the rear of the rose garden will be a colorful brids, remontants, June roses;. roses of all sizes and colors, from the tiny, fragrant, dainty tea rose to that magâ€" nificent Rose of Roses, the American Installation of shower baths in all school buildings in Péru is made manâ€" by the Peruvian congress. one once of attar of rose, the base of and in the center will be roses, Roses," when the House of York and the House of Lancaster fought it out Warriors and lovely women have en commemorated for all time by THE HIGRLAND PARK PRESS, HIGHLAND PARK, ILLINOIS Ey Bright, airy rooms, upâ€"toâ€"date equipment. Painstaking nurses and attendantsâ€"Moderate charges. The Highland Park Hospital is essentially a Highland Park Instiâ€" tution. The funds fo?gta erection and maintenance have been supplied almost entirely by our own citizens. It is your hospital and well worthy of your support. The Highland Park Hospital Now Still Greater _ Motoring Satisfaction Dontée Brothners _ MOTOR CcaRS The Highland Park Hospital Investigate them. Then you will realize that even greater motoring satisfaction has been packed into every dollar a Dodge Brothers Motor Car costs Inside and outside Dodge Brothers Motor Car is a better car than Eever before â€"better in performance, easier to drive, quieter and smoother in action, handsomer in appearance. Improvements incorporated since January first are among the most vital in all thelong list. Highland Park 2550â€"2551 A. G. McPherson We Aiso Sell Depenaaime Used Cars Visiting Hours Daily 2 p. m. to 4 p. m. â€" 7 p. m. to 8 p. m. Av-uc.tvnibch'd-d&v-hylnd Phones 120â€"121 PAGE SEVEXN

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