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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-08-31
A THOUGHT

He disHppoIntcth the devices
Of the crafty, so that their
hands cannot perform their on.
tcrpriAs job 5l2.
CLEVERNEss and cunning
" are incompatible.-Byron.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-08-31

the American in moderate cir
sumstsnces has taken TO the
open road. especially during the
summer months.
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What Star Readers Are Wr1tinq About
ALL LETTERS TO THE EDITOR MUST BE SHORT AND
HAVE NAME AND ADDRESS

duarious. The third e. shlfilsss
and lazy
Our tax laws favor the last
AZ The expense II the first
LOUIS NASH.
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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-08-31

A Nevada ice cream parior man sues because nj.
Missus told him 90 go 20 he'll with his old store
shrswd business advice II sho wasn't merely trying
20 start a family ros.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-08-31

United states and where are thsy ?
A AiaAemn. drkgHzas. G~orgia
fiIsuoiS. IndlqHa. f9lc1. Esatackp.
Nsiae. Mtasoari. Nrts York. Ohio.
Oregon. EoRfh Dakota. Tennessee.
Tezas aHa Washington each hos a
~MoHnf TgrHgn"
.. How much In goods can an
American citizen bring back from
abroad without paying duty2
4. Residents Of the Cniied STATES
returning fr0u abroad may bring
n articles acquired abroad Hoi cr-
ccediug Fi05 81 taiae. free Of duty,
protsded they arc INTENDED for soa-
rcnirs Or curiot
Q. How many different species Of
whales are there7
A. Twenty-Five.
O Under what conditions does the
postoffiee deliver mail 70 the door
instead Of making the patrons come
TO the posiofnce7
4. Village delivery IL propid>d 81
The postal service tchere The re-
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-08-31

Indians" Says an Eastern writer shave no oaths
napprrs or immodcst dancrs." Maybe that. why
you SEC 80 many Of them standing out in front Of
cigar storvs
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BY DIR. HUGH s. CUNNING
Surgeon General. United States
Public Health Service

MORE and more u is evident
1fl that wherever facilities are
available and economic circum.
stances permit. the American
family OF the present day IS dc.
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Yes, We're Movin0

THE rapid progress America makes is
i vividly illustrated by the automobile
industry
Twenty years ago everyone thought the
"horseless carriage" was joke. Now the
motor industry in one form or another
pays taxes totaling the huge sum OF
S500,000,000 year. It's certainly no
longer an infant industry.
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New York convention Of dance teachers ndorse
'-the Charleston" but de-m Il improper to kick
higher than your partners head. Another measly
blow NJ personal liberty.
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medical legal CT marital adj
vice. Personal replies. conf
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signed
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ADELAIDE GORDON.
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Mount Vernon are there In the
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1925-09-18
LEBANON CHURCH

The neighbors are all grieved to
hear of the death of Mrs o. H. Will
kins. She leaves two sons and five
daughters: Mackall and Clarence
Wilkins, Mrs. Howard Brill, Mrs. w
M. Hickman, Mrs. Otis Gochenour
Mrs. Joe Boehm and Miss Laura Will
kins and her husband. Mrs. wilkins
was buried in the Lebanon Cemtery
at p. m. Wednesday.
Mrs. J. S. Pine, who has been visit.
ing her sister, Mrs. A A Miller, re-
turned to her home in Oklahoma City
Tuesday.
Mrs. Mollie Campbell and little
grandson, Frank. Jr., returned from
Pennsylvania, where they have been
visiting relatives for the past few
weeks.
Mrs. C. P. Warner and son of
Washington returned home after Wis
iting friends in this section.
Mrs. Rebeeca Funkhouser is MAX
ing wonderful improvement on her
home, installing furnace, remodel
ing the house and installing lights.
A large number of people attend
ed the sale of Mrs. r. Funkhouser,
Wednesday.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1925-09-18
TOMS BROOK

Levi Bushong of Washington was a
guest last week of his aunt, Mrs. Kate
Wisman, his father, w. A. Bushong
and sister. Mrs. Neomia Bushong.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Wisman and
children. Evelyn. Douglas and Don
aid of Detroit. Mich, who spent sew.
eral weeks here with relatives and
friends, left Sunday for New Oxford
Pa, to visit Mrs. Wisman's brother
Carl Dean, before returning to their
home. They were accompanied to
New Oxford by Mrs. Wismans moth.
er, Mrs. Zelda Dean( who will spend
few days there with her son and
daughter-in-law, Mr.. and Mrs. Car
Dean.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. H. Houston and
daughters, Mary Catherine and Mel
lie Maxwell. have returned to their
home in Winston-Salem, N. c., after
spending some weeks with her par.
ents, Mr. and Mrs. John Rutz and
other relatives.
Miss Leola Dean, who spent the
past year in Detroit, has returned
She spent the weekend in Woodstock
with her sister, Mrs. Charles Huff.
Mr.. and Mrs. M. l.. Snarr are Wis
iting relatives in West Virginia and
Ohio.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1925-09-18
SOCIAL EVENTS

On Wednesday evening, Mrs. Guy
Benchoff entertained at a Colonial
linen shower in honor of Miss Cath
crime Bargelt, whose marriage to
Mr.. Ray Krantz will take place in
the autumn. The colonial idea with
a color scheme of lavender and gold
was beautifully carried out in enter
tainment, decorations and the dainty
course luncheon which was served
after the game of Hearts" was play
ed. Prizes were awarded Miss Mar
garet Hoffman, Miss Bargelt and
Mrs. Fred Spiker.
Miss Resale Benchoff, in Colonial
costume danced the stately minuet as
she gave to each guest a miniature
spinning wheel, while Miss Margaret
Hoffman at the piano played Colonial
airs.
The surprise of the evening came
when Miss Bargelt was led to the
dining room, where a chest filled with
dainty and useful linen was present
ed to her Decorations in this room
were spinning wheels of the Colonial
period, lavender and yellow flowers
Wednesday Bridge Club
The Wednesday afternoon Bridge
Club was entertained by Mrs. jacob
Haun at her home on North Main
Street. Prizes were awarded Mrs
James G. Gravely and Mrs. Wilbur L
Newman. An ice course was served
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1925-09-18
Personals

Mr.. Bender Fansler has resumed
his studies at v. P. l., Blacksburg
Mr.. Fansler is on the staff of the
Virginia Tech" the college paper
Messrs. William Logan and Paul
Miller of the class of rs, Woodstock
High School, left this week to attend
Roanoke College, Salem, Va.
Misses Eleanor Ford, Madolin Wal
ton and Elizabeth Dulin returned tc
William and Mary College, Williams
burg, after having spent vacation a
their homes in Woodstock.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur w. Russell Of
Winchester and Mr. William Russell
of Bowman's, were called to Wood
stock this week by the death of theil
brother, Mr.. Joseph Russell.
Mr.. S. G. Clark, dealer in Ford cars
and parts, returned Thursday from
Detroit with an improved 1926 mode
Ford car. which is now on displa,
at his place of business on Soutl
Main Street. Woodstock.
Mrs. William Ramey is visiting he,
daughter, Mrs. William Knight il
Washington.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1925-09-18
SURPRISE BIRTHDAY DINNER

/ Mrs. Virginia Bowers was given a
pleasant surprise on Sunday morn.
ing when her children and grandchil.
dren arrived in cars to give birth.
day dinner in her honor at the home
of her son-in-law and daughter, Mr.
and Mrs. Albert Miller, at Conicville
where Mrs. Bowers makes her home
All of her children were present. A
delicious dinner was served.
Those present were Mrs. Virginia
Bowers and Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Mil
Ter of Conicville; Mr.. Cover Bowers
New Market; Mr. and Mrs. Thomas
Bowers, Woodstock; Mr.. and Mrs
Raymond Bowers and daughter, Hill
da, Hamburg; Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Rau, Woodstock; Mrs. Lille Myers
and son Harry, Hamburg; Mr.. and
Mrs. Romanus Pence and son Lester.
Hamburg; Mr.. and Mrs. Robert
Heishman and children, Paul, Alfred.
Virginia, Earl and Harry, Hamburg:
Mr.. and Mrs. James Bowers and chill
dren, Lena, Ida, James. Aquilla and
Elizabeth, of Woodstock; Mr.. and
Mrs. Clarence Bowers and children,
Pearl, Frank, Helen and Hazel, of
Strasburg: Miss Naomi Bowers, of
Woodstock; Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Fo-
gle and children, Frank, Jr., and An
ma Rebecca, of Woodstock: Miss Flor
ence Miller. Mr.. Paul Foltz, Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles Hepner and children.
Reba, Frances, Leonard and William.
Conicville; Mrs. Ed McInturff, Mr..
Anthony Miller. Woodstock.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1925-09-18
PUBLIC SALE OF MILL PROPERTY
Tuesday, September %. 1928


AT the mill seat of the late d.
Windle, one mile west of Saumsville,
| will sell at public auction the en-
tir outfit of this site, consisting of a
sawmill, grist mill, with two burrs,
and koop factory, all driven by a
35-h. p. engine, with walled-in boil
ers.
The above will be sold as whole.
will also sell separately, 9Th. p.
gasoline engine, an S-h. D. Prick en-
CINE, pair platform scales, a good
wagon jack, Is TT. 10 in. belt, some
steel conveyors, Is TT. of q in. line
shaft, a 40-gal. coal oil tank with
pump.
The above is all good machinery
and in running order. Because OF
minor heirs, lien will be given the
buyer (until the heir is of age) al
a rate cheaper to the buyer, than to
own the site. The seat consists of a
good storeroom with shelving and
good storeroom wit hshelving and
counters. This place is known to be
one of the best business sites in the
surrounding country, with a never.
failing stream of water, and ample
room for operating.
Sale to begin at 10 a. m. Terms
will be cash.
w. E. FLEMING, Admir-.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1925-09-18
SINGS OF TOMS BROOK FARM

In a recent issue of the Baltimore
Sun, the Bentztown Bard sings of the
farm of Harry Crabill at Toms Brook,
in the following stanzas:
Hill Crest Orchard
Here's song for Harry Crabill and
the Hill Crest orchards where
The mountains of Virginia breathe
the lovely summer air!
Hill Crest in the valley. where the
apple blossoms glow
AT the festals of the springtime bet
ter than the richest show,
And the apples in the autumn on
those slopes of beauty seem
Like the jewels of ancient splendor in
the gardens of a dream!
Signal Knob off yonder, and Mount
Jackson just away
Where the peaks of Massanutten wear
a veil of mist today
North mountain sitting stately where
its sundered peaks arise
In the sunlight and the moonlight un-
derneath Virginia skies!
Here's song to Harry Crabill and
that Hill Crest home that shines
In its Paradise of orchards and of
blossoms and of vines!
Down the highway out of Strasburg,
and here's Toms Brook smiling
sweet
As it dreams beneath fair Hill Crest
Like rose at beauty's feeti
The long road through the Valley
shining far with life and vim,
And the Massanutten cleaning, and
the far peaks vast and dim
Oh, You world of old Virginia, with
your history and your song,
And your homes like lovely Hill Crest
where the fruited orchards
throngi
-B. B.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1925-09-18
METHODIST CHURCH

Sunday School, 9:45.
Morning preaching, II. Subject OF
the sermon, What Is Man On Earth
For? Or the Mission of Man"
Epworth League, 7:15.
Evening preaching at s. Subject
of the sermon, Some Familiar Self
Denials Which Christian Life In
voles."
Come out and hear these special
sermons which the pastor is preach
ing.
W.D. KEENE. Pastor
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GET READY TO LAUGH

In the splendid and varied program
at New Theatre for the coming week,
Manager Dalke has booked Sidney
Chaplin in the Flying Fish" You
saw the star in "Charley's Aunt" 1t
is one of the refreshing sort of pic
lures, one which everybody can en-
joy to the limit and one which will
agitate the risibilities of any audi
ence. Don't forget to see the Fly
ing Fish" on Wednesday night, Sep
TENDER 20.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1925-09-18
UNUSUAL OPPORTUNITY

Located on Lantz Mill Road, one
half mile from Edinburg, Va. Good,
7room frame house, porches, cellar,
plenty Of shade and good water. five
outbuildings, shop 60 20 feet. Own
er has done splendid business but
must retire on account of health.
Ideal for chickens; splendid range to
creek. For price and terms, see
w. M. CALVERT,
Woodstock, Va.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1925-09-18
Toms Brook, Va.
MODERN HOME FOR SALE

Modern Broom home and bath,
on South Main Street, known as the
Luther Wisman property, now owned
by Mark Rush. Owner has decided
to offer property for 80 days only.
Has steam heat, electric lights, noun
tain water. garage for 10 cars and
pit to wash cars and repair shop.
Hen house, coal and wood shed.
Large lot, 1913 10 feet Good in
vestment
W. H. BRUMBACK, Realtor.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1925-09-18
WANTED

A saleslady for our ready-to-wear
department. Prefer enc with knowl-
edge Of bookkeeping and typewriting
State salary expected. Write or call.
MEMBERS DEPARTMENT
STORE
Woodstock, Va.
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ST. PAUL'S REFORMED

Sunday School, 9:45. No morning
church services.
Young Peoples Society, GAS.
Evening worship, 1880.
There will be harvest home serv-
ices at Calvary next Sunday morning
at 1920.
ROBERT L. BAIR, Pastor.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1925-09-18
REFORMED CHURCHES

st. Johns, Hudson's Cross Roads
Bible school, 1:30; preaching, 2:30
Grace, Rinkerton, Bible school
$50; Christian Endeavor, 1880. AID.
dress by pastor.
Emanuel, Mt Jackson, Bible school
$50. Address by pastor.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1925-09-18
CHURCH OF GOD

Elder Francis H. Gibson, evangel-
list and singer, Lorain, o., will con-
duct services in The Church of God,
Dry Run, Va, Saturday, September
10, at s O'Clock. Subject, 1.-The
Faith; also Sunday, September 20,
IL o'clock Subject, Our Hope. -
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1925-09-18
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

Rev. o. d. Gilkeson. D. D., of Win.
chester will preach at IL a. m. and
at 1880 p. m. next Sunday. The pub
lie is cordially invited to hear him
Sunday School, 10 a. m.
Try Company, $40.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1925-09-18
MT. JACKSON METHODIST

Mt Jackson, IL a. m.
Hamburg, 3 p. m.
Quicksburg, 1880 p. m.
Evangelistic service now in pro
gress at Quicksburg. Everybody wei
come to all services.
L. H. SMALLWOOD, Pastor.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1925-09-18

Invest your money In the per
cent Certificates of the Shenandoah
Valley Loan & Trust Co., Wood
stock. Va. Security unquestioned.
Interest payable semi-annually, and
Certificate redeemable any time
after six months on short notice.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1925-09-18
EDINBURG METHODIST

Sunday School. 9:45.
Preaching. IL and 1880.
Epworth League, Gas.
A cordial invitation to all.
M. d. FILLMORE, Pastor.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1925-09-18
PROFESSIONAL NOTICE

DR.. ]. B. Rush announces that his
office will be open for the first ten
days of each month only. Appoint
ments during this time may be had
by addressing him at Harrisonburg.
Harrisonburg Office in National
Bank of Harrisonburg. Sp.4-tf
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1925-09-18
CHRISTIAN CHURCHES

Woodstock:
Bible school. 10.
Communion service, IL.
Christian Endeavor, z.
Preaching at s.
Edinburg:
Bible school, g.: As.
Worship and preaching, IL.
Christian Endeavor, z.
Sunday morning service will be in
honor of Fathers Day" The pas
tor will speak special message to
fathers. The men will be missed il
absent from church Sunday morning.
Men are coming, will you not fellow
ship with them in this service? The
public are invited
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1925-09-18
Church Notices
EPISCOPAL CHURCH

Mt. Jackson, IL.
Woodstock, 1880.
The public are cordially invited.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1925-09-18
WOOD FOR sALys

/ have 600 cords of stove wood
Will deliver in town or community in
stove length or sell of ranks in
woods.
e. E. GOLLIDAY.
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For SALE

One slightly used 1926 Chevrolet
Touring Car: one 1924 model Ford
Coupe. Bargains. Call on
GEORGE w. BOYER,
Woodstock. Va.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1925-09-18

Wanted, home for 17-year-ol,
boy. on farm. Apply to
M. L. WALTON. JR.
Sep. 11-2t.
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The Shenandoah Herald-YOUR
HOME PAPER $3.50 in advaDce.
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Read the ads 1t win pay you.
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HOME WANTED FOR BOY

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Evening star., 1925-07-09

pieces between Chippendale and the
Heppelwhite and Sheraton schools.
The Revolutionary War had cut off all
commercial intercourse between the
two countries just at the time when
the transition pieces were popular in
England; consequently the Chippen-
dale style lasted longer here, and by
| the time the war was over the latter
styles had become firmly established.
The Sheraton style greatly infiu-
enced the cabinetmakers, and many
dainty pieces are found here. One Of
the characteristics of the style in this
country is that it is almost devoid of
holdings. Rarely, If ever, is the
cyna curve used, but the edges are
often straight, relieved of barrenness
! by inlay.
THE empire period in this country
was prolific. Mahogany had become
plentiful, and massive furniture was
constructed, with posts and columns
often carved in coarse pineapple and
acanthus leaf design.
About 1925 there was an attempt
made to revive the Gothic style, and
number of pieces are found here re.
flecting that attempt. 1t was short.
lived and was followed by a revival of
the French rococo, of which many
rosewood parlor suites and other fur.
niture are still quite conspicuously
found"
Some of the best specimens of colo
NAL design are found in the Octagon
Evening star., 1925-07-09

walnut chairs. fine cane, with a couch
However, the new style continued to
persist. and in 1922 are found adver
tised crooked-back chairs, clearly re-
ferring to the new form.
THE next period was from 1928 to
1850. The Dutch style was now at
its height. The cabinetmakers did not
slavishly copy the English style, but
developed along somewhat independ-
ent lines, and the high chests of draw
ers and their companion dressing ta-
bles continued in fashion and were not
replaced by the English adaptation of
the French commodes.
During the Chippendale period,
1850 TO 1775, furniture was made in
the colonies which for workmanship
compared favorably with any made in
England In Philadelphia high chests
of drawers, dressing tables and desks
were made with scroll top and elabo-
rately carved, while in New England
low chests of drawers, chests on
chests, dressing tables and desks were
made in the block-front type.
Both of these styles are original
in America and are the contribution
of cabinetmakers here to the art
Pie-crust tables and we'll carved chairs
were abundantly made here and were
quite the equal Of those made in
England.
The last period is 1855 to 1910.
America does not appear to have been
greratly influenced by the transition
Evening star., 1925-07-09
BY WILL p. KENNEDY.

Now that public attention has been
directed to the plans of Congress and
President Coolidge to restore a typical
colonial atmosphere to the White
House in the course of housecleaning
and refurnishing, with the advice of
the best experts in the country, there
is considerable interest regarding the
style of furniture and fittings.
Historic pieces of colonial furniture
that are true to a particular type are
especially desired Among the experts
on the special committee which Con
gress authorized to confer with the
President and the engineer officer who
is custodian and caretaker of the
Executive Mansion are men and wom-
en- who have personal knowledge of
practically all the really historic and
worthwhile specimens of truly colo
NAL furniture and fittings. 1t is most
likely that the few pieces of furniture
that eventually go into the state suite
in the White House will be solicited
by these experts from their present
owners, to be donated to the United
States Government, as a part of the
visual history of the Nation.
Maryland and Virginia have a rich
store of the really best colonial furni-
ture, while Philadelphia, which was a
plOIletT III the WOIh u AlieIl lSdH CdDl-
netmakers fashioninG furniture, will
undoubtedly contribute several notable
pieces. New England now has a we'll
preserved treasury of colonial furni-
ture, which will also be drawn upon.
probably to include a particular piece
intimately associated with the lives of
the Adamses.
Putting gift furniture in the White
House is not an innovation. The
grand piano. gilded and handpainted
a master work in decoration by the
Evening star., 1925-07-09

decorative arts at the Metropolitan
Museum, will probably select the new
White House furnishings. Messrs.
Lockwood and Halsey are responsible
for the establishment of the National
Metropolitan Museum, so that they
undertake the restoration of a colo
NAL atmosphere to the interior of the
Presidents home with a notable
record of qualification and achieve
ment.
Mr.. Halsey is making a survey of
the White House interior today with
a view to formulating. recommended
tions for the advisory" committee of
experts.
In discussing colonial furniture Mr..
Lockwood explains that the furniture
found in America during the eight
eenth century can be divided into four
periods. The first period was from
about 100 to 1928. when the style was
combination of the William and
Mary with the Dutch style which fol-
lowed 1t. The change in style had
been so radical that the conservative
colonists, he said, seem to have been
loath to adopt il; consequently during
this period the two styles struggled
with each other for the supremacy.
I'm the inventory as late as 1924, at
Boston," writes Mr.. Lockwood, "tur-
key-Work chairs are inventoried as
new, and Judge Samuel Sewall. in
1719, writing to London for household
goods, asked for "a dozen good black
Evening star., 1925-07-09
NAVY ORDERS 8 BOMBERS.
Places Contract for Planes to Cost
1929, 800.

A contract was awarded by the Navy
Department yesterday to the Douglas
Co. at Santa Monica, Calf, for three
VPT-VS twin-engine bombing planes
at total cost of S229 500.
The planes will be used for expert
ments which will determine whether
more will be ordered. They are de.
signed for scouting, bombing and tor
pedo dropping, will carry crews of
three and will be equipped for land
ing on the ground or at sea.