Sunday, April 25, 2010

DeepZoom Photosynth of Minneapolis Journal, Nov. 8th 1925



For the best experience, please explore in full screen. >22inch monitor recommended.

Front Page News Stories:
*MINNESOTA GRIDIRON WARRIOR SMASHES THROUGH BADGER LINE*
Minnesota Gophers vs Wisconsin Badgers at Memorial Stadium November 1925. Harold "Shorty" Almquist pleases the rooters.

*AMERICAN SEAMEN RESCUE CREW OF SINKING ITALIAN FREIGHTER*
A "heroic rescue" of 27 by U.S Ocean Liner, President Harding. No cause is given for the sinking of the Italian vessel, Ignacio Florio, beyond ill-fate in the raging seas.

*A ROUSING CHEER FOR THEIR TEAM*
The Savage School girls hockey team gives a great cheer in New York Central Park. It is said athletic training prepares girls to become physical culture teachers.

*FORMER MINNEAPOLIS GIRL IS AERIAL TENNIS PLAYER*
Aviatrix, Gladys Roy, playing tennis on a fixed wing aircraft 3,000 feet above the earth.

*RESTORATION OF THE RHEIMS CATHEDRAL*
A Committee headed by John D. Rockefeller creates a million dollar wood frame roof, over a French landmark after World War 1 allegedly caused the Cathedral to suffer. The Rockefeller committee claims it is "restoration" work.

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