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THEATRE TO DE PLACE OF MANY tier i rcATiincc rv hew mu unco Best w4 Sort TJp-to-Date Ideas ef Architects aai Theatre Mn Eav bodied la Fort Armstrong, The moat Important anoounce : ment in nujr years concerning loop improvement in the city of ' Rock Island is that made today by ; Rosenfleld, Hopp Co., .that con ; tract has been let and construction ; started on the Fort Armstrong mo tion picture theatre to be erected t an approximate cost of 1400,000 on the southwest, corner of Nine ' teenth street and Third avenue, the site of the old T. M. C. A. building and the Smith photograph studio. ' General contract has been awarded to Briseman 4c Co., of Mollne, and ' they have at work a force of men who are rapidly clearing ' the ground to make way for the build ers. . ' '-. The erection of the Fort Arm . strong theatre, according to the an nouncement made, means that Ijtock Island is to have the best in lrnotton nirtnra hnnaes. It will en- ' nance the architectural beauty of the-city and open up another' vital f hannel for the development of the business district. ; The architects, Cervin ft Horn of this city, and their associate. Wil liam T. Braun of hClcago, with the owners, have expended much time .and great care in planning the structure. Every. ' modern picture house in the middle west was vis ited by them and the best features found In any of them have been in corporated in the, Fort Armstrong. To Seat 2)00. f The theatre will have a frontage of 90 feet on Third avenue and a flepth of 150 feet on Nineteenth I Street, while 1U height will be 52 feet There will be seating suf ficient for - 2,000 people,- the seats to be large and comfortably, up holstered, with plenty of room? be tween the rows so that it will not be necesary for those seated to rise to allow others to reach seats beyond them. - Floor lights will be installed so that patrons shall be able to see their way to seats, while the house is darkened. At the same time, these hidden lights will not Interfere with the screen 'Vision. ' v.',. - ., Contract has been let to the Ben nett Organ company of this city for the Installation of a 112,000 pipe or gan. The organ will have all the latest features and stops found in any such instruments used in a theatre in. the United States. An artist will be engaged to provide music during the time when films are being shown. Another musi cal feature will be a large orchee tra -which will render instrumental music during the intervals between pictures.' . I Provision has been made for a ttAftft. ample, in site to aecommo fiatetne largest of road shows, and it at any time there is a demand on the part of the patrons for. enter tainment' other than motion pic tures, the Fort Armstrong will be able to care tor the demand.7 The ttage will be equipped with beau tiful curtains and scenery; and the latest effects in lighting will be in stalled.- The entire theatre will liava tha last word in electrical Ijjfulpment, the contract for which has been let to Lelthner Weig hs r. t Plenty ef Air. In all structures which house 'a large body of people at one time, the big problem is for proper venti lation. The system to be installed In the Fort Armstrong will pro vide for the comfort of patrons at all seasons. In the summer when it Is too hot out-of-doors for com fort, the theatre will be cooled to a comfortable temperature, and during the cold winter months, heat will be circulated through these same ducts. At all times, fresh alr.surrents will be carried into the theatre and the atmos phere will be free at all times from the heavy uncomfortable air. , Not only has every effort been made to provide comfort for all MjiaUUlID) Wilt IUD nviMIS VI muse bjho are employed in the theatre bis been cared for. There will be special dressing rooms for em ployes and' these will be equipped with shower baths and comforta ble resting places to be used while they are off duty. - Absolutely the only advertising to be displayed in the Fort Arm strong will be that pertaining to Ity'aVsW coming auracuons ai ine meaire Itself. Old Associates Head fempaay. - The personnel of the theatre cor poration is as follows: President Walter A. .Rosenfleld. -Vice President and General Man ager Joseph Hopp. Secretary George Schneider. Treasurer Charles D. Rosen field. House Manager Joseph M. Qnirin. For many years, those who are to direct the new amusement house have been associated with each oth er in the theatre field. Mr. Hopp will continue his Chicago office and through it will make selection off Alms and other entertainment to be offered at the Fort Armstrong. Every film will be reviewed before it is accepted tor ahowlng at the new theatre and the high stand ard which haa alwaya prevailed at the Majestic will be maintained in the new house. Mr. Quinn is one of the best known theatre mana gers in the tri-cities and has estab- New Theatre for Rock Island to Be Constructed i - at Cost of $400,000 by Rosenfield, Hopp & Co. 1 & VST hp. if it 'P V - i ' il , mm. KjBgiluefcSrf The Fort Armstrong. In easy walking distance from the central residence section.' . Strictly Firapreef. In construction, the building will be strictly fireproof. Emergency exits are conveniently placed and provision "baa been made for ex its on the west side of the building by retaining a part of the property for an area way, . ,. : When the new Fort Armstrong theatre opena its dors to the pub lic, the very last word in this most popular form of amusement houses will be presented to the people of Rock Island. This structure,, de voted to amusement of the best type, will seat no leas than 1,000 people on the main floor and 850 in the balcony, every seat being so arranged that the picture on the screen will be seen without distortion. Many features : which . are un known ' to this community , will combine to make a pleasant even ing for the public, appealing to the eye and to the ear and to the other senses as well. Right at the en trance there will be a large can opy over the walk 14 feet In width and 38 feet in length. Just inside is to be a lobby 22 feet by 30 feet, beautifully', decorated and wains coted with marble. ' Inside of this will be the foyer IS feet wide and 50 feet long, exclusive of the exits at either end- the wide spacious stairways which lead up to a sim ilar foyer on the meuanine floor. - Many Deeeratloas. v K The screen will be Disced on the stage level and framed in with a special setting of. columns and cornices,' the whole picture to be i j i... i rated proscenium arch - with ai ornamental grille work concealing the pipe organ and air inlets. The interior of the theatre will be highly decorated with ornamen tation on pilasters and cornices on panels and bands and on the domed ceiling. These ornaments, and the plain - wall surface between them will be harmoniously decorated by artists selected for their excellent"! Pyrcraid Pilo Treatment taste ao as to produce a total ef fect of pleaaing harmony, all of which will enter in to make an evening of ' rare enjoyment- for those who attend the theatre. The electrician will be called on to help with ' hia art through con cealed lights with various colors and also through artificially expos ed chandeliers and bracket lights. There will be a highly perfected dimmer so that' the graduation of light from an- almost imperceptible oft effect will gradually grow un til the whole room is filled with brilliant illumination, changing in the meantime from one color to another and so softly and gradual ly that - at- first the - spectator - is hardly aware of the transition. . Tea Room en Meisanine. On the mezzanine floor will be a tea room and off this tea room a dance aalon, both of which will be treated for special artistic effects. In the basement there will be a smoking room for men and a wom en's, parlor, and for the children there will be a large nursery for those who are too young -to enjoy the pictures. . For those who are old enough to -romp around,. .there will be playthings which appeal to their ' imagination. ' A ' trained attendant will be in charge." The corner store room has been leased to Hickey Bros., ;wbA .will-install the most modern cigar atpre and . soda fountain of 4ta kjnd. in the country., The.tea-jroom-oijtiie second floor will -be operated -by them in conjunction' . "with " their store and there they will serve soft especial, attention, to afternoon 'tea ewawbeM Itehlaar. "MM-aiaa? nwaia Ptlaa. nam fo ni Mr I , ' x X t5BV j x. a m Urn parties. Service to the second, floor will be provided through dumb waiters. On the west side of' the entrance a photograph studio is planned with an unusually large window on the north which will be a conspicuous past of the exter ior. C. E. Smith, who haa conduct ed a photograph studio at the lo cality for 12 years, will occupy this space. ' Hia studio will be on the second floor and on the first floor there will be his office and studio ahop. Imposing Exterior. , The ' exterior . of the . building, drinks and light lunches, paying which will be imposing from mere ' Holywood. Cal.. Dee, 4. Editor The Argus: It has been some time since I . have heard a great deal from ' Rock Island and especially since I have had the pleasure of reading "The Rock Island Argus." Will you please list me for the daily paper, sending it to the Hollywood' hotel, Hollywood, CaL, and send bill for subscription to me? - Since leaving the army I have become interested In commercial aviation and am now in the man agement of one of the biggest com mercial flying organlsatlona in the world. ' Some dava aaro I mailed you a catalog giving an outline of the work we have done. We have now broadened out, moved Into a larger location and expect to ao great tbinga in the near fu ture. Anyone in Rock Island coun ty who la Interested in aviation will receive the very best of care if they take a course in our school. I will also assist them in the our- chase of any type of aircraft they desire. I would be very pleased to send a catalog to anyone inter ested, - I hope that you will look over our catalog carefully and aee what commercial aviation haa real ly developed Into in the few months we have had in which to work it out. It ia absolutely new from ev ery angle which necessarily makes It a hard commercial proposition but I can aay this it Is a success although many thought it never could be, and aviation commer cially haa a great future. It is im possible to foresee what a month will develop in aeronautics. Each day new ideas are brought out, and the new along with the old ones are continually being developed. Hoping to receive the paper soon and assuring you that I will be glad to be of service to you at any time, I am. . . Sincerely yours, DAVID E. THOMPSON. In ' the ' Franco-Prussian " war every third German soldier carried a map of the , country through whieh.be was. traveling, v (Mi ' R. I. Clean Towel Service. Phone R. LUii. -.. ... . fy ' Trl-Cfty Towel Supply conrjiany, Davenport 934, ' ' v Dignity the outstanding feature of "LEWIS" portraits. . 1 "Knew we'd get together" Chcs. Field size, being 52 feet from sidewalk to top of wall, will be faced with' a new brick known as stlpled, owing to the texture of the surface, and running in color from soft - red through various shades of yellow to a dark brown, giving an orien tal rug effect. The 'trimming ' of the window, the cornice, the par apet, coping and other points will be - decorated with a polychrome terra cotta so as to produce an ef fect of gayety and light The name of the theatre goes back to old In dian days, and all the ornamental decoration, both . exterior and in terior, is reminiscent of American Indian handiwork.. 'WESySIRt Here's whew X the particular smoker meets die particular Smoke at any good tobacco stored, You can tell this to tbe world bout .it ' 3 I '.'.-" ' :'; Flm attta BUNK r family has at leaat ooa uffsr. eriwho ibould tTi the blessed relief afforded by Pyramid Pile Treatment. Yoaeaa have t rrea Mel by aaaU or U yea! eannotwalt.a'et aSSOent bos at nydrog store. Take no subets. tut. Job the haa- py tbrone who atnf the praises of ryrainld. - use tnia eos- tor iree pea 1 trial. lushed a reputation for ability to Dreamt ills . entertainmnnt in style popular with the movie fans. In addition to hia new duties in the Fort Armstrong, he wiJ continue aa manager of the Majestic theatre, which will be operated by the same company. - The aite of the Fort Armstrong la very conveniently located. Sev sr'al car' lines paaa Its doors and there is ample room within a block TKEE SAJITLE COUPON rTBAKID D1CQ OOMPaXT. KSFyraaua smc anni km m a fiat aawpta at ns rynaSTr Hum.. City. .taU........ CHRISTMAS CARDS You Can Make An Unhurried Selection ; From Complete Stocks if You Will Shop ".' . Now "" While the Shopping is Good ' DsiMUHlfeBousnac It EienanmST. . x HhiiImsskIil don't let- old prejudices mislead you IF YOU are a lover of coffee you "naturally resist suggestions to use a "substitute." But Drinket is not a substitute. It is a genuine, individual, new beverage rich, full-flavored, full rounded, full-bodied. It pleases, it sat isfies, it nourishes.. Make it right. at the table in a jiffy. Let the children have it It's as good for them as for you. 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White lead la a deadly , pois on and nee powder turns into a ;n each direction from it for the a-luer casta that rains the ebmalax- parsing ot euiomoDues. it is aiso ion by causing enlarged. blackheads and rice powder irrita tions. -Five thousand dollars re ward will be given: any chemist who finds that La-may contains any white .lead or rice powder. All dealers carry the large 60 cent box. and many dealers. also- carry the generous 30 cent-trial size. When you asa this harm lees powder and aee how beautifully it Improves your complexion you ' will under stand why Iavxnay ao quickly be came the most popular beauty pow der sold In New York. We will also give you $6,000 it you buy A better face powder anywhere at aay price. : Herbert Royatone. 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