Evening Republican, Volume 16, Number 155, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 28 June 1912 — Here’s a Chance For a Dashing Rensselaer Girl. [ARTICLE]

Here’s a Chance For a Dashing Rensselaer Girl.

Special to The Republican. The balloon ascension on the 4th of July will be made by Prof. Jas. G. Wright, of Dayton, Ohio. «Mr. Wright has been making ascensions for seventeen years and holds the world’s record for altitude, 10,020 feet and has made 1,159 successful flights. During seventeen years he has made flights in every state Jn Amer-ica,-and 11 foreign countries. On the 4th he will ascend from the lot across River bridge, and will also offer an opportunity to any young lady of Rensselaer to make the trip with him. He will cut loose from the balloon and make the descent in a large red, white and blue parachute. The balloon is 95 feet high and a good high flight is assurred. The ascension will bo made at 4:30 o’clock. Perfect fitting shoes are needed to avoid aching feet. We endeavor to alleVlate your fqpt trouble by properly fitting your feet. .Fendig’s Exclusive Shde Store, Qpera House Block.