Evening Republican, Volume 18, Number 155, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 2 July 1914 — “FOOL-PROOF” AEROPLANE FOR THE GOVERNMENT [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

“FOOL-PROOF” AEROPLANE FOR THE GOVERNMENT

Side view of one of the novel biplanes which are being hurried to completion in the Burgess factory for the use of the United States army and navy. It is called “fool-proof* because the V-shaped construction-and the balance make it impossible to capsize.